Charles Hawthorne works for the Harm Reduction Coalition as a Capacity Building Coordinator. His role includes providing training, technical assistance, and educational materials to organizations in San Francisco and throughout the Bay Area that provide services for people who use drugs, people living with HIV/AIDS, people experiencing homelessness, and LGBTQ+ communities. Prior to joining the Harm Reduction Coalition, Charles worked at HIPS in Washington DC as a policy and direct service intern. Charles is a graduate of Purdue University, where he majored in biochemistry and worked to deliver public health and diversity training to students, staff, and faculty.