I-ISIG 2024 Call for Nominations is Now CLOSED

An Election Ballot was sent to each International-ISIG member in good standing via Survey Monkey.

Nomination Procedure – Now Closed

All candidates must be or become an active ACRM member in good standing and current member of I-ISIG. All nominations should be emailed to Kristine Kingsley I-ISIG Past Chair and Nominating Committee Chair, to include the following:

• The Officer position for which the candidate is nominated.
• The name of the candidate, with credentials
• Candidate’s title and affiliation
• Candidate’s CV

CRITERIA FOR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS

• Active ACRM member in good standing and member of I-ISIG
• Knowledgeable about and supportive of the ACRM & I-ISIG mission and objectives
• Demonstrate a special commitment to ACRM & I-ISIG through tenure of membership and participation in the organization.
• Ability to accomplish tasks on schedule and to work effectively with other people
• Understand and agree to the necessary commitment of time and community activities

The successful officers will assume their positions during the I-ISIG Business Meeting which occurs during the 101st ACRM Annual Fall Conference on 31 October – 3 November in Dallas at the Hilton Anatole, following notification and confirmation of acceptance.

Secretary Candidate

Rozlie Potts, MA CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist, Mayo Clinic, JoyCo Therapy Group Founder

As a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist working in a variety of areas, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to ACRM’s International Interdisciplinary Special Interest Group (IISIG). With a Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from The Ohio State University and a GPA of 3.9, I have a strong academic foundation complemented by extensive hands-on experience across diverse clinical settings. 

My career spans prestigious institutions like Mayo Clinic and Nationwide Children’s Hospital, where I have honed my skills in evaluating and treating a wide range of speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing impairments. I have a proven track record of working effectively with medically complex patients, including those with neurological conditions, developmental delays, and traumatic brain injuries. 

My bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English allows me to connect effectively and provide comprehensive family education and services to people from a range of cultures. I hold specialized certificates including LSVT for Parkinson’s Disease and the Guardian Way NMES Dysphagia Management. 

As the founder of JoyCo Therapy Group, I have demonstrated entrepreneurial skills by initiating and implementing a successful private practice. My ability to conduct market research, manage financial and patient documentation, and adhere to HIPAA regulations underscores my strong organizational and business acumen. 

I am committed to using evidence-based, dynamic treatment techniques to improve patient outcomes. My collaborative approach involves working closely with multidisciplinary medical teams to ensure continuity of care and achieve individualized functional goals for my patients. 

I am passionate about leveraging my extensive experience and specialized skills to support ACRM’s mission and objectives as the Secretary of ACRM’s International Interdisciplinary Special Interest Group, fostering global connections and advancing the field of rehabilitation medicine. 

Your Contributions to ACRM and Your Group (ISIG, NG, Group) 

Rozlie Potts has belonged to ACRM and the IISIG for nearly 8 years. 

Why you would like this position, strength you bring to position 

As the Secretary of ACRM’s International Interdisciplinary Special Interest Group, my goal is to ensure meticulous documentation and organization of all group activities. In collaboration with the ACRM officials and the IISIG team, I will maintain accurate and permanent records of meeting minutes, meeting attendees, valuable correspondence, financial details as appropriate and task force updates. I will support the efficiency and effectiveness of the IISIG to contribute to our mission of advancing rehabilitation medicine globally.

Awards Officer Candidate

Fransiska Bossuyt, PhD
Laboratory for Movement Biomechanics, Institute for Biomechanics,
ETH Zurich, Switzerland

Fransiska M. Bossuyt, PhD is senior researcher at the Laboratory for Movement Biomechanics at the ETH Zurich (Switzerland) where she is leading the shoulder group. Her research focusses on risk factors and prevention of musculoskeletal injuries. She has studied these mechanisms in various populations, including individuals with spinal cord injuries, shoulder and knee injuries, high-performance athletes, isolated tendon and muscle tissues, as well as pre-clinical animal models of musculoskeletal function. Drawing from her specialized background, she thrives in building bridges between various disciplines that have traditionally worked in isolation. Dr. Bossuyt is also para-coach and head of inclusion within the Organizing Committee of the Lucerne Regatta where she is responsible for the first-time inclusion of para rowing at the last Paralympic qualifying regatta, World Cup, and candidate city for the upcoming World Championships. She is dedicated to empowering women in academic careers and co-organized a women’s empowerment retreat and LinkedIn group.

She has been member of the I-ISIG since 2016. As co-chair of the COVID Taskforce of the I-ISIG since February 2022, she has demonstrated her ability to lead and collaborate effectively during challenging times. Combined with her position as member-at-large and early career officer of the I-ISIG since October 2022, she deepened her commitment to supporting ACRM’s community’s needs.

With a strong background in leadership, support for diversity and inclusion, and a passion for recognizing excellence rooted in her personal experiences of receiving several awards, she is confident in her ability to contribute meaningfully to the role of Awards Officer. She believes that recognizing and praising excellence not only motivates researchers but also supports them in achieving their goals. She is committed to upholding the values of I-ISIG and ensuring that our awards program continues to inspire and uplift our community.

Member-at-Large Candidate

Hubert B. Vuagnat, MD, FACRM
Wound and woundcare program, healthcare directorate.
Institution Geneva university hospitals, Switzerland

BIO: Hubert Vuagnat is a Swiss MD trained in rehabilitation medicine and works in Geneva university hospitals (Switzerland). Beside his rehabilitation duties, including heading a rehabilitation division until 2013, he developed skills in woundcare which is his main occupation since 2014. He now holds the position of medical referent to the wound and woundcare program. He has positions in the board of national and international woundcare societies.

Through the years he has developed woundcare teaching in region with less resources and is the co-chair of the WHO skin health, woundcare and rehabilitation group. He is also an advisor to Médecins sans Frontières and the International Committee of the Red Cross. In 2015 he had the honor of being awarded the Edward Lowman Award by ACRM and was nominated as a fellow of the society in 2018.

Your Contributions to ACRM and Your Group (ISIG, NG, Group)

Dr. Hubert Vuagnat has been a long-standing member of ACRM (mid-nineties). Having participated in the very first tasks of the, then, International Networking Group, he has kept interest and participation in many of this group works and tasks through its development.

Why you would like this position, strength you bring to position.

Being elected as member at large would represent a good way to continue his support and engagements within the ISIG. He’s of course willing to bring his experience in linking rehabilitation and woundcare but also developing programs in less resourced areas.

2024 Elections are in Process for the following positions: Roles & Responsibilities

Secretary

Responsibilities:
In collaboration with the ACRM representative assigned to the committee, the Secretary shall maintain a correct and permanent record of the meetings and transactions of the I-ISIG including minutes of all meetings, reports, correspondence by I-ISIG officers, budget, committee and task force reports, list of attendance at annual meetings, and membership records and the like on a centralized data system supported by the ACRM National Office. The Secretary will also oversee the minutes of the meeting are being recorded and an attendance sheet circulated or captured including sending minutes to I-ISIG members and the ACRM national office.

Term:
The Secretary holds office for two (2) years. This position can be extended for one (1) optional two-year term if agreed upon by the secretary and nominating committee and voted upon by the general membership.

Awards Officer

Responsibilities:
The Awards Officer shall ensure that the International-ISIG sponsored program content and the identification and presentation of poster awards occur at the ACRM annual meeting. The Awards Officer will serve as an alternate to the Chair-Elect on the ACRM Program Committee. The Awards Officer will, in collaboration with the Chair-Elect assure that ACRM program content sufficiently addresses International-ISIG interests and that sponsored International-ISIG programs are coordinated with the Program Committee.

Term:
The Awards Officer holds office for two (2) years. This position can be extended for two (2) optional two-year terms if agreed upon by the Communications Officer and Nominating Committee and voted upon by the International-ISIG membership.

Member-at-Large

Responsibilities:
The Member-At-Large will assist with carrying out special projects as assigned and needed by the International ISIG.

Term:
The Member-at-Large holds office for two (2) years. This position can be extended for two (2) optional two-year terms if agreed upon by the Member-At-Large and Nominating Committee and voted upon by the International -ISIG membership.