Membership and Nominations Committee

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Purpose

The purpose of this committee is primarily to review membership applications and develop strategies for membership retention/longevity and overall growth of SRI. This committee will ensure that applicants meet the requirements needed for their desired member type, with each membership application being assigned to a minimum of two reviewers. The Membership and Nominations committee will encourage diversity, equity and inclusion across SRI membership by promotion/offering membership discounts to those currently living or working in a developing economy. Additionally, this committee is in charge of collecting nominations for President, Council, Secretary-Treasurer, and Vice President for Diversity and Structural Change. The committee gathers to review all eligible nominees and their Willingness to Serve forms, determines a slate and submits to Council for approval, followed by a voting process by SRI members.

Committee Members

Chair: Amanda Kallen, MD- University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine
Co-Chair: Stephane Bourque, PhD- University of Alberta
Past Chair: Emre Seli, MD- Yale School of Medicine
Members:
Irene Cervello, PhD- IVI Foundation-IVIRMA-IIS La Fe, Spain
Genevieve Neal-Perry, MD, PhD (DEI Representative)- University of North Carolina (UNC)
Jeff Reese, MD- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Melissa Simon, MD, MPH- Northwestern University
Kirsty Pringle, PhD- University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia
Hanah Georges, PhD- Yale University
Staff Liaisons: Leah Miller (Nominations), Izzy Osbourne (Membership)

Composition and Appointment

This committee meets via Zoom on an as-needed basis, and committee work primarily takes place via email. With membership reviews sent out once per month, committee members can expect to dedicate 10-12 hours per year on relevant committee work.

Responsibilities

• Review membership applications on a monthly basis
• Must have access to email, as assignments and announcements are made via email
• Encourage nominations for leadership positions
• Develop new benefits, promotions, programs, etc. that could benefit SRI members and the wider community

Committee Work

• Membership applications
• Membership dues promotions - In Training to Regular transition
• Review and recommendation of nominations for President, Council, Secretary-Treasurer, and Vice President for Diversity and Structural Change
• Review and recommendation of Honorary membership