Meet the new Governor-elect Designee - Texas Southern Region

Congratulations to the Texas Southern Region Governor-elect Designee (GED), Felicia L. Austin-Jordan, MD, MACP. Our new GED will complete a year of training as a Governor-elect and start their four-year term as Governor in the Spring of 2027. As Governor, Dr. Austin-Jordan will serve as the official representative of the College for our Chapter, providing a link between members at the local level and leadership at the national level. In the meantime, Dr. Austin-Jordan will be working closely with Dr. Moreno (the current governor) and College staff to learn about the College and their duties as Governor. To learn more about the new GED, read their bio below.

Felicia L. Austin-Jordan, MD, MACP

Medical School Education: University of Miami

Post-Doctoral Training: Baylor College of Medicine

Board Certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine

Present Employment Position: Managing Physician & Associate Medical Director of Care Coordination and Quality, Kelsey-Seybold Clinic

ACP Chapter and Leadership Activities: Chapter Member since 2007; Judge, Resident Posters, Annual Chapter Meeting 2021 & 2023; Co-Chair, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee 2020-2023; Board of Directors, Texas ACP Foundation since 2018; GIMSPP Preceptor since 2007

ACP National Activities: Mastership 2022; Fellowship 2007; Leadership Day 2025; Immunization Committee since 2025; Medical Practice and Quality Committee since 2022; LEAD Certification 2010

Other Appointments/Activities: Texas Medical Association (TMA); Reference Committee on Socioeconomics 2025; Council of Medical Legislation since 2023; PAC, Board of Directors since 2009; Harris County Medical Society; Board of Socioeconomics 2020-2023; Delegate, TMA 2015-2024; Texas Alliance for Patient Access; Board of Directors since 2022; Katy-Richmond Area Chapter, The Links, Incorporated; Co-Chair, Health Committee since 2024; Houston Medical Forum; Executive Committee 2021-2022; Church Without Walls; Volunteer, Emergency Response Team since 2010

Areas of Professional Interest and Expertise: Quality; Diabetes Management