04/18/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/18/2024 12:36
April 18, 2023
By Jeremy Nelson, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA, Chair, AAPA Nominating Committee
At AAPA, the dedication and vision of its volunteer leadership help to drive the organization's successes. Central to this effort is the Nominating Committee (NomCom), which consists of five elected and two appointed fellow members, each of whom brings an array of perspectives and experiences to the work of the committee. We are charged by AAPA's Bylaws to recruit, evaluate, and endorse candidates to run for positions on the AAPA Board of Directors, and our work is crucial to ensuring transparency and excellence in the electoral process.
As Chair of the Nominating Committee, it is my privilege to announce the slate of candidates this year's committee has endorsed to run in the 2024 AAPA Board of Directors and House of Delegates Officer Elections:
President-elect
Todd Pickard, MMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA, FASCO
Secretary-Treasurer
David J. Bunnell, MSHS, PA-C, DFAAPA
Director-at-Large
Stacey Becker, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA
Katherine GeeBah Footracer, MS, PA-C
Adam R. Olsen, DMSc, M.S., PA-C
Vice President/Speaker of the House
Leslie Clayton, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA
Director/First Vice Speaker of the House
Director/Second Vice Speaker of the House
Rebecca A. Loveless, MHS, PA-C, DFAAPA
Rachel Weinzimmer, DMSc, PA-C, CAQ-EM, CPAAPA
Endorsement is a complex, confidential process through which eligible candidates are evaluated to determine who is best suited to fulfill the duties of the position and serve the needs of AAPA during a given year. The NomCom used the following process to conduct the evaluations:
While the NomCom has set forth its endorsements for the 2024 election cycle, we encourage all candidates to continue their leadership journeys and grow in service to the PA profession. Candidates who are not endorsed are still eligible to run for office as self-declared candidates under AAPA's Bylaws. While the Nominating Committee was not committed to endorsing either a single or multiple slate, the final endorsed slate reflects the Committee's support for having competitive elections.
It has been our honor to conduct this important component of AAPA's elections and our commitment to do so in a rigorous, informed, and thoughtful manner. We encourage every member who is eligible to vote to take the time to learn about the candidates, understand their visions, and cast your ballot with confidence. Your vote is not just a choice; it is a voice for the future you envision for our profession.
To learn more about current election timelines and policies, please check out aapa.org/elections.