Get Involved Today - Join a Committee
We truly appreciate our volunteers who are generously lending us their time, talents and expertise to propel the mission of APOS forward. These leaders within APOS and the field of psychosocial oncology are making an incredible impact in the field. Our committees give members the opportunity to serve at a greater level and contribute to the growth and future success of APOS! Opportunities for involvement are as follows:
Communications Committee
Committee Director: Cheryl Krauter, MFT
Purpose: Raise the profile of APOS and psychosocial oncology in media, with public, with healthcare professionals. Oversee website, social media, member newsletter content.
Mentoring Committee
Committee Director: Tim Sannes, PhD
Purpose: Increase participation of early career, ethnic minority and other under-represented/ marginalized groups in APOS meetings, mentoring, and other activities.
Membership Committee
Committee Director: Carlos Fernandez Robles, MD
Purpose: Recruit and retain members and review membership applications and recommend members for Board approval.
Research Committee
Committee Director: Jamie Jacobs, PhD
Purpose: Oversee design of any research projects that may affect APOS members.
Professional Education Committee
Committee Director: Jessica Vanderlan, PhD
Purpose: Develop psycho-social oncology professional development activities e.g., webinar series, APOS Pre-Conference Education Day, and core curriculum.