Renée Yandel

Program Director

541.342.5088 x113  Office
ryandel@hivalliance.org  Email

Why did you choose to work for HIV Alliance? I was in a class at LCC and the speaker was from HIV Alliance. She shared with the group the philosophy used at HIV Alliance – Harm Reduction and Client Centered Care. It was the first time I heard about an organization that really embraced these values and truly met individuals where they were in life. I began to volunteer in the kitchen, serving dinner to people living with HIV and they shared their stories with me. Their stories, their struggles, their loss and their perseverance had such a deep impression on me.

I also volunteered at the needle exchange because I had experiences with addiction and recovery and it led me to believe that the harm reduction approach would keep people and communities safer. From my first day here I have been honored to work for the communities we serve and for an agency that has never lost sight of its mission.

Who is your hero? And why? My mom is my hero. She has overcome huge obstacles in her life and has such a depth of compassion.

What is one fact that is not known about you? My family calls me Na-Na.

If you weren’t doing what you do today, what other job would you have? Something that would allow me to travel internationally.

Paul Homan

Prevention Manager

541.342.5088 x117 Office
phoman@hivalliance.org Email

Paul Homan came to HIV Alliance with a background in community engagement and project management, as well as extensive experience in working with diverse populations. During his undergraduate career, Paul was Field Director for Congressman Earl Blumenauer’s 2006 re-election campaign.  Paul earned his BA in 2010 from Portland State University, where he received the President’s Award for Outstanding Community Service.  Paul earned Master of Public Administration degree from the George Washington University in 2012. Paul currently serves as the HIV Alliance representative on the LGBTQ Advocacy Network of Marion County. He is a member of the Oregon HIV/Viral Hepatitis/Sexually Transmitted Infection Integrated Planning Group (IPG). He is also the PR Committee Chair for Eugene PRIDE Equality project.