Lauren Klaffke

Academic Neurology Manager at American Academy of Neurology

Lauren Klaffke, PhD, currently serves as the Academic Neurology Manager at the American Academy of Neurology since September 2022, previously holding the role of Academic Neurology Program Manager. From November 2018 to October 2022, Lauren worked as an Oral Historian at the University of Minnesota Department of Neurology. Concurrently, from August 2018 to October 2022, Lauren contributed to the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy as a Teaching Assistant and also functioned as a Writing Consultant at the University of Minnesota from August 2015 to October 2022. Lauren obtained a Doctor of Philosophy in History of Medicine from the University of Minnesota in December 2021, a Master of Arts in the same field from the same institution in December 2014, and a Bachelor of Arts in History from Texas A&M University in August 2009.

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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.