Hollendoner was engagedI wanted to respond to the recent editorial on outgoing San Francisco AIDS Foundation CEO Joe Hollendoner ["So long, Joe Hollendoner," Editorial, May 13].
In my experience, Hollendoner was incredibly engaged with the community and advanced the work of SFAF in many critical ways, including increased HIV prevention services, harm reduction services, HIV & aging services, and in essential public policy work, often behind the scenes but absolutely essential.
Too often I fear that we tear down leaders in the LGBT and HIV community. Like many, I was saddened to learn of the layoffs at SFAF and I am sure that Hollendoner would have preferred to leave SFAF on a brighter note, but we should focus on his solid leadership and.