MEMBER LEADERSHIP
AHEA members can help shape national initiatives through committees and editorial bodies or serve as State, Community, or Campus Health Equity Leads through the AHEA Leadership Network.
These selective roles create meaningful ways to contribute experience, connect local and national perspectives, and build recognized service to the field.
Contribute nationally or lead where you are
AHEA’s committees and editorial bodies bring members into the development of its publications, research, public engagement, and professional-support initiatives.
Help shape AHEA’s national work
American Journal of Health Equity Founding Editorial Board
Support the launch of the American Journal of Health Equity through manuscript review, editorial feedback, and journal visibility.
Members may contribute to:
Manuscript assessment and publication recommendations
Peer review, editorial feedback, and reviewer identification
Quality standards, contributor engagement, and awareness of the journal
AHEA National Research and Insights Council
Help guide AHEA’s research and public-reporting initiatives.
Members may contribute to:
The Health Equity Pulse and State of Health Equity reporting
Research questions and areas of inquiry
Interpretation and communication of findings
People’s Health Project National Leadership Council
Help guide AHEA’s public-facing community leadership initiative.
Members may contribute to:
Participation and community-engagement strategies
Shared priorities and participant support
Review of Community Health Impact Reports
AHEA Professional Practice and Innovation Council
Help keep AHEA’s practical support connected to changing professional needs.
Members may contribute to:
AHEA tools and Member Strategy Forums
Review of Profiles and Cases in Health Equity Practice
Resources, outreach, and recruitment that strengthen the member community
Lead health equity work where you are
The AHEA Leadership Network connects state, community, and campus perspectives with AHEA’s national work.
Members serve through formal, limited-term appointments that do not require them to establish chapters, recruit members, collect dues, or independently manage extensive programming.
State Health Equity Lead
Connect AHEA’s national work with changing priorities, experiences, and initiatives within a state.
Community Health Equity Lead
Surface perspectives, promising practices, and emerging challenges from a city, county, region, tribal community, neighborhood, or other defined community.
Campus Health Equity Lead
Connect students, faculty, staff, researchers, and campus organizations with AHEA research, publications, professional development, and public initiatives.
How leadership roles work
Selected members may use their formal AHEA appointment title in professional materials and may be acknowledged for eligible contributions to AHEA reports, publications, presentations, and initiatives.
Who can apply
Current AHEA members may apply for available roles. Opportunities are open to professionals, practitioners, researchers, educators, students, advocates, and community leaders across career stages and settings.
How selection works
Appointments are selective. Selection may consider relevant experience and perspective, alignment with AHEA’s mission, ability to fulfill the role, and the overall balance and needs of the group.
Membership creates eligibility to apply but does not guarantee appointment.
What service involves
Each opening will include the role’s responsibilities, term, meeting schedule, and anticipated time commitment.
Leadership Network appointments are expected to require approximately two to four hours per month, although activity may vary. Committee commitments will depend on the role and project cycle.
Find a role that fits how you want to contribute
Current role descriptions, terms, and application materials are available through the member portal.