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Criteria for Elected Positions

As the 501(c)(3) charitable affiliate to the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), Speed of Light needs a Board composed of diverse perspectives to advance its mission to accelerate bold and innovative ideas in radiation therapy.
The Governance/Nominating Committee will develop a slate of candidates for all elected positions on the Speed of Light – The ASTRO Foundation Board of Trustees based on the current and future needs of the organization. Candidates will be evaluated on the skills and connections that they can contribute to advancing the mission. The Governance/Nominating Committee will ensure that a broad range of stakeholders in the radiation oncology community, likely to include but not limited to academic and community practice, industry, foundations and patient advocates, are represented on the Board. 

Trustee Criteria

Candidates for a Trustee position should meet the following qualifications:
  • Documented experience and/or expertise that will help advance the Foundation and its mission. Preferred skills include but are not limited to fundraising, strategy, public relations, community engagement, and industry relations. 
  • Ability and willingness to leverage connections with individuals and organizations to support the Foundation. 
  • Have appropriate amount of time available to serve in the capacity of the position.
  • Significant engagement with ASTRO or the Foundation within the past three (3) years.

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