Maxime Bivina is a teacher, youth leader, mental health advocate and human rights defender. His work focuses on advancing the rights, health and wellbeing of adolescents and young people living with HIV and other vulnerable populations. He has experience in community engagement, advocacy, public health, youth leadership and evidence-informed policy dialogue. Maxime is an alumnus of the Emerging Leaders Program 2024 of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation. He is committed to strengthening youth participation and translating community evidence into meaningful policy action in Cameroon and Africa.