National Medical Association
Angelique Valladares is a seasoned communications manager with extensive experience in managing journal operations at the National Medical Association since 2003. Key responsibilities include overseeing the Journal of the National Medical Association, processing manuscript submissions, coordinating advertising opportunities, and managing convention logistics. Additionally, Angelique has served as an executive board member for the Youth Eternal Las Vegas Group, advocating for youth through music and outreach globally. Prior administrative roles with the Department of Defense included handling personnel issues and supporting military intelligence operations. Angelique holds dual Master's degrees in Mental Health and Rehabilitation Services from the University of the District of Columbia, a Bachelor's degree in Human Development from Central Texas College, and an Associate degree in Early Childhood Education.
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National Medical Association
The National Medical Association (NMA) is the nation’s oldest and largest organization representing African American physicians and health professionals in the United States. Established in 1895, the NMA is the collective voice of more than 35,000 African American physicians and the patients they serve. The NMA was founded in 1895, during an era in US history when the majority of African Americans were disenfranchised. The segregated policy of “separate but equal” dictated virtually every aspect of society. Racially exclusive “Jim Crow” laws dominated employment, housing, transportation, recreation, education, and medicine. Black Americans were subjected to all of the injustices inherent in a dual medical care system. Under the backdrop of racial exclusivity, membership in America’s professional organizations, including the American Medical Association (AMA), was restricted to whites only. The AMA determined medical policy for the country and played an influential role in broadening the expertise of physicians. When a group of black doctors sought membership into the AMA, they were repeatedly denied admission. Subsequently, the NMA was created for black doctors and health professionals who found it necessary to establish their own medical societies and hospitals.