The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is in the election process for our 2021 National Board of Directors! Since you're an OAC member, you have the privilege of helping to build our incredible leadership. Below, you will find our 2021 National Board of Directors slate. Please review this slate and take action, if needed. Alternate candidates may be presented, but they must receive FIVE percent of the vote to be on the slate. If you do not have any alternative candidates or objections, no action is needed at this time. Details about this process may be found below the slate of presented candidates. |
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Anh-Vu Pham is a passionate member of OAC who is known for using his voice and personal experiences to support others in their health journeys. Like many, Anh-Vu has struggled with obesity since childhood and has used those experiences to advocate for obesity treatments, speak up against weight stigma, and help change perceptions of obesity. Before becoming an Application Programmer Analyst in his current career, he successfully managed a bariatric office and led a bariatric support group in Buffalo, New York. Since becoming an OAC member, Anh-Vu has actively recruited many new members to OAC and was also named "OAC Member of the Year" in 2018. Anh-Vu currently serves on OAC's Membership Committee as well as the Inclusivity and Diversity Task Force, and he looks forward to growing in more leadership roles. |
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- Sarah Bramblette, MSHL - A member of OAC's community since 2012, Ms. Bramblette was honored as "OAC Member of the Year" in 2014 and is a passionate advocate for obesity, lipedema, lymphedema, and access to healthcare. She currently serves on OAC's Access to Care Committee, Convention Welcome Committee, and Medical Tourism Task Force.
- Sunil Daniel, MD, FTOS - Dr. Daniel is a board-certified obesity medicine physician with fellowship training in clinical nutrition and obesity management. He is a fellow of The Obesity Society and has authored several scientific papers on obesity and its medical weight management. He also serves on OAC's Education Committee.
Please note: The election process also formally votes for the renewal of the above Directors of the OAC National Board. |
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According to OAC's bylaws, the above slate will officially be elected on December 14, 2020, unless FIVE percent of OAC's membership submits an additional individual to be considered within 30 days of when this slate is presented. If you wish to submit a nominee to be considered for the Board of Directors, please email [email protected] with your name, nominee name, and the nominee's contact information. Anyone proposed must be a current member of the organization. If additional nominees are submitted, an official election ballot (including the above slate and any additional nominees) will be sent to OAC's membership. If you have no objections and/or suggestions for additional nominees, no action is needed. The above members of the slate, if elected, will become Directors for 2021. To view the current list of OAC's National Board of Directors, Click Here. |
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