Joe Parry

Joe (he/him) joined National AIDS Trust in January 2023 as Media and PR Manager, before becoming Director of Communications and Engagement in March 2024. He has more than 15 years’ experience in communications, starting his career as a music and entertainment publicist. Before joining National AIDS Trust, Joe worked in the press office of Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, leading on mental health, sexual health and the work of Guy’s and St Thomas’ Charity, while volunteering as a HIV testing and outreach worker for Positive East and GMI Partnership. He has a particular interest in person-centred communications, celebrity and influencer collaborations and digital strategies.

LGBT+ History Month – A call for renewed solidarity

31/01/2025

Exploring the theme of 'Activism and Social Change' this LGBT+ History Month

Manuel’s case shows global LGBT+ rights action needed

06/08/2024

Joe Parry, our Director of Communications and Engagement, on why Qatar's treatment of Manuel Guerrero highlights the need for a global response to threats to, and erosion of, LGBT+ rights.

LGBT+ History Month: HIV history #UnderTheScope

01/02/2024

Joe Parry, our Director of Communications and Engagement, write about the theme of LGBT+ History Month 2024, Medicine – #UnderTheScope, and the opportunity to reflect on the intertwined histories of HIV, as a medical and social issue, and LGBT+ community activism.