Advocates for Better Health
Board Service Opportunities

Help us build a better future for all Minnesotans

Advocates for Better Health, formerly the Twin Cities Medical Society, is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization wholly focused on initiatives that support public health and equity in Minnesota. When we formed in 2010, our inaugural president Dr. Ed Ehlinger had a vision for a new kind of medical society, one that acted as a bridge between the medical profession and public health. Since 2023, we’ve been intentionally building a new board with healthcare, public health, and community leaders. Board service with ABH allows you to pour your passion for doing good beyond the clinic walls without sacrificing personal wellbeing.

Consider applying to serve on the ABH Board by March 1, 2025

The ABH Board of Directors is comprised of elected volunteers and has the principal responsibility of ensuring the ABH mission and vision are fulfilled. This function is carried out by providing governance, leadership, and vision; ensuring the vitality and growth of the organization; representing the organization in public settings; and accepting the ultimate legal authority for the organization.

ABH looks for new Board members who are energetic, strategically-minded leaders to help the organization thrive. New members will be selected at the March 2025 Board Meeting and begin their service in April 2025.

Director requirements and duties 

  • Board service is open to all Healthcare and Public Health Professionals, Community Leaders, and Students passionate about public health and equity.

  • Complete a full three-year term. (Current board members are eligible and encouraged to seek re-election upon completion of three-year terms).

  • Total time commitment per month is about 2-4 hours.

  • Attend monthly online Board meetings: Second Monday of each month from 6:00 - 7:30 pm. Subject to change based on federal holiday schedule.

  • Attend New Member Orientation (online).

  • Make ABH one of your top three annual donation priority organizations.

  • Additional opportunities for social events, serving on committees, and volunteering for ABH events.

Application process

The application process is open through March 1, 2025. We recommend applying early. ABH will contact applicants to schedule a call or zoom to share information about serving on our Board and answer your questions.

You may want to draft your responses in a word document and cut/paste into this form. 

Application questions

  1. Why are you interested in serving on the ABH Board?

  2. What specific passion, talents, skills, expertise, and experience do you believe you can bring to the ABH Board?

  3. What does health equity mean to you? How are you an advocate for better health?

  4. Have you had experience on other boards? If so, where?

  5. Please share with us any current employment, memberships, volunteering, and/or affiliations with organizations, causes, employers, etc. related to public health and/or medicine.

  6. Is there anything else you would like to share with us about yourself?


Advocates for Better Health's philanthropic arm - ABH | The Foundation - also has a Board of Directors and is seeking physician, resident, and medical student Board candidates. Learn more about ABH | The Foundation board opportunities.

For more information about the ABH Board contact Becky Timm, Executive Director, at 612-362-3715 and btimm@abhmn.org.