About Us

ABOUT US

Positive Directions is a non-profit organization in Wichita, Kansas committed to the prevention of HIV transmission. We aim to increase access to sexual health resources and improve knowledge in the community about HIV, STIs, and safer sex practices.

Our History

Positive Directions began in Wichita, Kansas in 1991. For the first 25 years, our services were targeted toward HIV positive individuals. Our case management, food pantry, and testing services provided resources to meet the needs of HIV positive community members.

Today

In 2016, the mission and vision of Positive Directions shifted to focus soley on HIV prevention. In recent years, our services have expanded to provide a 60 second HIV test, Syphilis testing and Hepatitis C testing all free of charge. Our outreach services aim to connect people with the resources they need to be informed about sexual health, to reduce risky behaviors, and to adopt consistent safer sex practices.

Brett Hogan

Executive Director

Brett Hogan is the Executive Director for Positive Directions Inc. As a native of Wichita, Brett obtained his degree in education at Wichita State University. He then taught elementary education for several years. Brett has spent most of his lifetime serving the community of Wichita through social services and case management. Prior to becoming the Executive Director, he served as the Prevention Coordinator at Positive Directions and eventually helped restructure Positive Directions into the growing and thriving nonprofit it is today. In his free time, you can find him climbing at the gym, spending time with his wife or hanging out on the couch with his favorite cats.

Contact information: Brett@pdiks.com

Jennifer Gonzalez

Early Intervention Specialist

Jennifer is the Early Intervention Specialist for Positive Directions. She is a native of Derby and is a mom of three super amazing kids. Jennifer has spent the last 10 years working in the mental health field and is currently attending WSU to complete her Nursing degree. She has experience working at a children's psychiatric hospital, Spine and Specialty Hospital and various nursing facilities throughout Kansas. In her free time, Jennifer loves to spend time with family, travel, host game nights, and try out all the delicious local food spots.

Contact information: Outreach@pdiks.com

Katie Maher

Early Intervention Coordinator

Katie has worked at a lot of different coffee shops around town in her past so her face might look familiar to you! She has also worked for the Red Cross before coming to Positive Directions. Katie is a highly curious individual that loves learning new things. In her free time, she loves eating sushi, taking photos, and hanging out with her cat named Mouse!

Contact information: Marketing@pdiks.com

Taygen Altenburg

Intern

Taygen Altenburg is the current intern at Positive Directions. She grew up in Holton, KS and is currently a senior at Wichita State University majoring in Health Management. After graduation, Taygen is planning to pursue her master's degree in Health Administration. In her free time, Taygen loves spending time with her friends and family, reading books in her hammock, and enjoying the outdoors.

Contact information: Intern@pdiks.com