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2027-2029 AAN/AAN Institute Board of Directors 

The ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú (AAN) and ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú Institute (AANI) are seeking highly qualified candidates now through May 18, 2026, to serve on the Board of Directors for the 2027-2029 term.

At least two director positions will be open.

At least two officer positions will be open: 

• AAN President Elect
• AAN Institute Secretary-Treasurer

The AAN needs board members who combine experience in advancing current priorities with visionary thinking to shape the future of the Academy and the field.

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Requirements

• Director candidates must have meaningful AAN committee or subcommittee service experience, defined as a minimum of two terms (4 years) on an AAN committee or subcommittee. Preference will be given to those who have served at least one term (2 years) in a leadership role (chair or vice chair).
• Officer candidates must have experience on the AAN/AAN Institute Board of Directors, either as a committee chair or an elected director. All directors must be AAN members holding the Fellow (FAAN) or Distinguished Colleague (DAAN) designation, and all officers must be Fellows of the AAN.
• Candidates must submit the following materials by May 18, 2026: (1) a 3-page or shorter curriculum vitae; (2) a list of current and past AAN volunteer leadership roles; (3) a complete and up-to-date AAN Relationship Disclosure Form; and (4) a personal statement.
  
  • The personal statement should be no more than 2 pages and should address:
    
    • Examples of how the candidate embodies the leadership qualities and competencies described in "Competencies and leadership qualities," particularly their ability to think strategically about neurology's future while advancing current organizational priorities; and 
    • Which areas of expertise the candidate brings and how that applies to AAN Board Service and AAN’s strategic plan.

Competencies and leadership qualities

• Candidates with future-focused thinking, creativity, and change-management skills are particularly valuable in helping to shape the AAN's future direction.
• All candidates must demonstrate collaborative leadership skills (i.e., welcoming diverse viewpoints and being able to engage in constructive discourse), strategic focus (i.e., avoiding micromanagement and being able to prioritize), and broad knowledge of and demonstrated commitment to the AAN.

Expertise and experience

• Candidates with expertise in addressing neurology workforce challenges, practice sustainability and transformation (including technological advancements), research funding expansion, public engagement, or advocating for neurology are sought. 

The Nominations Committee may consider top candidates for any open position for which the candidate is eligible, not only the position(s) of greatest interest to the candidate. Candidates should note if they are only interested in a specific role or if there are roles for which they have no interest. 

All nominations will be reviewed, and selections will be made in accordance with the Nominations Policy, the Relationships & Conflicts of Interest Policy, and the Implementing the Conflicts of Interest Policy for Academy Leadership document.

Interested instead in serving on an AAN committee or subcommittee? 

As part of AAN’s commitment to engaged and effective governance, nominees for the Board of Directors are required to have prior service on an AAN committee or subcommittee. Members interested in gaining experience for future Board service are encouraged to learn more about committees and subcommittees and express interest in the upcoming 2027–2029 term.

For additional information, please contact Karen Kasmirski.