Travis Roppolo

Travis Roppolo is a Healthcare Policy Communication Strategist who bridges the gap between complex healthcare policies and clear, actionable communication. With over 20 years of marketing experience and a growing passion for healthcare advocacy, Travis brings a unique perspective to the challenges facing people living with HIV and viral hepatitis.

As Managing Director at CANN, Travis analyzes healthcare policy developments and translates their implications for diverse stakeholders across the healthcare ecosystem. His work focuses on making intricate policy issues accessible and actionable, particularly in areas of medication access, healthcare affordability, and health equity. He is the primary contributor to HIV-HCV Watch and has been published in Positively Aware.

Beyond his role at CANN, Travis has served as Executive Director, and now Treasurer, of a nonprofit addressing housing and food insecurity for at-risk youth in Louisiana. His commitment to community advocacy is driven by personal experiences with HIV and substance use disorder, informing his approach to healthcare policy analysis and communication.

Travis emphasizes the importance of addressing healthcare disparities, particularly among LGBTQIA+ communities, people of color, and other marginalized populations. His work consistently highlights the intersection of policy decisions with real-world impacts on patient care and access.

Through his strategic communication expertise and dedication to advocacy, Travis works to foster a more equitable, efficient, and patient-centered healthcare system. His goal is to empower stakeholders with the knowledge and tools they need to drive meaningful change in healthcare policy and delivery.