Sections and Subspecialties Subcommittee

The Sections and Subspecialties Subcommittee (SSS) is responsible for member engagement within AAN Sections. Reporting to the Member Engagement Committee, the subcommittee is comprised of current and past section Chairs and/or member leaders within their subspecialty. Each subcommittee member serves as a liaison to 3-4 sections.

Chair: Amy Hessler, DO, FAAN

Vice Chair: Joyce K. Lee-Iannotti, MD

Staff Liaison: Betsy Ostertag, Member Engagement Manager

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Job Description

Responsibilities

• Define strategies for member engagement within AAN Sections.
• Develop measurable goals for section member satisfaction and engagement, monitor metrics, and provide guidance on course correction when applicable.
• Assist in developing and conducting Section Chair Summit during the Annual Meeting.
• Review applications for new sections and new section awards.
• Address key section issues, including but not limited to policy changes, priority section-wide initiatives, and contentious issues.
• Provide regular (quarterly) communication with section leadership.
• Participate in online community discussions as part of the overall engagement strategy.
• Represent section issues to Member Engagement Committee.

Meeting Schedule

Participate in one face-to-face meeting at the Annual Meeting, as well as conference calls and emails as relevant issues arise throughout the year (quarterly at a minimum). 

Estimated Time Commitment

Two hours per month.

Committee Breakdown

The Sections and Subspecialties Subcommittee is representative of members of the AAN.

• Chair from the Subcommittee to serve as liaison on the Member Engagement Committee.
• Additional members are assigned at large.
• This committee reports to the Member Engagement Committee.