Steven Drew Auerbach -
Founding Executive Director

(He/Him)

Steven Drew Auerbach brings a unique combination of nonprofit leadership, healthcare advocacy, and international business experience to his role as Founding Executive Director of Triangle Care Management (TCM).

Over the years, Steven has dedicated himself to nonprofit leadership and improving the lives of underserved communities. Most recently, he served five years as Co-Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of the HIV+ Aging Research Project (HARP-PS) in Palm Springs, where he helped expand educational programming, healthcare provider engagement, and community impact. Among his most significant accomplishments was producing the desert's first Self-Advocacy in Healthcare Conference, giving individuals practical tools to become stronger advocates for their own care. He also co-founded the Chosen Family Alliance, supporting LGBTQ+ organizations in rural America, and spent several years working with The Hutch Project, supporting hospice and palliative care. Across these experiences, his focus has remained consistent: building partnerships, strengthening organizations, and ensuring people have the resources and advocacy they need to thrive.

Prior to his nonprofit career, Steven spent more than 30 years as an International Business and Branding Consultant, working in over 40 countries. His work encompassed international business development, brand strategy, product development, and creative direction. An accomplished writer and public speaker, Steven has presented throughout the United States and internationally, and has been featured on NPR. His global experience has shaped his approach to leadership, relationship building, and developing organizations with a vision for sustainable growth.

Steven's commitment to service has deep family roots. Raised on the East Coast, he grew up with entrepreneurial parents who instilled in him the value of hard work and independence. His mother was a business owner, while his father was a dedicated patient advocate. Their respective influences helped shape Steven's belief in the importance of building something meaningful and ensuring people have a voice in decisions affecting their lives.

Steven holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business/Consumer Studies from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, along with advanced certificates in International Negotiations, Importation, and Writing.

A Palm Springs resident, Steven shares life with his partner, Michael, and their three dogs, Teddi, Rocco, and Edward, who he believes effectively run the household.

At Triangle Care Management, Steven is committed to building on the organization's strong foundation and expanding its impact. His vision is to establish TCM as a leading force in LGBTQ+ aging by strengthening its four pillars: advocacy, care management, community connection, and affirming housing. Through strategic partnerships, innovative thinking, and sustainable growth, he aims to broaden TCM's reach and help shape a future where LGBTQ+ older adults have the resources, support, and freedom to age with dignity, independence, and choice.