Join an AABC Committee

Serve on a 2027 AABC Committee — your voice, your expertise, your impact.

Application Deadline:  November 10, 2026

AABC’s strength comes from its members. With a small staff, our volunteers' dedication, expertise, and passion allow us to achieve so much together.

This year, more than 50 members are serving on AABC committees and task forces, bringing diverse perspectives and skills that help shape the future of birth center care.

Now it’s your turn. Serving on a committee is a rewarding way to deepen your involvement, connect with colleagues, and make a lasting impact. All levels of experience are welcome. Members are appointed to a one-year term in 2027, and we’ll do our best to match you with the committee that fits your skills, interests, and goals.

Read the committee descriptions below and apply online to serve in 2027.

Committees:

• Bylaws Committee — Reviews AABC’s Bylaws and Administrative Regulations, making recommendations to the Board and membership.
• Community Midwifery Access Committee (New!) — Dedicated to promoting community midwifery care, expanding equitable access to perinatal services for under-served and marginalized maternity populations, addressing disparities in maternal outcomes, and advising the Board on effective strategies—including advocacy and partnership development at community and policy levels—to develop and expand birth center models within these communities.
• Diversity & Inclusion Committee — Advises the Board on membership diversity and proposes education/programs to meet member needs.
• Finance Committee — Ensures the fiscal health of the Association through oversight of budgeting, reporting, and accountability policies.
• Government Affairs Committee — Discusses legislation, plans advocacy events, and helps birth centers navigate policy and regulations.
• Industry Relations Committee — Addresses insurance contracting, advocates for policy inclusion, and supports sustainable reimbursement.
• International Committee — Identifies ways AABC can collaborate globally to strengthen birth centers.
• Membership/Public Relations Committee — Develops campaigns, programs, and outreach that grow and engage membership, as well as promotion and education about AABC and birth centers.
• Research Committee — Discusses research issues and leads projects relevant to birth center practice.

Apply for 2027 Committee Service