FOUNDER & PRESIDENT

Todd Murray

Todd Murray is the Founder and President of Hope’s Voice. After being diagnosed with HIV at the age of 20, Todd could not identify with mainstream media’s portrayal of people living with HIV or AIDS. He did not see himself, and was unable to find a sense of peace, hope or community. He began to understand why, before his diagnosis, he felt disconnected from HIV and AIDS–he was unable to relate so he never listened. Todd, refusing to live in fear or be stigmatized, decided to speak out about his status in the hope that other young people would listen and identify. It was at this point he took an active role in the world of HIV and AIDS, and through his own experiences, in 2004 the vision for Hope’s Voice was born.

Since founding the organization, Todd has become an advocate, leader, and innovator in the field of HIV and AIDS. Todd, along with Hope’s Voice’s ambassadors and speakers, have provided education to hundreds of schools and communities. He has been a leading advocate around the world, by representing his organization to governments, communities, and by speaking at international conferences. Todd provides his professional recommendations for implementing and improving programs by consulting for non-profit organizations, international media outlets and community organizations.

Todd is the creator and Executive Producer of the DOES HIV LOOK LIKE ME? campaigns. These personal and powerful video and print campaigns have been produced in Mexico, South Africa, Swaziland and the United States. The DOES HIV LOOK LIKE ME? campaign.  Hope’s Voice has been featured on MTV, POZ, HIVPlus Magazine, The Advocate, San Francisco Chronicle, Gay.com, Planetout.com, BlackPlanet.com and People magazine, to name a few.

Hope’s Voice and it’s speakers have been featured in the media on over fifty occasions and Todd has been awarded an Emmy for his work with the DOES HIV LOOK LIKE ME? campaign, was named People magazine’s “Heroes Among Us,” was acknowledged as one of HIV Plus Magazine’s top ten “Most Admired HIVers” and was just named HIVPlus Magazine’s top ten “LQBT’s HIV Advocates.”

Todd is committed to continuing his work with Hope’s Voice. He continues to create campaigns and messages that inspire, empower, and challenge. He leaves his audience with a lasting impression of HIV’s effect on daily life, and reminds us all what hope sounds like.

Todd is a testament to the fact that one person truly can make a difference.

AGENT

Jennifer Crane