Member Since 1989
EDUCATION
BA, Medical Technology, College of St. Scholastica
MS, Clinical Laboratory Science, University of North Dakota
CERTIFICATION
MLS(ASCP)CM
EMPLOYMENT
Director, Laboratory Services, CentraCare Health, St. Cloud, MN
SOCIETY PARTICIPATION
STATE
2012-2017 – Participant; Speaker; Committee Member: MN Clinical Laboratory Collaborative
2012-2017 – Delegate to HOD
REGIONAL
2013, 2014, 2015 – Participant and Speaker, ASCLS Region V Meetings
2017 – Speaker, ASLCS-ND State Meeting
NATIONAL
2012-2013 – Vice Chair, Chair Government Affairs Committee
2013-2016 – Committee Member, Advanced Management Institute
2014-2015 – Speaker and Participant, Advance Management Institute
2012, 2017 – Speaker, ASCLS Annual Meeting
2012 – Task Force Member, Direct Access Testing
2015-2016 – Committee Member, ASCLS Executive Vice President Search Committee
2013-2018 – Secretary/Treasurer, ASCLS Board of Directors
STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY:
The field of laboratory medicine has been a rewarding profession for me for over thirty-five years. I have had the opportunity to work with many dedicated laboratory professionals who have taught me valuable lessons. Whether we are in our healthcare facilities or on Capitol Hill, it is vital that we share our vision and mission to enhance patient safety and provide the best possible information in the diagnosis and treatment of disease and the promotion of wellness.
Through the networking opportunities offered as a member of ASCLS, the dedication of my colleagues has inspired me to expand my horizons in promotion of the profession. When I think of leaving a professional legacy, I want to know that I have continued to strive for excellence and was able to mentor other colleagues as I was.
As a leader in the laboratory for the past twenty-five years, I have the skills required to assure that we maintain a strong commitment to the laboratory professional. It has been an honor and privilege to be on the ASCLS Board of Directors as the current Secretary/Treasurer. My desire to serve as president-elect would allow me to fulfill my passion of shaping the future of our professional organization.
Member Since 2002
EDUCATION
BS, Medical Technology, Bowling Green State University
MS, Allied Medicine, The Ohio State University
MA & PhD, Education, Policy, and Leadership, The Ohio State University
CERTIFICATION
MT(ASCP)
EMPLOYMENT
Senior Executive Associate Dean, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL
SOCIETY PARTICIPATION
STATE
2012- 2015 – President, ASCLS-Alabama
2012-2014 – Delegate to House of Delegates
REGIONAL
2015-2018 – Director, Region III
2016 – Meeting Chair, Region III Triennial Meeting
NATIONAL
2013-2014 – Vice Chair, Leadership Development Committee
STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY:
As a member of ASCLS for 15 years and a medical laboratory science educator for 15 years, I have always been deeply committed to, and a strong advocate of, ASCLS and our profession. My leadership philosophy is that leadership is a choice. A choice to inspire highly educated, diverse, and autonomous professionals to innovatively and cooperatively achieve a shared vision. The success of this philosophy relies heavily on trust, teamwork, open communication, regular dialogue, and input from all constituents within an organization. The major leadership contribution I would like to make to ASCLS is to build a pipeline of leadership talent within the region with capacity and values in place to succeed beyond my tenure as a director.
As a Region III candidate, I aim to:
- Communicate the goals of ASCLS and facilitate alignment of the ASCLS goals to all states within the region.
- Facilitate the documentation of succession planning in every state to assure thoughtful and purposeful action toward the development of a future leadership pipeline in the region
- Guide states within Region III in the preparation and planning of Annual Meetings and/or other events.
Member Since 2004
EDUCATION
BS, Medical Technology,
Northern Kentucky University
MS, Technology Management,
Northern Kentucky University
CERTIFICATION
MLS(ASCP)CM
EMPLOYMENT
Faculty, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
SOCIETY PARTICIPATION
STATE
2012- 2016 – Vice President, President, Kentucky Society for Clinical Lab Science
2012- Present – State Meeting Committee Member
2013, 2015, 2016 – Delegate to House of Delegates
REGIONAL
2012-Present – Region Board of Directors
NATIONAL
2017-Present – Director, Board of Directors
2013-2017 – Coordinator ASCLS Scientific Assembly
2017-2018 – Chair, New Board Orientation Committee
2012-Present – Co-Editor, Editor, Reviewer, ASCLS Clinical Lab Investigations
2012-Present – Member, Chair, Promotion of the Profession Committee
2013,2015,2016 – Sergeant of Arms, ASCLS Annual Meeting
STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY:
This past year, I have had the opportunity to serve as Region IV Director to complete an open term. I have been involved with ASCLS since 2001, and have served in various state and national roles, and feel I could encourage and mentor others in the society through the role of Region Director. My membership in ASCLS allows me to learn best practices in the field, gain leadership skills, and work with a diverse group of likeminded individuals. If I am appointed as Region Director, I would be sharing what I have gained from the organization and would be in a position to help develop new leaders, excite new members, facilitate the participation of current members, and mentor others into this network of colleagues and friends. Increasing membership as well as retaining our long-term members are vital for the Society and would continue to be a personal goal in the position. I believe in the profession and in being an advocate for the role of the laboratorian in healthcare. It would be an honor to serve the ASCLS membership as a member of the Board of Directors.
Member Since 1980
EDUCATION
Medical Laboratory Assistant, St. Paul College
BA, Biology, Hamline University
Medical Technology, St. Paul Ramsey Medical Center
CERTIFICATION
MLS(ASCP)CM
EMPLOYMENT
Instructional Designer/Research Assistant, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
SOCIETY PARTICIPATION
STATE
2013-Present – MN State Clinical Laboratory Collaborative Meeting
2013-2017 – Member, ASCLS-MN Finical Audit Committee
2012-2014 – Delegate to House of Delegates
REGIONAL
2013-2015 – Chair, Region V Leadership Academy Committee
2016-2017 – Presenter, Region V Leadership Academy Retreat
NATIONAL
2013 – Chair, CEAC Committee
2014-2015 – Chair/Past Chair, Annual Meeting Steering Committee
2016-Present – Vice Chair, Lab Admin/Consult/QA/Accreditation/Industry Scientific Assembly
2017-Present – Member, P.A.C.E. Committee
2017-Present – Member, Leadership Academy Task Force
STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY:
I believe that if you are invested in your career, you need to belong to an organization that is rooted in peer leadership. And if you want to help that organization move forward you must be active and involved. I have been an active member of ASCLS for over 35 years, serving on several committees and holding a variety of leadership positions. If I am elected to the position of Region V Director, I will work with the state leaders to recruit and retain membership, promote mentoring, and work with the Leadership Academy to increase the number of candidates from all the states to give them the skills for future leadership opportunities. In addition, I will focus on maintaining two-way communication between the Board of Directors and our membership. This is because it is not only important for our members to understand issues affecting their laboratories, but it is also important for their concerns and issues to be heard by the Board.
Working side by side with the other Board members to promote the laboratory profession, and to focus on its concerns and issues, would be an honor.
Member Since 2004
EDUCATION
A.A.S, Medical Laboratory Technology, Des Moines Area Community College
B.L.S., Liberal Science, Iowa State University
M.H.A, Health Care Administration, University
of Phoenix
CERTIFICATION
MLS(ASCP)CMSLSCM
EMPLOYMENT
Manager of Client Services, Clinical Laboratory, UnityPoint Health – Des Moines, Iowa
SOCIETY PARTICIPATION
STATE
2012- Present – P.A.C.E. Coordinator
2012- Present – Chair, Website
2012-2017 – Delegate to House of Delegates
REGIONAL
2012-2014 – Secretary, Region VI
NATIONAL
2012-2013 – Member, CLMA-ASCLS Regional Taskforce
2013-2014 – Vice Chair, Leadership Academy Committee
2014-2015 – Chair and Facilitator, Leadership Academy Committee
2015-2018 – Member, Board of Directors
2016-2017 – Member, Finance Committee
2016-2017 – Chair, Policy and Procedure Committee
2017-2018 – Member, Executive Committee
2017-2018 – Chair, New Board Orientation Committee
STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY:
Pablo Picasso said, “Action is the foundational key to all success”.
For ASCLS to continue to be the successful professional society for clinical laboratory professionals, we must continue with our actions to advocate for our profession, to build our membership, to meet the needs of all our members, and to set forth the laboratory standards that ensure the highest quality professionals and safety for the patients we serve. I firmly believe that ASCLS has enabled me to grow into the laboratory leader I am today. It has been through my involvement at the state, regional, and national levels that I not only recognized but fully understood my duty to be an advocate for the clinical laboratory profession. This advocacy begins with me placing into action and service as the Region VI Director. I’ve had the great privilege to serve on the ASCLS Board of Directors and desire to continue to lead, mentor, and be a liaison to and for the state societies within Region VI along with representing the members of ASCLS on the national level for a second term. I’m honored to have the opportunity to serve our profession as the Director for Region VI.
Member Since 1982
EDUCATION
PhD, Adult Education, Texas A&M University
MS, Environmental Science, West Virginia University College of Graduate Studies
BS, Medical Technology, West Virginia University
CERTIFICATION
MLS(ASCP)CMBBCM
EMPLOYMENT
Professor Emeritus, University of Texas Health, San Antonio, TX
SOCIETY PARTICIPATION
STATE
2015-2016 – Texas Association for Clinical Laboratory Science (TACLS) annual meeting – co-chair
2015 – Alternate Delegate to HOD
REGIONAL
2007-2011 – Director Region VII
NATIONAL
2011-2012 – ASCLS President-Elect
2011-2013 – ASCLS President
2013-2014 – ASCLS Past-President
2012-Present – Member, Consumer Response Team
2014-2015 – Chair, Body of Knowledge Task Force
2015-2017 – Discipline Leader, ASCLS Entry Level Curriculum Task Force
2015-Present – Trustee, Education & Research Fund
2016-2017 – Member, Root Cause Analysis Task Force
STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY:
The ASCLS Judicial Committee not only oversees activities related to by-laws and elections, but also serves as a “court of final say” regarding just and ethical activities of members and the organization. Having previously served on the ASCLS Board and as President, as well as serving in similar capacities for other professional organizations, I believe I have a broad understanding of the issues that might affect ASCLS and its members. In addition, my academic experience and service at all levels within ASCLS have helped me develop the objectivity and capability to impartially interpret and evaluate the many aspects involved in an issue brought before this committee. I would be honored to serve ASCLS as a member of this committee.
Member Since 2007
EDUCATION
PhD, Health Science, Rush University
MS, Clinical Lab Science, Rush University
BS, investigative & Medical Science, Saint Louis University
CERTIFICATION
MLS(ASCP)CM
EMPLOYMENT
Assistant Director of Clinical Microbiology and Assistant Professor, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
SOCIETY PARTICIPATION
STATE
2012-Present – Board Member, President, President Elect, Past President CSCLS
2012-Present – Board Member, President, President Elect, Secretary ASCLS-IA
2016-Present – Vice Chair, Chair ASCLS-IL Annual Meeting Hospitality Committee
2012, 2014, 2017 – Delegate to House of Delegates
NATIONAL
2014-Present – ASCLS Appointed Member to CLSI
STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY:
I am grateful for the opportunity to be considered as a member for the ASCLS Nominations Committee. The role of this committee is probably one of the most difficult for ASCLS-presenting a slate of candidates for members to vote for elected officers who will occupy leadership positions within the society. As a person who has invested in ASCLS, and who has seen the society’s investment in me, I am excited for this opportunity. My goals for this position would be to identify reasons as to why more members of ASCLS are not interested in pursuing leadership positions across all levels of the organization, and then develop tools to help embers succeed.
Member Since 2002
EDUCATION
BS, Microbiology Mississippi University for Women
BS, Medical Technology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis
MS, Clinical Lab Science, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis
CERTIFICATION
MLS(ASCP)CM
EMPLOYMENT
Evening Shift Supervisor, Department of Pathology, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
SOCIETY PARTICIPATION
STATE
2017-2018 – Chair, ASCLS-TN Nominations Committee
2017-2018 – Chair, Exhibit Committee, Tennessee’s Annual Laboratory Conference
2015-2016 – Chair, Nominations Committee, ASCLS-TN
2014-2015 – Past-President, ASCLS-TN
2013-2014 – President, ASCLS-TN
2013-2014 – Co-Chair, Planning Committee, Tennessee’s Annual Laboratory Conference
2012-2017 – Delegate to House of Delegates
REGIONAL
2012-2014 – Member, Region III Council
NATIONAL
2015-Present – Member, Nominations Committee
2013-Present – Member, Leadership Academy Committee
2015-2016 – Primary Instructor, Leadership Academy
2014-2016 – Chair and Vice Chair, Leadership Academy
2013-2014 – Trustee Education & Research Fund
STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY:
I believe that the survival of ASCLS in the very immediate present and future is 100% dependent on its ability as an organization to be attractive to members, new and old alike. Membership numbers are still troubling, and the direct cause is our leadership. We do not have poor leadership by any means, but we have extremely overworked and overcommitted leadership that cannot realistically manage the sheer volume of duties that are required to run the organization at the level of excellence it deserves. One of the first steps to finding a solution that will work for ASCLS is finding the leaders that will acknowledge the challenges we face and still have the passion, desire, ideas, and the courage (and time!) to stick with their ideas long enough to see them through. We need leaders that can bring strength to the organization and revitalize our membership. I feel the members serving on the nominations committee play a very important role in finding those leaders, and I would be honored to serve ASCLS in that capacity.
Working side by side with the other Board members to promote the laboratory profession, and to focus on its concerns and issues, would be an honor.