2024 AHPA Committee Structure
Committees are chaired by an AHPA Board Member and are supported by AHPA member volunteers. The work of these volunteers is integral to the AHPA being able to fulfill various elements of its strategic plan.
| Committee | Mandate | Chair | Members |
| Executive Committee | The Executive Committee is the governing body of the AHPA and is responsible for supervising, controlling, and directing the business and affairs of the AHPA. | Michelle Bridge | Samantha Holmgren, Mary Ellen Marcon, and Claire Jacek |
| Professional & Career Development Committee | The Professional & Career Development Committee identifies and addresses the learning needs of the AHPA membership, as well as promoting and administering the Clinical Innovation Award. | Vacant |
Vacant |
| Research Committee | The Research Committee coordinates the annual AHPA grant competition and reviews abstract submissions by the AHPA members to the CRA Annual Scientific Meeting. | Karine Toupin April | Susan Bartlett, Linda Li, Laura Passalent, Diane Tin, and Marie Westby |
| Membership Committee | The Membership Committee identifies and implements strategies, to maintain and grow the membership of the AHPA. This committee also promotes and administers the Lifetime Achievement Award. | Karen Gordon |
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| Website Committee | The Website Committee is responsible for ensuring processes are in place for regular updates and reviews of content on the website. | Sue MacQueen |
Anne MacLeod and Rashmi Mandhane |
| Pre-Course Planning Committee | Design and deliver a high-quality, evidence-informed educational program that addresses the professional development needs of AHPA members and fosters interdisciplinary collaboration. | Mary Ellen Marcon |
Paul Adam, Michelle Bridge, Sue MacQueen, and Lynn Richards |
Liaison Positions
The Liaison Positions are supported by the President responsible for the engagement portfolio (Michelle Bridge).
| Liaison Position | AHPA Representative |
| Ontario Rheumatology Association (ORA) | Osk Jenkins |
| CRA Transition Working Group | Julie Herrington |
| CRA Human Resources Committee | Jennifer Burt |