Council Members
Ronique Pleasant
Chair, MNE Committee
Planning Council Member
Assistant Director with University Health System – Ryan White Program. Dedicated, motivated and charismatic professional with experience in leadership and management of public health programs, health and wellness education, rehabilitation, community outreach, and program development.
Mikela Villareal
Planning Council Member
Community Health Workers Instructor
Beverly Johnson
Co-Chair, Planning Council Representative People's Caucus
Planning Council Member
Barbara Jardine
Planning Council Member
Robby Castaneda
Planning Council Member
Joe "Jase" Clower
Co-Chair Planning Council Member
Jase” Clower is originally from Lubbock, Texas and moved to San Antonio in 2009. He was diagnosed February 2005. He serves on the Board of “Living Positive” and is currently the Secretary.
Thomas Evans
Planning Council Member
Jesus Esparza
Planning Council Member
Angela Warren
Planning Council Member
Korie Smith
Co-Chair Planning Council Member
Currently working as the social worker in the Immunosuppressant and Infectious Disease Clinic.
Joseph "T" Leitch
A.K.A. Tara Bentley Leitch
Planning Council Member
10 years experience as member of the Development committee for Boys Town orphanage of San Antonio, volunteering countless hours in community service. Miss Trans Texas 2023.
Laura Gonzalez
Planning Council Member
Daniel Pineda
Planning Council Member