José is a researcher, facilitator and project manager working in HIV and mental health in London. His practice centres on peer support, lived experience and community development. Alongside public bodies and community organisations, José has developed and implemented projects with migrants, LGBT and indigenous communities in the UK, Brazil and Colombia.
José is a cis gay man from Colombia. He has been living with HIV since 2008 and moved to the UK in 2015. During these years José has navigated stigma, mental health difficulties and other social challenges, and has benefited from different coping strategies and support networks.
José has degrees in communication studies and innovation management.