Board of Directors & Committees
AHCJ relies on board members and other volunteers from the membership to help us remain a vital resource for journalists covering health, be a strong voice for openness and transparency and, above all, create a community for for our members.
Officers
Directors
Executive Committee
Traditionally made up of the board’s four officers, plus one other director from the board. The Executive Committee shall have the authority of the Board of Directors in the management of the business of this corporation in the interval between meetings of the Board of Directors, and the Executive Committee shall at all times be subject to the control and direction of the Board of Directors.
President
Gideon Gil
STAT
Vice President
Christine Herman
Independent Journalist
Treasurer
Laura Beil
Independent Journalist
Secretary
Michele Cohen Marill
Independent Journalist
At-Large Member
Joyce Frieden
Washington Editor, MedPage Today
Finance and Development Committee
The Board of Directors may designate a Finance Committee composed of the treasurer and at least two other directors designated by the Board of Directors. The Finance Committee shall have general oversight over all financial affairs of this corporation, including fundraising activities, and shall at all times be subject to the control and direction of the Board of Directors.
Treasurer (Committee chair)
Laura Beil
Independent Journalist
Membership Committee
Recommends and maintains membership requirements, handles vetting of member applicants, conducts outreach, works with staff to encourage renewals. Committee seeks out and recommends adopting new benefits to enhance membership. Works with city and regional chapters to maintain a consistent mission. Shall at all times be subject to the control and direction of the Board of Directors.
AHCJ Board Member (Committee Co-Chair)
Michele Cohen Marill
Independent journalist, Atlanta
AHCJ Board Member (Committee co-chair)
Tammy Worth
Independent journalist, Missouri
Freelance Committee
This committee creates a team of freelance members who can research and recommend to the full board appropriate benefits and resources for independent journalists, and offer voice to their concerns.
AHCJ Board Member (Committee chair)
Laura Beil
Independent journalist, Cedar Hill, Texas
AHCJ Member Volunteer(Committee co-chair)
Barbara Mantel
Independent journalist, New York City
Contest Committee
Recommends rules and categories for annual Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism. Works with staff to establish procedures and deadlines. Selects screeners and judges, looks into and makes final determinations on any issues that arise. Shall at all times be subject to the control and direction of the Board of Directors.
AHCJ Board Member (Committee chair)
Christine Herman
Independent Journalist
AHCJ Board member
(Committee co-chair)
Jonathan Rockoff
Wall Street Journal
Right-to-Know Committee
Promotes the free flow of health and medical information, advises the board on potential First Amendment advocacy positions and serves as a resource for members on access issues. Shall at all times be subject to the control and direction of the Board of Directors. Email the committee at rtk@healthjournalism.org.
AHCJ Member Volunteer (Committee co-chair)
Sabriya Rice
Kaiser Health News
AHCJ Board Member (Committee co-chair)
Joyce Frieden
MedPage Today