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Our Mission
IAA'S mission is to reduce the spread of HIV by providing
meaningful and effective education and prevention services to individuals and groups who may be at increased risk; and to improve the quality of life for people living with HIV/AIDS by providing early intervention, case management, and other support services.
Funding Sources
The IAA receives funding from a variety of sources including Alaska's Department of Public Health, the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation, the FNSB
Community Matching Grant, local fundraisers, and individual donations.
If you are interested in more information on the IAA, or in donating
              time, effort, supplies or funds, please contact us.
Program History
Founded in 1988 by a group of concerned Fairbanksans, the
Interior AIDS Association, is the only community-based, nonprofit organization in interior Alaska that focuses solely on HIV related prevention, case management, and other support services.
       The Interior AIDS Association grew out of a recognized need for AIDS education and support services for people with HIV in Fairbanks. In 1987, a friend of many of the founders of the organization fell ill from AIDS. At that time, there were no support services for him or his family. The man died early in 1988, estranged from his family and friends and without adequate emotional, spiritual, or financial support. At this individual's funeral, which was attended by several hundred individuals, the minister said that this person had "gotten what he deserved" and that "his soul was damned for eternity". The family of the deceased was extremely religious, and this statement brought them great anguish and pain. It also angered a great number of the deceased’s friends. In response to these feelings of anger, a public meeting was organized to discuss the formation of a group dedicated to AIDS education and awareness and support for people with HIV. After that meeting, about a dozen volunteers began the process of forming an educational and service organization and preparing the paper work to incorporate. In October 1988, IAA adopted its first by-laws and filed Articles of Incorporation
       In the 19 years since the IAA was organized, it has grown from a single-phone "hot line" to an agency that offers comprehensive prevention, intervention, and treatment services to a wide variety of individuals and families. From our first Department of Public Health grant for $25,000, to our most recent 3-year Alaska Housing Finance Corporation housing grant for $500,000, we have been responsible, accountable, and willing to learn. The IAA's record of providing top quality, cost-effective programs is well documented.

Interior AIDS Association Board of Directors

Michael Earnest, Chair

September Laakso, Vice-Chair

Neva Sherman, Secretary

Anthony Rickard, PhD., Treasurer

Richard McMahan

Jeri Croucher

Andrew Quainton

Donna Culbertson

If you are interested in participating in the fight against HIV/AIDS as a member of the Board, please contact Anna Nelson at 907.452.4222.

IAA's Staff:

Administrative:

Anna Nelson, Executive Director, anna@interioraids.org

Barbara Hogue, Office Manager, info@interioraids.org

Mila Malysheva, Finance Manager, finance@interioraids.org

Client Services:

David Masser, Client Services Director, csd@interioraids.org

Tracey White, Case Manager, casemanager@interioraids.org

Project Special Delivery:

Monique Andrews, PSD Counselor, monique@interioraids.org

Brenda Henze-Nelson, PSD Counselor, henzenelson@interioraids.org

Brenda Reichenberg, PSD Emergency Contact, brenda@interioraids.org

Rolanda Brown, RN-BC, PSD Dosing Nurse, nurse@interioraids.org

Prevention:

Brenda Reichenberg, Prevention Coordinator, brenda@interioraids.org

Vacant, Prevention Specialist,


IAA’s Call to Service: the Impact of HIV on the Interior Community
•  Watch this space for current info.     
If you would like more information about IAA as an organization, HIV in Alaska, the United States, or the World, please see our resources page or contact us.


Donations are tax-deductible. IAA's EIN #92-0127274

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710 Third Ave., Fairbanks, Alaska 99701. Phone: 907. 452.IAAA (4222). Fax   907.452.8176
Email: info@interioraids.org

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