Chronic Disease Directors The “Who” and the “What” … Julie A. Harvill CDD President,

Association of State and Territorial Chronic Disease Program Directors Also known as “Chronic Disease Directors” (CDD) National public health association Founded in 1988 to provide a national forum for chronic disease prevention and control efforts

Mission Statement The Chronic Disease Directors provides state- based leadership and expertise for chronic disease prevention and control at the state and national level.

Strategic Goals Expand and Deepen Member Engagement Expand State-based Programs Improve State-based Programs Increase CDD Organizational Effectiveness Strengthen and Diversify Funding Base Enhance CDD Image and Credibility

Strategic Priorities Expand and Deepen Member Engagement – Encourage Voting Members to get their program staff involved with CDD as members of the various standing committees to expand the scope of CDD involvement at the state/territory level. – Establish membership database that contains information that allows recruitment of people to tasks or opportunities that relate to their needs, interests and expertise.

Strategic Priorities Expand State-based Programs – POLICY PRIORITIES FOR 2004 Support a Cardiovascular Health Program in every state Support funding Comprehensive Cancer Control in every state Support fully funding BRFSS Support the R2P Federal Budget Request for Chronic Disease Programs Support the Function 550 Initiative Support continued program growth across chronic disease and risk factor programs – Diversify revenue to support advocacy – Advocate for additional funding to allow CDC to support programs in more states.

Strategic Priorities Improve State-based Programs – Seek ways for Chronic Disease Directors to think collectively about key issues – Identify and prioritize state needs

Strategic Priorities Increase CDD Organizational Effectiveness – Clearly define roles of staff, consultants and members. – Continue work of governance subcommittee to obtain consensus about organizational structure.

Strategic Priorities Strengthen and Diversify Funding Base – Strengthen and diversify the funding base by establishing a clear plan objectives.

CDD Activities and State Efforts CDD activities help support state efforts by: – developing partnerships and collaboration with public health and scientific communities, health care providers, federal agencies, universities and the private sector to pursue common goals; – developing legislative analyses, materials, policy statements and other resources; – advocating for the use of epidemiological approaches in chronic disease services planning and chronic disease data; and – providing educational and training opportunities for our members.

CDD Councils, Interest Groups, and Projects Address the unique needs of specific chronic diseases to advance prevention and control efforts in those areas. Facilitate communication and professional development for chronic disease staff with common program interests. – COUNCILS: Arthritis, Breast and Cervical Cancer, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Osteoporosis, School Health and Women’s Health – INTEREST GROUPS: Comprehensive Cancer Control, Healthy Aging, and Physical Activity

CDD Membership 58 voting members – (one from each state and U.S. territory) More than 500 regular program managers and associate members

CDD Membership Members receive or have – access to advocacy on behalf of state chronic disease programs and funding; – continuing education opportunities through meetings, seminars and conferences; – professional development through participation in CDD projects and partnerships; – leadership opportunities through committees, councils and Board of Directors; and, – subscription to print and electronic newsletters

CDD Board of Directors

2005/2006 Board of Directors Executive Committee President: Jennie Hefelfinger (FL) President Elect: Cynthia Boddie-Willis (MA) Immediate Past Pres: Julie A. Harvill (IL) Secretary: Jennifer Smith (TX) Treasurer: Frank S. Bright (OH)

2005/2006 Board of Directors At-Large Members David Hoffman (NY) Chandana Nandi (IL) Victor D. Sutton (MS) Phil Huang (TX) Danette W. Tomiyasu (HI) Adeline M. Yerkes (OK)

2005/2006 Board of Directors At-Large Members Barbara Leonard (ME) Paula Marmet (KS) Earl Schurman (MD) Mark S. Baptiste (NY)

2005/2006 Board of Directors Council Chairs Arthritis: Heather Murphy - FL Breast & Cervical Cancer: Brad Hutton – NY Cardiovascular Health: Debbie Wigand - ME

2005/2006 Board of Directors Council Chairs Diabetes: Magon Mbadugha – GA Osteoporosis: Nancy Libby Fisher - RI Women’s Health: Normie Morin-Voillequé - CO

For additional information: phone 2872 Woodcock Blvd. Suite 220 Atlanta, Georgia 30341