Veronika Fimbres
Manager, Clinical Assistants & Volunteers
415-487-3029
vfimbres@sfaf.org
Black Health
We are here to prioritize the needs, challenges, joys, and celebrations of our Black communities. Led and informed by Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) staff, the Black Health team fosters Black communities, spaces, and events.
What is Black Health?
We are a community of communities, welcoming you to social events, support groups, learning events, and more.
Black Brothers Esteem (BBE)
BBE, established in 1996, welcomes Black same-gender loving men who range in age from 20s to 80s. We gather for book clubs, volunteer events, educational events, and more.
TransLife
Our TransLife program, through radical hospitality and care, have a community that is open to people of all genders, ethnicities, races, and ages. Although many TransLife members don’t identify as Black, the community is deeply aligned with the history, activism, and efforts of Black trans women.
HUES
We are honored to engage Black women across the spectrum of age who have reasons for HIV prevention and care. Through this programming, Black women will have the space to share and support one another centering health, wellness, joy, happiness, pleasure, and safety.
HIV & Aging Case Management
Finding your way through the healthcare system can be difficult. That’s why we have team members devoted to case management and support. Contact Ebony Gordon at egordon@sfaf.org.
Black Health Staff
Roger Jackson
Project Director, Black Health
Pronouns: He/him/his
Brian Ragas
Director, Black Health
Pronouns: He/him
415-601-1833
bragas@sfaf.org
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415-601-1833
bragas@sfaf.org
Brian Ragas
Director, Black Health
Brian Ragas is the Director of Black Health, leading the development and implementation of innovative programming including Black Brothers Esteem (BBE), Healing & Uniting Every Sista (HUES), and TransLife. He oversees staffing and training initiatives, establishes operational protocols, and directs marketing efforts in addition to managing relationships with subcontracting agencies and supervising data reporting systems to ensure programmatic excellence.
Brian is an accomplished administrator with over a decade of experience advancing health and human rights within civil society organizations. With a strong background in management and strategic communication, he has a proven track record of enhancing organizational efficiency and fostering meaningful relationships with major donors, clients, and stakeholders.
Brian holds a degree in Ethnic Studies from San Francisco State University and has completed advanced studies in HIV/AIDS Management at Stellenbosch University. He is currently pursuing studies in Global Health Policy at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.
Asia Stephens
Program Manager, Black Health
Pronouns: They/them/theirs
415-800-9696
astephens@sfaf.org
Traye Turner
Manager, Clinical Assistants (Black Health)
Pronouns: He/him/his
415-920-3860
tturner@sfaf.org
Charlie Wilson
Program Coordinator, Black Health
Pronouns: He/him/his
415-487-8016
cwilson@sfaf.org
