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I am Marc Cohen, with over 30 years of frontline crisis intervention and community health leadership. I have built rapid-response programs in crisis situations and delivered compassionate counselling in partnership with clinical experts to empower people in crisis and strengthen sustainable care systems. My work spans harm reduction, HIV/AIDS advocacy, and public health outreach across North America. I seek to advance durable solutions in mental health and social services by collaborating with hospitals, researchers, policymakers, and community organizations. I have worked on the writing of educational short films, educational outreach programs and social media educational And awareness ads, stage performances and spoken word programs detailing critical educational awareness on both STI’s, substance abuse and healthy lifestyle choices.…I am Marc Cohen, with over 30 years of frontline crisis intervention and community health leadership. I have built rapid-response programs in crisis situations and delivered compassionate counselling in partnership with clinical experts to empower people in crisis and strengthen sustainable care systems. My work spans harm reduction, HIV/AIDS advocacy, and public health outreach across North America. I seek to advance durable solutions in mental health and social services by collaborating with hospitals, researchers, policymakers, and community organizations. I have worked on the writing of educational short films, educational outreach programs and social media educational And awareness ads, stage performances and spoken word programs detailing critical educational awareness on both STI’s, substance abuse and healthy lifestyle choices.

Marc Cohen

Filmmaker, Screenplay Writer, Content Creator, +5

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I am Marc Cohen, with over 30 years of frontline crisis intervention and community health leadership. I have built rapid-response programs in crisis situations and delivered compassionate counselling in partnership with clinical experts to empower people in crisis and strengthen sustainable care systems. My work spans harm reduction, HIV/AIDS advocacy, and public health outreach across North America. I seek to advance durable solutions in mental health and social services by collaborating with hospitals, researchers, policymakers, and community organizations. I have worked on the writing of educational short films, educational outreach programs and social media educational And awareness ads, stage performances and spoken word programs detailing critical educational awareness on both STI’s, substance abuse and healthy lifestyle choices.…I am Marc Cohen, with over 30 years of frontline crisis intervention and community health leadership. I have built rapid-response programs in crisis situations and delivered compassionate counselling in partnership with clinical experts to empower people in crisis and strengthen sustainable care systems. My work spans harm reduction, HIV/AIDS advocacy, and public health outreach across North America. I seek to advance durable solutions in mental health and social services by collaborating with hospitals, researchers, policymakers, and community organizations. I have worked on the writing of educational short films, educational outreach programs and social media educational And awareness ads, stage performances and spoken word programs detailing critical educational awareness on both STI’s, substance abuse and healthy lifestyle choices.

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I am Marc Cohen, with over 30 years of frontline crisis intervention and community health leadership. I have built rapid-response programs in crisis situations and delivered compassionate counselling in partnership with clinical experts to empower people in crisis and strengthen sustainable care systems.

My work spans harm reduction, HIV/AIDS advocacy, and public health outreach across North America. I seek to advance durable solutions in mental health and social services by collaborating with hospitals, researchers, policymakers, and community organizations.

I have worked on the writing of educational short films, educational outreach programs and social media educational
And awareness ads, stage performances and spoken word programs detailing critical educational awareness on both STI’s, substance abuse and healthy lifestyle choices.

Skills

Leadership

Copywriting

Script

Experience Level

Leadership

Expert

Copywriting

Expert

Script

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

President & Executive Director at United Foundation for AIDS

January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2005

Led the Community AIDS Program (CAP), aligning hospital-based medical, psychological, and social-support services for individuals living with HIV/AIDS regardless of financial status. Directed clinical and outreach teams to create a coordinated patient-care model in partnership with HIV specialists, counselors, and administrative staff. Oversaw fundraising, grants, and government liaison activities to sustain program operations.

Vice President at United Foundation for AIDS

January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1997

Co-founded the Community AIDS Program on Miami Beach and helped form the United Foundation for AIDS (UFA). Partnered with hospitals, academic researchers, and community agencies to design early models of integrated HIV care and prevention.

Director of Fundraising at United Foundation for AIDS

January 1, 1993 - January 1, 2005

Developed and led fundraising campaigns securing private and governmental support to fund programs, clinical care, and research partnerships.

Substance Abuse Crisis Intervention & Research Consultant at Miami Beach & Toronto

January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2005

Developed and directed a Substance Abuse Crisis Intervention Response addressing the rise in club-drug use and STI rates. Consulted on early HIV combination therapies that contributed to modern PrEP and PEP. Pioneered internet-based outreach for harm reduction and collaborated on research grants.

Special Advisor at Office of MP Alex Nuttall (Policy Review & Report Development – Opioid Crisis)

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019

Conducted research and prepared policy reports on opioid crisis response and harm-reduction strategies.

Board Chair at AIDS Committee of Simcoe County (now the Gilbert Centre)

January 1, 2000 - Present

Provided board leadership, co-produced fundraising events, and oversaw governance and staff-volunteer engagement.

Community Crisis Response & Program Development (Independent Consultant) at Various Regions

January 1, 2005 - Present

Designed and implemented rapid-response systems for mental-health, addiction, and homelessness crises. Delivered trauma-informed counselling and mentorship.

Special Advisor to MP Alex Nuttall Policy Review & Report Development – Opioid Crisis

January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019

Conducted research and prepared policy reports on opioid crisis response and harm-reduction strategies.

Special Advisor at Office of MP Alex Nuttall – Policy Review & Report Development (Opioid Crisis)

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019

Conducted research and prepared policy reports on opioid crisis response and harm-reduction strategies.

Independent Consultant – Community Crisis Response & Program Development at Various Regions

January 1, 2005 - Present

Designed and implemented rapid-response systems for mental-health, addiction, and homelessness crises. Delivered trauma-informed counselling and mentorship.