Term: October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2029
TIMELINE
January – May 15, 2025: Nomination period open
May/June 2025: Nomination review process
June 2025: Announcement of results for all positions
October 1, 2025: Start of term
Members of the Newborn Brain Society are invited to apply for leadership and committee roles for the upcoming term. Opportunities are available for Board of Directors members, Committee Chairs, and Committee members across our various committees.
Serving in these roles is a chance to help guide the Society’s mission, contribute to strategic initiatives, and collaborate with colleagues across the global neonatal neurology community. Members with diverse perspectives, experience, and a commitment to advancing newborn brain care are encouraged to apply.
For Self-Nomination
To Nominate an Individual
Please email membership@newbornbrainsociety.org with the following information:
- Your full name
- Full name of the nominee
- Email address of the nominee
- Credentials and affiliations of the nominee
- Position nominated and rationale for the nomination
Open Positions
Vice President and Board of Directors Member
Secretary and Board of Directors Member
Chair of Membership Committee and Board of Directors Member
Steering Committee Member
Communications & Networking Committee General Member
Education Committee General Member
Finance Committee General Member
Guidelines and Publications Committee General Member
Membership Committee General Member
QI & Research Committee General Member
Requirements
Nominees must be within the General Member categories to qualify and retain general committee membership and Board of Director positions.
Committee Chairs also serve as members of the Board of Directors for the duration of their term as Chair.
All Board of Directors members—including Officers and Committee Chairs who serve on the Board—serve one three-year term.
General committee members also serve one three-year term.
About Leadership Roles
Vice President / Board of Directors Member
The Vice President supports the President and Board of Directors in advancing the strategic priorities and governance responsibilities of the Newborn Brain Society. The Vice President serves as a thought partner to the President, assists with Board leadership and continuity, and may represent the Society in external engagements as needed. In the absence of the President, the Vice President assumes leadership of Board meetings and key organizational decisions.
This role plays a critical part in coordinating across committees, supporting committee chairs, and helping ensure that Board decisions translate into effective action across the organization. The Vice President also contributes to long-range planning, leadership development, and succession planning for the Society.
The anticipated time commitment includes one-hour monthly Board meetings, preparation and follow-up, and additional engagement as needed to support Board leadership and organizational priorities.
Secretary / Board of Directors Member
The Secretary is responsible for supporting effective governance by ensuring accurate documentation, transparency, and continuity of Board activities. This role oversees the preparation and maintenance of Board meeting agendas, minutes, and official records, and ensures compliance with organizational bylaws and governance policies.
The Secretary works closely with the President and Board members to support efficient communication, maintain institutional memory, and ensure that Board decisions are properly documented and accessible. This role is essential to the long-term stability and accountability of the organization.
The anticipated time commitment includes one-hour monthly Board meetings, preparation and review of meeting materials, and follow-up related to documentation and governance processes.
Chair of the Membership Committee / Board of Directors Member
The Chair of the Membership Committee provides leadership for member recruitment, engagement, and retention, with a focus on building a diverse, inclusive, and globally representative Society. A core responsibility of this role is supporting strategic outreach and relationship-building with external organizations, professional societies, and networks to increase awareness of the Newborn Brain Society and expand membership across regions and disciplines.
The Chair guides efforts to strengthen the value of membership, improve engagement across career stages and geographic contexts, and foster partnerships with organizations that share aligned missions (for example, regional or international neonatal and pediatric societies). As a member of the Board of Directors, the Chair represents membership priorities in governance discussions and ensures alignment between membership strategies and the Society’s long-term goals.
The Chair is responsible for setting committee agendas, coordinating initiatives related to membership growth and inclusion, and reporting progress to the Board. The anticipated time commitment includes one-hour monthly committee meetings, one-hour monthly Board meetings, and additional time for planning and follow-up. Members with LMIC backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Steering Committee Member
The Steering Committee serves in an advisory capacity to support the mission and long-term direction of the Newborn Brain Society. The committee provides strategic perspective and guidance to the Board of Directors on matters such as organizational strategy, bylaws, and other issues of significance identified by the Board.
The committee meets twice per year—once in person and once virtually—and may be consulted by the Board on an as-needed basis for strategic input.
About Committees
Communication & Networking Committee
The Communications and Networking Committee supports how the Society connects, communicates, and collaborates so that knowledge, relationships, and advocacy efforts move effectively across the global neonatal neuro community. The committee supports and enhances collaboration between Society committees. The committee maintains the member network and communication channels, and helps connect members with shared clinical and research interests to support cross-center collaboration. The committee also leads the development and dissemination of collaborative initiatives that advance family priorities in newborn brain care and helps ensure that the work of the Society is accessible and visible across the global community.
Education Committee
The Education Committee is composed of members with experience in teaching, mentoring, and collaborative program development. The committee oversees the Society’s educational mission and supports the development, endorsement, and dissemination of high-quality educational initiatives.
Responsibilities may include developing educational and teaching resources for members, planning and moderating educational activities, collaborating with subject-matter experts, endorsing educational events, and assisting with continuing medical education (CME) accreditation processes. The anticipated time commitment is approximately 2–4 hours per month, including participation in one-hour monthly meetings.
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee includes members with experience in financial analysis, accounting, or nonprofit finance. Responsibilities may include budget oversight, financial planning, and support for annual tax and reporting processes. The anticipated time commitment is approximately 2–4 hours per month, including one-hour meetings every other month.
Guidelines & Publications Committee
The Guidelines & Publications Committee includes members with experience in authorship, peer review, and scholarly collaboration. The committee may develop, review, or contribute to guidelines and publications on behalf of the Society and collaborate with experts to identify priority topic areas. The anticipated time commitment is approximately 2–4 hours per month, including one-hour monthly meetings.
Membership Committee
The Membership Committee includes members with an interest in outreach, engagement, and community-building. The committee supports efforts to grow and strengthen the Society’s membership through active outreach and relationship-building with individuals, institutions, and external organizations. This includes helping to identify and engage potential partner organizations to increase awareness of the Newborn Brain Society and create pathways for new members to connect with the organization.
Additional responsibilities may include supporting membership policies, enhancing member engagement, and contributing to nomination and recruitment processes that promote diversity, equity, and global representation. The anticipated time commitment is approximately 2–4 hours per month, including one-hour monthly meetings.
QI & Research Committee
The committee comprises of members with expertise in Quality Improvement and/or Research in Neonatal Neurology, and interest in advancing the mission of the Newborn Brain Society. Duties include identifying speakers and moderating QI/Research webinars, reviewing the scientific merit of research, reviewing award applications, and developing shared resources and infrastructure for Quality Improvement and Research for the Newborn Brain Society and its membership. The anticipated time commitment is approximately 2-4 hours per month, including one-hour monthly meetings.
Members with predominantly Research focus
Research experience, as evidenced by receipt of peer-reviewed research funding and/or publication(s) of peer-reviewed original research.
Members with predominantly Quality Improvement focus
Quality improvement experience, as evidenced by a dedicated role in quality improvement within a NICU or center, leadership of quality improvement initiatives, and/or publication of peer-reviewed original research.