TMA Alliance Monthly Memo

TMA ALLIANCE

April 2026

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

As plans and preparations for ALLMED 2026 are being carried out and my year as president is ending, I have been thinking about the many moving parts of TMAA, and what it is that makes TMA Alliance such a successful organization. Across the state, we are passionate about “building a healthy Texas through community outreach and advocacy.” The connection and support we give each other as spouses of physicians is what I believe truly makes a difference in each other’s lives.

Being invited to local alliance events throughout the year has felt much like being invited into your alliance home where great food and conversations take place. What strikes me most is where these conversations have happened. Around the table!

Sitting together around a boardroom table, kitchen table, gala table, holiday table, Mahjong table, service project table, luncheon or dinner table, and coffee table is

where real conversations, laughter, ideas, and connections happen. This support is what keeps alliance members coming back year after year as we continue to serve and support the Family of Medicine.

I’m looking forward to gathering around the ALLMED tables in Corpus Christi with you, the amazing members of the TMA Alliance. May we always continue to be TMA Alliance Proud-Texas Strong!

ALLMED is Here

ALLMED in Corpus Christi on April 16-18 will pack a lot in a few days – celebration, business, dynamic presentations, and fun. A big shout out to the ALLMED Committee for the time and effort put into planning a fantastic event. And thanks to our sponsors this year’s ALLMED: TMA Insurance Trust, Physicians Premier, Bella Maioriello, and Brit Aoshima Designs.

If you are registered for ALLMED, you should have received an email with information to enhance your experience – and with some last-minute action items. And if you’re a member of your alliance’s voting block during the Annual Business Meeting, be sure to review action items: TMAA Bylaws revisions and the new Policies and Procedures manual.

If you’ll attend TexMed with your spouse and didn’t register for ALLMED, TMAA invites you to stop by to experience TMAA in action – and meet fellow physician spouses from across Texas.

Because the registration deadline has passed, please email TMAA indicating the day (Thursday or Friday, April 16 or 17) you plan to attend so we can be sure to have a name badge and goodie bag for you.

TMAA Officer Slate 2026-27

The Nominations Committee has proposed this slate of TMAA officers for 2026-27, which will be voted on and installed during ALLMED:

President: Lydia Soldano, Travis

President-Elect: Angelique Reagor, Dallas

Vice President of Community Engagement: Rhonda Phillips, Cameron-Willacy

Vice President of Fiscal Affairs: Margaret McDonald, Tarrant

Vice President-Elect of Fiscal Affairs: Robin Young, Tarrant

Vice President of Future Planning: Wendy Propst, Travis

Vice President of Legislative Affairs: Suzanne Perkins, Smith

Vice President of Membership: Mariko Elvin, Nueces

Vice President-Elect of Membership: Michelle Small, Dallas

Recording Secretary: Linda Kennedy, Tarrant

Parliamentarian: Christi Dammert, Austin (appointed position)

President’s Advisor: Patty Loose, Austin (appointed position)

Membership Training Session

Mark your calendars for the membership training session on Aug. 11. Local alliance membership chairs and presidents can attend a Zoom session at 11 am (during the Local Leader Connection time slot) or at 6:30 pm. You’ll hear best practices for membership and learn about TMAA tools to support your local efforts, including the TMAA Membership Dashboard, and more. Be watching for more details to come.