\u201cAs someone who worked directly with Dr. Stephaun Wallace, I recognize his spirit in this initiative,\u201d said Louis Shackelford, MPH, the current Director of the OCE. \u201cHe believed in the boundless possibilities of the communities we serve, as do I. The Wallace Awards are a direct investment in the talents, creativity, and brilliance of community.”<\/p>\n
Congratulations to our 2024 CFAR Wallace Award recipient, Christopher Archiopoli.<\/p>\n
Christopher Archiopoli, BS, MBA<\/span><\/b><\/h1>\nLEAD Project Manager, Purpose. Dignity. Action. (PDA)<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/cfar\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Picture1.jpg\")
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Project Title:<\/span><\/b> Identifying Non-Traditional Marketing Channels and Strategies to Reach People Unhoused or Unstably Housed Living with HIV\/AIDS<\/span><\/p>\nMentor:<\/span><\/b> Dr. Joanne Stekler<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Christopher has training in marketing, peer counseling, and substance use recovery. They currently work at PDA as a Project Manager for Seattle-King County LEAD (Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion), supporting the work of long-term case management for people historically affected by the criminal legal system. Christopher\u2019s passion lies in advocating for people living with HIV\/AIDS as well as those experiencing substance use disorder. They are involved in a variety of community projects focused on recovery and homelessness.<\/p>\n
People living with HIV (PLWH) who are unhoused or unstably housed infrequently engage with traditional communication channels and healthcare services due to their lived and living experience. The goal of Christopher\u2019s Wallace Award project is to explore how to improve connectedness and build community for PLWH who are unhoused or unstably housed and develop a clear strategy for how to reach this population.<\/p>\n
As Principal Investigator, Christopher\u00a0plans to hold up to 40 qualitative, individual interviews with PLWH who are unhoused or unstably housed in King County. The project will collaborate with a range of community-based organization for participant recruitment. The goal of these interviews will be to explore perceived and experienced barriers to accessing HIV-specific housing, behavioral health, medical and\/or other social services. This project aims to identify which types of marketing methods would be most effective in reaching these populations. \u00a0Findings from qualitative interviews will inform development of an actionable marketing strategy that can be used to improve future engagement for this population.<\/p>\n
\u201cChristopher\u2019s project will provide critical insights about how to better serve some of the most underserved members of our King County community. We are thrilled to fund this important work and learn from its findings,\u201d said Keshet Ronen, PhD MPH, of the CFAR Developmental Core.<\/p>\n
As a recipient of a Wallace Award, Christopher will be offered prioritized consideration for CFAR training opportunities.\u202f They will also gain access to UW\/Fred Hutch CFAR resources, including the UW library system, public health-focused workshops\/webinars, and select courses taught by CFAR researchers while completing their projects.<\/p>\n
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Project Title:<\/span><\/b> Identifying Non-Traditional Marketing Channels and Strategies to Reach People Unhoused or Unstably Housed Living with HIV\/AIDS<\/span><\/p>\n Mentor:<\/span><\/b> Dr. Joanne Stekler<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Christopher has training in marketing, peer counseling, and substance use recovery. They currently work at PDA as a Project Manager for Seattle-King County LEAD (Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion), supporting the work of long-term case management for people historically affected by the criminal legal system. Christopher\u2019s passion lies in advocating for people living with HIV\/AIDS as well as those experiencing substance use disorder. They are involved in a variety of community projects focused on recovery and homelessness.<\/p>\n People living with HIV (PLWH) who are unhoused or unstably housed infrequently engage with traditional communication channels and healthcare services due to their lived and living experience. The goal of Christopher\u2019s Wallace Award project is to explore how to improve connectedness and build community for PLWH who are unhoused or unstably housed and develop a clear strategy for how to reach this population.<\/p>\n As Principal Investigator, Christopher\u00a0plans to hold up to 40 qualitative, individual interviews with PLWH who are unhoused or unstably housed in King County. The project will collaborate with a range of community-based organization for participant recruitment. The goal of these interviews will be to explore perceived and experienced barriers to accessing HIV-specific housing, behavioral health, medical and\/or other social services. This project aims to identify which types of marketing methods would be most effective in reaching these populations. \u00a0Findings from qualitative interviews will inform development of an actionable marketing strategy that can be used to improve future engagement for this population.<\/p>\n \u201cChristopher\u2019s project will provide critical insights about how to better serve some of the most underserved members of our King County community. We are thrilled to fund this important work and learn from its findings,\u201d said Keshet Ronen, PhD MPH, of the CFAR Developmental Core.<\/p>\n As a recipient of a Wallace Award, Christopher will be offered prioritized consideration for CFAR training opportunities.\u202f They will also gain access to UW\/Fred Hutch CFAR resources, including the UW library system, public health-focused workshops\/webinars, and select courses taught by CFAR researchers while completing their projects.<\/p>\n