Josh Robbins

Josh Robbins leverages his background as a talent agent and his personal journey with HIV to advocate for HIV/AIDS awareness and education, providing resources and fostering community through digital platforms. After publicly revealing his HIV status in 2012, Josh Robbins transformed his personal journey into a powerful platform for HIV/AIDS awareness and education. Robbins initiated his advocacy by posting a candid YouTube video detailing his diagnosis, following a prior announcement on Facebook. In 2012, he simultaneously launched his influential blog, imstilljosh.com, which quickly became a vital resource combining factual reporting with personal narratives to engage and inform individuals living with HIV/AIDS.

The following year, in 2014, he introduced ‘HIV Video Minute with Josh Robbins,’ a digital video series that was subsequently licensed to HIV+ magazine. That same year, he self-published two e-books: ‘HIV Won’t Kill Me: Encouragement eBook’ and ‘Social Media Is Not Prison, So Unlock Yourself: Tips from a Social Media HIV Activist.’ Further expanding his digital outreach, Robbins also created the ‘Ask HIV’ iPhone application in 2014, designed to function as a mobile HIV/AIDS hotline. Robbins’ advocacy efforts continued to garner critical acclaim, culminating in 2018 when he received the prestigious National Lesbian and Gay Journalist Association ‘Excellence in Journalism’ Award for his impactful blogging. Building on his digital presence and expertise in patient advocacy, Robbins was named the national spokesperson for DatingPositives.com in 2018, significantly expanding his reach and influence within the community.

Dedicated to reducing the stigma and discrimination associated with HIV/AIDS, Josh Robbins continues to leverage digital and social media platforms for education and advocacy. His work consistently provides essential resources and fosters a strong sense of community, reinforcing his position as a dynamic and influential voice in public health awareness.