Purpose
The Advocacy Policy Committee harnesses the powerful voice of scholarship to improve child health by advancing evidence-based policies and by training, developing, and supporting the next generation of advocates.
What We Do
The Committee leads APS efforts to shape child health policy by:
- Establishing and advancing APS advocacy priorities
- Promoting evidence-based policies that improve child health outcomes
- Collaborating with national pediatric organizations and policy partners
- Engaging APS members in advocacy initiatives
- Leading strategic communications to amplify advocacy efforts
- Supporting the development and mentorship of emerging advocates
Our Goal
Empower APS leaders, in alignment with allied pediatric societies, to use policy to advocate for improved child health through academic pediatrics.
Partnerships & Collaboration
The Advocacy Policy Committee works closely with key partners to strengthen the impact of its efforts, including:
- APS Council
- Pediatric Policy Committee (PPC)
- AAP Department of Federal Affairs (Washington Office)
Through these collaborations, the Committee ensures alignment, coordination, and effective use of advocacy resources.
Governance Overview
Established in 2011, the Advocacy Policy Committee serves as APS’s central body for advancing advocacy and policy priorities. The Committee operates through a collaborative structure that promotes continuity, accountability, and engagement across the APS community.
Committee Leadership
Co-Chairs
- Scott Lorch, MD, MSCE
- Katie Plax, MD
Council Liaison
- Lisa Chamberlain, MD
Committee Members
- Lee Beers, MD
- Carol Berkowitz, MD
- Cindy Christian, MD
- Sangeeta Hingorani, MD, MPH
- Charles Irwin, MD
- Jeffrey Kaczorowski, MD
- Henry Lee, MD
- Mark Schleiss, MD
- Pooja Tandon, MD