Gina Robotham

Gina Robotham has dedicated nearly 30 years to public health, beginning as a volunteer offering peer support to those newly diagnosed with HIV by discussing their diagnosis and encouraging them to stay in care. She progressed to case management and then to her current role as a communicable disease specialist at the state health department, where she reaches out to notify individuals of HIV or STD infections, educates them about partners and prevention, and promotes enrollment in PrEP services. Her areas of specialization include HIV and STD notification, case management, and public health education. Outside her professional duties, she volunteers with United Barbadians, Obsidians, and a Caribbean heritage association, often participating in food drives. Robotham attributes her success to a combination of mentors, a desire to be more educated, and genuinely enjoying her work, noting that she ultimately works for the community. She advises young women entering the field to get to know the population they serve by understanding their concerns and barriers to accessing services such as family planning, HIV and STD testing, and PrEP.