The Wisconsin Partnership Program (WPP) at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) is seeking nominations to fill a community health advocate public member vacancy on the Oversight and Advisory Committee. Nominations are due October 1, 2026.
The Oversight and Advisory Committee (OAC) is one of two governance committees that support the Wisconsin Partnership Program’s mission to bring about lasting improvements in health and well-being for all in Wisconsin through investments in community partnerships, education and research. OAC directs and approves available funds for community-engaged public health initiatives and public health education and training. In close collaboration with WPP, OAC develops funding categories; directs, monitors and approves funds available; and assesses impact. It is a nine-member committee composed of four community health advocates, four SMPH representatives and one representative from the Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance.
Nominations are strongly encouraged from Wisconsin-based organizations that have operated for at least five years and are widely recognized as non-profit or governmental advocates. Self-nominations are accepted so long as an eligible affiliated organization provides a letter of support in lieu of the required nomination letter. WPP strives to ensure that broad perspectives are represented within WPP’s goals, strategies and processes as the program advances this mission in communities across the state. As such, special consideration is given to ensuring that the OAC collectively comprises a broad spectrum of expertise, experiences and perspectives.
Nominations are due October 1, 2026. View the OAC Call for Nominations to learn more about the terms, qualifications and nomination process.
The Wisconsin Partnership Program is a grantmaking program within the UW School of Medicine and Public Health committed to improving health for all in Wisconsin through investments in community partnerships, education and research. Since 2004, WPP has awarded 748 grants totaling $336 million, reaching every county in the state. These WPP-funded projects propel medical and public health research and discovery, prepare future physicians and public health leaders, and improve health and well-being across Wisconsin communities.
