Global Community Subcommittee
The Global Community Subcommittee provides strategic direction on the Academy’s global initiatives. This includes member recruitment, retention, and engagement strategies; support expanding the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»’s global presence and outreach; and collaboration with international neurology organizations.
Chair: Marcelo Matiello, MD, FÂ鶹´«Ã½Ó³»
Vice Chair: Svetlana Faktorovich, MD
Staff Liaison: Sophie Durbin, Global Engagement Manager
Job description
Responsibilities
- Determines strategies for international membership segmentation, recruitment, and retention
- Guides the Academy in the international membership experience
- Advances recommendations from the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Board of Directors related to global outreach and support
- Supports the needs of members across all income classes and regions of the world
- Provides strategic direction on partnerships and strengthening relationships with international and regional societies
- Evaluates Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» value proposition for members outside the US
- Evaluates and makes organizational recommendations on customized and translated Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» member benefits for specific regions of the world
- Supports international programs, including but not limited to the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» International Scholarship Program and the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Small Grants Program
- Leads direction for global conflict and issues direction in consultation with Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Board of Directors
Meeting schedule
- Attend two meetings each year:
- Virtual meeting in the fall (up to two hours)
- In-person April meeting at the Annual Meeting (two hours)
- Participate in discussions and email votes as relevant issues arise throughout the year.
Estimated time commitment
One hour per month plus meetings.
Committee composition
The Global Strategy Subcommittee is representative of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» membership, with up to 15 members, including the following (members can fill multiple roles when applicable):
- Member from each income class and region of the world (based on World Bank Classifications)
- Member from several major Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» committees
- Member with experience in Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» publications
- Additional members assigned at large