NCPA Committees

The NC Psychiatric Association is comprised of many committees, both constitutional and standing committees. The work accomplished by our members in committees provides direction to the Executive Council and staff on policy and advocacy efforts. If you are interested in participating in a committee, contact us today for more information!

Constitutional Committees

Budget Committee
Chair: Elise Herman, M.D., F.A.P.A. Email the Chair

Constitution and Bylaws Committee
Chair: Art Kelley, M.D., D.L.F.A.P.A. Email the Chair

Ethics Committee
Chair: Ariana Huselid, M.D. Email the Chair

Fellowship Committee
Chair: Alicia Romeo, M.D., D.F.A.P.A. Email the Co-Chair

Membership Committee
Chair: Reem Utterback, M.D. Email the Chair

Nominating Committee
Co-Chair: Scott Klenzak, M.D., D.L.F.A.P.A. Email the Chair
Co-Chair: Constance Olatidoye, M.D. Email the Chair

Teller Committee
Chair: John Diamond, M.D., D.L.F.A.P.A. Email the Chair

Standing Committees

2025 Program Committee
Co-Chair: Rebekah Jakel, M.D., Ph.D. Email the Chair
Co-Chair: L. Fredrik Jarskog, M.D.  Email the Chair

Disaster Committee
Co-Chair: Therese Garrett,  M.D., D.F.A.P.A. Email the Chair

Legislative Committee
Chair: Nathan Copeland, M.D., F.A.P.A. Email the Chair

Private Practice Committee
Chair: Aarti Kapur, M.D., D.F.A.P.A.  Email the Chair

Public Psychiatry & Law Committee
Chair: Sherif Soliman, M.D. Email the Chair

Race, Ethnicity, and Equity Committee
Chair: Sushrusha Arjyal, M.D. Email the Chair