Octavia Y. Lewis is recognized as an activist, advocate, humanitarian, mother, and scholar. She currently serves as Interim Program Manager at the Transgender Law Center, where she supports the National Advisory Board of Positively Trans, the first national advisory board established by and for transgender individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Ms. Lewis possesses a deep understanding of the complexities and intersectionalities within society and is committed to advancing the interests of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Her dedication is evident through her roles as board member of both the National Advisory Board for Positively Trans and the Center of Excellence for Transgender Health at UC San Francisco. She previously served as a member of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women–Manhattan Chapter and as a Board Member of Positive Women’s Network USA.