Biophysical Society Bulletin | July-August 2024

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Carmen Domene Membership Committee

Carmen Domene

Is this your first volunteer position for BPS? If not, what other positions have you held? In the past, I was a member of the Editorial Board of Biophys ical Journal and the Biophysical Society’s Committee for Pro fessional Opportunities for Women (CPOW) and I translated from English to Spanish some of the material that the Society prepared for the Education Resources available on the web site. Now I am contributing on the Membership Committee. Why do you volunteer? I volunteer because I want to make some positive impact on the biophysics community, even if a small one. Besides, volunteering is a great way to meet new people and build a network! What has been a highlight from your volunteer experience? A highlight has been a sense of belonging to a larger com munity in return for a small fraction of my time, but also the many people I have interacted with, some of whom have become good friends over the years. Do you have advice for others who might be thinking about volunteering? Volunteering should be a rewarding experience for both you and those you are helping, so just have fun and enjoy the process.

When not volunteering for BPS, what do you work on? I like spending time with my nephews, traveling, walking out doors, visiting art exhibitions, reading novels, and cooking for friends. Right now, I am learning Korean and some floristry.

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