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Community advisory groups, often central to CEnR, have a strong tradition and role in HIV research. Applying an established framework for community group processes, we describe the formation, operation, and maintenance planning of a community-led coalition housed within a Center for AIDS Research (CFAR), whose mission is to support HIV-related CEnR. While most academically affiliated community groups are led by researchers, our Coalition utilizes a governance structure that prioritizes community leadership. Using a human-centered design framework, we led a 2-hr group meeting on November 25, 2025 in which Coalition members discussed group strengths and weaknesses, opportunities for change, and how to better meet the needs of the community. Human-centered design is an accessible framework used to stimulate group discussion and identify priorities. Participants identified community-led leadership and geographic diversity as major strengths. 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