VP, Health Equity and DEI
American Academy of Physician Associates
Alexandria, VA - United States
WittKieffer is honored to announce that we have launched a search with the American Academy of Physician Associates to recruit a Vice President Health Equity & DEI. Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, this VP is responsible for leading and implementing AAPA’s overall health equity strategy. This is a newly created role is an exciting opportunity to join the leadership team of the national membership organization for all PAs. AAPA was founded in 1968 and today represents a profession of more than 168,300 PAs across all medical settings and specialties. This executive can operate out of the Alexandria, Virginia Office or from a virtual home office.
This Vice President Health Equity & DEI will serve as a subject matter expert for the organization in health equity, but also as a key contributor and operational leader for diversity, equity, and inclusion across the organization. Business acumen, executive presence, and extraordinary communication and relationship building skills are essential. The VP will work collaboratively across all facets of the organization, developing, leading, and implementing action plans to advance AAPA’s overall mission, vision, and strategy as it pertains to health equity.
The ideal candidate will have ten years of progressive leadership experience, with at least five years of demonstrated competency in health equity efforts. Experience in a health system, hospital, academic medical center, or a university setting is desired. A proven track record of accomplishments leading the development and implementation of a multiyear strategic health equity plan is essential. Business acumen and executive presence are necessary to effectively be the public-facing leader of health equity and DEI for AAPA and to serve as the key external spokesperson nationally.
Confidential inquiries, nominations, and expressions of interest can be submitted to the WittKieffer Candidate Portal by clicking the buttons below. A resume and cover letter are required to apply and all inquiries will be handled in strict confidence. For additional questions, please contact the consultants supporting this search via email at: [email protected].