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The Nevada AAP is entirely run by members who volunteer their time and talents resulting in improved pediatric outcomes in Nevada and leadership experience for the volunteer. Serving as a Chapter Champion may qualify Nevada AAP members for national leadership.
Chapter Champions
We are continuously seeking chapter members who want to take a leadership role. Here is a list of open roles at the Nevada AAP. In addition to these, Nevada AAP members are invited to propose additional roles focused on a pediatric issue they are passionate about.
Open National AAP Chapter Champion Positions in Nevada
A Chapter Breastfeeding Coordinator (CBC) is an ambassador of the Section on Breastfeeding (SOBr), providing leadership in promoting, protecting and supporting breastfeeding in their state chapters and communities. A CBC will work to implement the SOBr strategic plan and fulfill the SOBr mission and vision statements within their chapters and communities.
Chapter Oral Health Advocates (COHAs) are pediatricians in each chapter who advocate for children's oral health issues and train others about integrating oral health into primary care. Each COHA is asked to: Deliver at least 4 trainings annually on how to incorporate oral health into the medical home; Advocate for children's oral health issues at the state and local levels; Connect pediatricians to others working in their community to improve children's oral health; Build relationships with dental colleagues in their communities and dental societies to improve access to oral health care. COHAs must be approved by their Chapters and have a 3 year renewable term.
The AAP is partnering with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) to identify a cohort of pediatrician leaders in youth suicide prevention. Suicide Prevention Ambassadors provide leadership, subject matter expertise, and serve as the main point of contact within their chapters to conduct and promote youth suicide prevention activities.
Other Open Chapter Roles
Early Career Physician Chapter Representative
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Champion
Foster Care Adoption and Kinship Care, Chapter Liaison
Payer Advocacy Chapter Champion
Chapter Roles Currently Filled
Chapter members interested in a particular subject below are encouraged to volunteer to support the current chapter champion of each committee.
CATCH Facilitator (AAP Chapter Champion Position)
Early Childhood Champion (AAP Chapter Champion Position)
E-cigarette Chapter Champion (AAP Chapter Champion Position)
Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Advocate
Gun Violence Prevention Advocate
Immigrant Health Chapter Chair
Immunization Representative (AAP Chapter Champion Position)
Mental Health Initiatives Chapter Champion
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Scroll down to read about the reasonable, minimal commitment we ask of our Board members in our Board of Directors Leadership Policy.
To apply for a Committee Director role, email a statement of interest to ED@NevadaAAP.org.
Board of Directors Leadership Policy
Reasonable Expectations for Busy Members
Our Board of Directors Leadership Policy is designed to accommodate the busy work lives of our Board of Directors.