Parker College Dean Named President-Elect of AVCA
Gene Giggleman, DC, dean of academic affairs of Parker College at Chiropractic, was named president elect of the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association (AVCA) Cabinet, where he will serve his term until the annual general meeting in Fall 2007.

The AVCA is a membership association dedicated to promoting animal chiropractic to professionals and the public, and serves as the certifying agency for licensed doctors of chiropractic and licensed doctors of veterinary medicine who have undergone animal chiropractic training. Parker College is one of only three colleges in the United States offering instruction in chiropractic treatment for animals. The training program, which Giggleman helped design and implement, prepares successful program participants for the AVCA certification examination.

A licensed and practicing veterinarian since 1981, Giggleman joined Parker College in 1984 as dean of student affairs; he became dean of academic affairs in 2000. He has taught courses in systemic anatomy and pharmacology/toxicology. He has a doctor of veterinary medicine from Texas A&M University, a bachelor of science in veterinary science, and a bachelor of science in biomedical science.

ICA Nominates First Woman for President
The International Chiropractors Association (ICA) has nominated Joan Fallon, DC, to be its next president. Fallon is the first woman in the organization’s 79-year history to be nominated for such a high office.

“I am honored that the membership chose to nominate me,” Fallon says. “I am anxious to help ICA grow and become the premier organization in chiropractic. ICA was designed to take chiropractic worldwide, and I plan to do that should I be elected president.”

Having authored a textbook on chiropractic and pregnancy, in addition to numerous journal articles, Fallon has brought chiropractic to children around the globe. She is often called to be the spokesperson for children receiving chiropractic care, and she has been featured in Parents, Parenting, and Baby Talk magazines, as well as on television and radio programs.

A Fellow of the International Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics, Fallon recently received a philosophy degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic. She also holds a doctor of chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic and a degree in biology from Franklin and Marshall College. In addition, she has completed her coursework for a master’s in clinical investigation degree from a joint program with Harvard and the Institutes at Massachusetts General Hospital.

“I couldn’t be more proud to pass the torch to an individual who is the favorite pick of college presidents, students, and chiropractors worldwide,” says CJ Mertz, incumbent ICA president. “She is a proven and highly effective leader with sound judgment and great integrity. Fallon has an impeccable reputation and has contributed tremendously to making chiropractic and subluxation household words. I am backing her 100%.”

Health Academy Board of Directors Member to Serve a Third Term
Jonathan Lance, public relations manager and faculty member of Life Chiropractic College West, in Hayward, Calif, has been appointed to a third term (3 years) on the board of directors of the Health Academy, a section of the Public Relations Society of America.

Currently in his ninth year at Life West, Lance is the sole director of the 21-member Health Academy board. He is also the only member of the national board, representing Northern California. During the past 3 years, Lance has chaired the Health Academy’s membership committee, which has increased the organization’s membership from 650 to more than 900.

Lance holds a bachelor of science degree in broadcast and electronic communications from San Francisco State University, and a master’s of science degree in public relations and public affairs from Golden Gate University in San Francisco.