The Advisory Council on the State Program for Wellness and the Prevention of Chronic Disease (CWCD) - Board Members

Vacancy Notices

CWCD is currently seeking an energetic and qualified individual to fill the following position:

Current Members

Committee positions are established within NRS 439.518.

Ihsan Azzam, PhD, MD, MPH

Chief Medical Officer
(2a) The Chief Medical Officer or the designee of the Chief Medical Officer

Amber Donnelli, RN, PhD, CNE

Vice Chair
(2k) One representative of the Nevada System of Higher Education from a list of persons submitted to the Administrator by the Board of Regents of the University of Nevada

Chris Syverson

Council Chair
(2i) One representative of private employers in this State who has experience in matters relating to employment and human resources.

Stacy Briscoe, MS

Registered Dietician
(2g) One registered dietitian

Tina Dortch, MPA

Program Manager
(2h) One representative who is a member of a racial or ethnic minority group appointed from a list of persons submitted to the Administrator by the Advisory Committee of the Office of Minority Health within the Office for Consumer Health Assistance of the Department

Cari Herington, MBA

Executive Director
(2f3) Three representatives of organizations committed to the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases.

Maria Azzarelli, EMHA, CHES

Manager CDPHP SNHD
(2j) One representative of a local health authority

Andrew Snyder

Education Professional
(2b) The Superintendent of Public Instruction or the designee of the Superintendent

Caitlin Gatchalain

Nevada Government Relations Director
(2f2) Three representatives of organizations committed to the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases.

Chris Needham, MBA

Director of Business Development
(2c) One representative of the health insurance industry

Georgia Dounis, DDS, MS, FICD

Professor
(2d) One provider of health care

Laura Valley

Physical Education Teacher
(2e) One representative of the Nevada Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance or its successor organization

Michelle Gorelow, M.Ed.

Assemblywoman

 

(3b) One member of the Assembly

Steve Shane, MD, MS, FAAP

Pediatrician
(2f1) Three representatives of organizations committed to the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases.

Dina Neal

Senator
(3a) One member of the Senate