The AAP national Presidential election begins today, October 21, and runs through November 21. During this election, please remember to vote for our District IX National Nominating Committee Representative.

Candidate for National Nominating Committee (NNC) Representative - District IX
AAP-CA2 member, Steve Feig, MD, FAAP

Steve Feig, MD, FAAP    AAP-CA Chapter 2
I am asking for your vote for National Nominating Committee for the American Academy of Pediatrics representing AAP California, and a seat on the District IX executive board.  
 
I have served as chairman of the AAP-CA Chapter 2 (AAP-CA2) legislative committee for 19 years from 1988 to 2007, and the State Government Affairs (SGA) Committee for 28 years from 1988 to 2016, with a particular interest in access to care and adequate reimbursement for the pediatrician.  As president- elect and president of AAP-CA2 from 1998 to 2002, I also served on the District IX executive board.  
 
My extensive experience working with the AAP on children's issues and working within the political structure of the Academy makes me a solid choice for the National Nominating Committee and for a seat on our district executive board. It would be my honor to serve in that role.  
 
Dr. Steve Feig is recipient of the 2015 Job Lewis Smith Award, which recognizes outstanding career service in community pediatrics. View the video.
 
Dr. Feig has been in practice in Los Angeles for 42 years; a member of the AAP-CA2 since 1973. He still serves on the AAP-CA2 CME committee.
 
"I know the principles, have insight on the qualities needed, and knowledge of the people involved".

Candidate for National Nominating Committee (NNC) Representative - District IX
AAP-CA4 member, Phyllis Agran, MD, MPH, FAAP

Phyllis Agran, MD, MPH, FAAP AAP-CA Chapter 4
I am seeking your vote and support as a candidate for the AAP National Nominating Committee representing District IX California. I have been an AAP member for 32 years and served at the national, district and chapter (CA4, AAP) levels. Over the years, I have worked with many members, leaders and potential leaders from various pediatric practice settings. Now I would like the opportunity to participate in the selection process of our future leaders committed to our AAP mission.
 
Thank you for considering support of my candidacy.

Dr. Agran is professor at the UC Irvine School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics.
She has been an AAP member for 32 years and has experience at the local, district and national levels of the Academy. She is a past president of California Chapter 4, chair of the Chapter's Injury and Violence Prevention Committee, member of the CME Committee, facilitator for Community Access to Child Health (CATCH) and principal investigator of numerous grants.
 
At the national level, she is an Executive Committee member of the Council on Injury, Violence and Poison Prevention, member of the Violence Prevention Subcommittee, and Sections on Community Pediatrics and Gastroenterology. She is a past member of the Chapter Forum Management Committee, Editorial Board of Caring for Your Baby and Young Child, 0-5 Years and reviewer for Bright Futures.
 
Dr. Agran said she believes she has the background, experience and vision to participate in the selection of president-elect candidates who are visionary and innovative; represent the diversity of children and pediatricians; and, are effective collaborators in matters of public policy.

National Nominating Committee (NNC) Representative - Responsibilities
 
The NNC member represents his/her respective district at deliberations of the NNC, which is responsible for nominating two candidates for the office of President-elect prior to the Annual Leadership Forum each year. In this capacity (among many other responsibilities) the NNC member supervises the national election process by:
  • Attending one Board of Directors meeting while in first year on the NNC.
  • Serving as host for the President-elect candidates and introduce the candidates during the Annual District meeting.
  • Reaching out to district members in effort to identify potential candidates for President-elect.