Alder Health Services Board Members
Carmen Henry-Harris
Carmen Henry-Harris is currently the Community Liaison and Coordinator for Penn State University/PACT (Parents And Children Together). One of the primary missions of Parents and Children Together (PACT) is to conduct research to promote well-being, healthy child and youth development, and healthy families from diverse backgrounds by engaging the community in the research process at all levels. Carmen has a plethora of work experience ranging from training as a Certified Drug and Alcohol Recovery Specialist, YWCA Certified “Race” “Let’s Talk Race” series, Event Planning, On-Air Radio and Television experience. Train and educate diverse populations, students and adults, Reading, Special Education and Secondary English. Carmen also enjoys cooking, tennis, reading and gardening in her spare time.
Alder Health Services seeks board members to share the responsibility of leadership and support the mission and vision of the premiere LGBTQ+ serving organization in South Central Pennsylvania. The mission of Alder Health is to improve the health and well-being of individuals living with HIV/AIDS and members of the LGBTQ community by providing a culturally competent and affirming environment that empowers the people we serve. Those interested in joining our board of directors should have a passion for making health care services available to the entire spectrum of South Central PA residents, regardless of economic status, race, gender or gender expression, sexual orientation with a particular interest in supporting the health and wellness needs of the regional LGBTQ+ community. Candidates should possess a skill set or area of expertise that would contribute to the organization's ongoing success, such as fundraising, finance, healthcare, media, and community-based services.
Alder Health’s core services include case management, STI and HIV testing, primary medical care, family planning, pharmacy services, and wellness activities.
Board Member Commitment of Time, Talent and Resources:
The board meets six times per year. Board meetings are typically one to one-and-a-half hours in duration. Special board development or other meetings of a longer duration may be held on average of twice per year. The board does not meet in July and August.
Board terms are three years. Board members may serve a maximum of two consecutive terms, after which a minimum one-year hiatus is required before being considered to return to board service.
All board members are expected to serve on at least one committee. Committee meetings are held in the alternate months between board meetings. These meetings are typically an hour in duration. Committee Chairs are likely to spend an hour or two preparing for committee meetings. The Board’s Standing Committees are:
Finance
Nominating & Governance
Resource Development
Board members are expected to volunteer, attend or otherwise participate in at least one fundraising or other special events per year.
An annual financial contribution is required of each board member. There is no pre-set amount and each board member should determine their level of giving based on personal resources. We are most interested in having 100% participation as part of the Annual Board Appeal, regardless of the amount of your gift.
Potential board candidates should email their resume to boardofalderhealth@gmail.com, or contact one of the following individuals for more information.
Russell A. Boggs, Chair, Nominating & Governance Committee; russhbg@comcast.net
Rosemary Browne, President & CEO; rosemaryb@alderhealth.org or call 717- 233-7190 ext. 222
Board Strong is a program of Leadership Harrisburg Area that was made possible through a partnership with The Foundation for Enhancing Communities. Board Strong is a video series inclusive of five components. The components address the roles & responsibilities of non-profit board members; the financial oversight, fiduciary and compliance responsibilities of non-profit board members; non-profit board members’ role in fundraising; tips for non-profit board member to effectively tell the organization’s story; and tips for engaging high performing board.
