Join a Committee
Much of the work that we do to address the unacceptable realities in each of our focus areas is achieved by our committees. Visit each committee page if you would like to learn more, or contact the committee leader(s) if you would like to get involved!
Access to Care
Committee Leaders:
Melinda Soeung
Anti-Human Trafficking
Committee Leaders:
Daniel Baley
Ashley Cooney
Daniel Liaou
Sahar Sawani
Frances Recknor
Healthy Eating & Active Living
Committee Leaders:
Lauren Krenek
Ana C. Monterrey
Immigrant & Refugee Health
Committee Leaders:
Padma Swamy
Amelia Averyt
Sandra Trevino
Mental Health
Committee Leaders:
Richa Lavingia
Meg Duke
Queer Health
Committee Leaders:
Tim Singer
Lou Weaver
Want to get involved, but not sure where to begin? Send us an email!
Become a DFC Leader
We are always in need of great DFC Leaders! As a DFC Leader, you will work alongside other passionate and dedicated individuals to assess the needs of our community, identify the Unacceptable Realities that Houstonians and Texans face, and address these issues by promoting long-term, systemic change through research, education, collaboration and advocacy.
Current vacant positions:
- Co-Director of Membership
- Director of Education
If you are interested in these positions, or would like to be a DFC Leader in another area, email us at [email protected] to learn more.
Fundraising and Friend-raising
Doctors for Change relies on the help of our DFC family, whether through volunteering to help with our annual Holiday Silent Auction & Social, talking to potential donors, or just being a DFC ambassador among peers and colleagues. Our family is the lifeblood of our organization, and we welcome those who would like to join us with open arms!
If you are interested in being a part of our family and would like to learn more about how you can help, email us at [email protected]. We would love to hear from you!