Clinical Neurological Society of America

About CNSA

A national society, run by clinicians.

Who we are, who leads us, and who we work with.

The society

A nonprofit organization advancing patient care.

The Clinical Neurological Society of America is a nonprofit national organization of neurologists and other health care professionals practicing in clinical and academic settings. Established in 1974, its purpose is to improve clinical practice and patient care through education and thought leadership.

Membership spans generations — residents and fellows to established providers — an inclusive network of cultures, skills and interests.

Board of Directors

CNSA is led by a board of directors from around the country who treat patients with a range of neurologic conditions.

Sarah Zallek, MD, FAAN, FANA, FAASM, DipABLM
Sarah Zallek, MD, FAAN, FANA, FAASM, DipABLMPresident
Amy Brown, MD, MS
Amy Brown, MD, MSPresident-Elect
David Houghton, MD, MPH
David Houghton, MD, MPHImmediate Past President
Kyle Ruffing, MD
Kyle Ruffing, MDSecretary/Treasurer
Garret Conyers, MD
Garret Conyers, MDBoard Member At-Large
Sina Linman, CPNP, APRN
Sina Linman, CPNP, APRNBoard Member At-Large
Ashley Ghiaseddin, MD
Ashley Ghiaseddin, MDBoard Member At-Large
Bob Egel, MD
Bob Egel, MDEmeritus Council Representative

Staff

CNSA Team

David Charles, MD
David Charles, MDMedical Director
Emma Maron
Emma MaronExecutive Director
Josh Jones
Josh JonesDirector of Conferences
Winnie Tardy
Winnie TardyProgram Director
Karissa Charles
Karissa CharlesCommunications Director
Aminah Shakir
Aminah ShakirDigital Director
Killian Lozach
Killian LozachDevelopment Director
Kamryn Monster
Kamryn MonsterMembership Director

Coalitions

CNSA joins stakeholder coalitions to raise disease state awareness, further patient-centered care and support policies that advance clinical practice. To recommend a coalition, email [email protected].

Biologics Prescribers Collaborative
The Headache & Migraine Policy Forum
Movement Disorders Policy Coalition
Patient & Provider Advocates for Telehealth

Collaborators

CNSA collaborates with allied organizations to improve patient care and provide education to all neurology providers. To learn about collaborating, email [email protected].

AMDAPP
SEQUINS
Society of Illinois Neurologists

Learn more about CNSA’s Corporate Council