Join Our Board of Directors

Are you passionate about community health and reducing the disparities in health care?

If your answer is yes, you’re in the right place.

MHP Salud seeks diverse, dedicated, experienced individuals to serve on our Board of Directors.

The ideal Board member would be committed to our mission, growth, and long-term success. Currently, we are searching for professionals in Florida and Texas with experience in one or more focus areas: community health, Community Health Workers, public health, finance, legal (nonprofit preferred), human resources, marketing, and/or fundraising.

By joining our board, you will:

  • Serve in a leadership capacity of a growing, nonprofit organization with a strong record of improving community health in Texas and Florida.
  • Shape the ongoing development of the organization’s strategic plan, supporting the advancement of healthier and more equitable communities.
  • Increase your professional network through various partners across government and non-government sectors.
  • Raise your profile in your organization and field.
  • Strengthen your leadership and team management skills.
  • Collaborate with a diverse multidisciplinary group of high-level leaders.
  • Contribute to initiatives that improve physical, emotional, and social health and equity.

MHP Board of Directors Roles and Responsibilities

  • Serve for a 3-year term with the potential of renewal (up to 3 consecutive terms).
  • Attend three virtual board meetings and one in-person extended Annual Meeting.
  • Make a commitment to read and review materials prior to a board meeting and come prepared to discuss priority issues.
  • Raise awareness of MHP Salud’s services and increase its profile at state and national levels.
  • Commit to supporting the long-term sustainability and fiscal health of MHP Salud through involvement and advisement in fundraising and development efforts.
  • Make a personal/business contribution through a donation (monetary or services).
  • Serve on at least one board committee supporting strategic and operational goals.
  • Demonstrate ability to abide by MHP Salud’s ethics and conflict of interest policies.
  • Embrace diversity and contribute to an inclusive work environment.
  • Invest in the health and well-being of all communities, especially those underserved.
  • Board Meetings are held quarterly, on the 2nd Saturday of the month, for approximately 4 hours.

  • The Annual Meeting is a 2-day event held every March on the 2nd weekend in person. Committee meetings are held as needed; however, there is usually one committee meeting per quarter that is approximately 1 hour long.

  • The average time commitment for a board member is approximately 3 hours per month.

Application Process

  1. Complete our online application here.
  2. Send your resume and a brief statement about why you are interested in joining us to bodinfo@mhpsalud.org.
  3. Qualifying individuals will be contacted to participate in an interview with the board affairs committee.
  4. The Board will vote to approve your membership at or before the next quarterly meeting.
  5. Sign the Board Agreement and receive board member materials.
  6. Attend the next Board quarterly meeting.

MHP Salud’s mission is to serve communities by embracing the strengths and experiences of individuals and families, engaging them to achieve health and well-being.

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