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ADCES National Leadership Election

Please note: The candidates’ bios may not appear in the same order as listed on the ballot.

President-Elect

Katherine S. O’Neal, PharmD, MBA, BCACP, CDCES, BC-ADM, AE-C, CLS, FADCES
Katherine S. O’Neal
Professor and Clinical Pharmacist
University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy
Oklahoma City, OK

To view this candidate’s Personal Statement video, please click here.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion remains a strategic priority for ADCES and our specialty. Please outline how your strengths and experiences will help support the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion through the ADCES association and membership.

I have diverse experiences/perspectives within DEI. I served on the ADCES work force to help collectively define a strategy to guide the newly developed DEI committee. I was appointed to the University of Oklahoma DEI Council and to the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy DEIA Advisory Panel. For each of these appointments, the committee/council was newly formed. Therefore, we had to develop the mission, vision, and objectives for each. The breadth of these organizations gives me the perspective of evaluating DEI initiatives from (1) an association/membership perspective with consideration of strategic plans and (2) employee perspective on an academic campus with consideration of personal and university expectations/commitments. These experiences will allow me to contribute in a thoughtful way to the continued development of DEI initiatives for ADCES including diversity in membership and
leadership and in resources for the DCES to assist with culturally appropriate care to minimize health inequities.

The ADCES 2024-2028 Strategic Plan was built on the framework established by the association's Vision for the Specialty. Using the new 2024-2028 Strategic Plan select one goal within the strategic initiatives and describe how you have championed that goal in your past or present work.

Having had the honor of participating in the development of the new strategic plan, I am passionate about and engage in each of the three goals and tend to intersect each across my activities. I contribute most to goal 2, which is to advance the expertise of the DCES. I do this with my research, presentations, and committee work. My research focuses on the discovery of outcomes that can help empower the DCES to then empower persons with diabetes with current efforts focusing on CGM quality measures, CGM barriers and social determinants of health, and provider knowledge/utilization of updated medication guidelines. I present at local, state, and national conferences on current topics to help provide expertise for DCES to empower PWD. Lastly, I serve(d) on these ADCES Committees: Research, Favorable Review, Professional Practice, and Grant Review, and the CORE Concepts panel, all with the goal of empowering the DCES.

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Treasurer

Marilyn A. Cox, PharmD, BCPS, CDCES
Marilyn A. Cox
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Kaiser Permanente
Baltimore, MD

To view this candidate’s Personal Statement video, please click here.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion remains a strategic priority for ADCES and our specialty. Please outline how your strengths and experiences will help support the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion through the ADCES association and membership.

My experiences working and volunteering over the decades in multicultural and diverse environments, including large international teaching institutions, inner city medical clinics, suburban and rural areas have helped develop a better understanding of the challenges of a multitude of cultural and professional nuances, communication skills and the pervasiveness of unconscious bias. Flexible leadership is needed to continue to grow and diversify our membership. My strengths in evaluating situations, actively listening, and considering all points of view, are important in determining a cooperative path to move forward towards common goals and opportunities. I thrive for the inclusion of all to assure the balance needed to advance diversity, equity and inclusion within the association and our membership.

The ADCES 2024-2028 Strategic Plan was built on the framework established by the association's Vision for the Specialty. Using the new 2024-2028 Strategic Plan select one goal within the strategic initiatives and describe how you have championed that goal in your past or present work.

I have championed and improved access to diabetes care and education by demonstrating its benefits through improved outcomes. This has provided the opportunity to expand access to new or improved care teams for PWD, as now requested by administrators, providers and the PWD. They know and feel the benefits!

My passion is to continue to demonstrate the value of the DCES, and to increase the confidence of others to practice at the top of the scope of practice for their licensure or certification.

Improving access to care cannot be accomplished without consideration of current regulations. As a regular participant of the ADCES Public Policy Forum and ‘Hill Days’, I have championed the passage of legislation, especially for those with Medicare/Medicaid benefits. It is encouraging to see the support of our state and national legislators, and I will continue to advocate for PWD and DCES.

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Virginia "Ginny" Ives, RDN, LD, CDCES, LPC, FADCES
Virginia "Ginny" Ives
Dietitian/Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Irving, TX

To view this candidate’s Personal Statement video, please click here.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion remains a strategic priority for ADCES and our specialty. Please outline how your strengths and experiences will help support the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion through the ADCES association and membership.

I have had the privilege of working with many different peoples and world views in my career. It is important to me that our membership reflects the populations of the patients that we serve. The richness, experience and wisdom of all people is needed to provide patient-centered care. I will strive to obtain, listen, and understand members who come from different life experiences, reflect their voices in my work as treasurer, and encourage them as members to pursue leadership positions in our organization.

The ADCES 2024-2028 Strategic Plan was built on the framework established by the association's Vision for the Specialty. Using the new 2024-2028 Strategic Plan select one goal within the strategic initiatives and describe how you have championed that goal in your past or present work.

In my current role as a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist for the Department of OB/GYN, I provide dedicated care to pregnant women with diabetes within the practice. They call me "the unicorn" for the uniqueness of my job. My role increases access for pregnant women who cannot or will not attend traditional diabetes self-management, provide tele-heath appointment to improve attendance, and allows the providers to focus on what they do best, delivering babies. It gives me a vision for how our role can transform quality care, provide diabetes expertise, be an integral part of the health care team.

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Director

Christine Zaveson, RN, MSN, PHN, TTS, CDCES
Christine Zaveson
Nursing Supervisor
Butte County Behavioral Health
Chico, CA

To view this candidate’s Personal Statement video, please click here.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion remains a strategic priority for ADCES and our specialty. Please outline how your strengths and experiences will help support the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion through the ADCES association and membership.

From my unique perspective as a CDCES providing care and education in an inpatient psychiatric hospital, I believe our continued success as an organization is embedded in our diversity. With just over 50% of people with diabetes being able to access diabetes education and care, we have the opportunity to lead the way for expanding touch points to meet people with diabetes where they are. Whether people with diabetes see a DCES when they pick up their meds, at their primary care appointments, when seeing a mental health provider, or surfing the web, we are uniquely poised to think outside the box to develop those pathways to care. By including DCES’s from a variety of practice settings, we allow for new ideas for the growth and success of our organization.

The ADCES 2024-2028 Strategic Plan was built on the framework established by the association's Vision for the Specialty. Using the new 2024-2028 Strategic Plan select one goal within the strategic initiatives and describe how you have championed that goal in your past or present work.

As we move past our 50th Anniversary, we are in a unique position to shape the future of our organization by increasing our outreach to grow and diversify our membership. Who better to teach future DCES’s than us? Our Coordinating body has supported a new LNG for students in healthcare. As we establish and support more local networking groups for our students, for new graduates, those working towards certification, we foster collaborative environments where we can learn from each other. We have so many talented members who are providing diabetes care in unique settings and in unique ways. By developing a culture of celebrating who we are, we create a positive environment of taking care of each other, celebrate our diversity, and build engagement to share ideas and learn from
each other.

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Kathy B. Doane, PharmD, RDN, BC-ADM, CDCES, DipACLM
 Kathy B. Doane
Clinical Pharmacist
Wiggins Family Medical Center and Pharmacy
Carrollton, GA

To view this candidate’s Personal Statement video, please click here.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion remains a strategic priority for ADCES and our specialty. Please outline how your strengths and experiences will help support the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion through the ADCES association and membership.

According to the American Psychological Association: “Equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) is a conceptual framework that promotes the fair treatment and full participation of all people, especially populations that have historically been underrepresented…” Through the ADCES association and membership I will support the advancement of EDI by educating and encouraging members to connect and collaborate with each other. One of my strengths is community, love to bring people together. In March 2023, I relocated to Georgia; with the support of the state CB leaders, I created a LNG in the West. In May 2024 we had our first in-person event. Each member is essential; we all have skills that make us unique; from experiences, settings, areas of expertise, culture, language, birthplace, and many others. Inviting members of different backgrounds, giving them opportunities to take part in ADCES, to join forces is how I will support the advancement of EDI.

The ADCES 2024-2028 Strategic Plan was built on the framework established by the association's Vision for the Specialty. Using the new 2024-2028 Strategic Plan select one goal within the strategic initiatives and describe how you have championed that goal in your past or present work.

For 2024-2028, ADCES has selected 3 main goals for the strategic plan: Improve access to diabetes care and education, Advance the expertise of diabetes care and education specialists, Grow and diversify membership. Whereas I have been involved and worked in all three goals in my past and present work, the one goal I have championed is goal number one, Improve Access to Diabetes Care and Education.

At work, community, organizations I have made myself and other clinicians available to those in need of diabetes care and education specialist. I have organized health fairs for World Diabetes Day, provided health presentations to patients, community, and colleagues, precepted and trained students and residents, collaborated with other organizations, institutions, and supported the CB of my state. Currently working with my state CB on how to promote our profession and target underserved communities, thus everybody has access to a diabetes care and education specialist.

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Alefiya Faizullabhoy, MBA, MS, RD, CDCES, CDN, FAND
Alefiya Faizullabhoy
Manager, Nutrition and Dietetics
Northwell Health
New Hyde Park, NY

To view this candidate’s Personal Statement video, please click here.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion remains a strategic priority for ADCES and our specialty. Please outline how your strengths and experiences will help support the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion through the ADCES association and membership.

My innate belief is that diversity drives innovation. It is a culture that must be fostered to enhance shared decision making and make equitable care a reality for all persons with diabetes. My background, both as a first-generation immigrant and a clinical provider have fostered my skills and expertise to better understand the challenges and nuances that can exist in healthcare. If nominated to the ADCES board, I hope to use my skill set to streamline and heighten smooth transitions of care.

The ADCES 2024-2028 Strategic Plan was built on the framework established by the association's Vision for the Specialty. Using the new 2024-2028 Strategic Plan select one goal within the strategic initiatives and describe how you have championed that goal in your past or present work.

Advance the Expertise of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists
I strongly believe that we as DCES have a positive impact on care of the person with diabetes. Our empathy, compassion and clinical skills hold us in good stead to provide the support system that is needed. In my current role as manager of a program, and past role as a diabetes educator, I have co-led and participated in training programs for peers in my healthcare system. Through learning and mentorship opportunities, I have fostered and encouraged other team members to work at their highest scope of practice. In this process, I believe I have been instrumental in creating a framework that has positioned and recognized the positive impact of the DCES and the value they bring to any healthcare team.

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Chris Memering, MSN, RN, CDCES, BC-ADM, FADCES
Chris Memering
Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
CarolinaEast Medical Center
New Bern, NC

To view this candidate’s Personal Statement video, please click here.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion remains a strategic priority for ADCES and our specialty. Please outline how your strengths and experiences will help support the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion through the ADCES association and membership.

Through my ADCES membership and the organization’s initiatives, I learned to identify my own personal bias and enhance and grow my emotional intelligence so that I could disrupt the status quo when it runs counter to equitable practices. I cultivated my cultural humility and vulnerability so that I can better understand and advocate for equity in diabetes care in my hospital system. During my graduate work, I intentionally researched inhibitions to equity and inclusion in our health system and worked towards overcoming these challenges. My work at the state-level Diabetes Advisory Council (DAC), DEI and its effects on care and people with diabetes/prediabetes within our state led to the invitation of specific speakers to our meetings and membership recruitment. My experience studying and addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in a health system demonstrates my knowledge, skill, and commitment to furthering the DEI work of our professional organization.

The ADCES 2024-2028 Strategic Plan was built on the framework established by the association's Vision for the Specialty. Using the new 2024-2028 Strategic Plan select one goal within the strategic initiatives and describe how you have championed that goal in your past or present work.

As an integral member of the care team, I champion DCES expertise in diabetes care and education on the job, volunteering with ADCES, on outside boards, and in mentoring future DCESs. After earning my BC-ADM in 2022, I chair the Credential Oversight Committee to ensure the exam highlights knowledge, skill, and expertise. I presented this work to conferences of Endocrinology PAs (ASEPAs) and to ADCES to encourage others to pursue this credential.

I serve on the expert panel for the Leapfrog Group’s Excellence in Diabetes Care as an inpatient DCES expert where I stand as a staunch advocate for DCES inclusion on hospital teams as a requirement for achieving certification. Not only does our expertise impact hospital metrics, but also patient safety, health, and outcomes.

Expanding my work with students from undergraduate to graduate allowed me to show the expertise of the DCES to future nursing leaders, practitioners, and faculty.

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Susan “Sue” McLaughlin, MOL, BS, RDN, CDCES, LMNT, CPT
Susan “Sue” McLaughlin
Staff RDN, CDCES, LMNT, CPT
Nebraska Medicine; Children's Nebraska; Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska; On-Site Health & Wellness, L.L.C.
Omaha, NE

To view this candidate’s Personal Statement video, please click here.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion remains a strategic priority for ADCES and our specialty. Please outline how your strengths and experiences will help support the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion through the ADCES association and membership.

As a CDCES in practice for over 30 years, I believe it is imperative that we embrace the need for urgency, persistence, and fortitude as we advocate for equal access to DSMES and other healthcare services for PWD and their families. My areas of practice have been broad, diverse, and have enabled me to work with many at risk, in large metropolitan areas, rural settings, tribal communities, public health departments, sharing clinics for low income households, home care, geriatric long term care, people with developmental challenges, hospital inpatient and outpatient facilities, pediatric and adult endocrinology clinics, and diabetes camp for youth with T1D. Professional volunteer leadership service at both the national and international levels has provided opportunities to advocate and embrace DEI activities, as a member of the ADCES DEI Task Force (2020- 2023), ADCES BOD, 2019 – 2021, and Chair, IDF Diabetes Education Consultative Section from 2012 - 2015.

The ADCES 2024-2028 Strategic Plan was built on the framework established by the association's Vision for the Specialty. Using the new 2024-2028 Strategic Plan select one goal within the strategic initiatives and describe how you have championed that goal in your past or present work.

My clinical practice and professional volunteer service continue to demonstrate my commitment to champion ADCES Strategic Plan Objective 2B, advancing the DCES in practice: National and International Leadership Positions: 2019-2021, ADCES BOD; 2009 ADA National President, Healthcare/Education; 2015 Chair, CBDCE; 2012-2015 Chair, IDF DECS; 1997 Chair, Diabetes DPG (AND).Professional presentations and Program Planning Committees (>175 national and international programs): ADCES2024/2025; AADE Project Vision: Shaping the Future of Our Specialty 2019; AADE2015; AADE2010; AADE Faculty 1997 – 2002: Three Courses: From Basics Forward; Type 2 Diabetes: A Person, A Lifestyle, A Disease; New Approaches to Type 2 Diabetes; ADA Scientific Sessions 2022 & 2003-05; IDF World Diabetes Congress 2022; 2019; 2015.Publications for the Professional (>30): including Associate Editor, The Art and Science of Diabetes Self-Management: A Desk Reference, AADE, 2010 and 2006 editions; OTCE Newsletter Editor (AND); author/co-author for book chapters, peer-reviewed journal articles, ADA position statements and consensus guidelines.

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Nominating Committee

Carrie S. Swift, MS, RDN, BC-ADM, CDCES, FADCES
Carrie S. Swift
Diabetes Educator
Kadlec Medical Center
Richmond, WA

To view this candidate’s Personal Statement video, please click here.

Please describe how your career and leadership experiences to date have provided you with the knowledge and expertise needed to serve on the ADCES Nominating Committee

I have been an active member of ADCES since 1990 - when I decided to specialize in diabetes care and education. I am passionate about our profession, and I believe we make a difference in the lives of people living with diabetes and those at risk. I appreciate the connections I've made throughout my career and would like to be able to provide aspiring diabetes care and education specialists with opportunities to serve in leadership roles to elevate the profession that I am so proud to be a part of.

If elected to the 2025 Nominating Committee, what leadership attributes will you look for in potential candidates for Board Directors and Officers?

I would seek to promote professionals who are passionate about helping people living with, or at risk for diabetes. I believe that clinical skills, acceptance, inclusion, professionalism, and willingness to collaborate with others to work towards a common goal are positive attributes to seek out for leaders in our organization.

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Nathan A. Painter, PharmD, CDCES, FADCES, FCPhA, FCCP
Nathan A. Painter
Clinical Professor of Pharmacy and Faculty Director for Office of Student Affairs
UC San Diego Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
La Jolla, CA

To view this candidate’s Personal Statement video, please click here.

Please describe how your career and leadership experiences to date have provided you with the knowledge and expertise needed to serve on the ADCES Nominating Committee

For the past 20 years, I have worked as a diabetes care and education specialist, clinical pharmacist, and pharmacy educator. While my role has expanded to clinical areas outside of diabetes, diabetes remains my passion. Having served on the ADCES board and as Treasurer from 2014-2017, I was able to see the organization go through several strategic plans both at the beginning of my tenure and at the end. I was also able to be a part of the creation of Dana Tech, being on the committee that approved the funds to get the initial work and assessment completed. This time for the organization also saw the transformation from diabetes educator to diabetes care and education specialist. Change can be both difficult and exciting and I want to embrace change as an opportunity to learn more and grow both as an individual and the collective diabetes care and education specialist.

If elected to the 2025 Nominating Committee, what leadership attributes will you look for in potential candidates for Board Directors and Officers?

A leader must possess unwavering integrity to inspire confidence and maintain credibility. They must possess effective communication skills and articulate their vision, provide guidance, and listen actively to their team. Strong communication skills ensure that messages are understood, fostering collaboration and trust. Leaders should be self-aware and understand their strengths and weaknesses. This awareness enables them to make informed decisions, leverage their strengths and work on areas that need improvement. They should demonstrate empathy to build rapport, resolve conflicts and create a supportive and inclusive work environment. It shows team members that their leader cares about their well-being. Leaders must adapt to evolving situations and challenges and take responsibility for one’s actions and decisions. Finally, they should demonstrate respect and foster a culture of collaboration and mutual support, enabling everyone to thrive.

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Marie A. Schongar, MS, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CDCES
Marie A. Schongar
Family Nurse Practitioner / Adjunct Professor
Albany Medical College / The Sage College
Albany, NY

To view this candidate’s Personal Statement video, please click here.

Please describe how your career and leadership experiences to date have provided you with the knowledge and expertise needed to serve on the ADCES Nominating Committee

My career and leadership experiences have provided me with many skills needed to serve on the ADCES Nominating Committee. My work ethic to give over 100% to any project along with my compassion for empowering DCES’s to expand their horizons for innovative education and my commitment to foster optimal health and quality of life for persons with or at risk for diabetes makes me a great candidate. I have over 34 years of experience as a CDCES, chairing events on how to become a CDCES, along with chairing our NY Coordinating Body (CB) and regional diabetes conferences. My involvement in the CB since 2013 and local networking group (LNG) since 1996 where I have been President are all ways, I stay informed and knowledgeable. I have cultivated confidence in my clinical staff, LNG, and CB board members to become Diabetes champions with their peers and our individuals with diabetes.

If elected to the 2025 Nominating Committee, what leadership attributes will you look for in potential candidates for Board Directors and Officers?

If elected to the 2025 nominating committee, the leadership attributes I will look for in potential candidates for Board Directors and Officers are a compassionate person with strong moral and ethical principles who embraces diverse backgrounds, who will be impartial and diplomatic when dealing with opposing viewpoints, a skilled communicator, and a strategic thinker with strong networking skills. I will look for this potential candidate to possess a sense of commitment in leading our ADCES organization in achieving the vision and strategic plan set forth. It will be important to listen to their concerns for individuals with, or at risk for diabetes, and look for how they can promote partnerships to increase accessibility of diabetes care and education to teach others about new innovative techniques in education and management of diabetes. I will be interested to know what positions they have held in our local, state and/or national groups.

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Gretchen Youssef, MS, RD, CDCES
 Gretchen Youssef
MedStar Diabetes Institute Program Director
MedStar Health
Washington, DC

To view this candidate’s Personal Statement video, please click here.

Please describe how your career and leadership experiences to date have provided you with the knowledge and expertise needed to serve on the ADCES Nominating Committee

As an ADCES Board member since 2021 including Treasurer and the 2019 American Diabetes Association President of Health Care and Education, I have a deep appreciation for the role of the BOD in the development, oversite, and impact on ADCES.

I understand the importance of identifying the right candidates to ensure the BOD is composed of members with strategic vision, financial acumen, leadership experience (including legal and governance knowledge), and ethical integrity, all with the focus on diversity and inclusivity.

My volunteer experience at the highest governance levels as well as the Director of the MedStar Diabetes Institute which leads a diabetes care in 10 hospital Health Care System, I have the expertise to identify the needs of the BOD and asses the skills of those best suited to advance the mission of the ADCES.

If elected to the 2025 Nominating Committee, what leadership attributes will you look for in potential candidates for Board Directors and Officers?
  1. Strategic thinker who understands the rapidly changing healthcare field and how the dwindling HCP workforce impacts how and who provides diabetes care and education.
  2. Financial Acumen to understand the fiscal responsibilities of the BOD.
  3. A person with Ethical Integrity who is passionate about providing support to ADCES members without benefit to themselves.
  4. RESPECT for the opinions of others by seeking diverse ideas.
  5. Previous leadership experience and the ability to commit the time to actively participate in all BOD meetings and activities.

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Sneha Baxi Srivastava, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES, FADCES, DipACLM
Sneha Baxi Srivastava
Associate Director of Skills Education
Rosalind Franklin University College of Pharmacy
North Chicago, IL

To view this candidate’s Personal Statement video, please click here.

Please describe how your career and leadership experiences to date have provided you with the knowledge and expertise needed to serve on the ADCES Nominating Committee

Service has been a strong and important component in my career, beginning with active participation in various organizations and committees. Throughout these experiences, I've gleaned invaluable insights from dedicated volunteers and leaders, shaping my understanding of effective engagement and leadership. Over time, I have transitioned into leadership roles, leveraging my accumulated experience to offer a unique perspective and drive positive change within our communities. Collaborating with individuals who passionately dedicate their expertise, skills, and time to meaningful causes has further enriched my learning and leadership journey. I am enthusiastic about the prospect of contributing to the nominating committee, where I can collaborate with fellow committee members to identify and endorse individuals who embody our organization's values and have a tangible impact on the lives of those affected by diabetes. Together, we can empower deserving individuals to continue making a meaningful difference within our organization and the broader community.

If elected to the 2025 Nominating Committee, what leadership attributes will you look for in potential candidates for Board Directors and Officers?

Leaders aspiring to serve as board directors and officers for ADCES must embody a profound passion for advancing the organization's mission and vision. They should be steadfast advocates for inclusivity in diabetes care and education, demonstrating a willingness to embrace necessary changes.

Leadership Attributes Essential to the Role: Emotional intelligence, empathy, and open-mindedness enable leaders to connect with diverse stakeholders and navigate complex challenges effectively. Courage, commitment, and the ability to ask probing questions are part of effective leadership, empowering individuals to challenge the status quo and drive meaningful progress. Moreover, leaders should wield their influence with respect, fostering collaboration and consensus-building among team members. Above all, candidates should possess a sincere desire to make a lasting impact aligned with our organization's values and goals. By embodying these attributes, they can inspire positive change and propel ADCES toward its collective vision of excellence and access in diabetes care and education.

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