Sandra V. Spadoni, Cae Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Rockville, Md

The Director of Society Governance & leadership works across the organization and serves as a vital communications link with and among the officers, CEO, Board of Directors, key committees and staff. The Director oversees the development and delivery of governance standards and best practices; member­ leader onboarding and training; manages day-to-day governance operations; and works directly with the key leaders of the organization to improve efficiency and impact.• Provide overall staff management for the APS Board of Directors and ensure all areas of APS governance are executed with the highest level of professionalism and integrity. Direct all Board operations, including three annual meetings, reporting, appointments and minutes.• Conduct research on association best practices, actions, policies, and positions as required to enhance effective operations, including working with consultants to champion DEI, enhance Society governance and implement best practices for reporting of sexual misconduct.• Ensure that the APS bylaws and operations manual are up-to-date and reflect best practices in association governance and regulatory requirements.• Establish and cultivate professional relationships with Board and Advisory Council members to support fiscal responsibility and further professional and effective decision-making.• Manage and serve as staff liaison to the Nominating Committee, International Committee, Committee on Committees, and numerous presidential-appointed task forces.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Established and facilitated communications between the Board of Trustees, Presidential Team and senior executive staff while directing day to day operations for the Executive Office. • Created and presented Board meeting agendas and drive meeting efficiencies by soliciting and tracking strategic initiatives for approval, tracking action items, and drafting minutes • Coordinate logistics for large-scale, complex events including six Board meetings per year, Board of Trustees retreat, annual business meeting, Past President’s forum and dinner, President’s reception, Convocation and oversaw the Presidential Team’s travel logistics and program agendas from the international and chapters department• Developed and monitored the executive office annual budget of $2M, identifying areas for potential cost savings and overseeing monthly expenses• Communicated closely with the COO to identify key initiatives and establish clear project priorities throughout the organization• Worked with the General Counsel to provide leadership orientation for new Board members on roles and fiduciary responsibility, conflict of interests, Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct • Influenced decision makers to take appropriate action and energize project teams to push key projects to completion• Managed a team of administrative staff members and monitored internal performance to provide targeted training and development programs as needed• Conducted background research to present appropriate preparation materials to the President for large-scale meetings and conferences

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Provided high-level administrative and facilitative support to two senior partners within a top-rated law practice focused on complex litigation at the trial, appellate and U.S. Supreme Court levels. • Assisted with preparation of briefs including cite-checking and proofreading; arranged for regular and electronic court filings; reviewed court dockets; categorized all court documents for discovery • Planned and managed logistics to seamlessly execute events at the U.S. Supreme Court• Prepared official client correspondence in addition to organizing client meetings, delivering billing information, and scheduling conference calls• Served as the Secretarial Coordinator to nine secretaries, utilizing strong flexibility and time management skills to adjust priorities based on ever-changing office requirements