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Committee Overview

There are eight standing committees of the National AHEC Board of Directors: (CORE, Communications, Conference Planning, Development, Finance, Education, Membership, and Public Policy). 

Typically, each standing committee is co-chaired by a member of the Program Director Constituency Group (PDCG) and a member of the Center Director Constituency Group (CDCG). Each committee shall have a minimum of three members, at least one of whom is a current member of the Board of Directors and serves as liaison to the Board. Committee members are staff or board members of National AHEC organizational members, Individual members, or student members in good standing. Committee work is generally conducted by regularly scheduled monthly or every other month conference calls supported by the National AHEC. Work groups or task forces may also be established within committees, depending on need.

Committee on Research Outcomes and Evaluation (CORE) – CORE develops, plans, and implements activities that evaluate the effectiveness of the AHEC programs. It makes recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding research and evaluation and works collaboratively across committees to provide expertise. 

Co-Chairs: Kira Rodriguez (krodriguez@une.edu ) and Victoria Sanchez (victoria.sanchez@hsc.wvu.edu).

CORE meets on the 1st Tuesday of every month from 3-4pm EST; contact the chair at the email above if you are interested in attending.

Communications Committee - The Communications Committee provides feedback to NAO staff and leadership on NAO written and electronic communications, both internally and externally. This responsibility may include feedback regarding the development, planning, and implementation of activities that promote the visibility and understanding of NAO and the AHEC programs; marketing and educational materials related to NAO and the AHEC mission; and offering recommendations regarding communications policies and activities.

Chair: Shawn Houck ( Shawn.Houck@conehealth.com )

Meeting dates are not on a regular schedule; contact the chair at the email above if you are interested in attending.

Conference Planning Committee –The Conference Planning Committee shall lead conference planning for biennial national workshops, including planning theme, content, tracks and solicitation, review and selection of abstracts/proposals for presentation.  The Committee shall also assist in planning and development of other NAO conferences as requested by the Board.

Co-Chairs: Mindy Bateman (mindy.bateman@slcc.edu) and Jennifer Taylor (jtaylor8@iu.edu)  Meets the Fourth Tuesday of every month at 2 pm EST; contact the chairs at the emails above if you are interested in attending.

Development Committee –– The Development Committee primarily shall consider and provide feedback to NAO staff regarding potential new funded initiatives for NAO, and it may also assist in the research and writing of grant or cooperative agreement applications. New initiatives may include grants, contracts, cooperative agreements, or partnerships that have the potential to yield additional funding for the NAO and/or member AHECs. Potential funders or partners may include (but are not limited to) government, philanthropy, or private sector.  

Co-Chairs: Julie Bazan ( BazanJ@uthscsa.edu) and Ansley Mora (ansleymora@usf.edu)

Meets the first Tuesday of every month at 1 p.m. EST; contact the chairs at the emails above if you are interested in attending.

Education Committee - The Education Committee serves to aid in the development and implementation of ongoing educational programs for NAO and its members, with specific consideration given to the AHEC Scholars program. The committee shall also lead the planning and development of educational content in programs approved by the Board.

• Pipeline/Pathways Subcommittee: led by Pat Bricker (pbricker@pennstatehealth.psu.edu ) 
• AHEC Scholars Subcommittee: Joan DIxon ( jdixon@gsahec.org) and Leslie Petroff (lpetroff@ecneahec.org)
• Continuing Education Subcommittee: led by Jason Fulkerson (jfulkerson@r-ahec.org )

The Education Committee Chairs also spearhead annual AHEC 101 and 201 events for new members including directors and staff. 

Co-chairs: Gloria Burnett (gburnett3@alaska.edu ) and Kate Hubbard (hubbarka@ohsu.edu)

Finance Committee – The Finance Committee is responsible for recommending the annual budget and financial policies for the Corporation. The Committee shall have principal responsibility for oversight of and advising the Board with respect to NAO’s financial matters, including investments, audit and annual financial reporting. The Committee reviews the organization’s financial performance against the annual budget and its goals and makes recommendations to the Board as needed. The committee is chaired by the Treasurer.

Chair: Tonia Harris, NAO Treasurer (tharris@northfloridaahec.org)

Meeting on the 1st Monday of the month from 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm; contact the chair at the email above if you are interested in attending.

Membership Committee - The Membership Committee plans, oversees, and evaluates membership services and issues in an effort to maintain a diverse, comprehensive membership of program offices, centers, associates, and individuals who pay dues to support NAO activities. The Membership Committee shall make recommendations to the Board concerning all decisions with respect to membership categories, applications for membership, and dues based on research related to current and past member input. The Committee shall expand membership through recruitment efforts.

Chair: Jennifer Taylor ( jtaylor8@iu.edu)  
Contact either chairs at the email above if you are interested in attending.

Public Policy Committee - The Public Policy Committee shall work with the NAO staff to maximize the extent to which federal statutes and regulations facilitate the fulfillment of the AHEC mission; ensure that the views and perspectives of the AHEC community are heard in appropriate federal legislative and regulatory venues; advise the NAO Board of Directors on federal legislative and regulatory policy issues; inform the NAO membership on relevant federal legislative and regulatory issues; and ensure that NAO membership is afforded opportunities to gain requisite knowledge and skills to advocate on behalf of AHECs.

Chair: Courtney Combs (Courtney.Combs@utoledo.edu).

Bi-weekly meetings; contact the chair at the email above if you are interested in attending.