An anonymous staff member has accused the National Minority AIDS Council of a rapid and systemic collapse of leadership, governance, and ethical standards, in a statement sent to Washington Blade. The claims allege CEO Harold Phillips has destabilized the organization at every level, including hiring nine senior staff with $220,000 salaries for duplicative and unjustifiable roles. Sources have told the Blade many allegations appear credible.
The statement also claims staff terminations and financial strain. NMAC, however, denied the accusations, calling them purposefully misleading. The allegations come months after longtime leader Paul Kawata stepped down, raising concerns about the organization’s future leadership.
