Sara Gillen

Sara Gillen, Senior Vice President of Prevention, has more than 15 years of experience in the field of HIV/AIDS services, overseeing HIV prevention programs since 1997. Ms. Gillen has developed, implemented, and evaluated some of Harlem United’s most innovative HIV prevention programs, including a 40-person peer education training program; individual and group HIV treatment education and adherence support; substance abuse and harm reduction services for HIV-infected persons; and community-based outreach and prevention education for diverse groups ranging from Spanish-speaking women in East Harlem to substance users in single room occupancy hotels citywide. She conceived Harlem United’s prevention program for youth, HOME (Helping Our Men Evolve). Prior to coming to Harlem United, Ms. Gillen, was director of Prevention Services at the AIDS Service Center in the East Village, overseeing $2 million in city, state, and federal HIV prevention contracts. She has a master’s degree in public health from the Hunter College School of Urban Public Health.