Kelly Puddister is the National Programs and Fundraising Manager at the Canadian AIDS Society
She is responsible for coordinating large-scale initiatives such as a national HIV Testing Week, resulting in thousands of Canadians being tested for HIV and other sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections.
Kelly works from an intersectional feminist perspective, prioritizing the input of community members and the participation of people with lived experience in her work. She is also passionate about increasing access to mental health services and has served as a volunteer counsellor for Planned Parenthood.