Western Angiographic & Interventional Society

A forum for advances in minimally invasive,

image-guided procedures

Membership

Member Stewardship

The Western Angiographic & Interventional Society is a California Nonprofit Mutual Benefit Corporation. This is your member organization, so we encourage you to exercise your right to vote when ballots are distributed and provide thoughtful feedback to our surveys. Your valued participation provides oversight over Society governance and ensures that the organization thrives and meets the needs of its community, while preserving the legacy established by its founders and past directors.

How can members impact the future of WAIS?

Maintain member status. Maintain your active member status by staying current on your membership dues. Attendance at the annual conference is not a requirement but is encouraged to maximize your membership. Additionally, active members receive member notices and voting ballots.
Exercise your right to vote. Beginning 2023, members will vote annually for 2 new qualified directors. The Board of Directors you elect will have governing responsibilities during their term. Director candidates listed on the ballot are selected by the nominating committee.
Stay informed. Collectively, WAIS members have certain rights to approve and oversee governance of the Society. For more details, we encourage you to read the WAIS 2023 Amended & Restated Bylaws.
Attend the Annual Meeting of the Members. Beginning 2024, directors & officers will hold an annual meeting of the members at the annual conference. The meeting agenda will include a status update on the state of the Society and annual election of Directors.
Participate in surveys: The annual WAIS conference is planned and implemented according to ACCME standards and with input from WAIS member feedback regarding content, speakers and learning formats. Your feedback is vital to our conference planning.

Amended & Restated

Articles of Incorporation

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Amended & Restated Bylaws -

Filed & Certified by the

CA Secretary of State 2/9/24

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WAIS 2024 Directors

Legacy Director (Dr. Harold Coons) - Dr. Coons was appointed as the Legacy Director and has been on the Board from 1995-current. His position is vital in maintaining organizational continuity and providing the historical perspective of WAIS throughout 5+ decades.
Director (Dr. Isabel Newton) - Dr. Newton was originally appointed to the Board in 2019 and reappointed in 2023. 2024 will be her 5th consecutive and final year on the Board.
Director (Dr. Sabeen Dhand) - Dr. Dhand was appointed to the Board in 2022 and reappointed in 2023. 2024 will be his 2nd connective year on the Board.
Director (Dr. Christopher Loh) - Dr. Loh was re-elected to the Board by WAIS Members receiving 94% of votes on the ballot for one of 2 Director vacancies. 2024 will be Dr. Loh's final year as a Director with his first appointment in 2019.
Director (Dr. Joseph Steele) - Dr. Steele was newly elected to the Board by WAIS Members receiving 61% majority of votes on the ballot for the 2nd Director position. The WAIS Directors have unanimously appointed Dr. Steele to Program Director for 2024.

WAIS 2024 Officers

President: Dr. Isabel Newton - Dr. Newton was appointed by the Board of Directors to serve as President for the 2024 year.
Treasurer: Dr. Harold Coons - As legacy director, Dr. Coons also is appointed as treasurer and reviews WAIS financial statements and reports.
Secretary: Ms. Susan Jackson - Susan is responsible for organizational document management and recording minutes for the Board of Director meetings.
Chief Executive Officer: Ms. Susan Jackson - Susan has served as CEO (formerly Executive Director) since 2003. She manages operations and financial performance of the organization, which includes planning and managing the annual conference in coordination with the program committee.