Our Advisory Committees

Internal Advisory Committee (IAC)

Our Internal Advisory Committee works to align the D-CFAR’s work with institutional and regional agendas.

Current Members

Chair: William Powderly (WashU)

Co-Chair: Daniel Hoft (SLU)

Other members:

  • Jennifer Philips (WashU)

  • Will Ross (WashU)

  • Marlon Bailey (WashU)

  • Sharon Frey (SLU)

  • Freddie Wills, Jr. (Harris Stowe State University)

  • Harvey Fields (Harris Stowe State University)


Stakeholder and Community Advisory Committee (SAC)

Our Stakeholder and Community Advisory Committee works to align our activities with regional trends.

Current Members

  • Darius Rucker - Chair (Independent Consultant, Keys to Knowledge and Action, LLC, and Fast Track Cities – St. Louis)

  • Matifadza Hlatshwayo-Davis (St. Louis City Director of Health)

  • Dustin Hampton (Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services for HIV, STDs, and Viral Hepatitis)

  • Tawnya Brown (Vivent Health)

  • Andwele Jolly (St. Louis Integrated Health Network)

  • Randy Rafter (Metro STL Health Services Planning Council)


External Avisory Committee (EAC)

Our External Advisory Committee provides critical guidance, approves strategic decisions, and evaluates the progress and functions of the Center. The EAC will consist of members with prominent national and international leadership credentials. Membership is still to be confirmed.