DIABETES

A Collective Voice for Change

The Diabetes Council is dynamic and collective, connecting dedicated members from State Health Departments across the nation. With a shared purpose of implementing effective diabetes prevention and management strategies, the Diabetes Council serves as a hub for networking, training, and numerous opportunities that empower members in their pursuit of diabetes-related objectives.

State Health Department staff working in diabetes-related areas are automatically members of the Diabetes Council. Contact any of your elected leaders to learn how to become more active with the Diabetes Council, including participating in workgroups or running for elected Leadership Group positions.

Don’t take our word for it!

Listen to Diabetes Council Members discuss the benefits of active participation.

Active Member Benefits Include:

  • Leadership and professional development opportunities.
  • National webinars on emerging topics.
  • Mentoring opportunities for guides and learners.
  • Learning communities to exchange ideas with peers in other states.
  • Networking with colleagues from across the United States.
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Are you new to your position and interested in learning more about the Diabetes Council?

Email nacdd.diabetes@chronicdisease.org for more information.

The Diabetes Council Leadership Group

AN ELECTED BODY OF STATE HEALTH DEPARTMENT DIABETES STAFF

The Diabetes Council Leadership Group acts as a bridge between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and State Health Departments, making it easier for states to fulfill grant requirements and achieve success. Together, NACDD and CDC provide guidance, foster leadership, and enable the Diabetes Council Leadership Group to set and achieve goals that benefit diabetes-related public health efforts nationwide. Learn More »

Joyce Hoth

Joyce Hoth

Chair

Missouri

Lauren Neely

Lauren Neely

Chair Elect

Michigan

Liz Curry

Liz Curry

Past Chair

Ohio

Edward Clark, II

Edward Clark, II

Mentoring

Florida

Pam Geis

Pam Geis

Mentoring

Wisconsin

Jayda Lee

Professional Development

Mississippi

Corissa Payton

Professional Development

North Carolina

Kristian Myers

Center for Health Policy and Diabetes Advocacy Alliance

South Carolina

Wendy Bailey

Wendy Bailey

Cardiovascular Health Council

Delaware

Pam Chapman

Utah Liaison for Learning and Professional Development

Utah

Sarah Rivera

Indiana Liaison for Outreach and Member Engagement

Indiana

Professional Development Opportunities

Sign Up for a Workgroup or Peer-to-Peer Mentoring

The Diabetes Council provides professional development and mentoring opportunities to all Members so they can excel in their roles. Our Peg Adams Peer-to-Peer Program links new state staff with experienced staff working in diabetes and is overseen by the Mentoring workgroup.

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Get Equipped by the Experts

Get Involved in the Diabetes Council!

Do you work on diabetes strategies in a State Health Department? If so, YOU are a Member of the NACDD Diabetes Council. Contact us to get important updates and to learn about more ways to actively participate.

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