AYAPH and Board Overview for Potential Board Member Nominees
March 11, 2012
Association of Yale Alumni in Public Health (AYAPH)
The Association of Yale Alumni in Public Health (AYAPH) is comprised of more than 4,000
graduates of the Yale School of Public Health (YSPH). The organization supports and promotes
the professional needs and contributions of alumni. The AYAPH is supported by the Office of
Alumni Affairs. The office works in collaboration with the AYAPH to promote alumni
networking and professional development; strengthen alumni connections with the School and
students; and provide events for social and educational purposes.
AYAPH Mission
The mission of the AYAPH is to serve the professional and educational needs of YSPH alumni
through networking, programs, and events.
AYAPH Board
AYAPH is led by a group of dedicated alumni volunteers who serve on its Board of Directors.
The Board of Directors is responsible for the general management of the Association within the
framework of policies and programs established by the Association.
Term: Three (3) years, beginning July 1 and ending June 30. Board members can serve a
maximum of two consecutive terms.
Meetings: Four meetings per year. All meetings are held in New Haven and are accessible via
teleconference.
 March (Friday afternoon)
 June (weekday evening)
 August (Friday full-day retreat)
 November (weekday afternoon conference call)
Board members are required to attend (in person or via teleconference) a minimum of 50% of the
Board’s meetings during his or her term.
Committees: The work of the Board is supported by committees. Committee membership is open
to all YSPH alumni. Board members are expected to chair and/or participate on a minimum of
one committee.