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	Karen A. Goraleski, CEO Contact: kgoraleski@astmh.org Twitter: @GoraleskiK Karen Goraleski is Executive Director 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 croll@astmh.org 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, Administrator
Contact: j.deacetis@astmh.org
In her role as Administrator, 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 Communications Executive
Contact: ddusik@astmh.org
Doug Dusik is Senior Communications Executive. 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, Member Services Administrator
Contact: bfinn@astmh.org
Buffy Finn is Member Services Administrator, 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.

Brenda Howe, Meeting Manager
Contact: bhowe@astmh.org
As Meeting 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 opporutnities 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.

Lyn Maddox, VP Meetings
Contact: lmaddox@astmh.org
Lyn Maddox is Director of Meetings, a position she has held for 14 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.

Rhonda Schultz, Coordinator, Awards and Fellowships
Contact: rschultz@astmh.org
Rhonda Schultz is Coordinator, Awards 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: cbs15@case.edu
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.

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