Organization
Explore the governance structure behind AO VET
How is AO VET governance structured?
The International Board manages the clinical division strategically on a global level and the four regional boards (Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and North America) are responsible for all educational activities on a local level.
The AO VET commissions (Education, Community Development, and R&D) are responsible for establishing standards, coordinating and leveraging ideas, and ensuring best practices.
International Board
Regional Boards
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Asia Pacific Board
Chairperson:
Christopher TanBoard members:
Barny Fraser
Yukihiro Fujita, Japan
Yongsun Kim, Korea
Chalika Wangdee -
Europe and Southern African Board
Chairperson:
Stefan Scharvogel, GermanyBoard Members:
Jean-Guillaume Grand, France
Bianca Hettlich, Germany
Lisa Piras, Italy
Felix Theiss, Switzerland -
Latin American Board
Chairperson:
Javier Corral, ArgentinaBoard members:
Marcelo Flores, Chile
Bruno Watanabe Minto, Brazil
Anderson Souza -
North American Board
Chairperson:
Sharon Kerwin, USABoard members:
Sushmitha Durgam, USA
Shanti Jha, USA
Karen Perry, USA
Commissions
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Community Development Commission
Chairperson:
Shantibhushan Jha, USACommission members:
Lisa Piras (ESA)
Marcelo Flores (LAT)
Chalika Wangdee (AP)Community Development Commission Manager:
Barbora Field -
Education Commission
Chairperson:
Toby Gemmill, UKCommission members:
Bianca Hettlich (ESA)
Yongsun Kim (AP)
Bruno Watanabe Minto, Brazil
Karen Perry (NA)Education Commission Manager:
Marc Stal -
Research Commission
Chairperson:
Kyla OrtvedCommission members:
Sushmitha Durgam (NA)
Yukihiro Fujita (AP)
Jean-Guillaume Grand, France
Kevin Parsons (ESA)
Anderson Souza (LAT)Research Commission Manager:
Philipp Büscher
