MOTIVATION LETTER Honorable, distinguished and beloved Americas! I am truly pleased to be again with you in this letter. After one year of a dream that was possible because of you, here I am presenting my candidature to continue working for our values, our region and Federation. Let me introduce myself, I am Angelo Moreno, a 22 years old medical student in the Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Ecuador (yes, from our amazing region, the Americas!), and this is my candidature to be your next Regional Director! Did I mention that I like a lot the music of Bad Bunny? In the IFMSA we are shaping the future of our world, but also creating the present of our countries and regions. How do we do it? If we are "just" medical students full of duties and responsibilities, with some test tomorrow and surgical practices on weekends? Easy! Believing in our Why? Let's think about our Why? The vision of the IFMSA: A big group of medical students unite for the Americas and global health, equipped with the knowledge, skills and values to take on health leadership roles locally and globally. We challenge the status quo, we start with individual dreams and the present bring us to the regional and global stage. That is the impact that we have, the infinite challenge to improve the present and the sea of new ideas that we have to do it. All of this shining because of path that we like to create with our youth minds. Let me tell you about my path!
My map was discovered in 2019, after a LEAD workshop, probably I did not learn all what I know now there, but I make me believe in me and that impact in the world can start with a small action. Think globally, act locally. Who was going to guess the incredible rollercoaster that brought me here. Starting as general delegate and attending my first IFMSA activities in SCOME & SCORA at my LC, then getting my first LC position as Internal Development Assistant, after that jumping to the other side of the world to attend my first GA in the SCOME Sessions, later returning to the Middle of the World and being elect as National VPM. The excitement was incredible! But the path was just starting, after a global pandemic, some SWGs, the honor to be three times CCC, chairperson during the AmRM, part of amazing external delegations and meeting people with the same vision, I was elected Regional Director for the Americas. This position teach how to advocate a represent an entire region, my best year so far. A long time connection between myself of 2019 and 2022 has been created, an invisible line that makes me feel honored and humbled for this opportunity. The path is not over, because the why and the mission is not fulfilled yet, but guess what? We can do this together! Join me in this adventure to continue changing the status quo of the region and of medical students. Andean hugs from the Middle of the World, Angelo
Dear Americas Region, I developed this plan of action based on my experience as Regional Director and the direction that the Region will be taking with the adoption of the next strategy. The Plan of Action is structured with seven pillars that represent the main tasks of the Regional Director according to the Regional Regulations and the IFMSA Constitution & Bylaws. This second term will be focused on the implementation of the new Americas' Strategy, the returning to inclusive physical events, the voice of the Americas in the region and the world, and the well-being of the Regional Team and the NMOs.
NMOs Development
Communication of the Americas We are the Americas!
External Affairs Our Americas Regional Meeting Well-being of the Americas Region
One Step Closer Transparency & Approachability
NMOs Development The Americas Region is composed of 25 NMOs with their LCs and members. They represent the most important work of our Federation. Organizational Development 1. One of the main tasks of the RD is the NMO Development contact, after the evaluation of this and past terms, 2 Organizational Development Assistants will be implemented instead of 1 Internal Development Assistant. 2. The Development Assistants will be in charge of the communication with VPMs/VPIs and Treasurers/VPFs of the region. a. The ODAs will act as Contact Persons of these two groups. They will provide CB sessions, and support in the development of their activities. b. The inclusion of the new ODA will open the door for more opportunities in organizational development for the NMOs: fundraising support, grants searching, financial models for organizations. 3. The ODAs will organize webinars for group of NMOs about IFMSA engagement with the LC Presidents as participants (after approval and communication with the respective national VPM/VPI). a. The objective is to increase the engagement of national leaders and new general members with the IFMSA. NMOs Assessment 1:1 OLMs with every NMO President during the start of the term and when a new NMO President will be elected. During this first OLM, a tracker sheet will be filled in to understand the dynamics and the requirements of every NMO. Having the information from the past term will help to maintain the sustainability of the follow up and improve the help that the RT can give. A traffic light system (green, yellow, red) will be created and the NMOs categorized on it according to the data collected in the OLMs. An internal calendar with the handover periods (after elections) of the NMOs will be created in order to ensure good support from the Regional Team. Membership requirements 1. Existing manuals in the IFMSA (Involvement Manual, IFMSA for NMOs, Americas 101) will be promoted with the NMOs so they can be more aware about their duties to maintain their membership. 2. The good practice of "All in One" will be maintained so NMOs can have all the information in a unique email thread and follow the instructions easily. 3. With the GA, we will be directly responsible about the fulfillment of the NMOs of these requirements
NMO Recruitment Continue the organizational development and follow-up the membership of IFMSA Barbados. A Caribbean Focus Group of NMOs will be created and coordinated with the ODAs. This group will help to increase the scope of IFMSA in the Caribbean Region and will act as a support network. Each RT Member will deliver at least one individual CB session to the NMO Representatives from the candidate and reactivated members (IFMSA Paraguay).
Communication of the Americas Public relations and communication of the Americas Region and their members remains a priority and they play a crucial role in our connected world. Our image is our best key to reach the people and new stakeholders, and increase our presence in the Americas regional health. 1. The Communication and Media Assistant will continue as a core member of the Americas' Regional Team. This term, the CMA was assessed and had a first approach to the Regional Team and the Region. a. The CMA will work as the Contact Person of the PRC Structures in the region. The CMA as liaison with the PRC IT and the PRC DA will deliver CB Sessions to these structures. b. Help the RT in the development of a unique communication strategy in the different communication channels. c. The CMA will deliver sessions for national and local representatives about the Corporate Identity of the IFMSA and the CI of Health & Youth Organizations. 2. Communication channels of the Americas. The Report of Social Media Use in the Americas Region and the Strategic Plan will guide the communicational strategy of the Americas. a. A general Telegram Server for IFMSA members will be created in order to share the opportunities of the Federation and the Region b. The creation of a Regional Instagram will be discussed with the VPPRC, starting a private account as a trial, and evaluate the results. i. If the result is positive, continue the implementation of an Instagram of the Americas Region. c. Some infographics intended for general members will be shared in different languages, tackling the language barrier of the region.
We are the Americas! From North to South with the vibes of the Andes and the energy of the Caribbean Region, the Americas share a diverse background for cooperation, improvement of our regional health, and engagement in IFMSA decision making spaces. Americas Heartbeat 1. The Member Engagement Assistant with the Communication & Media Assistant will be in charge of the development of the Regional Magazine. a. For this edition, we will assess the possibility of creating the magazine in one more language besides English, in order to increase the engagement of members. b. The Americas Heartbeat will include a section called: We are the Americas! to show the diversity in health of the region. G25: Group of Twenty Five 1. The G25 initiative is a monthly Open Space Discussion with the NMO Leadership. It is focused in the development of better connection and the increase of collaboration between Presidents of the Americas Region. a. The G25 Sessions will be coordinated by the Regional Director and the ODA. The G25 will address issues like: Sustainability of Regional Meetings in the Americas; Development of Regional Priorities; Regional Collaborations and different problems in the Region. More Americas in the World 1. The General Assemblies are our biggest events and decision-making spaces in the IFMSA. To show the ideas and rise the representation of the Americas NMOs in the IFMSA: a. PreGA Regional Sessions will be conducted 7 days before the GA to discuss the Regional Submissions and expected Regional collaborations. b. A webinar will be delivered to HoDs (before AmRM, MM and AM) to capacitate them with basic information about delegation manage and how to be more efficient with the involvement of their NMOs in the IFMSA. 2. CB sessions on Statements Writing will be delivered with the EA RA to the national leadership of the NMOs. Activities Week: We are the Americas! 1. Following the initiative started two terms ago, at the end of the term a week dedicated to show different activities of the region will be conducted. a. We are the Americas! will encourage the use of new platforms and media (short videos, dynamic infographics) to show their accomplishments.
External Affairs The region cannot achieve its objectives alone. One of our main strengths is the network of students that we have in the Region and the advantages of advocacy and external affairs that this factor creates. Connected with the scope of our communication, EA can become an important opportunity for us. Smart approach in External Affairs 1. External Affairs is not about the number of collaborations, but their quality. Since the beginning of the term, I will set OLMs with the different Liaison Officers to look for different opportunities with external partners based in the Regional Priorities and the needs of the Region. 2. I will continue the talks with different past stakeholders (FELSOCEM, CONFEMEL) in order to reach a new agreement for the collaboration of our organizations. 3. Increase the engagement of the IFMSA with Regional Partners (HCWH, MeSCLAC, RECAINSA, FEPAFEMS) through different activities according their specialty. Youth in Regional Health 1. The IFMSA is not the only Youth organization associated to the health sciences in the region. There are big student global networks in the region like IVSA, IPSF, IADS, etc. I will act as a leader to organize them in order to host, collaborate in Regional activities and have discussions about organizational development of our structures. PAHO 1. I will lead the delegation for the next 60th Directing Council of PAHO. The coverage of the event will include the support of the CMA and the EA RA in the development of activities to show the work and advocacy of the IFMSA in the meeting. 2. The IFMSA will continue talks with the Youth Advocacy Group of PAHO, after a consultation with the VPE and the guidance of the LWHO, the IFMSA will start the process to be part of the Group or sign a ToR with them. 3. I will increase the number of contact persons and key actors of IFMSA within PAHO, in order to create a stable line of communication to set up more activities, webinars, panels for the Region. Regional Priorities 1. The RPs are focus areas that the Region will work for the next term. I will ensure the inclusion of these in the work of the Regional Team members. 2. The Member Engagement Assistant will be responsible of the diffusion of information related to the RPs with the members. 3. The draft of the RPs of the term 2023/2024 will include consultations with our members through the NMO Report and a general form.
Our Americas Regional Meeting Americas Regional Meeting (AmRM) 1. The inclusion will be core of the Regional Meeting, as the RMs are returning to a physical setting, I will work in the inclusion of hybrid President sessions and Plenaries. 2. The translation tool have created an inclusive space for attendees of the RM. A mechanism or the physical meeting using translators will be implemented. 3. With the CMA and the PRC team of the OC, a communication strategy will be developed. The AmRM and their activities shall be visible in media outlets and be shared with different stakeholders. 4. The AmRM will implement the lessons of the last two years in terms of representation and equality. A Gender Watch will be implemented and the CoC will follow the new code of the IFMSA. The Representation RA will coordinate them, 5. The OC, the RD and the Representation RA will be in charge on creating safe spaces (co-working spaces, tea rooms, etc) in the AmRM (and their socials) for cultural exchange and networking. 6. The Member Engagement Assistant will continue with the work of organizing the Activities Fair & Presentation, and coordinating with the SCORE RA, the scientific fair. and the SCOPE RA the first physical Exchanges Fair in three years! 7. The General Assistant will coordinate the Regional Plenary and the Plenary Team.
Pre-AmRM: 1. The PreAmRM is the heart of CB in our Region. It will start to be planned with the current Regional Team. An appropriate handover should be delivered as the PreAmRM will require some time of the new RT. 2. The experience of the Americas' Camp helped me to understand the challenges of an OC in the context of a Training event. 3. The selection of the workshops will be based on the Regional Priorities, the Americas' Strategy and the assessment of the Regional Team with their NMO Representatives. 4. I will ensure the correct and on time delivery of the merchandise of the workshops. LEAD workshop 1. After the experience of coordinating the LEAD in the Americas' Camp, I will improve the experience of the participants LEAD Workshop, through the creation of a internal advocacy plan in the AmRM, and the development of an image for the workshop with the CMA. 2. Our regional workshop, will act as an activities & think tank of the Americas' Region. A follow-up of the LEAD workshop will be created with the trainers, expecting that 33% of the trainees implement their activities.
Well-being of the Americas Region Administration and management of the Americas Region 1. I will organize the institutional memory and knowledge through the creation of an archive and a directory of past decision making spaces and important documents of the Americas: a. Plenary Documents: Minutes & CCC reports b. Regional Meetings: AmRM Reports & SRT Reports 2. The creation of the Representation Regional Assistant. This RA will have two main goals: Representation and Well-being. It is necessary to install a dedicated position to study how to make our practices more representative, and friendly with the wellbeing of the Regional Team and our members. a. The Representation RA will be in charge of the implementation of new safe spaces in the AmRM, the organization of the well-being Week, the development of activities to foster the well-being of the Regional Team and the NMOs. b. The RDA will support and teach the NMOs (through their Contact Persons) in terms of Representation tools and techniques at National and Local level. c. The information obtained from the GA assessment will be taken in consideration for the distribution of tasks between the GA and the Representation Regional Assistant. The Regional RDA will also act as a liaison to the VPM's RDA. Americas Regional Team 1. The organization of the Americas Regional Team is essential for the progress of the Region and development of the NMOs. Individual meetings will be set with the RT members at the beginning and at halfterm to create and evaluate their Annual Working Plan. Before the AmRM, a CB morning will happen with the Regional Team. In this sessions, the RT will learn about their responsibilities in the organization of the AmRM, and soft skills to plan and manage their time properly. Team-building is a crucial part in the shaping of a new team, I will use different dynamics to integrate and generate identity with the team in all the members of the Regional Team. Bimonthly meetings will happen before the AmRM, and monthly meetings after this. During the AmRM, daily reflections meetings will be conducted in order to evaluate the day, reflect about it and improve. I will organize the Americas Regional Team Meeting (after the AmRM), based on what I learned this year. It will be physically happening after three years! The agenda will be shared for input with the NMO Presidents.
One Step Closer The Region can achieve their goals only through the participation and engagement of our medical students. Our members face some challenges to reach and participate in IFMSA activities. These are some actions to tackle this: Late Late Show with the Americas 1. The Late Late Show is a small space for interviews to show in a brief way activities that are going to happen in the Region. a. They are going to happen in specific moments of the term to promote the PreAmericas' Regional Meeting and their workshops; the call for articles for the Americas' Heartbeat and the 60th Directing Council of PAHO. Americas 101 1. The manual Americas 101 will be updated and translated to the Spanish, Portuguese and French in order to use the manual as a tool for leadership development and member engagement in the Region. Americas Regional Team Café 1. The Café has been an idea that is trying to be implemented for two terms. The new idea of the Café will be Working Parties where the members can share time with the Regional Team and understand the actual work and well-being of the Region. 2. The Cafés will be coordinated by the Member Engagement Assistant and at least 3 will happen during the term.
Transparency & Approachability The Regional Team works for the technical administration and development of the Americas Region. The Region Team shall improve the way the information is shared so the NMOs engage in the discussions and decisions happening. 1. An IFMSA Americas Region Linktree page will be created. a. A Transparency section will be added with documents from the Region (Regulations, Regional Team information, Americas 101) 2. 50% of the Regional Team Meetings after the AmRM will have an open call for observers, so members of the region can join and engage with the discussion. 3. The Regional Team will be always transparent about their well-being and activities through their bi-monthly reports. a. The RT will be open to feedback at any time. With bimonthly reminders through the email server, so the RT will be in constant improvement. 4. As RD, I will be available and approachable to set 1:1 OLMs with the NMO-Ps and the members of the region. Using a Doodle Calendar link like the past term. a. This tool will be recommended to the Regional Team, so they can be approachable too for their National Representatives. 5. The Americas Folder will be updated for the next term and a short cut will be created in the NMO Folder. In this folder, you will find the minutes of the meetings, annual working plans from the RT, reports from external delegations, regional documents, etc. a. This will not only help in terms of transparency but also in the institutional memory of our region & the IFMSA.
Availability It is important to tell you how I am going to manage my time, if I am elect as your next RD. I will be in my internship year (last year of medical school). The internship will require part of my time, but my university and hospital (close where I live) has always supported me in the participation of external events, so this will help to ask for permissions to assist to IFMSA meetings. I will be organizing my time to balance my academic responsibilities, IFMSA work and my well-being. I have been doing it for the last four years. Finally, working as Regional Director this year taught me & gave me knowledge that I will not need to learn again, repeating the position will increase the sustainability and the efficiency of my work.
EDUCATION School of Medicine, Universidad San Francisco de Quito (2017-current)
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POSITIONS HELD
5 GAs
Regional Director for the Americas IFMSA, 2021-2022 Membership Development Assistant IFMSA, 2020-2021 Supervising Council Member
3 RMs
AEMPPI Ecuador, 2021 Vice-President for Members AEMPPI Ecuador, 2020 Local Internal Development Assistant
5 TOMs
AEM USFQ, 2019
IFMSA MEETINGS ATTENDED: March Meeting 2022, Ohrid, North Macedonia - RD Americas Online Americas Regional Meeting 2022 - RD Americas August Meeting 2021, Panamá - CCC March Meeting 2021, OGA - CCC Online Americas Regional Meeting 2021 - Chairperson August Meeting 2020, OGA - CCC Americas Regional Meeting 2020, Curitiba, Brazil - Head of Delegation August Meeting 2019 in Taipei, Taiwan - SCOME Sessions, Participant Team of Officials Meeting 2021/2022 # 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 (RD Americas)
IFMSA RELEVANT EXPERIENCE 59th Directing Council of PAHO, IFMSA Delegate World Health Assembly Special Session, 2021, IFMSA Delegate Youth PreWHA 2021, Participant 74th World Health Assembly, IFMSA Delegate Statement delivered on the WHA Side-event ‘Ending the Pandemic for All - The Role of the COVAX Facility in the Distribution of COVID-19 Vaccines', Organizer SWG on NMO Internal Complaint Handling Mechanisms, Coordinator SWG on Membership Follow-up Committee, Member
CAPACITY BUILDING LEAD Workshop, Americas Camp 2022, Workshop Coordinator Advocacy to Policy Documents on Climate Change. Cleopatrain, Trainer LEAD Workshop, Pre-Americas RM 2019, Participant Mental Health Essentials, Pre-Americas RM 2020, Participant Americas CB Weekend - External Affairs, AmRM 2021, Participant
NATIONAL WORK 8 NGAs in AEMPPI Ecuador (1 as OC; 1 as CCC; 1 as Plenary Team) Vice-Chair for the XXXIII NGA of IFMSA Chile 5 TOMs in AEMPPI Ecuador Facilitator on internal development and external representation sessions and workshops 4 activities developed, 1 enrolled to IFMSA Programs
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