Tori Cooper

(She/Her)
AdvocateHealthcareHIV

Director of Community Engagement, Transgender Justice Initiative, Human Rights Campaign Foundation

When a trans or gender expansive person knows their HIV status, they can then take better care of their health.

Tori Cooper wears many hats: HIV advocate, educator, and first Black trans woman appointed to the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS. In 2021, she was recognized by POZ Magazine as one of 100 Top Black Advocates and The Advocate as one of its Advocates of the Year.

Tori Cooper’s bravery, authenticity, and fearlessness in her work towards trans rights and health care equity inspire us in our work every day.