Board of Directors
The elected members of the board of directors include: the Vice President, three Regional Directors (East, West and Central) and two Directors-at-large.
- Directors are nominated from within the membership of the Society. In November, a call for nominations for upcoming vacancies on the Board of Directors is posted on the website and sent electronically to members.
- Nominations for the board positions must be received ninety days in advance of the Annual General Meeting. In the event that more than one nomination is received, a ballot shall be conducted. Nominations must be presented to the members at the Annual General Meeting for final approval.
- The Vice President progresses automatically to President who in turn progresses to Past President. The Secretary and Treasurer are appointed from within the Board of Directors.
The CSTM has open nominations for the positions of Director at Large, and Central Director. Apply by Feb 15.
We encourage you to take the time now to consider if you or someone you know might be interested in taking on a more active role in the CSTM by participating as a Board member.
Nomination form:
2024-Call-for-BOD
The current Board of Directors of the Canadian Society for Transfusion Medicine is shown below. The term of office for each Director is two years beginning at the Annual General Meeting. With the exception of Vice President, President and Past President, Directors may serve two consecutive terms of office. The positions of Secretary and Treasurer are appointed for two consecutive terms, and can be renewed with the approval of the Board of Directors.
Position |
Name |
Term |
President |
Joanna McCarthy |
May 2022- May 2024 |
Vice President |
Nicole Gettle |
May 2022 - May 2024 |
Past President |
Susanna Darnel |
May 2022- May 2024 |
Secretary |
Deanna Dillabough |
May 2022– May 2024 |
Treasurer |
Julia Hendry |
May 2023 - May 2025 |
Western Director |
Matthew Yan |
May 2023 - May 2025 |
Central Director |
Rebecca Barty |
May 2022 - May 2024 |
Eastern Director |
Melissa Dawe |
May 2023 - May 2025 |
Director-at-large (bilingual) |
Marie-Hélène Robert |
May 2023 - May 2025 |
Director-at-large |
Crystal Brunk |
May 2022 - May 2024 |