For more than four decades, Glen Pietrandoni has served on the front lines of HIV treatment and prevention and advocated for the 340B program as a vital safety net for marginalized patient populations living with chronic health issues. He is currently Avita’s
chief advocacy officer, where he is deeply engaged in the organization’s mission to promote health equity by providing comprehensive, compassionate, and inclusive healthcare and pharmacy services to underserved communities. As an industry advocate and thought leader, Glen represents Avita to pharma and government officials, leads efforts to expand Avita’s program scope, and explores educational opportunities that improve the health and lives of the patients it serves.
Before joining Avita, Glen spent 30 years leveraging his expertise as a pharmacist to oversee HIV and Hepatitis business and strategy for Walgreens and its parent company, Walgreens Boots Alliance. Prior to his tenure at Walgreens, he owned independent
pharmacies in the Chicago area.
Glen sits on the board of Prevention Access Campaign, a global HIV advocacy organization best known for creating and leading the Undetectable = Untransmittable (or U=U) movement. He has also served on the State of Illinois Board of Pharmacy and earned certificates from the American Academy of HIV Medicine and Apexus 340B. Glen holds a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from St. Louis College of Pharmacy in St. Louis, Missouri.
“Since the early days of the HIV epidemic, I have committed myself to providing stigma-free health care in my community and communities around the country. I’m proud to be part of the Avita Care Solutions team as we continue to serve those most in need, while treating our patients and partners with respect and compassion.”