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The National Lipid Association is your destination for the science of lipid medicine. Now, everything we know is in one place.
2027-2028 Officer Nominations Are Open!
We’re looking for individuals interested in serving on the National and five regional Chapter Board of Directors. NLA members who are passionate about organization’s mission and strategic direction are encouraged to consider serving or nominating a qualified colleague.
Submit your nomination for the following positions before January 5, 2026.
NLA Board of Directors
- President-Elect
- Secretary-Treasurer
- Executive Council Chair (3 positions)
- At-Large Board Member
Chapter Board of Directors
- President-Elect
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- At-Large Board Member
*Nominees must be current NLA members. Nominees for Chapter Boards may only be nominated for the Chapter in which they reside/work. Self-nomination is not allowed for NLA Board of Directors positions but is acceptable for Chapter Board nominations. Incomplete nomination packages will not be considered by the nominating committee.
2026-2027 NLA Leadership
Our Officers
President
Dinesh Kalra, MD, FNLA
Louisville, KY
President – Elect
Zahid Ahmad, MD, FNLA
Dallas, TX
Secretary/Treasurer
Eugenia Gianos, MD, FNLA
New York, NY
Immediate Past President
Kaye-Eileen Willard, MD, FNLA
Racine, WI
Executive Council Chair
Carol F. Kirkpatrick, PhD, MPH, RDN, CLS, FNLA
Pocatello, ID
Executive Council Chair
Jessica M Peña, MD, FNLA
Bronx, NY
Executive Council Chair
Michael J. Wilkinson, MD, FNLA
San Diego, CA
NLA LEadership
Our Board Members
Term Expiring 2027
Guy L. Mintz, MD, FNLA
Manhasset, NY
Anandita Kulkarni, MD, FNLA
Frisco, TX
Term Expiring 2028
Mary Katherine Cheeley, PharmD, BCPS, CLS, FNLA
Decatur, GA
Gina P. Lundberg, MD, FNLA
Atlanta, GA
Lauren A. Williams, MCN, RDN, LD
Belton, TX
Term Expiring 2029
Archna Bajaj, MD, FNLA
Philadelphia, PA
Dave L. Dixon, PharmD, CLS, FNLA
Richmond, VA
Marlys L. Koschinsky, PhD, FNLA
London, Ontario
Leadership
Councils & Committees
Committees and regional boards of directors are an excellent way to get involved in the National Lipid Association. The NLA’s committees provide structure to the organization and work to support NLA efforts and projects. Share your voice to help the NLA serve its mission to enhance the science and practice of lipidology and promote optimal cardiometabolic health.
Councils & Committees
Communications Council
- Social Media Committee*
- Journal of Clinical Lipidology
Councils & Committees
Education Council
- Core Curriculum Committee*
- Interprofessional Continuing Education Committee
- Lipid Scholarship Program Committee
- Scientific Meetings Committee
Councils & Committees
Membership Council
- Advanced Practice Provider Committee*
- Early Career Development Committee*
- Membership Services Committee*
Councils & Committees
Practice Management Council
- Tools Committee*
Councils & Committees
Regional Affairs Council
- Midwest Lipid Association Board of Directors
- Northeast Lipid Association Board of Directors
- Pacific Lipid Association Board of Directors
- Southeast Lipid Association Board of Directors
- Southwest Lipid Association Board of Directors
Councils & Committees
Science & Policy Council
- Advocacy Committee*
- Health Quality & Research Committee*
Councils & Committees
Committees Reporting to the Executive Committee
- Finance Committee
- Health Equity Committee*
- Honors & Awards Committee
- Project Review Committee
- Scientific Publications Committee
Committees marked with “*” are open for volunteers. For more information and to volunteer, please contact the NLA office.