Carlos (Carlitos) Xavier Díaz-Rodríguez, a proud Boricua from Juncos, Puerto Rico, embodies the spirit of activism and artistic advocacy. With a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts & Digital Media from the University of Puerto Rico, Carlitos has garnered recognition for his exceptional contributions to advocacy and the creation of educational and artistic activism programs in Central Florida.
As the HIV Justice Program Manager and Resident Artist for Qlatinx, Carlitos employs innovative strategies to combat HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. He harnesses the power of social media and art as outreach tools, and his pioneering outreach strategies have been instrumental in educating and supporting the LGBTQ Latinx community in Central Florida.
Carlitos’s artistic endeavors focus on culturally relevant and effective marketing initiatives that promote positive behavioral change within Latino communities in Central Florida and across the United States. His work has successfully connected at-risk Latinx sub-populations, including youth, LGBTQ+, women, undocumented individuals, and more, to vital HIV prevention methods and quality medical care. His profound passion lies in using authentic artistic marketing to communicate directly with the QTPOC community.
In summary, Carlitos Xavier Díaz-Rodríguez, the outspoken Boricua with a deep commitment to advocacy and artistic activism, plays a crucial role in fostering positive change and supporting the LGBTQ Latinx community in Central Florida. His work as an HIV Justice Program Manager and Resident Artist at Qlatinx highlights his dedication to making a difference and his unwavering commitment to empowering and educating those in need.