In order to end the HIV epidemic among adolescents and young adults in the US, the Adolescent Medicine Trials Network for HIV/AIDS Interventions (ATN) recognizes the central role that community members and youth must play in research. In this session, Manuel Ocasio will provide a window into the community of sexual and gender minority youth in New Orleans and three ATN youth representatives - Ron Smalls, Booker Shorter, and Daniel Rodriguez - will share their perspectives on methods for engaging and retaining youth in research.