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The Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ offers many opportunities to get involved, including participating on a committee or subcommittee. As a volunteer leader for the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­, you will help advance the field of neurology and make lifelong connections with your fellow leaders. 

The Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ is a mission-driven organization, led by its vision and strategic goals, and operating within its unique set of values. Committees and subcommittees are the core of the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­, reflecting our commitment to community in action. The collaborative efforts of our volunteer leaders enable the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ to drive programs, products, and services that advance our strategic goals and align with our mission and vision. 

Academy committees

 

*Rosters reflect the current term and will be updated in the spring of each odd-numbered year. 

What is an Academy committee?

A committee is a group of persons convened for an indefinite period to accomplish a core Academy purpose.

  • All committees report directly to the Board of Directors.
  • Committees usually have five to seventeen members.
  • Committees typically have two face-to-face meetings each year and several virtual meetings each year. 

What is an Academy subcommittee?

A subcommittee is a group of persons convened for an indefinite period to accomplish a specific committee purpose.

  • All subcommittees report to their parent committee.
  • Subcommittees usually have five to fifteen members.
  • Subcommittees typically have one face-to-face meeting and several virtual meetings each year. 

Apply to serve on an Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ committee or subcommittee

If you are interested in serving on an Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ committee or subcommittee for the next applicable term, you must complete an application and ensure your disclosure form is up-to-date.

Volunteer leader expectations

All Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ volunteer leaders are required to uphold established governance norms and comply with the Academy’s organizational policies. A summary of key Academy policies is available. 

Volunteer leaders also agree to adhere to the following inclusive leadership commitments:

  • Awareness: Strive to understand personal bias and develop systems to mitigate its impact.
  • Importance: Embrace the necessity of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) for the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ and our profession. Accept that the pursuit of DEI is not a destination, but a journey with bumps along the way. Share both successes and challenges with others.
  • Courage: Demonstrate inclusive leadership and adhere to guiding principles of the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­'s Position Statement on DEI. Act when needed to hold others in the organization accountable.
  • Collaboration: Support and promote collaboration among diverse individuals across the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­.
  • Respect: Acknowledge differences as a strength and champion inclusive language and actions in all relevant proceedings and practices.

Review additional DEI resources.