Robert Garofalo, MD, is well-known for his expertise on pediatric HIV prevention and care and sexual and gender minority health, but global health research was not on his radar until about a decade ago when a series of events sparked a passion for global health that is thriving today. In this episode, Garofalo shares his journey into the field and how his current global health projects in Nigeria are helping to engage young sexual and gender minority populations in HIV care and prevention.