Posted By Administration,
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
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Join the Planning Committee for Teaching Prevention 2026 in Savanna!
APTR members are invited you to serve on the Planning Committee for Teaching Prevention 2026, the annual meeting of the Association for Prevention Teaching and Research (APTR), to be held April 20–21, 2026 in Savannah, Georgia.
This is a unique opportunity for APTR members to collaborate with passionate colleagues in shaping a national conference focused on prevention education and innovation. The Planning Committee plays a vital role in shaping our conference.
As a committee member, you’ll help identify engaging keynote speakers and dynamic panelists, and design a meaningful program that:
- Enhances knowledge and skills
- Promotes interdisciplinary collaboration
- Stimulates innovation through engaging sessions
- Optimizes the use of shared resources and networking opportunities
We hope you'll consider bringing your expertise and insights to the success of Teaching Prevention 2026.
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Planning Committee Chair
Telisa Stewart, MPH, DrPH
Associate Professor of Public Health and Preventive Medicine,
Urology, Geriatrics, Infectious Disease
Upstate Medical University
Syracuse, NY
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Committee Role & Responsibilities:
- Attend bi-monthly virtual planning meetings
- Commitment to attending Teaching Prevention 2026 in-person.
- Help shape the conference content and attendee experience
- Review and score submitted abstracts
- Recruit and coordinate with speakers and panelists
- Serve as a session moderator or poster judge on-site
Eligibility:
Committee members must be current APTR members or representatives of Academic Unit member programs and must commit to registering and attending Teaching Prevention 2026.
Length of Service:
August 2025 - April 2026
Ready to Serve?
Complete the Planning Committee sign-up form to submit your information.
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The members of the Teaching Prevention 2023 planning committee have been working on an exciting and enriching program for our meeting in New Orleans, LA. Please meet the team and view the Chairs of the subcommittees.
2023 Planning Committee
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Christine Arcari, PhD, MPH
TEACHING PREVENTION MEETING CHAIR
Associate Dean
School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine
Tulane University
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Juliann Binienda, PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Family Medicine & Public Health Science
Wayne State University
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Linelle Blais, PhD
Research Associate Professor
Emory Centers for Public Health Training & TA
Emory University
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Hazel Breland, PhD, OTL/R
MARKETING CHAIR
Associate Professor
School of Medicine
Medical University of South Carolina
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Maria deValpine, PhD. MSN, RN
Professor
School of Nursing
James Madison University
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James Ebert, MD, MBA, MPH
Professor Emeritus
Population & Public Health Sciences
Wright State University
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Kimberly Elliot, PhD
Associate Professor
Health Policy, Economics and Management
University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center
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Erica Frank, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor of Public Health and Preventive Medicine
Founder & President
University of British Columbia and NextGenU.org
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Tanya Funchess, DHA, MPH, MSM
Assistant Professor
College of Nursing School of Health Professions
University of Southern Mississippi
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David Gregorio, PhD, MS
Professor
Public Health Sciences
University of Connecticut (UConn)
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Rebecca Heick, PhD, MS
Assistant Professor
Public Health Program
Augustana College
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LeKeisha Jackson, PhD, MPH(c)
Professor
Andrew Young School of Policy Studies
Georgia State University
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Yuri Jadotte, MD, PhD, MPH
Associate Program Director
Family, Population, and Preventive Medicine
Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University
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Robina Josiah Willock, PhD, MPH
Associate Professor
Community Health & Preventive Medicine
Morehouse School of Medicine
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Amy Lee, MD, MPH, MBA
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT CHAIR
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Jihene Maatoug, MD
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Molly Mckinney, PhD
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MPH Program Director
Family and Community Medicine
Northeast Ohio Medical University
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Assistant Professor
Community & Preventive Medicine
Primary Health Care Corporation Qatar
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Associate Professor
Public Health
Eastern Kentucky University
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Sabrina Neeley, PhD, MPH
INVITED SPEAKER CHAIR
Associate Dean
School of Education and Health Sciences
University of Dayton
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Rajendram Rajnarayanan, PhD, MSc
Assistant Dean
Basic Sciences
New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM)
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Rachel Reed, DrPH, MPH
Interim Chair
School of Population & Health Sciences
Dillard University
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Simone Seward, MPH
ABSTRACTS CHAIR
Director
Public Health & Preventive Medicine
Upstate Medical University
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Leslie Stalnaker, DrPH, MPH
Program Manager
School of Public Health & Population Health
University of Texas Medical Branch
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Daphnee Stewart, DNP, RN
SOCIAL & NETWORKING CHAIR
Assistant Professor
Georgia Baptist College of Nursing
Mercer University
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Telisa Stewart, DrPH, MPH
Assistant Professor
School of Medicine
SUNY Upstate Medical University
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Daudet Tshiswaka, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Public Health
University of West Florida
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Patrick Vivier, MD, PhD
Professor
Department of Public Health & Community Medicine
Tufts University School of Medicine
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Kristen Wells, PhD, MPH
Assistant Professor
Department of Public Health Science
University of Virginia
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Student Members
Jacob Moran, MD(c)
University of Texas Medical Branch
School of Medicine
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Eli Trimmer, MPH(c)
University of Alabama Birmingham
School of Public Health
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Rayshawnda Temple, MPH(c)
Department of Family Medicine & Public Health Sciences
Wayne State University
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Zachary Cichon, MPH (c)
Department of Family Medicine & Public Health Sciences
Wayne State University
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