Qualifications
Time Commitment
References/Letters of Support
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Conflict of Interest Disclosures
Nomination Checklist
Dr. Josh Levitsky, Chair of the Governance Committee, invites qualified AST members to submit nominations to serve on the AST Board of Directors. Members may also nominate qualified individuals on their behalf.
Open positions on the 2025-2026 Board of Directors include President-Elect, Secretary (two-year term), and three Councilors-at-Large (three-year terms). The term of service begins with the rotation of the Board at the Town Hall that will be held during the 2025 World Transplant Congress.
The deadline to submit your nomination is Monday, December 2, 2024, at 11:59 pm EASTERN.
Please note that the AST conflict of interest policy has been updated in recent years. It is recommended, but not required, that application requests be submitted by November 1, 2024, and no later than November 27, 2024. Completed nominations must be submitted no later than December 2, 2024, at 11:59 pm EASTERN.
All potential nominees should first request an application here. and no later than November 27, 2024. Completed nominations must be submitted no later than December 2, 2024 at 11:59 pm EASTERN.
| Date | Activity |
| Late October/Early November | Request two letters of reference now to ensure they are available before deadline. |
| By November 1 (recommended) | Request an application for the Board of Directors. Application requests should be made no later than November 27 to allow sufficient time for nominees to receive and complete the application. |
| By December 2, 2024 at 11:59 pm ET | Submit nomination after ensuring all fields of the nomination form are complete and letters of recommendation have been uploaded. |
Qualifications
Nominees will be asked to demonstrate consistent commitment to the AST by providing the committee with specific information confirming their service in their personal statement. The ideal nominee will have:
Been an AST member in good standing for a minimum of five years;
Attended AST meetings (including the American Transplant Congress); and
Served in a leadership position for AST: for example, as Chair of an AST committee, COP, task group, program planning committee, or advisory council.
For a nomination to be seriously considered by the Governance Committee, the nominee should have had significant involvement in and service to the AST. The nominee should have demonstrated ability to think strategically, commit to working effectively within a collective decision-making body and have knowledge of, or experience with, governance.
The Governance Committee will consider nominations in the context of the following:
Basic leadership skills (not an ability to manage, but to lead).
At least a three-to-five-year horizon in thinking/commitment.
Ability to facilitate teamwork among peers with different needs and interests.
Demonstrated, not just articulated, leadership abilities.
Examples of:
Moving people and/or an organization in the right direction
Ability to cultivate productive teamwork
Skillfully and creatively directing resources to accomplish objectives.
Can they effectively help direct the AST’s resources to achieve its goals and objectives?
Can they guide the AST in the future?
Time Commitment
The AST is a complex organization. Board members are responsible for governance and policy setting. The Board focuses on mission, strategic direction, organizational priorities, and programmatic and financial oversight. The business of the AST is conducted through four to five, in-person Board meetings (2 days each) a year as well as up to monthly Board conference calls, depending on organizational needs. Board members are also assigned to serve as Board liaisons to one or more of the AST’s Communities of Practice, advisory councils, and committees (collectively referred to as “committees” in this communication). The Board liaison is expected to participate on committee conference calls and serve as a conduit of information to and from the Board. At times, there are also special projects assigned to Board members.
The President’s time commitment is significant. The time commitment for other officer positions is more than that of Councilors-at-Large but not as significant as that for the President. Given the demands of Board service, the application process requests that nominees provide a description of how they will allocate the necessary time for Board service in light of his/her/their current work demands. To view the job descriptions for the President-Elect, Secretary, and Councilor-at-Large, click here.
References/Letters of Support
Two reference letters detailing the nominee’s leadership abilities, as outlined above in numbers 1-7, are required to complete the nomination packet. Reference letters must address each of the seven leadership questions posed above and include specific examples that demonstrate the attributes espoused by the nominee.
Laudatory letters about the candidate’s stature in the field, research, or clinical accomplishments, etc., are less helpful.
Single signature letters are strongly preferred. Letters may be authored by a leader of a committee or COP, but should not be framed as a recommendation on behalf of the group.
Please note: Members of the Governance Committee should not be asked to write reference letters for nominees.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
The diversity of the Board is essential, and the Governance Committee considers this through many lenses, including expertise and skills, specialty, location, and cultural, racial, and ethnic demographics. These elements are important so that the AST can maintain its commitment to inclusivity and meet the needs of both its members and the transplant community we serve. The Board’s composition is balanced and strengthened by these differences and the Governance Committee encourages nominations that will provide additional diversity on the Board.
Interested in Joining the AST Board?
Nominees and nominators are invited to request an application today. Once requested, applicants will receive a personalized link within two business days, making it easy to save and revisit their application before submitting.
Request Your ApplicationConflict of Interest Disclosures
Guiding principles for service on the AST Board of Directors must also be identified and implemented to avoid conflicts of interest. Prior to submission of their nomination materials, nominees should disclose any potential conflicts of interest. Disclosures should be thorough, including any financial, fiduciary, or other relationships that might create an actual or perceived conflict of interest pertinent to the work being performed for the AST. This includes other professional and patient organizations, academia, government agencies, companies, and other entities with financial or strategic interest in organ donation or transplantation for the nominee and their spouse/domestic partner. The AST provides a detailed COI policy. Nominees will receive a link to complete their disclosure and the nomination form after submitting an application request. Completed nomination forms must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm EASTERN on Monday, December 2, 2024.
The COI Committee will specifically review nominations for the following conflicts of interest:
1. Simultaneous service on the AST Board of Directors and another board of directors (or equivalent) of a patient or professional organization whose mission includes organ transplantation or donation.
2. Nominees currently serving as a transplant regulatory governing body officer.
Questions regarding the conflict of interest policy and a nominee’s appropriateness for Board service should be directed to ASTnominations@myast.org.
Read the full Guiding Principles for Service policy
For more information on this process, click here.
Nomination Checklist
You must have the following information available to complete the nomination form:
| Nominator and Nominee Information - Nominee's name and credentials - Nominee's preferred mobile phone - Nominee's email - Nominee's headshot |
| Conflict of Interest - Nominee's board or officer service to other transplant organizations |
| Nominee's Vision and Leadership Statement -Nominee's statement (min. 500 words) |
| Nominee's Statement on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging -Nominee's statement on advancing DEIB for the AST |
| Nominee's Service, Expertise, and Commitment - Nominee's leadership service to the AST - Nominee's attendance to AST meetings - Nominee's special expertise - Nominee's Interest in serving the AST - Nominee's allocation of time for Board service |
| Demographics - Nominee's demographic profile |
| Letters of Reference - Two (2) letters of reference |
| Attestation and Submission - Nominee's attestation that they agree to serve the Board of Directors if elected |
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