Our Strategic Plan
The AASM Foundation and AASM Board of Directors have collaborated to develop a new purpose and core values for the AASM Foundation. These efforts have produced a new clarity that describes who we are, what we do, and how the collective work of our two organizations serves the needs of the profession and the public. Throughout the coming years, we’ll continue to build on our past successes, use our resources strategically to support career development, promote sleep science, and increase awareness of the Foundation’s grants and programs.
Investing in people, research, and communities to improve the sleep health of all people.
Evidence-generating
Inclusive
Strategic
Innovative
Collaborative
GOAL 1: SUPPORT CAREER DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENTS, CLINICIANS AND RESEARCHERS
Key Objectives
- Support those new to the sleep field
- Grow the number and diversity of researchers entering and retained in the sleep field
- Invest in professional and leadership development initiatives
GOAL 2: ADVANCE SCIENCE TO IMPROVE SLEEP CARE
Key Objectives
- Invest in research priorities that will strategically advance the sleep medicine field
- Increase research that focuses on historically underrepresented populations
- Amplify initiatives that address research gaps in sleep science
GOAL 3: INCREASE DISSEMINATION OF SLEEP SCIENCE
Key Objectives
- Expand connections and showcase the work of individuals and organizations
- Fund community projects in diverse populations
- Recognize and celebrate high impact initiatives
GOAL 4: GROW REACH TO INCLUDE AASM MEMBERS, INDIVIDUALS, AND EXTERNAL ORGANIZATIONS
Key Objectives
- Increase engagement with AASM members
- Incorporate DEIA best practices in all programs and activities
- Increase collaborations with peer organizations and funding entities