The leading women society

Honoring the resilience, achievements, and commitment of women living fiercely with HIV.

Leading with Lived Experience

The Leading Women’s Society (LWS) is a movement of over 300 fearless women and female-identifying champions, united by their lived experiences with HIV.

Their stories pave the way for advocacy, education, and the dismantling of stigma—transforming challenges into channels of empowerment.

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20/20
Leading Women's Society Awards Gala

Every year, the 20/20 Leading Women’s Society Awards Gala shines a spotlight on 20 extraordinary individuals who have made substantial impact in their community through public health education, entrepreneurship, faith-based outreach, healthcare, legal advocacy, and more.

This diverse sisterhood comes from varied backgrounds and age groups, but all share a common goal - to put an end to impacts of HIV.

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leading the Fight

Meet our 2024 honorees

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Tia Morgan-Revere

Helen Zimba

Terre Taylor

Dawn Trotter

Katie Parker

Eugenia Rogers

Kim Moon

Stacy Jennings

Faye Marshall

Marcya Gullatte

Maria Davis

Deborah Burt

Denise Drayton

Belinda Charleston-Green

Victoria Graves-Cade

Dr. Sandra Maria Anderson

leading the Fight

Meet our 2024 Inductees

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LaDawn Tate

Lynette Trawick

Yolanda Rawlings

Brooke Davidoff

Monisola Elizabeth Ajiboye

The Pandora Singleton Ally award

Dr. Adaora Alise Adimora, who passed away on January 1, 2024, was a champion for women in HIV research and a tireless advocate for health equity.

As a physician-epidemiologist at UNC Chapel Hill, she illuminated the social and structural factors driving HIV disparities, particularly among Black women.

Her groundbreaking work emphasized the impact of poverty, racism, and incarceration on HIV outcomes. Dr. Adimora served on numerous advisory boards, including the Presidential Advisory Committee on HIV/AIDS, and was elected to the National Academy of Medicine.

A dedicated mentor, she inspired countless students and colleagues in the US and globally.

Dr. Adimora's legacy lies in her unwavering commitment to addressing health inequities and amplifying the voices of marginalized communities.

She will be deeply missed.

Absolute Love Community Award

The Absolute Love Community Partner Award is a special acknowledgment to a community partner who has given at least 20 years of dedicated support for our programs for Women Living with HIV, such as the Leading Women’s Society.

2023's awardee is the Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta

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LWS Over the Years

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