Shannon Greene
- College courses, University of St. Thomas, 2008-2011
- Course Completion, MN Epilepsy Group On-the-Job Training Program, 2016
- Diploma, IOM Academy, 2023
- ASET/ABRET Leadership Academy Graduate, 2024
- Surgical Neurophysiologist
Axis Neuromonitoring, LLC, Lubbock, Texas, 2023 – Present - Neurodiagnostic Technologist II
Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare, St. Paul, MN, 2021 – 2023 - Remote LTM Technologist
Next Gen Neuro, St. Paul, MN, 2020 – 2021 - Supervisor of EEG lab
MN Epilepsy Group, St. Paul, MN, 2019 – 2020 - EEG Technologist
MN Epilepsy Group,, St. Paul, MN, 2016 – 2019
- Why do you want to serve as a trustee?
I owe my success in the field of neurodiagnostics to the wealth of resources shared with me by my peers. Having gone through an on-the-job training program with a high school level science background, I needed to apply myself significantly to not only grasp but comprehend the material. My ASET membership has always been a prized possession, not just for the educational material provided via webinars and at the Annual Conferences, but also from the Neurodiagnostic Journal. Studying the publications of my peers broadens my knowledge base and keeps me engaged in our profession as a whole, rather than my small corner of IONM. My first ASET Annual Conference was a large turning point for my professional development, as I was able to network and learn from people I normally wouldn’t encounter. Being able to give back to the institution, and members of said institution, that gave me so much brings a sense of fulfillment. Neurodiagnostics is very close to my heart, as someone very close to me died of SUDEP, and the passion I feel for our profession grows exponentially when I am able to give back.
- How would you define your role as trustee in the context of the current Board job descriptions?
The ASET Board of Trustees acts as the governing authority of the Society, and that can't be done by one person alone. By having a diverse Board of Trustees from varying backgrounds, we are able to effectively establish and achieve the goals of the Society. Having so many different perspectives on topics is vital to not only the survival of the Society but also to ensure it thrives and grows. My role on the ASET Board of Trustees will be to offer suggestions and strategies for advocacy, professional licensure, and other ASET objectives while keeping an open mind and listening to the perspectives of my fellow Board Members. By working together, we are able to act in the best interest of the Membership to progress and achieve our goals. By putting the needs and interests of the Membership ahead of our own as Trustees, we are able to come together to make the vision of the Society a reality and focus on the future of Neurodiagnostics.
- What are the unique skills you possess that would benefit you in your tenure as a BOT member? How did you develop those skills?
Ever since I was a young girl, I have questioned everything. I wanted to learn the answer for every question I thought of, but sometimes that wasn’t enough. I wanted to know why. Growing up, I had always thought I would be a contract lawyer, because I wanted to be able to cover an answer from every viewpoint, and to close every loophole. This contributed to my critical-thinking skills and the need to play “devil’s advocate” in situations. Being able to question why things are the way they are gives deeper insight into the process, rather than just the conclusion. While I stand firm in many of my convictions, I am not afraid to admit I am wrong or change my viewpoint once more information is obtained. While many people may shy away from being told they are wrong, I embrace it, because learning from your mistakes is one of the easiest ways to grow as a person. This practice is just that: a practice. At first it was incredibly hard to admit I was wrong. I attributed my self-worth to my success and being wrong directly correlated to me being a bad person. Unlearning this way of thinking, swallowing my pride and admitting when I’m wrong, and being intentional on how to improve in the future have made the process a lot easier. I love a healthy debate and appreciate the viewpoints of others. The experiences of others speak volumes and only expand my knowledge base.
- What qualities do you feel are important for a BOT member to possess? What experiences have helped you to develop these qualities?
There are several important qualities a member of the Board of Trustees should possess. In my opinion, impartiality, the ability and willingness to both speak and listen intentionally, and unity are the top three. To govern the Membership efficiently and effectively, we cannot promote our own self-interests. Our focus must be on the Society as a whole and how we can help it flourish. To guide the Society and represent the best interests of the Membership, we need to speak and listen to each other intentionally, which removes emotion and projection to create space for logic and rationality. Only then can we come together as a unified front to provide a clear message to the Society and implement the plans necessary to reach our goals. I have experience with these categories in previous leadership positions, both at work as well as with my presidency at CSET. While I have my own ideas on how to best achieve the goals of the group, the best of our ideas have come from a collaborative effort from the entire leadership team. Providing a unified front creates also creates a more trustworthy leadership. Intentional speech is especially important in times of tension, as emotions often run high. In moments where I have felt emotionally charged, it is harder to hear what others are truly saying without imprinting my emotions onto it. By taking a step back and removing emotion from the equation, I was better able to communicate and reach a productive solution.
- ASET is actively working to promote increased membership benefits, advocacy, and offer multiple educational opportunities. What other important STRATEGIC goals would you have for ASET if elected?
While the aforementioned items are very important to me, something I would like to promote is innovation. With AI ever present in our world, we can combat the threat of becoming obsolete by keeping up with technological advancements. We can use automated systems to enhance our practice rather than replace it. Because so much of neurodiagnostics is up to interpretation, it requires a human touch. I would like to embrace these innovations and adapt to our changing world. In addition, I would like to put more emphasis on the ASET Ambassador Programs to provide outreach to future neurodiagnostic technologists in our communities. As our field grows in demand, we need to ensure the longevity as well as the legitimacy of our profession stay intact by recruiting competent individuals to our field. As traditional neurodiagnostic schools across the country are ending their programs, the ability to qualify a technologist to sit for the EEG exam through online and hybrid programs, such as ASET’s EEG Core Curriculum, grows increasingly more valuable. I would like to brainstorm ways to have that program be recognized by financial institutions for easier acquisition to student loans, rather than relying on credit cards or personal loans for the expense.
CSET President, 2022 – Present, Member 2019 - Present
ASET Marketing Committee Member, 2022 - Present
ASET Advanced EEG Topics for the NeuroAnalyst Course Director, 2023
ASET EEG Key Topics Course Director, 2023
ASET Pediatric Neurodiagnostics Course Speaker, 2022
ONDS Annual Conference Speaker, 2023
CSET Annual Conference Speaker, 2021-2023
ONDS Annual Conference Speaker, 2021
IAET Annual Conference Speaker, 2019
MN-ASET Annual Conference Speaker, 2019
Part of the steering committee for the Texas chapter of ASET - TX-ASET
- ASET
- CSET
- ASNM
- CSET Board Member 2019 – Present
- CSET President 2022 – Present
- ASET Marketing Committee Member 2023 – Present
- ASET Central Special Interest Champion (IONM, Clinical EEG) 2023 – Present
- ABRET CLTM JTA - 2023
- EEG T. – 2019
- CLTM – 2021
- CNIM - 2023
