USASP Board of Directors 2025 Election

2025 USASP Call for nominations for the USASP Board of Directors, including Treasurer

The USASP is looking to fill three director seats on the board of directors, as well as the treasurer. The USASP is committed to (1) transparency in the nomination and election process and (2) board membership that reflects the diversity of the membership of the USASP. Therefore, the USASP will accept nominees who meet the criteria for any of the seats described below.

DEADLINE December 6, 2024

Board Member and Officer Responsibilities

• Attend in-person board meeting at the Annual Scientific Meeting (2025 meeting in Chicago, board meeting to be held on April 29 from 8:00-12:00 pm)

• Attend at least two virtual meetings (October/November & January/February)

• Serve as the Board Representative for (1-2) USASP committees to provide feedback and updates to the board

• Participate in strategic planning for the organization

• Timely response to email discussions and responses to asks for voting, etc.

General Eligibility Criteria for Open Positions:

• An active member of the USASP in good standing

• Recent experience serving on USASP committees or working groups or comparable experience in other organizations.

• An active member of the International Association for the Study of Pain

Treasurer

Term: 3 years

Oversees financial matters for the USASP including managing accounts, overseeing payments and deposits of all moneys and reporting to the Board and membership an account of the financial condition of the association. The Treasurer serves as the Chair of the Finance Committee and oversees the budgeting for the USASP each year.

Eligibility Criteria: Mid- to Senior-career individual (Assoc./Full or Senior Scientist/Director) withdemonstrated proficiency in financial management and budgeting

Board of Directors (three open positions)*:

Term: Three years

Directors on the Board provide advice to the President and guidance on issues brought to the USASP and support the Board’s decision-making process. Directors will serve concurrently on at least one other USASP Committee and/or Task Force as the liaison between the Committee/Task Force and the Board. The below criteria for open seats are defined based on the required characteristics to balance the experience and expertise on the Board.

Seat 1: Mid- to Senior-career investigator (Assoc./Full or Senior Scientist/Director) whose primary designation** is Basic Research -Preclinical

Seat 2: An individual from any career stage whose primary designation** is Clinical Care and/or Patient Advocacy

Seat 3: An individual from any career stage whose primary designation** is Behavioral and Social Sciences or Population Health and Health Services

**Primary Designation is how an individual’s career classification is self-identified on their USASP membership profile.

Nominating Materials:

Please indicate in your application materials which seat/position you would like to be considered for (e.g., Director Seat #1, Director Seat #2, etc.).

The Nomination Committee will only consider a member for one seat/position on the ballot within an election year. The following materials will be required for a complete application:

• a Curriculum Vitae

• evidence that they meet the criteria listed above for a seat or position

• a one-page personal statement of why they would like to serve the USASP on the Board or as an Officer. Nominees are expected to include their experience and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access.

• a picture to accompany their personal statement on the election and ballot material

Nomination Process:

• Deadline for submissions: December 6, 2024

• Please submit materials using the Fourwaves portal

• The Nominations Committee will review submitted materials, and applicants that meet the criteria for the position sought will be included on the ballot.

At the USASP, we believe that diverse voices and approaches are required to address the substantial challenge and cost of reducing the burden of pain. We strive to entwine diverse perspectives into all aspects of our work, including our membership and leadership, our interactions with other professional organizations and the community, our educational activities and engagement with early career investigators, and our national role in advocating for improved pain relief. Therefore, the USASP will continue to support incorporating individuals from underrepresented and disadvantaged/ underprivileged backgrounds to enhance our diversity, promote equity, and model an inclusive and accessible organization.

Officers and Directors remaining on the Board 2024-2025:

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