Lauren Walter, MD
Vice-President of Communications University of Alabama at Birmingham
Candidate Statement
I've been fortunate to be able to serve Academy for Women in Academic Emergency Medicine (AWAEM) as the Vice-President of Communications as a fill-in since May, 2024, and would be honored to be officially considered for this role for a full term.
In the past 4-5 months, I have greatly appreciated being a part of the AWAEM executive team and would be eager to continue this work on behalf of all AWAEM members. With a career-long passion for elevating the voices of women in emergency medicine and a deep understanding of the unique challenges they face, I am confident in my ability to enhance AWAEM’s communication strategies.
As the current Vice-President of Communications, along with our current president, I have had the opportunity to engage and collaborate with several committee leaders on successful initiatives involving the didactic committee, multiple communications initiatives (including on the AWAEM microsite and social media), and coordinating with AWAEM member across the nation to submit AWAEM pieces for the SAEM Pulse.
My vision for this role includes leveraging AWAEM's innovative platforms and committees to engage members, amplify AWAEM’s mission and voice, and continue to foster collaboration among women in academic emergency medicine. As Vice-President of Communications, I would prioritize inclusivity, transparency, and advocacy in all communication efforts. I am dedicated to ensuring that AWAEM continues to be a beacon for women in our field, providing them with the resources, support and community they need to thrive.
Thank you for considering my candidacy. I look forward to the opportunity to contribute to AWAEM’s continued success and growth.
In the past 4-5 months, I have greatly appreciated being a part of the AWAEM executive team and would be eager to continue this work on behalf of all AWAEM members. With a career-long passion for elevating the voices of women in emergency medicine and a deep understanding of the unique challenges they face, I am confident in my ability to enhance AWAEM’s communication strategies.
As the current Vice-President of Communications, along with our current president, I have had the opportunity to engage and collaborate with several committee leaders on successful initiatives involving the didactic committee, multiple communications initiatives (including on the AWAEM microsite and social media), and coordinating with AWAEM member across the nation to submit AWAEM pieces for the SAEM Pulse.
My vision for this role includes leveraging AWAEM's innovative platforms and committees to engage members, amplify AWAEM’s mission and voice, and continue to foster collaboration among women in academic emergency medicine. As Vice-President of Communications, I would prioritize inclusivity, transparency, and advocacy in all communication efforts. I am dedicated to ensuring that AWAEM continues to be a beacon for women in our field, providing them with the resources, support and community they need to thrive.
Thank you for considering my candidacy. I look forward to the opportunity to contribute to AWAEM’s continued success and growth.
