Word on the Curb with Gossip Greg

Episode 4: Gossip Greg + Arthur Landin + Michelle Auwae-Lapilio from Texas Health Action! Arthur Landin, Clinical Operations Coordinator for Texas Health Action Originally from Laredo, Texas, Arthur moved to Austin in 1995 to continue his career in the optometric field. Like most from a small border city, Arthur fell in love with the diversity and rhythm of Austin and sought to give back to his community. In 2006, Arthur discovered The Octopus Club, an all-volunteer fundraising arm benefiting The Paul Kirby Emergency Fund at AIDS Services of Austin. It was this organization that fueled Arthur's desire to support those living with HIV in the Central Texas area. Throughout his 10+ year run with the organization, Arthur rose from chairing multiple popular events such as Octotea and coordinating volunteers for Arterotica to head leadership in the organization. In July of 2015, Arthur began volunteering with The Austin PrEP Access Project, a startup clinic intended to provide access to the HIV preventative medication Truvada or PrEP. It was this volunteer opportunity that further advanced Arthur's desire to provide compassionate healthcare to his community. Landin volunteered his time over the following year and a half, while maintaining his full-time position in a busy optometric practice. In January 2017, Austin PrEP Access project became Kind Clinic, a program under the leadership of Texas Health Action. Due to his dedication and compassion for the mission, Arthur became the first clinic administrator for Kind Clinic. Currently, Arthur holds a clinical operations role with Texas Health Action in which he utilizes his talents and experience to further expand and open new clinics and facilities for the organization. In his down time, Arthur is a die-hard documentary aficionado, loves to sing and perform and is a cat daddy to his 2 fur babies, Kiri and Sari. Michelle Auwae-Lapilio Texas Health Action Board of Directors, Secretary Michelle Auwae-Lapilio’s dynamic 20-year public service record is balanced by her military and civil service, and her longtime devotion to community service. An Air Force Veteran with a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Texas at Austin, Michelle serves as the Travis County Probate Court Business Analyst. Michelle has spent her tenure with Travis County working to modernize and improve systems and processes by way of analyzing and understanding nature, culture, and behavior. Michelle seeks out spaces where she can balance her professional skills with her passion for community in a meaningful and impactful way. A faithful advocate of social equality and justice, she works to bring focus and change to structural inequities. Michelle proudly served as the Director of Outreach for the non-profit organization, Austin Pride, and as a queer African American, she strives to aid the diverse and flourishing LGBTQIA+ community through greater visibility and access. Having worked with the Texas Health Action organization since the fall of 2017, and serving as a Board Director since November of 2018, Michelle is honored to be a part of the mission of the impressive, fast-moving train that is Texas Health Action. As the Board Secretary, she enjoys putting her unique lens and skills in policy, planning, and strategy to work. She believes that access and freedom in healthcare is of critical importance, and that innovation and perseverance are the keys to realizing that goal. In her rare downtime, Michelle treasures spending time with her family, friends, and dogs, and traveling any chance she can. For all info and more: TexasHealthaction.org KindClinic.org For more details about Hallo-Qween? https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hallo-qween-tickets-125346517809