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A Passion for Community Health

Do you have a passion for Anchorage and the health of our community? Join Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center’s Board of Directors! As a board member, you’ll help to ensure that everyone in our community has access to high-quality health care.

About Our Board of Directors

ANHC is governed by a Board of Directors. The Board guides our organization, helping us to carry out our mission of providing integrated, compassionate, and high-quality health care, regardless of ability to pay.

Join the board of directors

As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), ANHC’s Board of Directors represents our unique community. Anyone is welcome to join, although a majority of members must be ANHC patients.

If you are an ANHC patient, you will bring a special perspective to your work as a board member. And whether or not you are a ANHC patient, the skills and experience you’ve gained as a member of our community will be a tremendous benefit to our organization.

Interested in joining the Board or would like to learn more? Send an email to executiveassistant@anhc.org or complete the form below.

board facts

  • ANHC’s Board is made up of between 11 and 17 members.

  • Board members are generally elected to serve three-year terms, with a term limit of three consecutive terms. Board members leaving the board due to the term limit will be re-eligible after one year.

  • Board meetings are typically held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on the last Wednesday of each month. Board members may attend in person at ANHC or via Zoom.

  • Board responsibilities include selecting and evaluating the Chief Executive Officer, approving the annual budget, developing a strategic plan, evaluating ANHC’s performance, and reviewing policies and procedures.

board member responsibilities

  • Attend monthly meetings

  • Serve on at least one committee

  • Sign and comply with a conflict-of-interest policy

Board Member Benefits

  • Help Your Community: As a member of ANHC’s Board, you’ll help to ensure that health care is accessible for everyone our community.

  • Grow Your Network: Meet other individuals who share your passion for accessible health care.

  • Develop New Skills: Gain leadership experience and professional skills at Alaska’s largest FQHC.