Terry Goddard II Named Executive Director of The Serra Project

Pasadena, CA, October 1, 2006—With more than 15 years of experience in the delivery of HIV and AIDS services, Terry Goddard II brings a wealth of talent, energy and vision to his new position as Executive Director of The Serra Project.

Prior to joining our agency, Mr. Goddard was Executive Director of Aid For AIDS (AFA)—the largest provider of direct financial service to people disabled by HIV/AIDS in Los Angeles County. He began at AFA in 1991 as a case manager, then was named director of client services—a job he held for four years. He transitioned through AFA as its operations director and deputy director before assuming the key leadership role in 2002. During his tenure at AFA, Mr. Goddard contributed significantly to raising public awareness and increasing economic support for HIV/AIDS-disabled residents in financial crisis.

Mr. Goddard received his A.A. in social science from Pasadena City College and both his B.A. and M.A. degrees in psychology from Humboldt State University in Arcata, California. He makes his home in Pasadena.

Combining an in-depth knowledge of AIDS care with the needs of the AIDS community, Mr. Goddard brings to his new position an active involvement in advocacy. In addition to participating in a number of government boards and commissions, including the Los Angeles County Commission on HIV and the Los Angeles Countywide HOPWA Advisory Committee, he has been actively involved in strategic planning for the City of West Hollywood.

Citing Mr. Goddard's singular, long-term commitment to AIDS care, the Los Angeles Times profiled him last year in its Sunday magazine. In the article, Mr. Goddard points out that housing continues to be one of the AIDS community's most pressing issues. That need has been the overriding concern of The Serra Project for the last 20 years, and so it is with great enthusiasm that we welcome Mr. Goddard to lead our agency into the next phase of our growth and development.

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