USPHS Hispanic Officers Advisory Committee(HOAC) - Subcommittees

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