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The Council on Communications is responsible for creating various forms of content to disseminate information via ASDA’s Instagram page to promote national ASDA initiatives. The council acts as a resource for and promotes chapter, district and national ASDA communication efforts.

The council comprises one Chair, two Council Associates, two Video Production Managers and two Board Liaisons.

  • The council chair supervises and directs the activities of the council and facilitates council meetings. The chair manages communications between ASDA’s leadership and membership.
  • Council associates serve as members of the council and participate in all council activities. 
  • Video production managers film and produce videos that advance the goals of the council, strategic plan and House of Delegate resolutions.

2025-26 Council on Communications

  • Council Chair: Eboney Hinds, WesternU ‘26
  • Council Associate: Shiraz Ibrahim, Meharry ‘27
  • Council Associate: Gina Pansari, Columbia ‘28
  • Video Production Manager: Abel Tefera, Buffalo ‘26
  • Video Production Manager: Stacey Young, Tufts ‘26
  • Board Liaison: Ansen Lai, San Francisco ‘26
  • Board Liaison: Minhee Jeon, Pennsylvania ‘26
  • Staff liaison: Kristin Spencer 
  • Staff liaison: Emily Slayden
Required meetings for Council on Communications Chair
Required meetings for Council on Communications Associates
Required meetings for Video Production Managers
Position Descriptions

Council on Communications Chair

Term Length: Annual Session 2026 - Annual Session 2027

Eligibility Requirements

  1. Must be an active predoctoral member at the time of application and throughout the term of office.
  2. Must be able to attend all required meetings and conference calls when necessary. 
  3. Will complete projects or resolutions assigned by the House of Delegates or Board of Trustees.
  4. Must be able to complete assignments and responsibilities by established deadlines.
  5. Experience serving on the Council on Communications is strongly preferred.

Estimated Time Commitment

Estimated time commitment is 4 hours/month which includes council calls and action items. Certain months may require additional time.

Required Meetings
Please refer to the PDF schedule listed above for all required meetings for the Council on Communications Chair.

Responsibilities
Digital initiatives strategy

  • Works closely with staff to promote ASDA initiatives via social content.
  • Acts as a resource for chapter communication efforts (e.g., chapter newsletters and websites).
  • Oversees the creation of posts and videos to be posted on social media throughout the term. ASDA provides access to graphic design platform for council use.
  • Reviews and approves all content produced by council associates and video production managers. 

Council management 

  • Supervises the activities of the Council on Communications.
  • Approves all council meeting agendas and minutes.
  • Mentors council associates.
  • Assists with orientation and transition of new council members.

Council on Communications Associate

Term Length: Annual Session 2026 - Annual Session 2027

Eligibility Requirements

  1. Must be an active predoctoral member at the time of application and throughout the term of office.
  2. Must be able to attend all required meetings and conference calls when necessary.
  3. Will complete projects or resolutions assigned by the House of Delegates or Board of Trustees.
  4. Must be able to complete assignments and responsibilities by established deadlines.

Estimated Time Commitment

Estimated time commitment is 3 hours/month which includes council calls and action items. Certain months may require additional time.

Required Meetings
Please refer to the PDF schedule listed above for all required meetings for the Council on Communications Associates.

Responsibilities 
Digital initiatives strategy

  • Works closely with staff to promote ASDA initiatives via social media content.
  • Create templates to be completed and posted on social media as assigned by the Chair throughout the term. ASDA provides access to graphic design platform for council use.
  • Acts as a resource for chapter communication efforts (e.g. chapter newsletters and websites).

Video Production Manager

Term Length: Annual Session 2025 - Annual Session 2026

Eligibility Requirements

  1. Must be an active predoctoral member at the time of application and throughout the term of office.
  2. Must be able to attend all required meetings and conference calls when necessary. 
  3. Will complete projects or resolutions assigned by the House of Delegates or Board of Trustees.
  4. Must complete assignments and responsibilities by established deadlines.
  5. Must have access to video equipment. This will not be provided by ASDA. ASDA provides access to video editing software.

Estimated Time Commitment

Estimated time commitment is 4 hours/month which includes council calls and action items. Certain months may require additional time.

Meetings
Please refer to the PDF schedule listed above for all required meetings for the Video Production Managers.

Responsibilities
Digital initiatives strategy

  • Works closely with staff to promote ASDA initiatives via social media videos.
  • Creates videos as assigned by the Chair throughout the term.
  • Acts as a resource for chapter communication efforts (e.g., chapter newsletters and websites).

 

Annual Report
2024-25 Council on Communications Report

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