Executive

Chair: Sheila Soule

Provides guidance and support to the officers and committees of the Association in carrying out the routine and special business of the Association in accordance with the Constitution and Bylaws.

Health Policy

Chair: Regan Mattingly

Annually, the Committee solicites resolutions and position papers from members that are presented and voted upon by ALPHA membership at the annual meeting during the Alaska Health Summit. The resolutions and policy statements are the advocacy tool for the Alaska Public Health Association. The Committee also analyzes and posts it’s position on health related legislative bills to support advocacy efforts.

Finance

Chair: Faith Allard

Assesses the financial affairs of the organization.

Nominations

Chair: Shah Roohi

Solicits nominations for the Alaska Public Health Association Board and President Elect. The Committee also requests nominations for awards to be given at the Alaska Health Summit. ALPHA awards provide an opportunity to recognize colleagues and acknowledge their contribution to the Alaska Public Health Association and to public health in Alaska. The Awards Committee selects the honorees from those nominated.

Health Summit

Chair: Leif Albertson

Organizes and presides over the Alaska Public Health Association’s annual Health Summit.

Development

Chair: Masayo Nishiyama

Focuses on funding, grant possiblities and mini-grant awards, donations, marketing and branding, public education and producing a newsletter.

Membership

Chair: Masayo Nishiyama

Develops and implements efforts to recruit and maintain membership in ALPHA.