SGS State Ambassadors
Current State Ambassadors
Georgia
Louisiana

Matt Estrade, MA, MBA
Owner, Chief Mentor, Educator
Care Partner Mentoring, LLC
Covington, LA
Email: mwestrade@gmail.com
Phone: 504-339-17574

North Carolina

Karen Appert
Owner, Appert Marketing Group
Winston-Salem, NC
Email: kmappert@appertmarketing.com
Phone: 336-761-1220

Virginia

Denise Butler, CSA
Geriatric Assessment Clinic Coordinator
Riverside Center for Excellence in Aging and Lifelong Health
Williamsburg, VA
Email: denise.butler@rivhs.com
Phone: 757-220-4751

SGS State Ambassadors
If you would like to represent your state and be listed on this page please read more below and apply.
ROLE
Southern Gerontological Society (SGS) State Ambassadors serve as local contacts and liaisons between SGS and academics, practitioners, and students within each of its 14 states, and are instrumental in the overall success of SGS by extending its relevance and visibility in each state.
MISSION
The mission of SGS State Ambassadors is to increase SGS awareness, membership and participation among practitioners, academics and students within their state.
STRUCTURE
SGS State Ambassadors are appointed by the Membership Committee and report to the State Ambassador Coordinator. Ideally, each state is represented by a team consisting of at least one (1) academic and one (1) practitioner. State Ambassadors commit to serve for two (2) years and may extend their service at the discretion of the Membership Committee.
BENEFITS
- Increased opportunities for networking and visibility with professionals in the aging field at the local, state and regional levels
- Gain leadership experience and development opportunities
- Reduced rate for SGS Annual Meeting attendance
- Be recognized as a leader within your state through promotion by SGS on social media, website, and through the Southern Gerontologist newsletter
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Become familiar with the Southern Gerontological Society, its membership benefits, volunteer and leadership opportunities, and other resources
- Develop an annual activities plan and submit reports for presentation during monthly Membership Committee scheduled conference calls
- Build SGS awareness, membership and reciprocal relationships by attending local and regional aging meetings, conferences and presentations in their state
- Encourage submission of articles to SGS-related professional gerontological publications:
- Journal of Applied Gerontology (JAG)
- Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine (GGM)
- Southern Gerontologist Newsletter - Attend and promote attendance and participation in SGS Annual Meetings
- Initiate and coordinate local SGS initiatives and activities appropriate to their state
QUALIFICATIONS
- Current SGS member in good standing
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Desire and commitment to become a more active participant in SGS
- Ability and commitment to dedicate time to the responsibilities listed above
SGS STATE AMBASSADOR APPLICATION - PDF & ONLINE
To apply by email or mail please download and complete the application in PDF format.
Email to: SGS Executive Director Amanda James or
Send by mail to:
Southern Gerontological Society
PO Box 80786, Conyers, GA 30013
(866) 920-4660
[PDF] Document last revised: October 17, 2018
If the above criteria has been met and you have all necessary information ready you can submit your application to become an SGS Ambassador by clicking on the button below and completing the application form. Photo for use on SGS website required.