American Academy of Neurology
Natalie Conrad, APR, currently serves as the Media & Public Relations Program Manager at the American Academy of Neurology, where responsibilities include managing press release development, media monitoring, and executing public relations strategies to highlight the role of neurologists. Prior experience includes positions as Director of Marketing & Communications at Twin Cities Gateway, CEO & Chief Communications Officer at Conrad Communications Inc., and Public Relations & Communications Manager at Minneapolis Northwest Tourism. Additional roles span across public relations, marketing communications, and journalism, with a strong emphasis on content creation and community engagement. Natalie's educational background features a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts with a focus on Journalism and Marketing Communications from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, along with several professional certificates in well-being, hospitality management, and diversity.
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.