Each year, INFORMS thrives thanks to the dedication, expertise, and enthusiasm of our volunteers. Their service strengthens our community, supports emerging scholars and practitioners, and helps advance the broader field of operations research and analytics.
This month, we're proud to highlight some of our outstanding volunteers whose contributions have made a meaningful impact across the organization.
Featured Volunteers
⭐ Brinda Nirmal - Academic Volunteer
Contribution: Brinda has provided invaluable support to our academic programming by sharing insights from the university community and helping build stronger connections between students, faculty, and practitioners.
⭐ Wes Chaar - Panelist
Contribution: Wes contributed to multiple INFORMS panels, offering thoughtful perspectives that sparked rich discussion and helped members explore emerging challenges and opportunities in analytics.
⭐ Zhi‑Long Chen - Chair
Contribution: As a committee chair, Zhi‑Long led key initiatives that improved coordination, strengthened member engagement, and expanded opportunities for community involvement.
⭐ Zhuoxin Li - Editorial Board Member
Contribution: Through service on an editorial board, Zhuoxin helped maintain the quality and rigor of INFORMS publications by supporting peer review efforts and fostering high standards in scholarly communication.
⭐ Guangxin Jiang - Poster Chair
Contribution: Guangxin played a vital role in elevating this year's poster program, guiding the review process, supporting presenters, and enhancing the visibility of emerging research within the INFORMS community.
We thank each of these volunteers for their time, leadership, and commitment to the profession. Your work makes everything we do possible!
If you'd like to nominate a volunteer for a future spotlight, please reach out to Garrett Johnston – gjohnston@informs.org.
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Garrett Johnston
Membership Engagement Coordinator
gjohnston@informs.org------------------------------