Chronic Disease Directors

The “Who”

and the “What” …

Julie A. Harvill

CDD President, 2004-2005

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 DirectorsExecutive 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 DirectorsAt-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 DirectorsAt-Large Members

Barbara Leonard (ME)

Paula Marmet (KS)

Earl Schurman (MD)

Mark S. Baptiste (NY)

2005/2006 Board of DirectorsCouncil Chairs

Arthritis:

Heather Murphy - FL

Breast & Cervical Cancer:

Brad Hutton – NY

Cardiovascular Health:

Debbie Wigand - ME

2005/2006 Board of DirectorsCouncil Chairs

Diabetes:

Magon Mbadugha – GA

Osteoporosis:

Nancy Libby Fisher - RI

Women’s Health:

Normie Morin-Voillequé - CO

For additional information:

www.ChronicDisease.org

Info@ChronicDisease.org

770-458-7400 phone

2872 Woodcock Blvd. Suite 220

Atlanta, Georgia 30341