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Pesha Thornton

Tell us about your role at BHA

I lead and support the Leeds and Wakefield team to provide support to people living with HIV and prevention in Wakefield. I also provide safeguarding support and support to the volunteers and clients, where needed. In addition, I sit on the FastTrack Cities Leadership group and lead in the FastTrack Cities anti-stigma sub group, working to reduce HIV, TB and viral transmissions and stigma by 2030.

How did you end up working in this field

I started my career supported autistic adult with learning disabilities and quickly realized that I wanted to do more to challenge health inequalities and the determinants to wellbeing many people experience. This resulted in me seeking a path in advocacy within the third sector.

Tell us something interesting about yourself

I am an avid history enthusiast, I enjoy philosophy of religion and collecting mythology stories from around the world.

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