The Board of the Californian Prostitutes Education Project (CALPEP) announces that Jamila Shipp has been appointed Executive Director of the agency.
OAKLAND, Calif., April 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of the Californian Prostitutes Education Project (CALPEP) announces that Jamila Shipp has been appointed Executive Director of the agency. She will succeed CALPEP’s co-founder, Gloria Lockett, who is retiring after 35 years of service at the end of May 2019. Jamila Shipp is Oakland born and bred, and is a highly respected leader in the field of public health, particularly on issues related to HIV and community capacity-building, both in the Bay Area and across the United States. She began her public health career at CALPEP and comes to the agency from the Asian Pacific Islander Health Forum. Gloria Lockett will support Jamila’s transition over the coming months. Professor Ben Bowser, Chair of CALPEP, said, “After an extensive search process that began last September, we are excited to announce Jamila’s appointment. She is an exceptional leader, and the entire Board looks forward to supporting her as she leads CALPEP in providing urgently-needed HIV services to marginalized communities of color in the East Bay.” Jamilla Shipp, incoming Executive Director of CALPEP, said, “I am honored to be appointed Executive Director of CALPEP. I am dedicated to working with CALPEP’s Board and its outstanding, professional staff to build on the legacy of Gloria Lockett, one of nation’s greatest AIDS leaders. We will be unwavering in our continued commitment to one-on-one outreach with hard-to-reach African American and Latino women, youth and men who have sex with men, communities that continue to be disproportionately affected by HIV.” Gloria Lockett, retiring Executive Director of CALPEP, said, “I am absolutely thrilled that Jamila has been appointed to be the new Executive Director of CALPEP. She is one of our own, began her career in the community here, and is going to lead CALPEP as it addresses the related issues of HIV, health access and social justice into the next decade and beyond.” Notes for Editors About CALPEP
CALPEP’s philosophy is “Each one, teach one” - provide accessible health education to reduce sexual risk, prevent disease, link individuals to health care, treatment and support services. We respect both language and culture of those we serve. About Jamila Shipp About Gloria Lockett About CALPEP’s Board and Executive Search Committee
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