Advisory Council Member

DCIS Understood is eager to build a volunteer council of advisors to provide scientific and medical industry expertise as we develop our educational content and advocacy priorities. We are mindful of the varying perspectives on DCIS in the medical community and seek to create a well-informed and respectful advisory council with opinions grounded in data and research, who are willing to help us explore and address the shifting and sometimes controversial issues in the DCIS field.

Role and Expectations of Advisory Council Members

• Provide scientific and medical industry expertise to assist and guide DCIS Understood in the development of its educational content and advocacy priorities:
  • Be available to the President by phone and/or email approximately 4-5 times per year to answer questions regarding existing and emerging science in the DCIS field.
  • As the Advisory Council grows, be willing to communicate with fellow members of the council, particularly in areas where there may be disagreement or competing viewpoints.
  • Review new educational content published on the DCIS Understood website as your time permits.
• Be an ambassador and advocate for DCIS Understood:
  • Understand and support the mission and goals of the organization.
  • Agree to be listed (with a brief biography and photograph) as an Advisory Council member on the DCIS Understood website.
  • Recommend additional Advisory Council prospects and support the President in her outreach to those prospects where helpful and appropriate.
• Other expectations:
  • Follow DCIS Understood’s bylaws and policies.
  • Maintain confidentiality about all internal matters.
  • A financial gift to the organization is suggested but not required.
  • Advisory Council members are expected to serve a two-year term and may serve additional terms.

For more information, please visit our website and the full opportunity description.