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369 Emilio Alonso-Mendoza, CEO of AG Bell, and Lori Bobsin, AG Bell Virginia Chapter President Sep 25, 2018

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Emilio Alonso-Mendoza has served as AG Bell's chief executive officer since 2014. He brings with him an extensive history in the nonprofit sector, assisting organizations such as the Catholic Community Foundation and Children's Home Society of Florida raise their national profiles

Lori Bobsin is the Coordinator of the Aural Habilitation Program for University of Virginia Cochlear Implant Program in Charlottesville, Virginia. She is also the AG Bell Virginia Chapter President. Lori has over seventeen years of experience in providing listening and spoken language therapy, as well as consultation and training to individuals, schools, and to families.

The Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (AG Bell) educates parents about this communication option for their children who are deaf or hard of hearing and serves as a resource for those who choose the listening and spoken language (LSL) methodology. AG Bell facilitates the connection between families of children with hearing loss and qualified professionals who assist the children in mastering spoken language.

#368 Tom Snee, National Executive Director, Fleet Reserve Association Sep 24, 2018

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Thomas J. (Tom) Snee is the Twelfth National Executive Director for the Fleet Reserve Association, headquartered in Alexandria, VA. In his scope of many responsibilities, he serves over 50,000 Sea Service and family members on various boards and committees for military and Veterans benefits. He is the managing officer of the National Headquarters Staff, National Board of Directors, and Co-Chairs the Military Coalition representing over 33 veteran organizations/associations, of 3.5M Active Duty, Reserve, Veterans and Retirees.

The Fleet Reserve Association is a congressionally chartered, non-profit membership-based organization that represents the interests of the Sea Service community before the U.S. Congress. The FRA was founded by Navy Chief Yeoman George L. Carlin and was chartered November 11, 1924 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

367 Glen Mandigo, President and CEO, SMI Aug 13, 2018

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Mr. Mandigo is the current US Advanced Ceramics Association (USACA) Executive Director. He is also the President of Strategic Marketing Innovations (SMI), which is the executive agent for USACA and also represents over 100 clients with interests in advanced materials and science and technology. Mr. Mandigo has 23 years experience working in Washington, DC on advanced materials and technology issues with federal agencies, Congress, and companies, universities and associations.

USACA was established in 1985, and is the principal trade association representing the business interests of advanced ceramics producers and end-users.

#366 Gordon Lambourne, VP, Communications, National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Aug 08, 2018

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Gordon Lambourne serves as Vice President of Communications at the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, leading the NRAEF's overall communications strategy, including media relations, campaign development, social media and digital storytelling and content creation.

Prior to joining the Foundation, Lambourne served as Senior Vice President of Global Public Relations for Marriott International, Inc., the world's largest hotel company, where he held leadership positions in all aspects of communications, including brand and consumer PR, corporate communications, social and digital PR, campaign and event strategy, multicultural PR and issues management.

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation and its programs work to Attract, Empower and Advance today's and tomorrow's restaurant and food service workforce. To learn more, visit ChooseRestaurants.org.

#365 Dani Mackey, President, Dani Mackey Communications Aug 06, 2018

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Dani Mackey Communications is an independent woman-owned public relations consultancy based in Washington, DC and Reston, VA. Dani and her team serve associations, nonprofits and for profits, helping them communicate what matters most about their organizations and businesses to a variety of audiences, including consumers, policymakers, members and other stakeholders. Dani is a native Washingtonian who lives in Reston, Virginia, with her husband and son. She supports the DC Divas women's tackle football team and Calvary Women's Services in the District.

#364 Chuck Johnson, President, International Safety Equipment Association Aug 01, 2018

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Chuck Johnson is the President of the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA), serving as strategic adviser to the association's members, and advancing the safety products industry's interests in Washington DC and abroad. Chuck has over 18 years of association leadership experience, and holds a B.A. from the University of Mississippi and an M.A. in international environmental policy from The American University.

ISEA is the leading association for safety products and technologies that enable people to work in hazardous environments, and an ANSI accredited standards developing organization.

#363 Donna Grande, MGA, Executive Director, American College of Preventive Medicine Jul 30, 2018

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Donna Grande, MGA, is the Executive Director of the American College of Preventive Medicine, continuing her passion for advancing prevention and population health throughout health care. Ms. Grande has over 25 years experience managing high-impact disease prevention and health promotion initiatives to achieve measurable outcomes, and a proven track record impacting health leadership with the American Nurses Association and Healthcare Businesswomen's Association.

The American College of Preventive Medicine is a medical society advancing the practice of preventive medicine in public health and health systems, and advocating for health policies that work to prevent disease, promote health, and avert health crises.

#362 Whitney Pennington, Director/Manager of Communications and Public Education, American Association of Poison Control Centers Jul 25, 2018

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Whitney Pennington is a public health professional currently serving as the Manager of Communications and Public Education for the American Association of Poison Control Centers. Whitney is passionate about injury prevention, health literacy, and plain language communication.

The American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) is a 501c3 non-profit trade organization that represents the 55 US poison control centers.

#361 Christiane Maertens, Deputy Director, North American Association For Environmental Education Jul 23, 2018

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Christiane Maertens (Kris-tee-on-ah Mair-tens), as the Deputy Director of the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE), built a professional team that facilitates the largest and most diverse environmental education network in the world. In 2017, she was named a National Geographic Explorer for hosting the forthcoming Imagine If, a podcast that explores climate change resilience with her trademark moxie and optimism.

For four decades, the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) has been accelerating environmental literacy and civic engagement through the power of education and networking, supporting over 20,000 educators and 56 regional affiliate organizations working in environmental education in more than 30 countries.

#360 Caitlin Couture, Director, Governance and Engagement Society of Interventional Radiology Jul 18, 2018

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Caitlin Couture, CAE is the Director of Governance and Engagement at the Society of Interventional Radiology and has ten years of association management experience. In her role at SIR, Caitlin in responsible for ensuring consistency across 64 committees, task forces and manages five sections. She works to ensure members positively engage with SIR throughout their career through traditional committee engagement and ad hoc volunteer opportunities.

The Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) is a nonprofit, professional medical society representing more than 8,000 practicing interventional radiology physicians, scientists and clinical associates. SIR's members work in a variety of settings and at different professional levels—from medical students and residents to university faculty and private practice physicians. The society's mission is to work with our members to improve patient-centered care through image-guided therapy.

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