The Board


The Florida Board of Acupuncture plays an integral role in health care regulation as the board members and staff interact regularly with other acupuncture affiliated groups in Florida as well as national organizations.

The board is made up of 7 members: 5 licensed Florida acupuncturists and 2 consumer members who are not and who have never been acupuncturists or members of any closely related profession. Members are appointed for 4-year terms or for the remainder of the unexpired term of a vacancy.

Are you a current or new board member? Helpful resources and information pertinent to your position are available on the new Division of Medical Quality Assurance (MQA) board member website.

If you are interested in becoming a board member, the site contains material that provides insight into the duties and responsibilities of the role. To view the site, please visit flhealthsource.gov/board-members.

Members of the Board

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Amy Sear
AP, Dipl.O.M.
Hollywood, FL
Term Ends:
10/31/2023
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Steffani Corey Profile Picture
Steffani Corey
AP, DOM
Chair
Tarpon Springs, FL
Term Ends:
10/31/2024
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Kathy Veon Profile Picture
Kathy Veon
DAOM, AP, CCN
Vice-Chair
Lake Mary, FL
Term Ends:
10/31/2021
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Vacant
AP

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Kristen Tipaldo Profile Picture
Kristen Tipaldo
AP, DOM
AP Member
Lutz
Term Ends:
10/31/2022
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Vacant
Consumer

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Vacant
Consumer

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After the expiration of their term, board members can continue to serve until they have been replaced, reappointed, or resign.



Organizational Structure of the Board

The Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance serves as the principle administrative support unit for the board. The board is supported by a full-time professional staff based in Tallahassee, and its regulatory functions are funded in full by fees paid by its licensees. Board members are appointed by the Governor and subject to confirmation by the Senate. All board members serve four-year terms. To learn more about becoming a member of the board, visit the Governor’s Appointments Office website or email appointments@eog.myflorida.com.

Board Staff

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Legal Counsel

Diane Guillemette
Senior Assistant Attorney General
(850) 414-3300