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Abril Camila Montilla Reyna

@abrilcamilamontillar

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I build intersectional HIV and psychosocial programs for key populations.

Dominican Republic

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to advance community-based HIV and public health programs that strengthen care, reduce stigma, and improve outcomes for key populations and women survivors of violence.

I co-founded Visibilizadas, where I co-lead holistic, intersectional care for women survivors of violence. I designed and lead VIHsilizadas, an HIV program combining psychosocial support, stigma reduction, and linkage to health services for women from key populations.

Through VIHsilizadas, I've directly supported more than 100 women and built partnerships with UNIBE, INTEC, the Ministry of Women, and other collaborators. My work spans community-based HIV programming, sexual and reproductive health, program implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and evidence-based intervention strengthening.

I've also contributed to HIV care, prevention, sexual health education, crisis intervention, and mental health programming with Fundación Aid For Aids Dominicana, COIN, SARE, and Cruz Roja Española. I'm a clinical psychologist and Master of Public Health graduate whose research focuses on reducing HIV stigma and strengthening care for vulnerable populations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Co-Founder & Finance Secretary

Current

Visibilizadas Non-Profit Organization

Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 8 months)

Co-founded and co-lead an organization providing holistic care to women survivors of violence. Designed and lead the VIHsilizadas program for women from key populations living with HIV.

Program Management Psychosocial Support HIV Programs Partnership Building Strategic Planning

Psychology Intern

Cruz Roja Española

Feb 2026 - Mar 2026 (1 month)

Provided psychological support under professional supervision. Participated in assessments, patient follow-up, and intervention design.

Psychological Assessment Patient Follow Up Intervention Design Mental Health Promotion

Psychology Intern

SARE – Comprehensive HIV Care & Prevention

Nov 2025 - Mar 2026 (4 months)

Engaged in HIV prevention, sexual health education, and human rights programming. Developed strategic proposals for HIV care for migrants using an intersectional framework.

HIV Prevention Sexual Health Education Human Rights Intersectionality Proposal Development

Physical Therapy & Personal Trainer

USA DR Veterans Healthcare – Life Quiro Division

May 2025 - Sep 2025 (4 months)

Facilitated comprehensive physical rehabilitation for veteran patients through clinical assessments and personalized treatment plans. Improved patient mobility, functionality, and quality of life.

Physical Rehabilitation Clinical Assessment Treatment Planning Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Psychology Intern

Fundación Aid For Aids Dominicana

Nov 2024 - May 2025 (6 months)

Applied clinical and public health knowledge working with highly vulnerable populations. Contributed to the comprehensive care model for PLHIV and gained knowledge in PrEP and ART.

Clinical Psychology Public Health HIV Care PrEP Art Cultural Sensitivity

Psychology Intern

COIN (Center for Comprehensive Guidance & Research)

Sep 2024 - Dec 2024 (3 months)

Gained clinical experience with HIV patients, the trans community, sex workers, and trafficking survivors. Provided psychosocial support and crisis intervention integrating mental health and gender-based violence principles.

Psychosocial Support Crisis Intervention HIV Care Gender Based Violence Mental Health

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Public University of Navarra (UPNA)

Master of Public Health, Public Health

2025 -

Grade: 8.575/10

Activities and societies: Student Leader / Class Delegate

Master of Public Health with a GPA of 8.575/10, awarded a Fundación Carolina scholarship. Thesis on HIV stigma reduction in the Dominican Republic received a distinction.

Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE)

Bachelor of Science, Clinical Psychology

2021 - 2024

Grade: 3.82/4.00

Bachelor of Science in Clinical Psychology with a GPA of 3.82/4.00. Undergraduate thesis on support networks, self-esteem, and resilience in women survivors of gender-based violence.