ALBA Board of Directors Elections
The ALBA Network is electing new members to its Board of Directors. The ALBA Board of Directors is the governing body that determines the policies and activities of the ALBA Network, and is led by the Chair, Past Chair and Chair-elect.
With this call for nominations, ALBA aims to amplify diverse voices and inclusive leadership. Members of underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.
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The ALBA Network Leadership is called the ALBA Team. The ALBA Team is lead by the Board of Directors and divided into working groups composed of scientists involved in research, education, communication and advocacy. Each Director is responsible for an aspect of the ALBA activities such as Awards, Events, Webinars, Mentoring, etc. The coordination of each topic is supported by a working group which is led by the relevant Director. Working groups consist of ALBA Advisors, Ambassadors and Volunteers.
Events
The Events Working Group oversees all ALBA events held at major neuroscience conferences (on-site or online). It enables ALBA’s networking and mentoring mission, increases ALBA’s visibility and promotes conversation around diversity issues.
Awards
The Awards Working Group oversees all awards or prizes offered by ALBA. It recognizes outstanding neuroscientists from underrepresented groups for their efforts towards EDI and for their research.
Data
Enable data collection and analytics projects identifying trends, gaps, needs, and prioritize areas for evidence-based action.
Declaration
Promote the ALBA declaration, curate platform of resources and promote best practices on how to avoid bias and discrimination and to create an inclusive work culture
Webinars
Providing a platform to increase awareness of various diversity issues faced by neuroscientists, particularly underrepresented groups of researchers.
Interview Series
Promote role models, recognize the achievements of outstanding neuroscientists from underrepresented groups and highlight their career trajectories through broadcast mediums like videos & podcasts
Global Diversity
Lead, advocate, and assist in the coordination of efforts and activities to expand the definitions of diversity, increase awareness on the global and region-specific barriers to equity and inclusion in the brain sciences.
Gender and Sexual Diversity
Lead, advocate, and assist in the coordination of efforts and activities to increase awareness on the LGBTQIA+ experience and initiate projects to promote inclusivity
Imposter Syndrome
Prize Nomination
Promote and advocate for the diversity of nominees in response to international prizes’ calls for nomination
