USPHS HOAC - Subcommittees

Awards and Recognition Subcommittee
Chair: LCDR Martha Wanca martha.wanca@hhs.gov

• Solicit nominations for the Juan Carlos Finlay Award
• Select awardees, prepare letters, order award plaques in time for presentation at the USPHS Scientific Symposium
• Develop certificates of appreciation to give at year’s end to acknowledge efforts made by HOAC members
• Assists the Chair in preparation of the Special Assignment Awards

Charter and Bylaws Subcommittee
Chair: CDR Aizvera jaizvera@cc.nih.gov

• Revise to mirror and align standardized format used by MOLC
• Ensure committee practices are in line with charter & by laws
• Forward changes to the HOAC Charter and by laws to the Surgeon General for final approval.

Communications and Public Relations Subcommittee
Chair: LCDR Luis O. Rodriguez luis.rodriguez@fda.hhs.gov

• Website development and maintenance
• Write articles for CC publications – e.g. Frontline, other print media
• Organize and gather photos and other items for the MOLC Booth for COF symposium
• Collaborate with other subcommittees in development of print or electronic media

Nomination and Membership
Chair: CDR Marisol Cordero Marisol.Cordero@uscg.mil

• Develop outreach communication to recruit new members
• Prepare membership packets & complete the selection process by October 30th.
• Maintain current records of HOAC membership roster

Recruitment and Retention Subcommittee
Chair: LCDR Karina Aguilar Karina.Aguilar@hhs.gov

• Work with MOLC workgroup on minority recruitment and retention – CDR Celia Gabrel
• Develop recruitment material targeting universities with predominantly Hispanic populations or Hispanic student organizations within large universities
• Contact universities and provide materials to educate young professionals about PHS
• Identify recruitment opportunities and keep track of services provided
• Report on accomplishments by November 09

Education and Outreach
Chair: OPEN

• Work on Hispanic Heritage Month – identify possible activities to reach out to the Hispanic Community or to showcase the positive impact of PHS on Hispanic Health, or the accomplishments of HOAC members
• Opportunities at Health Fairs to educate the community
• Maintain list of involvements in these activities by HOAC members
• Provide guidance and support to all HOAC members in career development.
• Monitor issues and concerns in career development/advancement