Term: 1 January 2025 – 31 December 2026 (with possible extension until 31 December 2027)
Todd Theringer is the Executive Director of the National Native American AIDS Prevention Center (NNAAPC). An enrolled member of the Leech Lake Ojibwe Tribe of Minnesota and a descendant of the historical Ojibwe tribal leader, Chief Biauswah, Todd has dedicated his career to advocating for Indigenous healthcare. He previously served as the Executive Director of the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) in Washington, D.C., and holds leadership roles on several national boards serving Native American communities. A committed volunteer with numerous HIV service organizations, Todd is a recognized leader in advancing Indigenous health and HIV prevention in the United States.
NNAAPC was founded in 1987 in San Francisco, California, by urban Indigenous people during the AIDS Crisis. It is the only national Indigenous NGO in the U.S. focused on HIV prevention and justice. Its mission is to reduce HIV/AIDS, HCV/HCB, and STIs while addressing the associated health and social determinants affecting American Indian, Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian, and Indigenous communities. NNAAPC provides programs, resources, and publications that contribute to prevention efforts and foster positive health and mental health outcomes. Current initiatives include addressing sexual abuse, advocating for Transgender and LGBTQ2S human rights, combating crimes against Native women and children, and promoting suicide prevention. These efforts reflect NNAAPC’s holistic approach to enhancing the well-being of Indigenous communities across the nation.