I am honored to begin my term as President of IACP. As we move into this new chapter, we are building on the momentum created under Selina Trigg’s leadership — especially the development of our 2025-2028 Strategic Plan — which you will hear more about soon. I’m excited for the year ahead, and even more excited for what we’re going to build together! 

To support the Plan’s goals and strategies, we have realigned our committee structure and appointed energized leaders and members. Last week, we held orientation sessions for committee chairs and new board members. Starting May 1, our committees and board will be working in sync to bring our Plan to life.

If you missed the chance to join a committee but still want to get involved, please reach out! Serving on a committee is the best way to experience the global growth of Collaborative Practice — and it’s incredibly inspiring.

Another huge step forward: we launched our updated website and new member portal! Big thanks to Executive Director K. Malaika Walton, our staff, and the teams who brought this vision to life. If you have not logged in yet, now is the time. Share a thought, post a question — help shape the conversation.

For my focus as IACP President this year, I have three priorities:

1. The Ten Pillars of Collaborative Practice — my favorite part of the new Strategic Plan is a set of ten value statements called the Ten Pillars. They have great potential to unify and transform the way our community thinks about Collaborative Practice and about IACP.
2. Bringing in younger professionals — because our future depends on fresh voices and new leaders.
3. Bringing the fun back — after some challenging years, I want to celebrate the community spirit that first drew me in at my first Forum and board meeting. We enjoy each other’s company — and it is time we make the most of it.

I am available to present or have conversations about these priorities with any practice group that’s interested. Here’s to a great year ahead — let us set the standard, lift each other higher, and show the world the power of collaboration!