Eric Y. Tenkorang is a Sociologist at Memorial University and a distinguished Africanist scholar whose work on HIV/AIDS and Gender-Based Violence is trailblazing. His research has highlighted the vulnerabilities of marginalized populations to HIV risks and violence in sub-Saharan Africa, offering innovative solutions to both academics and policy makers to initiate change. As a leading expert in his field, Dr. Tenkorang’s scholarship has impacted local and global communities.