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Strategic Organization of ASPHO Board of Trustees, Liaisons and Committees

Leadership Domain

Strategic Goals

  • ASPHO will be recognized as the leading organization representing and advocating for pediatric hematology/oncology.
  • ASPHO's membership will have expanded domestically and internationally.

Board Members Assigned

  • Amy Billett
  • Zora Rogers

Objectives

  • Establish advocacy agenda and policy statements
  • Increase ASPHO's visibility with other related organizations of strategic importance to the Society
  • Increase membership among current member categories
  • Increase retention of fellow members
  • Expand membership internationally

Advocacy Committee

Chairs: Luban and Grier
Liaisons: Billet and Rogers
Staff: Porter and Del Monte

Committee Charges (One Year; 2–3 Years)

  1. Appoint and launch the committee
  2. Recommend programming or Advocacy event(s) for annual meeting
  3. Establish working relationship and processes between ASPHO and the AAP Legislative Affairs Office (6 months–1 year)
  4. Develop an advocacy agenda that meets AAP and ASPHO priorities (6 months–1 year)

Communications Committee

Chair: Newburger
Liaison: Rogers
Staff: Gremer and Belknap

Committee Charges (One Year; 2-3 Years)

  • Develop a media response process to include a roster of identified content/topic experts (6 months)
  • Develop a membership communication plan and messaging (Year 1 goal).

Membership Committee

Chair: Barredo
Liaison: Billett
Staff: Gremer

Committee Charges (One Year; 2-3 Years)

  • Develop marketing plan and strategies to expand membership, monitor growth and satisfaction, and retain fellows and YI members
  • Evaluate and report the feasibility and opportunities for international membership growth
  • Define the membership value proposition for each career stage and member segment or category
  • Determine appropriate interaction and strategies with other organizations (i.e., international)