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Our Committees
NNS Committees play a key role in advancing the Society’s mission by focusing on specific areas of strategic importance. Comprised of dedicated members from the neurotrauma community, each committee contributes expertise, drives initiatives, and supports the ongoing growth and impact of the Society.
Interested in Joining an NNS Committee?
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Communication and Marketing Committee
The Communications and Marketing Committee, composed of a chair and at least two Society members, works with the Executive Director and Secretary to manage communications and marketing; including social media, newsletters, website content, branding, media relations, and membership campaigns. It ensures unified messaging across committees, with all major proposals submitted to the Council for approval.
- Rachel Rowe (Chair)
- Kathryn Saatman (Co-Chair)
- Rebecca Henry (Co-Chair)
Members:
Laura Ngwenya
Rachel Rowe
Susana Cerqueira
Bernadette Grayson
John Finan
Dylan McCreedy
Volunteers:
Faith Best
Travis Johnston
Tabitha Green
Kristen Pechacek
Amelia Hicks
Madison Fagan
Membership Committee
The Membership Committee is chaired by the current Secretary-Treasurer. The committee also includes three Society members serving three-year terms. Its primary role is to grow individual membership and review membership applications.
Applicants may be approved by the committee, with at least a
two-thirds majority vote required for acceptance.
- Brenda Bartnik Olson (Secretary)
- Audrey Lafrenaye (Secretary Elect)
Members:
Corina Bondi
David Barton
Cole Vonder Haar
Shaun Carlson
Theresa Thomas Currier
Bevin Main
Ken Curley
Alicia Swan
Trainee Members:
Eleni Haritomeni Moschonas
Tala Curry
TEAM Committee
TEAM (Training, Education, and Mentoring) is an NNS committee open to all members who support its goals. We value diverse perspectives to help NNS succeed. TEAM focuses on providing training, education, and mentoring; building on our roots in WiNTR to promote equality; and advancing equity, inclusion, and diversity in neurotrauma.
Advocacy Committee
The Advocacy and Policy Committee shall be comprised of a chair, and at least two (2) other members of Council. This committee will be responsible for advancing advocacy efforts to further the Society’s objectives. Proposals that are recommended by this committee shall be submitted to the Council for approval.
- Grace Griesbach (Co-Chair)
- Douglas H. Smith (Co-Chair)
Members:
Brenda Bartnick Olsen
Donald Stein
David Wright
Eve Tsai
Chris Giza
Corina Bondi
Rachel Rowe
Volunteers:
Sharon Juliano
Andre Obenaus,
Pushpa Sharma
Halinder Singh Manget
Beth Bartell
Patrick Chen
Zhi Zhang
Brad Hubbard
Marie Hanscom
Stefanie Howell
Zachary Hickman
Publication Committee
This committee serves as liaison between the membership and the publisher of the Journal, offering advice and comment on general publication policies and fees.
- Bridgette Semple (Co-Chair)
- Pam VandeVord (Co-Chair)
Members:
Rachel Rowe
Joseph McCabe
Hilaire Thompson
Robert Asarnow
Pushpa Sharma
John Finan
Stuart Friess
David Titus
Susanna Scafidi
Eagle, Shawn R
NNS 2025 Symposium Planning Committee
Adam Ferguson
Amanda Glueck
Audrey Lafrenaye
Berje Shammassian
Dana McTigue
Daryl Fields
David Magnuson
Doug Smith
Eve Tsai
Gene Gurkoff
Katherine Giordano
Kim Anderson-Erisman
Kristen Dams-O’Connor
Laura Ngwenya
Megan Huibregtse
Mia Pacheco
Michael Grovola
Michael Lane
Niki Kokiko-Cochran
Ramesh Raghupathi
Theresa Currier Thomas
Veronica Tom
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee, chaired by the current Secretary-Treasurer, includes key officers and two member advisors. It monitors the Society’s investments and provides recommendations, with any changes requiring approval from the Officers and Councilors at the Annual Meeting or via email.
- Gene Gurkoff (Chair)
- Pamela Vandevord (Co-Chair)
Members:
Corina Bondi
Courtney Robertson
John Povlishock
Pramod Dash
Volunteers:
Sharma Pushpa
Benjamin Brett
Lindsay Ferguson
Eleni Moschonas
By-Laws Committee Members
- Adam Ferguson
- Niki Kokiko-Cochran
- Grace Griesbach
- Tiffany Greco
- Gene Gurkoff
NNS 2025 Nomination Committee
- Adam Ferguson (Chair)
- Cole Vonder Haar
- Gene Gurkoff
- Kimberly Byrnes