The APTR Board of Directors is part of the formal governance structure of the Association for Prevention Teaching and Research (APTR). Board members are selected through a vote of the membership or, for certain officer roles, by the Board itself.

Each year, APTR seeks nominees from diverse institutions, disciplines, programs, and backgrounds to fill upcoming vacancies. The APTR Board advances the APTR mission and strengthens academic public and population health. 

Board members

• Serve as a voice for faculty peers from across the country
• Ensure that APTR is responsive to our diverse membership
• Provide strategic and policy guidance
• Engage with partners and funders
  

  The APTR Board is composed of four (4) officers and nine (9) directors-at-large. 

Current Nominations Sought

• President
• Member-at-Large

Board Nomination Form »

President

• Requirements: Must be a current member of APTR and meet qualifications as determined by the Nominations Committee.
• Term of Office: One (1) year as President-Elect; Two (2) years as President; One (1) year as Past-President
• Elected by: APTR Membership
• More Information on duties »

Treasurer

• Requirements: Must be a current member of APTR and meet qualifications as determined by the Nominations Committee.
• Term of Office: Three (3) years; may be elected to consecutive one (1) year terms.
• Elected by: Board of Directors
• More information on duties »

Secretary

• Requirements: Must be a current member of APTR and meet qualifications as determined by the Nominations Committee.
• Term of Office: Three (3) years; may be elected to consecutive one (1) year terms.
• Elected by: Board of Directors
• More information on duties »

Members-at-Large (2026-2029)

• Requirements: Must be a current member of APTR and meet qualifications as determined by the Nominations Committee.
• Term of Office: Three (3) years; may serve an unlimited number of non-consecutive terms, with a maximum of two (2) consecutive terms.
• Elected by: APTR Membership
• More information on duties »

Nomination Process

To nominate a colleague or self-nominate, please complete the Board Nomination Form »

Be prepared to submit: 

• Statement of Interest: Area of expertise, focus, and reason for wanting to serve.
• Volunteer/Board experience: Leadership or involvement in APTR, or other associations or professional organizations)
  
• Short biographical description (upload)
  
• Curriculum Vitae (upload)
• Optional: Institutional support letter

Questions? Please contact membership@aptrweb.org.