Committees

Members can directly contribute to IPHA’s strategic approach through participating in one of six standing committees or the PHCI Planning Committee. Current IPHA members should email info@iowapha.org with any questions and to join a committee (or more than one!). Students who wish to actively contribute to any of the IPHA standing committees have the opportunity to earn a student-level membership scholarship.

The Advocacy Committee ensures IPHA members are aware of current policy issues and are equipped with the relevant public health information to share with legislators and public officials. Activities include planning IPHA events like Speak for Health, the IPHA Legislative Forum, Public Health Day on the Hill, and developing action alerts for members. The Committee meets on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at 2:00 PM.

The Communications Committee assists with the creation and dissemination of messaging that promotes public health in Iowa, as well as IPHA itself. This committee also plays a substantial role in setting the communications strategy for IPHA’s many platforms including website and blog, social media, and printed promotional materials.

The Public Health Conference of Iowa Planning Committee is a special committee that works together to plan and implement all the elements of IPHA’s Annual Conference such as securing space and keynote speakers, soliciting presenters and exhibitors, organizing volunteers for the days of the conference and many other activities. The Conference Planning Committee is chaired by a rotating member of the IPHA Board of Directors.