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Leads conference planning, registration coordination, logistics, program support, and attendee experience in alignment with board goals.

Oversees educational priorities, continuing education, course administration, certificates, research-related initiatives, and learning opportunities for members.

• Webinars – free to members, these series occur in the spring and fall
• Monthly Podcasts – created to supplement other BBANYS education and enhance the website education library
• Journal Club – literature review and discussion of a hot topic in transfusion medicine and blood banking
• Town Halls – Q & A sessions addressing current issues in the profession

Guides newsletters, website updates/design, social media, branding, member announcements, and board-approved communications priorities.

• Website Review – coordinate with other committees to each review their own website content
• Social Media Sites (Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram) – develop and coordinate posting schedules
• Newsletter – BBANYS Quarterly, primarily focused on technical articles, member spotlights, etc.
• E-Blast Updates – electronic communications highlighting upcoming activities and other important news

Coordinates sponsorship opportunities, vendor solicitation, vendor relations, and sponsor engagement consistent with board direction.

Supports member recruitment, retention, onboarding, engagement, Early Career Professionals (ECP), mentorship, board nominations, board candidate coordination, and voting processes.

• Mentorship Program – assist those new to the profession by sharing your expertise
• Early Career Professionals Program – coordinate social and networking events for early career professional residents and medical technologists to discuss career development
• Help develop and review member benefits driving member recruitment and retention
• Work with the Digital Communications & Marketing Committee on a social media plan for member recruitment and engagement
• Coordinate the Barb Gonnella Fostering Future Leaders Award