Committees
The Governance committee maintains APHA Bylaws and policies and procedures, encourages and accepts nominations for Board of Directors, supports board development maintains the orientation package for newly elected Board members. They are the go-to for knowledge on APHA policies and procedures, and for managing board member terms and positions.
Communications & Membership
The Communications and Membership committee is responsible for managing APHA memberships, facilitating the engagement of members, and sharing timely and relevant information about the APHA and public health issues and opportunities in Alberta with members.
Public Issues
The Public Issues committee is responsible for collecting member input on particular issues, identifying priorities for action, facilitating issue-specific partnerships, recommending action to the board, and following through on actions, resolutions and positions taken by the APHA.
Funding & Partnerships
The Funding & Partnership committee is responsible for assisting the APHA in achieving its fundraising goals and objectives through strategic initiatives and partnerships that are aligned with our overall vision, establishing positive relations and building awareness with stakeholders, and collaborating and coordinating efforts with other committee events / initiatives to ensure consistency amongst stakeholders and donors.
Student
The Student committee identifies potential areas for student involvement in public health advocacy. This committee also plans and organizes initiatives to increase student engagement with the APHA and other public health organizations.
Volunteer
Help revitalize APHA! Join an APHA committee!
Public health in Alberta is facing many challenges including a lack of capacity, limited resources, health services reorganization, and a divisive public health policy environment. A strong public health voice matters more than ever in these difficult times. As an independent non-profit organization that transcends professional roles and sectors, the APHA plays an essential role in championing, protecting, and supporting public health in Alberta. However, the challenges faced by public health have impacted the essential role that APHA plays. We are looking for dedicated volunteers to help us strengthen the voice of public health in Alberta.
The skills APHA is looking for
APHA is looking for dedicated individuals that have experience in public health with demonstrated skills in, but not limited to, governance and strategic planning, communications and social media, policy analysis and development, community engagement, public health advocacy, government engagement, health equity, multi-sectoral/health-in-all polices approaches, fundraising, and financial management.
APHA committees are smaller components of the board that develop and implement the actions of the APHA.
Contact
For more information on becoming a board member or committee volunteer please contact us at apha.comm@gmail.com.