PROFILE
Extroverted individual that is respected for outstanding customer service,
proven successes with collaborative efforts and leadership of volunteer
committees. Keen ability to identify process improvements and make sound
decisions by evaluating data. A true self starter and highly motivated individual
that is able to align stakeholders, including committee members, volunteers, and
staff toward a shared mission and vision while focusing on long-term
organizational values. 

Highly action oriented and enthusiastic about forming new relationships and
business initiatives that invite collaboration, improve bottom-line performance,
and facilitate change. Known as the “go to” for building and maintaining solid
relationships, fostering professional development, and developing new ideas and
strategies while aligning diverse perspectives and possibilities. 

COMPETENCIES:
	Microsoft® Office		Leadership		Financial Management
	Consensus Builder		Strategic Planning 		Mentorship
	Effective Communication		Meeting Management		Process
Improvement
		
WORK EXPERIENCE
American Academy of Neurology (AAN), St. Paul, MN
Manager, Clinical Practice Guidelines	 Aug 2007 – Present
	Coordinated, developed, budgeted, and implemented all activities and
projects (70+) related to the development and dissemination of evidence-based
clinical practice guidelines. 
	Oversaw day-to-day work of Guideline Development Project Manager and
Guideline Dissemination Project Manager in the project management of practice
parameter projects, including oversight of vendors used for project
administration, literature review, data analysis, professional writing services,
and development of guideline tools as well as derivative products. 
	Marketed clinical practice guidelines and derivative guideline tools
through AAN.com, other professional associations’ websites, AANnews, AANe-news,
Neurology Today and other appropriate publications. 
	Developed and supported guideline collaborations as the primary contact
with other specialty societies.
	Developed and maintained mechanisms to evaluate and endorse guidelines
developed by other organizations and professional medical societies.
	Maintained database and reporting of AAN guideline conflicts of
interest and copyright transfer agreements.
	Represented neurologists, their profession, and the Academy at national
functions.

American Academy of Neurology, St. Paul, MN
Senior Administrator, Clinical Practice Guidelines	2007 – Present
American Academy of Neurology - Brain PAC, St. Paul, MN
Assistant Treasurer	Jan 2007 – Aug 2007
	Received title change with an increase of responsibilities and decision
making 
American Academy of Neurology - St. Paul, MN
Administrator, Clinical Practice Guidelines	Mar 2006 – Jan 2007
	Received title change with an increase of responsibilities and decision
making.   
United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties (division of AAN)
Administrative Assistant	Jul 2005 – Mar 2006
	Responsible for initial review of accreditation programs, ensuring that
programs were aligned with ACGME standards.
	Responsible for creation of certification application and tracking of
certification applicants.
	Key individual in identification of modifications and enhancements to
exam database. 
	Maintained continuous communication with the Board of Directors
regarding new policies, procedures, and status of all certification and
accreditation applications. 

EDUCATION 
(currently enrolled) American Society of Association Executives Leadership
Academy 
Supervision I: Introduction to Management
Bachelor of Arts, Luther College, Decorah, IA

PUBLICATION
Holloway, Robert G., Mooney, Christopher J., Getchius, Thomas S., Edlund, Wendy
S., and Miyasaki, Janis O. "Invited Article: Conflicts of interest for authors of
American Academy of Neurology clinical practice guidelines." Neurology 71 (2008):
57-63.
POSTER
Gwendolyn Ford, MD, FAAN and Thomas S. D. Getchius. Physician Burnout and
Neurologists. Why should we be concerned? It’s not my problem…OR IS IT?