About Us
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) mandated HIV Prevention Community Planning in 1993 for agencies that it funded. Community planning was subsequently implemented by the Houston Department of Health and Human Services (HDHHS) in 1994.

Who We Are
At any given time the Houston HIV Community Planning Group (HHPCPG) may consist of twenty to thirty members. Members include:
1. Representatives of affected populations,
2. Behavioral and social scientists,
3. Epidemiologists,
4. HIV/AIDS prevention service providers,
5. Health department staff, and
6. Other people responsible for analyzing the course of the epidemic in our area.

• HIV Community Planning Group

Health Department

Marlene McNeese Ward
Administration Manager-HIV Prevention Program
Bureau of HIV/STD Prevention
8000 N. Stadium, 5th floor
Houston, Texas 77054
Tel: 713-794-9307
Fax:713-798-0830
e-mail: marlene.mcneese-ward@cityofhouston.net

Catherine Troisi, MD
Bureau Chief
Bureau of HIV/STD Prevention
8000 N. Stadium, 5th Floor
Houston, TX 77054
Tel: (713) 794-9164
Fax: (713) 794-9459
e-mail: catherine.troisi@cityofhouston.net

HIV Community Planning Group

Barbara Joseph
Positive Efforts
11500 N.W. Fwy., Suite 200U
Houston, TX 77092
Tel: (713) 812-0044
Fax: (713) 957-1542
Cell: 832-594-3810
e-mail: bejoseph@sbcglobal.net

Steven L. Walker
SLW Consulting
10618 Silverstone
Houston, Texas 77048
Tel: (832) 724-3427
Fax: (713) 738-5979
e-mail: stevenlwalker@aol.com