The National Neurotrauma Society

ABOUT NNS

About > Council

Leading with Purpose

Meet the NNS Council

The NNS Council provides strategic guidance and leadership to support the Society’s mission. Comprised of experts from across the neurotrauma field, the Council works to advance research, education, and collaboration within the global community.

Officers

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Douglas H. Smith
MD

President, 2025-2026

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Corina O. Bondi
PhD

Vice-President, 2025-2026

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Theresa Currier Thomas
PhD

Secretary, 2025-2026

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Cole Vonder Haar
PhD

Treasurer, 2025-2026

Councilors

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Gene Gurkoff
PhD

Past President, 2025-2026

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Stefanie Robel
PhD

TEAM Director, 2025-2026

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Adam Ferguson
PhD

Councilor, 2025-2027

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Andrea Schneider
MD, PhD

Councilor, 2025-2027

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Jonathan Lifshitz
PhD

Councilor, 2025-2027

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Kristen Dams-O’Connor
PhD

Councilor, 2025-2027

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Eve Tsai
MD, PhD

Councilor, 2024-2026

11

Kimberly Byrnes
PhD

Councilor, 2024-2026

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Patrick Sullivan
PhD

Councilor, 2024-2026

Ex-Officio Council Members

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Corina O. Bondi
PhD

President-Elect, 2025-2026

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Laura B. Ngwenya
MD, PhD

Vice President-Elect, 2025-2026

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Rachel Kathleen Rowe
PhD

Secretary-Elect, 2025-2026

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Amanda C. Glueck
PhD

Treasurer-Elect, 2025-2026

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Abel Torres Espin
PhD

TEAM Director-Elect, 2025-2026

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David Brody
MD, PhD

Journal Liaison

The National Neurotrauma
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