DIABETES

A Collective Voice for Change

The Diabetes Council is dynamic and collective, connecting dedicated members from State Health Departments across the nation. With a shared purpose of implementing effective diabetes prevention and management strategies, the Diabetes Council serves as a hub for networking, training, and numerous opportunities that empower members in their pursuit of diabetes-related objectives.

State Health Department staff working in diabetes-related areas are automatically members of the Diabetes Council. Contact any of your elected leaders to learn how to become more active with the Diabetes Council, including participating in workgroups or running for elected Leadership Group positions.

Don’t take our word for it!

Listen to Diabetes Council Members discuss the benefits of active participation.

Active Member Benefits Include:

Leadership and professional development opportunities.
National webinars on emerging topics.
Mentoring opportunities for guides and learners.
Learning communities to exchange ideas with peers in other states.
Networking with colleagues from across the United States.

Are you new to your position and interested in learning more about the Diabetes Council?

Email nacdd.diabetes@chronicdisease.org for more information.

The Diabetes Council Leadership Group

AN ELECTED BODY OF STATE HEALTH DEPARTMENT DIABETES STAFF

The Diabetes Council Leadership Group acts as a bridge between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and State Health Departments, making it easier for states to fulfill grant requirements and achieve success. Together, NACDD and CDC provide guidance, foster leadership, and enable the Diabetes Council Leadership Group to set and achieve goals that benefit diabetes-related public health efforts nationwide. Learn More »

Liz Curry

Chair

Ohio

Joyce Hoth

Chair Elect

Missouri

Edward Clark, II

Past Chair

Florida

Corissa Payton

Professional Development

North Carolina

Jayda Lee

Professional Development

Mississippi

Pam Geis

Mentoring

Wisconsin

Rebecca O’Reilly

Mentoring

Vermont

Kristian Myers

Center for Health Policy and Diabetes Advocacy Alliance

South Carolina

Wendy Bailey

Cardiovascular Health Council

Delaware

Megan Fallon-Sheridan

Learning & Professional Development

Rhode Island

Monica Thompson

Health Equity Council

Colorado

Lauren Neely

Outreach & Member Engagement

Michigan

Professional Development Opportunities

Sign Up for a Workgroup or Peer-to-Peer Mentoring

The Diabetes Council provides professional development and mentoring opportunities to all Members so they can excel in their roles. Our Peg Adams Peer-to-Peer Program links new state staff with experienced staff working in diabetes and is overseen by the Mentoring workgroup.

Get Equipped by the Experts

Technical Assistance & Training

We equip Members with the knowledge and skills they need to prevent type 2 diabetes while learning how to address health equity issues.

Tools & Resources

We offer many diabetes prevention and management resources to support our Council Members.

Get Involved in the Diabetes Council!

Do you work on diabetes strategies in a State Health Department? If so, YOU are a Member of the NACDD Diabetes Council. Contact us to get important updates and to learn about more ways to actively participate.

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