Meet Our Staff: Earl Coffman

 Today we'd like to introduce you to another member of our wonderful Community Health Staff, Earl Coffman

Name: EARL COFFMAN

What do you do at CCC? 

I am the Outreach Specialist for the Ryan White Part B grant. I go out into the community and help those who are HIV+ get access to the Ryan White government assistance program, as well as other assistance programs and resources

How long have you been at CCC?

I’ve been at CCC for a year and 9 months.  

Where are you from originally?

Tillamook, OR

What is your favorite vacation spot?

Berlin

What is your favorite food? 

Anything but liver!

Who is someone you look up to or admire and why?

I have to say my friend Jim McCoy aka “Norma Lyaman” because he is who he is, no matter where he is, and he’s one of the fixtures of the Las Vegas Community as a whole, and he does drag in his own unique way.

What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?

Performing and reading. I’m a voracious reader.

What is your favorite place in Las Vegas?

The Conservatory at the Bellagio—it’s never the same, even if you go during the same season.

If you could have any animal as a pet, what would you choose and why?

A Weimaraner (dog). My family had one when I was a very young child, and we lived on the corner of two streets. Lady kept me from getting hit by cars quite a few times. They are very, very protective.  

What would you choose as a career if you were not in this field?

I would be a Tony Award Winning Actor on Broadway!

What is your favorite thing about working at CCC?

The diversity, the clients, the staff, the community partners.

What words of wisdom do you have to share?
“It doesn’t matter what other people think. What matters is being who you are, and who you want to be.”- Earl Coffman