Since 1986, Kevin has been an integral part of Action Wellness (formerly ActionAIDS). Kevin began his work with HIV/AIDS in 1986 as a volunteer Buddy for then ActionAIDS. He started his professional career at Action Wellness as a Medical Case Manager in 1989. Since then he has held a number of positions at Action Wellness, including Medical Case Manager, Case Management Coordinator, Assistant Director of Client Services, Director of Client Services, and Deputy Executive Director. He was promoted to his current position as Executive Director of Action Wellness in 2005.

Kevin is currently a Board member and Secretary of Communities Advocating for Emergency AIDS Relief Coalition (CAEAR Coalition), a national advocacy group working for adequate funding for AIDS services across the country. He also serves on the Board of Directors of The CAEAR Foundation.

For over 30 years, Kevin J Burns has committed his personal and professional life to the advancement of those living with and affected by HIV/AIDS here in the Philadelphia region. With three decades of experience, comes a plethora of moments that have helped shape ActionWellness and serve as a lasting legacy to the hard work and dedication he’s shown all these years.

We invite you to celebrate both the man and legacy of Kevin J Burns, Wednesday June 14th, 2023 at the Wanamaker Tea Room in Philadelphia. For information on tickets or donations, please visit our donation page here.

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