The advisory committee shall be composed of professionals in the public health community who are willing to advise, on a volunteer basis, the activities of the Delaware Academy of Medicine / Delaware Public Health Association with respect to its role as the state affiliate of the American Public Health Association. In addition, and in the pursuit of collaboration as a member-driven organization, these advisors are in roles spanning a range of areas of expertise and responsibility within their own professions. Advisory members are selected by the board of directors on a periodic basis.