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For more than three decades, AIDS Alabama has quietly but powerfully shaped the health, housing and dignity of people living with HIV across Birmingham and far beyond.
As longtime CEO Kathie Hiers announces her retirement, this moment marks not just a leadership transition, but a chance to reflect on how her vision, advocacy and persistence shaped one of the most impactful public health organizations in the state.
A trusted resource for decades
Founded to respond to an urgent and evolving public health crisis, AIDS Alabama has grown into one of the state’s most comprehensive service organizations.
When Kathie stepped into leadership, AIDS Alabama primarily focused on core support services. Under her guidance, the organization evolved into the nation’s only statewide AIDS Service Organization, now reaching individuals in all 67 Alabama counties…