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	Karen A. Goraleski, CEO Contact: [email protected] Twitter: @GoraleskiK Karen Goraleski is CEO of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. Ms. Goraleski oversees all aspects of the Society’s efforts, including the American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene; the CTropMed®- Certificate of Knowledge in Clinical Tropical Medicine and Travelers' Health; the Annual Meeting, which attracts a global audience and is widely considered the premier meeting in tropical medicine; and a portfolio of activities that includes awards and research opportunities, policy development, advocacy, communications, and membership. Read her complete bio here.
	Stephen M. Croll, Chief Operating Officer Contact: s [email protected] Steve Croll’s role as the COO is to oversee the IT, finance/accounting, HR and operational functions of ASTMH, ensuring smooth and efficient operations to support the goals of the members of the association. Prior to ASTMH, Steve spent over 24 years with international development and relief organizations. He has worked with Relief International, Tetra Tech ARD, PATH, Pathfinder and The Futures Group. He has an MA from Johns Hopkins SAIS and a BA from Occidental College.

Judy DeAcetis, Administrative Manager, Scientific Program
Contact: [email protected]
In her role as Administrative Manager, Scientific Program, Judy DeAcetis manages planning of the Annual Meeting program and supports the Board. Ms. DeAcetis began her career in nonprofit association management after graduating from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Ms. DeAcetis has served on the staff of professional societies such as the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, the International Society for Stem Cell Research and the Academy for Eating Disorders.

Doug Dusik, Senior Manager, Communications
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Doug Dusik is Senior Manager, Communications. His responsibilities include the day-to-day management and integration of the Society’s communications operations across multiple platforms reaching North American and global audiences. Mr. Dusik has worked in newspaper journalism and in public relations for corporate, non-profit and agency employers. His previous clients include the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and Underwriters Laboratories (UL).

Buffy Finn, Manager, Membership
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Buffy Finn is Manager, Membership, where her responsibilities include managing members' dues and invoicing, journal subscriptions, the Certificate of Knowledge Examination, society subgroups, the Young Investigator Awards, the Clinical Research Awards, annual meeting logistics and general customer service. Ms. Finn graduated from Illinois State University, and prior to joining ASTMH, she held positions in the sales and customer services arenas.

Rebecca Hamel, Manager, Development
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Rebecca Hamel serves as Manager, Development for ASTMH. In this role, she leverages ASTMH’s well-regarded reputation and existing foundation to increase sustainable resources to support the mission and goals of the ASTMH membership. Rebecca has 15+ years of resource development and multi-stakeholder engagement experience with health and development nonprofit organizations. She holds an MA in International Development (concentration: Environment and Development) from American University and a BS in Chinese and an Asian Studies Certificate from Georgetown University, both in Washington, DC.

Kyle Harwood, Operations Coordinator
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As Operations Coordinator, Kyle covers a variety of tasks for ASTMH. These include scheduling and administrative assistance to the COO and CEO, as well as assisting the Development Manager with donations and sponsorships. Prior to ASTMH, Kyle studied International Relations at Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania, where he received a B.A. in Political Science.

Brenda Howe, Manager, Meetings and Partnerships
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As Meetings and Partnerships Manager, Brenda Howe’s responsibilities include managing pre-registration, maintaining the registration website and leading registration activities onsite for the ASTMH Annual Meeting. She also is the contact for exhibiting and partnership opportunities at the meeting. Ms. Howe has been in the meeting/trade show industry for more than 20 years, and has helped organize shows for medical, food service, business and consumer electronics associations. She has an Associate’s Degree in Science from Morton College in Chicago.

Alison Jaeb, Editorial Production Manager, American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
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Alison Jaeb works closely with Journal authors to check in submitted manuscripts and prepare them for press. She also reviews all editorial content prior to publication and makes updates to the website as needed. She’s a graduate of Bowling Green State University in Ohio, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications. Prior to joining AJTMH, she was a freelance marketing communications writer and a public relations account executive at several companies.

Lyn Maddox, VP Meetings
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Lyn Maddox, VP Meetings, has been with ASTMH for 22 years. Her responsibilities include planning and executing all of the logistics related to the Annual Meeting, from identifying the location of the meeting to onsite management of the event. She has been in the meetings industry for 25 years, and previously worked for The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and assisted in the launch of a special events company. Ms. Maddox is an active member of the Professional Convention Management Association.

Sophia Nanni, Peer Review Coordinator
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Sophia Nanni works to provide support to reviewers, authors and section editors during the Journal manuscript review process. She graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor’s of Science in Environmental Studies with a focus in Biological Science. Prior to joining ASTMH, she interned with several health and community-based organizations.

Miranda Rogliano, Senior Project Manager
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In her role as Senior Project Manager, Miranda Rogliano spearheads the symposia process for the Society’s international Annual Meeting and manages a number of communications strategies and initiatives, including the meeting app and the GOTropMEd digital education resource. Prior to joining ASTMH, she completed international research on HIV and has experience working in a number of LMICs. She holds a Master’s degree in Global Health from the University of Notre Dame.

Rhonda Schultz, Manager, Board and Fellowships Contact: [email protected] Rhonda Schultz is Manager, Board and Fellowships. Her responsibilities include the ASTMH/BMGF Travel Award, Kean, Centennial, Shope, Burroughs Wellcome committees, and additional Annual Meeting planning and support. She has 10 years of combined experience in healthcare and non-profit organizations, including relationship development, volunteer coordination and fundraising, and spent five years with the Academy of General Dentistry as Administrator, Educational Awards. Ms. Schultz has a Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration from Governor’s State University.
Cathi Siegel, Managing Editor, American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene Contact: [email protected] Cathi Siegel is responsible for the daily operations of the Society's journal. She graduated from the Ohio State University and has an MA in English literature from John Carroll University. Prior to joining ASTMH, she worked as a production editor in the legal publishing field.
Lindsey Towle, Scientific Program Coordinator Contact: [email protected] In her role as Program Coordinator, Lindsey Towle supports the planning of the Annual Meeting program through speaker and abstract management as well as a variety of other tasks related to the Annual Meeting. She completed her undergraduate degree in Global Health Studies at the University of Iowa, during which she studied and lived abroad in Latin America. Prior to joining ASTMH, she worked with several organizations focused on public health.

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