AAPA DEI committee is looking for a PALH representative to serve from 2025-2027.

Karina Arrelucea, PA-C has proudly served as the PALH representative for this important committee and this was previously filled by Robert S. Smith, MS, DHSc, PA-C, DFAAPA. Now we are searching for the next wonderful PALH member to help us support this mission.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion is important especially during these times, let's get engaged.  We are excited for the opportunity for representation on this committee, review the DEI Committee charges below and if you are interested, please email your letter of intent, and CV to our PALH email by midnight Friday March 28, 2025. 

Committee on Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
2024-2025 Charges
• Serve as an active partner in creating leadership development programs towards removing barriers to entry and creating pipelines for diverse emerging leaders to join AAPA volunteer, Board, and healthcare organization positions.
• Participate in engagement that supports AAPA‘s national health priorities and facilitates the development of effective interventions to address health disparities in diverse populations.
• Support the establishment and monitoring of accountability structures as well as metrics to track progress towards DEI goals.
• Participate in the development of and engagement to support AAPA’s Pathways Program with the purpose of increasing representation of historically marginalized students leading to diversifying the profession.
• Collaborate with other commissions, organizations, and staff, as needed, to ensure cross organizational implementation around equity and inclusion program initiatives.
• Review AAPA policies assigned by the House Officers, to include but not limited to Five-Year Policy Review, and provide recommended action for consideration by the appropriate body.
• The Chair will submit an annual report to the Board of Directors summarizing the accomplishments of the Commission. This report will also be shared with the House of Delegates. The Chair will attend the House of Delegates meeting to testify, as needed, regarding policies and resolutions related to the work of the Commission.