American Academy of Neurology
Angela Babb has a strong background in communications and membership. Angela served as the Chief Communications and Membership Officer at the American Academy of Neurology starting in July 2006. Prior to that, they worked as a Reporter and Anchor for CBS News' WCCO-AM from an unspecified date in 2002 until 2006. Before joining CBS News, they worked as a Reporter and Anchor for the Minnesota News Network starting in September 1997.
Angela Babb, MS, CAE, APR holds a Master of Science in Communication degree with a focus on Integrated Marketing Communications from Purdue University - The Graduate School, which they completed from 2017 to 2019. In 2021, they attended the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, where they pursued the Oxford Executive Leadership Programme. In 2020, Angela obtained a Certificate in Negotiation Mastery from Harvard Business School Online. Prior to their graduate studies, Angela obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Strategic Communications and Public Relations from Metro State University. Additionally, they hold a Certificate in Broadcasting from Brown College. Angela has also earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation from ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership in 2015 and the Accredited Public Relations (APR) certification from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) in 2010.
American Academy of Neurology
The American Academy of Neurology (AAN), established in 1948, is an international professional association with over 40,000 neurologists and neuroscience professionals dedicated to providing the best possible care for patients with neurological disorders. The AAN is strongly committed to its mission and focuses its efforts on ensuring the reality of the principles and standards set forth in the AAN mission statement. Vision To be indispensable to our members. Mission To promote the highest quality patient-centered neurologic care and enhance member career satisfaction. Core Values Community We work together as neurology professionals and Academy staff to accomplish the mission and vision of the Academy and to share our common experience and expertise in belonging to and serving the neurology community. Leadership We guide, inspire, and empower members, patients, and other stakeholders to make a positive difference in their own lives and the lives of others in the neurology community, and to contribute to the Academy mission. Integrity We set and maintain the highest ethical standards for ourselves and our programs, products, and services. Professionalism We work collaboratively as a committed team, to share our expertise and use informed decision-making in service of others to improve the quality of neurological care. Respect We embrace the dignity and uniqueness of every person, being sensitive and empathetic to the needs of others. Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Anti-racism, and Social Justice (IDEAS) We commit to intentional action to be a fully inclusive, deliberately diverse, and anti-racist organization that respects and values our membership, our staff, and the communities we serve. We will actively promote equity and social justice in neurology and the neurosciences.