Joshua Moore, JD
Joshua Moore is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, Federal Bar Association, the National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives, the Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity and the Stonewall Bar Association. Josh has been featured in magazines and books including the Detroit Legal News, ABA Journal, and in the book “The Opportunity Maker.” He is the recipient of many academic and service awards, including the Carl Rippenburger Award for outstanding service to young people in the community. In February 2011, Josh was appointed to the Southeastern Michigan HIV/AIDS Council (SEMHAC) by Detroit Mayor Dave Bing.
Josh received his undergraduate bachelor’s degree in political science at the University of Detroit Mercy. He received his associate’s degree in liberal arts from Oakland Community College. Prior to law school, Josh was a full time social worker specializing in youth empowerment & services, foster care, and service to those living with HIV/AIDS.
Josh received his law degree from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. During his time there he was the first two-term president of the Student Bar Association. Josh served in the misdemeanor criminal clinic, immigration law clinic, and interned at the Legal Aid and Defenders Association.
Josh credits his biggest accomplishment as being a single father to his son, Isaiah. Josh is also a proud licensed foster parent. He is a Detroit resident who has dedicated his life to bringing knowledge of the law to disadvantaged Detroiters.
Nicole T. Seguin, Case Advocate
Nicole started her career off in information technology. She has worked for Compuware, Ford Motor Company, The Computer Care Company and Global Crossing. At the age of 30, while in school for computer engineering, Nicole was diagnosed HIV positive. Being diagnosed with HIV inspired Nicole to become more involved in the HIV community, particularly addressing issues that plague women, infants and children.
She joined the Part D Community Advisory Board and was soon elected chair. Her unwavering dedication to shaping the advisory board and her commitment to educating the community about research has been giving women a much needed voice in the Detroit HIV community. As chair of the CAB, she has been selected to be the regional representative for the International Maternal Pediatric Adolescent AIDS Clinical Trial Network (IMPAACT).
She was also selected to be a part of the AIDS Alliance Consumer Leadership Corps Training Program which empowers women living with HIV to educate their communities. She is committed to helping people increase their access to medical care, educate the community about research opportunities and to linking others to the supportive services available in the community.
She has been appointed by Detroit Mayor Dave Bing to represent the community on the Southeastern Michigan HIV/AIDS Planning Council. She has been selected for other opportunities such as HIV Research Catalyst Forum, White House Project MAC AIDS Fund Cohort, Lotus Project’s Peer Advocate Training, Red Pump Project Ambassador, Positive Perspective Speakers Bureau, and she remains a member of The Positive Women’s Network. She plans on returning to school to pursue a degree in Public Policy and Law.
Her ultimate goal is to become a member of the United States Senate. She would like to one day shape the policies that affect women, especially women with HIV on both national and international levels. She believes no dream is untouchable. You can do anything you set your heart on regardless of your sex, race, disability and especially HIV status.
