About Our Speakers:

Phil Duran:

Organization name and role: Former Director of Advocacy & Community Engagement at Rainbow Health

Bio: Phil Duran, JD, is a Minnesota attorney whose work has focused on LGBTQ- and HIV-related issues since 2000, first at OutFront Minnesota and then at Rainbow Health.  He is a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association’s Administrative Law and Health Law sections and is an adjunct faculty member at Mitchell Hamline School of Law, where he teaches the course LGBTQ Health Law, Policy, and Advocacy.  

Rik Kutcher:

Organization name and role: Former HIV and LGBTQ+ Aging Services Advocate at Rainbow Health, and life-long Performing Artist 

Bio: Rik Kutcher was diagnosed with HIV over three decades ago, Rik has not only lived with HIV but has actively contributed to the HIV community to uplift and educate others. His work with Rainbow Health was and continues to be instrumental in providing vital health education and support to older adults living with HIV. 

Through his advocacy and implementation of aging initiatives, Rik plays a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of life for the LGBTQ+ and HIV+ communities. His involvement with the NMAC’s HIV 50+ Strong & Healthy Program underscores his unwavering dedication to addressing the specific needs of those aging with HIV. Rik is also a skilled performing artist who enjoyed a professional musical theatre career spanning over four decades. He is currently an active member of Theatre 55 which is a theatre dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults as artists, audiences, and lifelong learners through theatre performance and education. 

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MGS offers monthly webinars for those in the field of aging. All MGS webinars feature expert credentialed presenters. MGS members receive access to video recordings of all past webinars, and free CEU certificates.  Non-members are able to access webinars and receive CEU's for $25 per session.  Members and non-members must register to receive zoom link and survey when webinar is complete (to access CEU).