The Ohio Academy of Family Physicians (OAFP) is currently seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to apply for open positions on its Board of Directors. Serving on the Board offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of family medicine in Ohio, advocate for the needs of physicians, and contribute to the advancement of the profession.
As members, you are the heart of the OAFP, and we encourage you to identify colleagues who demonstrate leadership, vision, and a commitment to our mission, vision, and values. Help us find the best candidates who will shape the direction of our organization and continue to champion the practice of family medicine in Ohio.
- President-Elect (term 2025-26) – position is currently held by Mary Krebs, MD
- Vice President (term 2025-26) – position is currently held by Jaividhya Dasarathy, MD
- Treasurer (term 2025-26) – position is currently held by Roma Amin, MD
- Speaker (term 2025-26) – position is currently held by Catherine Romanos, MD
- Vice Speaker (term 2025-26) – position is currently held by Heidi Yount, MD
- AAFP Delegate (term 2025-27) – position is currently held by Mary Krebs, MD
- AAFP Alternate Delegate (term 2025-27) – position is currently held by Jaividhya Dasarathy, MD
- Southeast Region Director (term 2025-27) – position is currently held by Jennifer Gwilym, DO
- Southwest Region Director (term 2025-27) – position is currently held by Sandra Hans, MD
- West Central Region Director (term 2025-27) – position is currently vacant
- OSMA Delegate (appointed) (term 2025-27) – position is currently held by John Sharma, MD
- OSMA Alt. Delegate (appointed) (term 2025-27) – position is currently held by Melissa Jefferis, MD
- At-Large Directors (2025-27) – Three to be selected; positions currently held by Clint Koenig, MD; Elizabeth McIntosh, MD; and Tamer Said, MD
- Resident Director (2025-26) – position currently held by Sonal Singh, MD, and Joshua Smith, MD
- Student Director (2025-26) – position currently held by Najhee Purdy and Annalise Celano.
A full description of the roles and responsibilities of the OAFP’s Board of Directors and elected officers is available on the OAFP website.
Any OAFP member may suggest candidates for as many offices as desired. Please include comments on why your suggested candidate(s) is particularly qualified for the position nominated. The Nominating Committee also encourages members to self-nominate for the Board of Directors and officer positions. In effort to streamline the nomination process and to help balance the board with mindful intention, each nominee is required to complete and submit a Board Application and a two-page CV.
All personal nominations should be emailed to the Nominating Committee Chair Doug Harley, DO, or directly to Executive Vice President Kate Mahler, CAE. The deadline for submitting nominations and Board Applications is Sunday, June 1.
Elections for the OAFP Board of Directors and officers will take place on Thursday, August 7, during the OAFP’s Virtual Membership Meeting.