ICA Staff: Director of Governance & Member Services
Originally from a tiny town in Northeastern Connecticut, USA, I earned my B.A. from Eastern Connecticut State University in Sociology and Applied Social Relations with a minor in Criminal Justice. Fresh out of college, I began my career as a social worker helping to connect people with addiction and mental health needs to the appropriate treatment providers. In my mid-twenties I moved to Chicago where, over the course of the 10 years I lived there, I fell in love with the “Windy City” and all of its unique charm. I worked in the surgical education arena at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine where I gained an earnest respect for the complexity of academic systems. I left NU for the opportunity to advance my career with a position in association management, working for the North American Spine Society. I was hired at NASS by my then-boss, Laura Sawyer – a name you may well recognize as she is now ICA’s Executive Director. During my tenure with NASS I was the Senior Manager of Professionalism and Governance where I oversaw NASS’ robust ethics program, section development, as well as the committee appointment and evaluation processes. I returned to the east coast in 2015, relocating to Rhode Island, continuing to work for NASS remotely until good fortune afforded the grand opportunity to again find myself in the employ of Laura, who recruited me to join the ICA team in July 2016.
I work for ICA remotely out of my home near Providence, Rhode Island. If you need help with governance or member services related questions, my trusty sidekick, Mojo, and I are at your service!