SNS Committees & Task Forces

The Awards & Honors Committee evaluates and reviews the qualifications of members seeking the ACPP designation of expertise in sports neuropsychology. The committee also oversees the nominations and review process for society awards including the Dissertation Award, Early Career Award, Levin Distinguished Career Award, and the Barth Distinguished Mentor Award. In addition, the committee oversees selection of SNS Fellows who have made distinguished contributions to the field of sports neuropsychology. The committee forwards recommendations to the Executive Board for approval.

Chair: Jamie Pardini, PhD

Board Liaison: Kenneth Podell, PhD

Members:

Lisa Nippoldt Baca, PhD

David Lechuga, PhD

Neal McGrath, PhD

Jamie Pardini, PhD

Lesley Ritchie, PhD, C. Psych

Provide education to professionals and the general public about the role of a sports neuropsychologist in sport concussion prevention and management, provide factually based information about concussion risks and recovery, including social determinants of brain health. Disseminate evidence-based information on best practices for athlete brain health using traditional media and digital media. 

Co-Chair: Alexandra Jackson, PsyD

Co-Chair: Sabrina Jennings, PhD

Board Liaison: Maegan Sady, PhD

Members:

Alison Datoc, PhD

Danielle Kaplan, PsyD

Spencer Liebel, PhD

Zach Merz, PhD

Nathan Ramirez, PsyD

Kaitlin Riegler, PhD

Katie Scott, PhD

Alicia Trbovich, PhD

Honor and recognize longstanding professional members who have distinguished themselves through exemplary contributions to the development of the science and practice of Sports Neuropsychology. 

Chair: Rosemarie Scolaro Moser, PhD

Members:

Donna Broshek, PhD

C. Munro Cullum, PhD

Ruben Echemendia, PhD

Gerard A. Gioia, PhD

To oversee and guide the Society regarding the financial operations and fiscal responsibilities of the Society, to promote the financial growth, strength, and welfare of the Society for the benefit of its general membership, and to assist the Treasurer upon request in completing specific financial tasks.

Chair: Frank Webbe, PhD, Past Treasurer

Members:

Donna Broshek, PhD (Executive Director, ex-officio)

Brian W. Castello, Esq., Public Member

Matthew McGill, Public Member

Natalie Sherry, PsyD, MBA

Aliyah Snyder, PhD

Chris Vaughan, PsyD, Treasurer

Promote, recruit and accept applications for the organization.  Review application materials and respond to applicants.  Communicate application vetting to associated membership groups within the organization. 

Chair: Paul Cohen, PsyD

Board Liaison: Victoria Merritt, PhD

Members:

Vanessa Fazio, PhD

Brad Merker, PhD

Garrett Thomas (Trainee/Student Member)

Mark Todd, PhD

Aly Uhren (Trainee/Student Member)

Identify potential nominees/candidates for elected SNS positions and make recommendations to the SNS Board.

Chair: Rosemarie Scolaro Moser, PhD

Members:

Mauricio Garcia-Barrera, PhD, RPsych

Paul Cohen, PsyD

Pete Duquette, PhD

Danielle Ransom, PsyD

To support professional activities within the practice of sports neuropsychology by (1) identifying and highlighting the important issues for our profession, (2) providing support and resources to SNS members, (3) monitoring, supporting, and providing advocacy related to public health safety that impacts sports neuropsychology, and (4) encouraging the visibility of the profession.

Chair: Christina Kunec, PsyD

Board Liaison: Victoria Merritt, PhD

Members:

Kirolos Boulos, PsyD

Jill Brooks, PhD

Kouros Emami, PsyD

Bryan Freilic, PsyD

Jared Hammond, PsyD

Kris Rhoads, PhD

Kaitlin Riegler, PhD

Megan Zommers, PhD

Logan Shurtz (Student Member)

Promote the professional development of trainees in sports neuropsychology in both clinical practice and science, provide opportunities and guidance for academic and professional growth, and encourage and inspire trainees to become leaders and advocates within SNS, other organizations, and the profession of sports neuropsychology.

Chair: Grace Amadon

Chair-Elect: David Luongo

Advisors: Nathan Kegel, PhD & Lisa Manderino, PhD

Board Liaison: Kenneth Podell, PhD

Secretary: Robbie Magill

Planning and execution of the annual meeting and symposium.

Symposium Director: Catherine McGill, PsyD

Co-Symposium Director: Racheal Smetana, PsyD

Program Chair: Magdalena Wojtowicz, PhD

Board Liaison: Victoria Merritt, PhD

Speaker Liaison: Racheal Smetana, PsyD

Continuing Education Chairs: Jennifer Apps, PhD, Maegan Sady, PhD & Christopher Vaughan, PsyD

NY State Continuing Education: Joy Parrish, PhD

Sponsorship Chair: Ben Brett, PhD & Melissa Womble, PhD

Activities Coordinator: Danielle Kaplan, PsyD

Student Volunteer Coordinator: Garrett Thomas, PhD

Poster Co-Chairs: Rishi Balla, PhD & Jonathan Lichtenstein, PsyD

Media Relations: Kaitlin Riegler, PhD

Executive Director: Donna Broshek, PhD

Technical Support Coordinator: Robbie Magill

Listserv Moderator: Lawrence Chan, PsyD

Co-Listserv Moderator: David Schwartz, PhD

Webinar Coordinator: Alicia Trbovich, PhD