It is with deep gratitude that I write my first article as ACPM’s newly appointed Executive Director. I am honored to step into this role and have the opportunity to serve such a dedicated, accomplished and passionate community of physicians.
While I enthusiastically accept the role, I also am reminded … “Leadership is not about a title or a designation. It's about impact, influence and inspiration. Impact involves getting results, influence is about spreading the passion you have for your work, and inspiration is about empowering those around you." The author and leadership guru Robin Sharma gets credit for so eloquently capturing my sentiments in taking on this leadership role for the College.
In my nearly five years with the ACPM, I have witnessed the impact of our members, not only in your day-to-day professions but also in your contributions to ACPM in support of our mission. While the College has made marks along the way in its 75-year history, there is much more to do, more results to achieve, and more opportunities to make a difference — to see your impact — in improving the well-being of so many individuals and communities. That impact is driven by passion! Throughout my career, I have worked with several membership-based organizations. While each has dedicated, hard-working members, ACPM tops the charts when it comes to passion for the specialty. I have long admired our volunteer leaders and their efforts to not only ensure the future of the College but also raise awareness of preventive medicine and the important role the specialty plays — and should play — in our healthcare system.
How do we manage to package this passion, get results, and demonstrate the importance of preventive medicine? A key driver is the staff team who works closely with our many volunteer members. Whether it is planning a conference, developing grant deliverables, creating CME programming, walking the halls of Congress, supporting our training programs and so much more, the partnership between the staff and members is what makes IT happen! Empowering these individuals to think outside the box, continuously look for ways to improve, and ultimately deliver and bring value to YOUR professional home is foundational to ACPM’s success.
While I can open a leadership book and resonate with a great quote, the true source for impact, influence and inspiration comes from within the ACPM community. Thank you! Thank you for reminding me each day why I accepted this position and what we can accomplish together.
I want to thank the Board of Regents for their trust and confidence in my leadership. I also extend my appreciation to the dedicated staff and volunteers who keep our organization thriving. I look forward to continuing to listen, learn and work alongside each of you to shape the future of the College and the specialty and ultimately, transform the healthcare landscape into one centered on prevention.
Melissa Ferrari, CAE
Executive Director
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While I enthusiastically accept the role, I also am reminded … “Leadership is not about a title or a designation. It's about impact, influence and inspiration. Impact involves getting results, influence is about spreading the passion you have for your work, and inspiration is about empowering those around you." The author and leadership guru Robin Sharma gets credit for so eloquently capturing my sentiments in taking on this leadership role for the College.
In my nearly five years with the ACPM, I have witnessed the impact of our members, not only in your day-to-day professions but also in your contributions to ACPM in support of our mission. While the College has made marks along the way in its 75-year history, there is much more to do, more results to achieve, and more opportunities to make a difference — to see your impact — in improving the well-being of so many individuals and communities. That impact is driven by passion! Throughout my career, I have worked with several membership-based organizations. While each has dedicated, hard-working members, ACPM tops the charts when it comes to passion for the specialty. I have long admired our volunteer leaders and their efforts to not only ensure the future of the College but also raise awareness of preventive medicine and the important role the specialty plays — and should play — in our healthcare system.
How do we manage to package this passion, get results, and demonstrate the importance of preventive medicine? A key driver is the staff team who works closely with our many volunteer members. Whether it is planning a conference, developing grant deliverables, creating CME programming, walking the halls of Congress, supporting our training programs and so much more, the partnership between the staff and members is what makes IT happen! Empowering these individuals to think outside the box, continuously look for ways to improve, and ultimately deliver and bring value to YOUR professional home is foundational to ACPM’s success.
While I can open a leadership book and resonate with a great quote, the true source for impact, influence and inspiration comes from within the ACPM community. Thank you! Thank you for reminding me each day why I accepted this position and what we can accomplish together.
I want to thank the Board of Regents for their trust and confidence in my leadership. I also extend my appreciation to the dedicated staff and volunteers who keep our organization thriving. I look forward to continuing to listen, learn and work alongside each of you to shape the future of the College and the specialty and ultimately, transform the healthcare landscape into one centered on prevention.
Melissa Ferrari, CAE
Executive Director