Leadership Nominees

The APHA Board of Directors is a dedicated group of individuals elected to set association policy. Candidates are identified by the Nominating & Leadership Development Committee and are voted into office by APHA State Directors. The board is responsible for planning the future of APHA with guidance from state directors and advisory committees, while also ensuring fiscal integrity.

Board of Director Nominees

State directors will vote on who will fill four open Board of Director positions at the 2027 APHA Leadership Gathering & Membership Meeting. The event takes place February 25–28, 2027, in Fort Worth, Texas.

John Andersen

John Andersen

Broomfield, Colorado

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Karen Banister

Brighton, Colorado

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Lisa Laplace

Perrin, Texas

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Anna Olsen

Big Sky, Montana

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Tim Snapp

Tim Snapp

New Carlisle, Ohio

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Larry Volkmar

Larry Volkmar

Highland, Illinois

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Nominating & Leadership Development Committee Nominees

They will also elect candidates to fill two open positions on the Nominating & Leadership Development Committee.

Don Beard

Don Beard

Cheyenne, Wyoming

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Dora Gocze

Brande, Denmark

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Amanda Palmer

Beverley Hills, Florida

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Alison Umberger

Alison Umberger

Broad Run, Virginia

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