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Healthcare providers are rarely trained to address these gaps, contributing to persistent disparities in HIV prevention and care. Traditional in-house trainings for providers often have limited applicability. Collaborative, community-engaged approaches offer an opportunity to build culturally responsive, coordinated care. African Immigrant (AI) Health was a 5-year initiative integrating the Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes model, Community of Practice model, and Commitment to Change (CtC) evaluation framework. We used an iterative process to improve the AI Health program based on participant feedback. Data were collected through pre\/post-CtC questionnaires, case presentations, and discussion groups. CtCs were analyzed thematically and organized using the socioecological model. Over five years, 100+ providers enrolled, with 58 completing the program. Participants represented diverse healthcare roles, with a majority identifying as Black\/African American (62%), female (81%), and residing in the Northeast region (57%). A total of 390 CtCs were developed, with the most common themes at the individual level. Most (54.5%) participants partially implemented their CtCs. Participants who implemented their CtCs reported improvements in culturally responsive care. Iterative adaptations enhanced engagement and retention. AI Health effectively supported providers in enhancing HIV care for African immigrants through culturally responsive training. 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