The National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) is pleased to announce its Board of Directors for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2026. Due to unique circumstances, the Association’s executive leadership—including the President, President-Elect, Treasurer, and Secretary—will continue in their current roles for another term to ensure continuity and stability.
The FY26 term for Board members will begin October 1, 2025 and continue through September 30, 2026. NACDD is excited to welcome two newly elected At Large Directors:
- Allen Christensen, Director, Office of Healthy and Safe Communities, Division of Prevention and Community Health, Washington State Department of Health.
- Sophia Hines, Director, Division of Chronic Disease and Injury Control, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
“We are grateful to our leaders for their commitment to guide NACDD through another year of progress,” said Jeanne Alongi, Interim CEO. “Their engagement and passion for our mission are at the foundation of our progress. We are thrilled to welcome Allen Christensen and Sophia Hines to the Board. They bring perspectives that will enhance our collective work as we continue shaping innovative solutions to strengthen the chronic disease workforce and reduce the burden of chronic disease.”
Past President Bala Simon (Arkansas) and Associate At Large Director Morgan McDonald (Tennessee) have completed their terms. Former At Large Directors X-ner Luther (Federated States of Micronesia) and Amber Mendiola-Romolor (Northern Mariana Islands) stepped down from their positions earlier this year. NACDD is grateful for their service and contributions to advancing chronic disease prevention and health promotion.
The full 2025-26 Board of Directors roster:
Executive Officers
- President: Lea Susan Ojamaa, Massachusetts
- President-Elect: Teresa Aseret-Manygoats, Arizona
- Treasurer: Khatidja Dawood, Minnesota
- Secretary: Nancy Sutton, Rhode Island
At Large Directors
- Margaret K. Chaykin, Washington
- Allen Christensen, Washington
- Lainey Falkner, Kansas
- Jill Myers Geadelmann, Iowa
- Sophia Hines, Michigan
- Kimberly McDonald, North Carolina
- Ashley Minaei, Alaska
- Kia Toodle, Georgia
- Barbara Wallace, New York
- Felisa Wilson-Simpson, Mississippi
Emeritus Board Member
- David Hoffman, New York