The magazine was founded in 1994[2] by Sean Strub, an HIV-positive and openly gay businessman and activist.

He is now executive director of the Sero Project, which focuses on ending inappropriate criminal prosecutions of people with HIV.

Previously, Hofmann was editor-in-chief of New Jersey Life and founded Poets, Artists & Madmen.

She is now a consultant focused on strategy, communications and change in the field of global health.

Previously, Gutierrez was managing editor of DiversityInc, as well as cofounder, publisher and editor-in-chief of LGNY Latino.