American Academy of Neurology
Wendy Vokaty has a diverse work experience. Wendy started their career at HealthPartners as an Enrollment Administrator from 1999 to 2006. Later, they worked at the American Academy of Neurology, where they held various roles, including Executive Assistant to the Deputy Executive Director from April 2008 to August 2014, Manager of Special Projects from September 2014 to September 2019, and Associate Director of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Leadership Programs from 2019 to the present. Currently, they serve as the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the American Academy of Neurology, where they are responsible for implementing strategies to enhance the organization's commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, anti-racism, and social justice. Wendy works closely with members to promote workforce diversity, community outreach, healthcare disparity education, and a culture of inclusivity in their institutions. Wendy also collaborates with internal and external partners to prioritize and communicate the organization's diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Wendy Vokaty's education history includes attending Minneapolis College to pursue a degree in Human Services. The specific years of enrollment or completion are not provided. Additionally, Wendy has obtained a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate from USF Corporate Training and Professional Education in July 2023.
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.