justin

national ambassador

“The first letter in HIV stands for human. 

– Justin

ABOUT justin

Location: Toronto, ON
Age: 37
Languages Spoken: English, American Sign Language
Topics of Interest: HIV self-testing, queer Asian community work, supporting community causes through art

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Justin is available for speaking opportunities & media interviews. To request more information or share an opportunity, send us an email!

BIOGRAPHY

Justin Anantawan (pronouns He/Him) is a Chinese/Thai gay man living with HIV in Toronto. He holds a Diploma in Social Services Work from George Brown College and currently works as the BIPOC Harm Reduction Co-ordinator at Asian Community AIDS Services. He also holds a Bachelor of Music from The University of Toronto, a Bachelor of Education from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education and a Diploma in Deaf Education. Since the age of 22, Justin has had a passion for travel and has worked as a model scout, HIV outreach worker, photojournalist, fashion photographer, music teacher and teacher of the Deaf in Kenya, The Gambia and Jamaica.  He loves singing soul, R&B and gospel music and regularly performs at LGBTQ2SIA+ events. He is an HIV activist and frequently sings as a way of educating the public about HIV/AIDS and fighting HIV stigmaHe is currently training to become a certified Thai massage practitioner.      

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