ABOUT NAPHSIS
On behalf of its membership, NAPHSIS and its partners educate policymakers about the importance of vital records and infrastructure modernization in order to secure continued federal investment in these priorities. NAPHSIS also provides technical assistance and training, educational programs, and access to resources that assist in vital records and health statistics management. Read our 2019 Annual Report. Read our 2020-2024 Strategic Plan.
WHO WE ARE
The National Association for Public Health Statistics and Information Systems (NAPHSIS) is the national nonprofit organization representing the state vital records and public health statistics offices in the United States. Formed in 1933, NAPHSIS brings together more than 250 public health professionals from each state, the five territories, New York City, and the District of Columbia.
OUR VISION
A healthier and more secure world through vital records
OUR MISSION
To serve the vital records community by providing national leadership to advance public health and protect individual identity.
PROTECTING IDENTITY
Vital records offices register births and deaths and issue certified copies of birth and death certificates for legal and administrative purposes. At some point, each of us will need to use a birth certificate to prove our identity. Vital records offices provide these legal documents to you through a careful and secure process that helps prevent identity theft and other fraudulent acts.
PROMOTING PUBLIC HEALTH
Birth and death records contain more than just your legal name and the date of your birth. These records also include valuable health information used to plan and evaluate public health programs and measure the health of our populace. When you hear about the latest teen pregnancy rates or read about the number of cancer and heart disease deaths in your community, vital records are the source.
CONTACT US
NAPHSIS can not provide copies of vital records (birth, death, marriage, or divorce certificates). Please refer to the state or territory contact information where the birth, death, marriage, or divorce occurred on the CDC website.
Shawna Webster | Executive Director | 301.563.6004
Theresa Holmes | Chief Operating Officer | 240.650.8701
Program Staff
Shae Sutton | Senior Director of Programs | 301.768.4621
Kristin Simpson | Program Coordinator | 301.563.6007
Ana Goold | Training Coordinator | 301.563.6008
Fred Hammond | Program Manager | 240.398.3931
Systems Staff
Caprice Edwards | Systems Director | 301.563.6009
Yvonne Gwandaru | Senior Account Manager | 202.754.8044
Heidi Brodersen | Systems Manager | 240.398.3906
Jeff Greenland | Senior Developer Advocate | 301.830.8774
Samantha Ray | IT Project Coordinator | 240.650.8705
Steven Tang | Systems Developer
HQ Staff
Stephanie Ngarsanet | HR & Accounting Manager | 301.563.6011
Valerie Acheampong | Contract Specialist | 240.650.8699
Marla Burk | Executive Assistant
HEADQUARTERS – GENERAL OFFICE
General Mail
National Association For Public Health Statistics and Information Systems (NAPHSIS)
8705B Colesville Road, #348
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Lockbox Address for Check Remittance
National Association For Public Health Statistics and Information Systems (NAPHSIS)
P. O. Box 79489
Baltimore, MD 21279-0489
Lockbox Address for Check Remittance (Overnight & Express Mail)
National Association For Public Health Statistics and Information Systems (NAPHSIS)
1000 Stewart Avenue
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
NAPHSIS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
June 2022 - May 2023
Devin George (LA) - President
Krystal Colburn (AZ) - President-Elect
Chris Harrison (GA) - Treasurer
Mariah Pokorny (SD) - Secretary
Guy Beaudoin (WY) - Member at Large
Maria M. Juiz Gallego (PR) - Member at Large
Dana E. Moore (CA) - Member at Large
Gretchen Van Wye (NYC) - Member at Large
Linda Wininger (UT) - Member at Large
National Association For Public Health Statistics and Information Systems (NAPHSIS)