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About
The US Health Literacy Association (USHLA) is a grassroots organization driven by health literacy experts, community leaders, and everyday people—not lobbyists, politicians, or people with competing special interests—to help give people across the nation the power to make informed health decisions.
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Organizational structure
The structure of the U.S. Health Literacy Association, includes its board of directors, regional coordinators, task force chairs, and of course, its members—all working together to guide, represent, and advance the organization’s mission nationwide.
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Board of directors
The board of directors for the U.S. Health Literacy Association provides strategic leadership, governance, and oversight to ensure the organization remains mission-driven and accountable.
Board members guide key initiatives, support member-led efforts, and help shape the direction of national health literacy work. Through collaborative decision-making and thoughtful stewardship, the board advances USHLA’s vision of equitable, clear, and accessible health communication for all. The board of directors includes these officials.
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Director
Christopher Trudeau
Chris Trudeau is a law professor and plain-language advocate, dedicated to making difficult information easy to understand for people from all walks of life, and as a director on USHLA's board, contributes to governance, supports strategic priorities, and represents member interests .
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Regional Coordinators
Regional Coordinators will submit activity proposals and summaries to the USHLA Board of Directors for approval and guidance.
The Regional Coordinators for the U.S. Health Literacy Association serve as a liaison between the association and members within their region, fostering communication, engagement and collaboration. This role involves coordinating regional initiatives, supporting members in advancing health literacy efforts, and sharing resources and opportunities to strengthen local impact. The coordinator ensures alignment with the association’s mission while building a connected and active regional network.
Regional Coordinators ensure alignment with the association’s mission while building a connected and active regional network. The regions, that align with the US Department of Health and Human Services, and their respective coordinators include:
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Task Force Chairs
Task force chairs will submit activity proposals and summaries to the USHLA Board of Directors for approval and guidance.
Task Force Chairs ensure alignment with the USHLA's mission —driving progress on national goals through focused, issue-based leadership, in 6 key areas. The Task Forces, and their respective chairs, include:
