Committees
Awards and Recognition Committee
The Committee shall assist with reviewing and making selections from member submissions for the Association’s recognition awards
Dr. Yavor Geshev, Chair
Budget and Finance
The Committee shall assist the Treasurer in reviewing quarterly the financial reporting of the Association, reviewing the proposed annual budget, and evaluating the financial impact of any resolutions or policy changes.
Dr. Giannin Perez, Chair
Dr. Zerah Ali, Co-Chair
Bylaws
The Committee shall assist the Board of Trustees and the House of Delegates in the interpretation of the Association bylaws, act as a reference committee for all proposed amendments and/or revisions to these Bylaws and review amendments to the constitution and bylaws of the state’s component divisions.
Dr. Jackie Prevete, Chair
Ethics
The Committee shall address ethical problems, complaints or occurrences in consultation with the Association’s legal counsel. The chair shall be appointed by the President.
Dr. Kurt Relation, Chair
Evaluation
The Committee shall develop questionnaires for use by the Board of Trustees in evaluating all paid consultants, the executive director and the Association Management Company. The chair shall be appointed by the incoming president
Dr. Sandro Frasca, Chair
Insurance
The Committee will work in tandem with the Association’s insurance consultants to address member insurance questions, claims resolutions, advocate for medical policies favorable to podiatrists and develop working relationships with insurance payers
Dr. Daniel Smith, Chair
Dr. Jeffrey Falcone, Co-Chair
Legislative Affairs
The Committee shall act as advisor to the President, the Board of Trustees, and the House of Delegates regarding legislative affairs. Working with the Association’s lobbyist, it shall develop, coordinate, and advocate for the Association's legislative agenda.
Dr. Mike Conway, Chair
Dr. John Schwerdt, Co-Chair
Marketing and PR
The Committee shall work with the Association’s marketing and communications consultant to build a marketing/communication strategy that concentrates on image building, public education, social media networking, diabetes awareness campaigns, and the forging of alliances with other Title VIII providers, healthcare organizations, and key political leadership.
Dr. Zerah Ali, Chair
Dr. Giannin Perez, Co-Chair
Membership
The Committee shall develop a strategy for recruiting and welcoming members and develop a series of ongoing communications about the Association’s opportunities for involvement in committees and the divisions.
Dr. Kurt Relation, Chair
Dr. Michael Conway, Co-Chair
Nominating
The Committee shall consist of seven members. The President-Elect shall be chair and six other members shall appointed by the president. At least three members of the Nominating Committee shall not be members of the Board of Trustees.
The Nominating Committee shall interview potential candidates and prepare a slate of candidates for the position of delegate to the APMA House of Delegates and for positions on the Board of Trustees.
Dr. Emilio Goez, Chair
NYPPAC
The New York Podiatry Political Action Committee (NYPPAC) is a nonprofit, bipartisan fundraising committee through which podiatrists support New York state political candidates who champion podiatric medicine issues within the state of New York.
In support of this pursuit, NYPPAC shall coordinate with the divisions, leadership, membership, and staff to encourage and promote financial contributions.
Dr. Michael Conway, Chair
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Resolutions Committee
The Committee shall assist the Board of Trustees and the House of Delegates in reviewing proposed resolutions addressing changes to the Association bylaws or policies.
Dr. Lauren Schwartz, Chair
The Podiatric Academic Development Alliance (PADA)
PADA is a joint initiative of the Foundation for Podiatric Medicine and New York State Podiatric Medical Association to foster a culture of mentorship and collaboration for scholastic output. PADA seeks to be a “vertical committee” comprising NYCPM students, residents in New York programs, teaching surgeons, basic science professors, and ex-officio input.
Dr. John Schwerdt, Chair
Young Members Committee
NYSPMA is committed to meeting the needs of young physicians, those podiatrists who graduated from podiatric medical school in the past 10 years. NYSPMA’s Young Members Program was established to make sure the next generation of podiatric leaders have a voice within the organization.
Dr. Kurt Relation, Chair
Dr. Mike Conway, Co-Chair
