Conference Planning Committee

Committee Chair: Marie Harvey

This committee plans the program and arrangements for the Association's annual conference and meeting based upon the board approved budget.  The board shall vote upon the committee’s recommendations for invited speakers. The committee shall solicit and evaluate abstract submissions submitted for consideration in the oral program of breakout sessions and the poster session.  The committee is authorized to select abstracts for breakout sessions and the poster session and communicate with presenters regarding their place in the program. 

The Conference Planning Committee membership includes, but is not limited to, the President-Elect.  The board shall establish the number of committee members and selection criteria for who may serve on this committee, which will be detailed in the Conference Planning Committee Charter.

The committee will work with the board regarding changes to the program format or budget needs. The board must approve changes to the program structure, invited speakers, or budget.

For more information about the OPHA Annual Conference & Meeting, please visit the OPHA Conference webpage or contact the OPHA Program Committee Chair, Marie Harvey.

*Visit the OPHA Events Calendar for upcoming committee meeting information.