NCSD is...

Situated in the nation's capital, the National Coalition of STD Directors (NCSD)  works toward the development of systemic change and promotion of national awareness in the policies that govern STDs. 

As the only national organization with a constituency that provides frontline STD programs and services, NCSD uses its experiences to enhance reform in the policy making process.  NCSD proactively seeks to increase resources for core STD programs and services.  NCSD also responds swiftly to efforts to curtail access to services and sexual health information.

Our Mission...

The National Coalition of STD Directors (NCSD) is a partnership of public health professionals dedicated to the prevention of STDs. NCSD provides dynamic leadership that strengthens STD Programs by advocating for effective policies, strategies, and sufficient resources and by increasing awareness of their medical and social impact.

NCSD Board & Staff

The NCSD Board and Staff are a collection of tenured public health professionals dedicated to fulfilling on the NCSD mission and objectives.

 2008 – 2009 NCSD Board of Directors Officers  

Peter Kerndt (LAX) Chair  pkerndt@ph.lacounty.gov
Peter Leone (NC) Chair-Elect  Peter_Leone@med.unc.edu
Julia Ashley (MN) Treasurer julia.ashley@state.mn.us
Theresa Henry (VA) Secretary Theresa.Henry@vdh.virginia.gov 

Members
Mark Aubin (WA)  mark.aubin@doh.wa.gov
Tom Bertrand (MA)  Thomas.bertrand@state.ma.us 
Barbara Conrad (MD)  bconrad@dhmh.state.md.us
Michael Herbert (MO)  mike.herbert@dhss.mo.gov
Lisa Longfellow (LA) llongfe@dhh.la.gov 
Mark Miller (MI) millerm1@michigan.gov
Karla Schmitt (FL) Karla_Schmitt@doh.state.fl.us 
Karen Thompson (IA) kthompso@idph.state.ia.us 
Will Wong (CHI) wong_will@cdph.org  

 

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NCSD offers the following services to its members:

  • Technical Assistance & Training
  • Annual Meetings for STD Program Directors
  • Liaison with CDC
  • Information Resources
  • Monthly Updates

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