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• Provides leadership to the committee members, guiding them in achieving community goals and objectives.
• Chairs Steering Committee meetings, ensuring that meetings are conducted effectively and efficiently.
• Presides over the annual APQI business meeting each November ahead of the AAMC LSL annual meeting, including the development of presentation materials in      collaboration with the Steering Committee and other APQI working groups.
• Leads the development and implementation of the community's strategic plan, setting ambitious goals and priorities in alignment with the community's mission and vision.
• Work with the Steering Committee to develop and oversee the association’s annual budget, ensuring financial resources are managed responsibly. 
• Promote member engagement and participation in organizational activities. 
• Serve as the primary spokesperson for the community. 
• Advocate on behalf of the community and its members on issues relevant to the medical education accreditation profession.
• Oversee the development and delivery of professional development programs and conferences.

• Lead the development of a comprehensive communication strategy
• Manage the APQI listserv
• Ensure that the website is regularly updated with relevant content, news, events, and resources, and oversee any necessary maintenance and improvements.
• Manage social media accounts, including content creation, scheduling, monitoring, and engagement with followers.
• Develop and disseminate a quarterly newsletter (January, April, July, and October)

• Solicit membership and provide leadership to the Annual Conference Planning Committee
• Schedule and lead committee meetings
• Utilize feedback from past conferences to structure and plan the next Annual APQI Virtual Conference (the Conference)
• Define submission categories
• Solicit for submissions, including managing of submission form and platform
• Lead the review and acceptance of submissions, including sharing reviewer feedback
• Manage the scheduling and logistics of the Conference, including setting up and hosting the zoom
• Facilitate the judging of presentations and selection of award winners
• Work closely with the Communications Representative to ensure robust advertisement of the conference, all milestones leading up the conference, and celebration of      award winners
• Work closely with the Membership Representative to ensure all participants are eligible as paid members of APQI

· Historical Documentation: Maintain a comprehensive record of APQI’s initiatives and outputs, achievements, policy changes, membership, events, and actions

· Archival Management: Organize and preserve essential documents, reports, and any other artifacts documenting the work of the organization in a secure location

· Milestone Recognition: Track and highlight significant achievements of APQI and its members as they pertain to our mission

· Knowledge Sharing: Collaborate with APQI leadership to integrate historical insights into strategic planning, professional development efforts, APQI presentations, and events

· Shared Resource Management: Maintain an accessible library of resources, (documents, templates, recordings, and presentations) supplied by members

· Oral History Collection: Conduct interviews with past and present APQI members, institutional leaders, and accreditation stakeholders to capture institutional knowledge and best practices.

· Listserv Historical Record: Maintain a searchable record of listserv activities available to membership for reference.

· Attend APQI steering committee and membership at large meetings.

· Provide periodic updates to APQI Steering Committee and membership at large.

• Maintain accurate records of APQI membership including membership applications, due payments, and member contact information
• Manage the annual process for distributing invoices and collecting payments for membership dues.

• Provide strategic leadership and direction in the development of the APQI Academic      Journal Editorial Board
• Recruit and retain qualified reviewers from diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise and provide training and guidance
• Address conflicts of interest, disputes, or ethical concerns that may arise
• Collaborate with the Editorial Board in making decisions based on the outcomes of peer reviews, providing input and recommendations as needed.
• Develop and implement editorial policies and guidelines related to peer review, authorship, ethics, and publication standards

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all meetings
• Assist in the preparation of meeting agendas and distribute meeting notices and materials to meeting participants.     
•  Coordinate logistics for meetings including scheduling, venue booking, and      audiovisual setup
• Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence on behalf of APQI