Judith Shaw

Judith Shaw, a 68-year-old Baltimore native diagnosed with HIV in 1992, is a retired Certified Community Health Worker and advocate for Black and Brown communities. Her journey with HIV has inspired her to promote self-reflection and self-care for healing. Judith remains active with organizations like the Maryland Coalition on HIV Aging, supporting those aging with HIV, whom she affectionately calls "Life Timers Dandelions." She enjoys traveling, cooking, storytelling, and old films. Guided by faith, she believes that helping even one person gives her life meaning.