Meet the Candidates 2023

Member Since 1992

EDUCATION
BS, Biology, University of Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Certificate, Medical Laboratory Science, Sanford and University Medical Center, South Dakota
PhD, Biomedical Health Sciences, University of South Dakota, Sanford School of Medicine

CERTIFICATION
MLS(ASCP), AHI(AMT)

EMPLOYMENT
Professor/Graduate Program Director, University of Cincinnati, Ohio

SOCIETY PARTICIPATION FOR THE LAST FIVE YEARS

STATE
2019, Attendee/Speaker, ASCLS-WI State Meeting
2019, 2023, Attendee/Speaker, ASCLS-ND Annual Meeting
2019, 2021, 2023, Attendee/Speaker, ASCLS-SD Annual Meeting
2021, Attendee/Speaker, ASCLS-OK Annual Meeting
2022, Attendee/Speaker, LSCLS/ASCLS-MS Bistate Annual Meeting

REGIONAL
2018-present, Committee Member, ASCLS Region V Symposium Committee
2019-2021, Committee Member, ASCLS Region V Leadership Academy
2015-2018, Region V Director, Region V Presidents Council
2020-present, Member, Region V Presidents Council
2018-present, Attendee/Speaker, Region V Symposium
2018-2021, Treasurer, Region V

NATIONAL
2019-present, Member/Vice-Chair/Chair, Education and Research Fund Board of Trustees
2018-present, Board Member/President-Elect/President/Past-President, Alpha Mu Tau Fraternity Board of Directors
2019-present, Member, ASCLS Nominations Committee
2021-present, Member, CEPI Committee
2015-2018, Region V Director, ASCLS Board of Directors
2021-2022, Member, Annual Meeting Steering Committee
2018-2019, Section Editor for Research and Reports, Clinical Laboratory Science Journal
2019-2020, Member, Body of Knowledge Committee
2018, Member, ASCLS Consumer Web Page Response Team
2020,2022, Attendee, ASCLS Legislative Symposium
2018-2022, Attendee, ASCLS Joint Annual Meeting
2019-2020, Delegate, ASCLS House of Delegates
2018-2022, Attendee, ASCLS House of Delegates

STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
Each and everyone’s journey began as a single step, choosing our profession, completing a degree, and performing the duties associated with your career, whether as a bench professional, sales representative, researcher, educator, supervisor, manager, director, phlebotomist, histotechnologist, or other laboratory-related position or title. Although each of us began with that single step, we should be traveling this journey together, including all laboratory professionals and, through interprofessional collaborations, partner organizations and institutions. My vision is to lead ASCLS on a path or journey to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, building a more effective organization for the future. To do so, the Board of Directors and organization must focus on a participatory process to facilitate change. By increasing member participation, it encourages and supports greater organizational memory and ownership of projects and initiatives. It will allow ASCLS to capitalize on the expertise of many, increasing and improving problem solving and planning. This can only be accomplished by having a shared vision and strategy which is key for organizational change!

Member Since 2011

EDUCATION
BS, Biology, Kansas State University
BS, Clinical Laboratory Science, Saint Louis University, Missouri

CERTIFICATION
MLS(ASCP)^CM

EMPLOYMENT
Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Saint Luke’s South Hospital, Overland Park, Kansas

SOCIETY PARTICIPATION FOR THE LAST FIVE YEARS

STATE
2018-2019, President/Past-President, ASCLS-MO
2019-2022, President-Elect/President/Past-President, ASCLS-MO
2020-present, Chair, ASCLS-MO Promotion of the Profession Committee
2018-2019, Co-Chair, ASCLS-MO Spring Meeting Planning Committee
2018-2022, Member, ASCLS-MO Spring Meeting Planning Committee

REGIONAL
2018-2019, Communication Representative, Ascending Professionals Forum
2018-2021, Member, Region VI President’s Council
2018-2021, Attendee, State Meetings

NATIONAL
2021, Attendee, ASCLS Legislative Symposium
2018-2019, Member, Ascending Professionals Forum
2018-2020, Attendee ASCLS Joint Annual Meeting
2018-2021, Delegate, ASCLS House of Delegates

STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
My leadership philosophy is founded on collaboration, clear and focused communication, and compassion for those I work with and serve. As a board member, I will work proactively to advance our field and elevate our standards. I practice this by providing reliable and timely communication and feedback while encouraging our fellow professionals to embrace the vital need for ongoing education and professional development. I enjoy learning new things and innovative approaches that I can use to help support and serve our lab community, which translates into better patient care and outcomes. I value being a dependable team member who actively listens, is mindful of the situations I encounter, and takes responsibility for myself. I sincerely appreciate those who have motivated, inspired, and pushed me to improve. I work hard to embody and demonstrate these qualities in my daily interactions, and with those I work with, so that together we can do bigger and better things while having fun.

Member Since 2008

EDUCATION
BS, Investigative and Medical Sciences, Saint Louis University, Missouri
MS, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Rush University, Illinois
PhD, Health Sciences, Rush University, Illinois

CERTIFICATION
MLS(ASCP)^CM, D(ABMM)

EMPLOYMENT
Associate Professor and Associate Director of Clinical Microbiology, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois

SOCIETY PARTICIPATION FOR THE LAST FIVE YEARS

STATE
2018-2019, Past-President, ASCLS-IL
2018-2019, Attendee/Speaker, ASCLS-IL Annual Meeting
2019-2020, Chair, ASCLS-IL Annual Meeting Committee

NATIONAL
2018-present, ASCLS Representative, Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute
2018-2021, Member, ASCLS Nominations Committee
2018, Member and Host Society Liaison, ASCLS Annual Meeting Steering Committee
2019-present, Member/Vice-Chair/ Chair, ASCLS Annual Meeting Steering Committee
2018, 2020-2022, Attendee, ASCLS Joint Annual Meeting
2018, 2020-2022, Delegate, ASCLS House of Delegates

STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
I joined ASCLS as a student in 2008. In that time, I have seen first-hand the important role ASCLS exhibits in advocating for the laboratory medicine community. The mission of ASCLS has always been to represent the constituents of the clinical laboratory and to make meaningful and positive impacts in the care of our patients, the communities we serve, as well as in the advancement of our scientific disciplines. Many ASCLS members have played a major role in my own professional development. As a student, bench scientist, educator, and laboratory director, ASCLS has provided me with incredible mentors and countless opportunities to serve.

If elected to serve as a director of ASCLS, it will be my mission to:

1. Collaborate with the ASCLS Board of Directors to strengthen the voice of ASCLS nationally.
2. Explore ways to increase visibility of all members of the laboratory medicine community to the broader public and to other members of the healthcare team.
3. Advocate and share with the board the needs and concerns of the Society membership to the entire ASCLS community and the ASCLS Board of Directors.

Member Since 2015

EDUCATION
BS, Biochemistry, University of Minnesota
BS, Genetics, Cell Biology, and Development, University of Minnesota
BS, Medical Technology, University of Wisconsin
MA, Health and Human Services Administration, St. Mary’s University, Minnesota

CERTIFICATION
MLS(ASCP)^CM, CaPM

EMPLOYMENT
LIS Technical Specialist, Park Nicollet Medical Center, St. Louis Park, Minnesota

SOCIETY PARTICIPATION FOR THE LAST FIVE YEARS

STATE
2018-present, Officer, Member at Large, Board of Directors, ASCLS-WI
2022-present, Member, Finance Committee, ASCLS-WI
2021-present, Member, SOP Revisions Task Force, ASCLS-WI
2018-present, Chair, Political Action Committee, ASCLS-WI
2018-present, Co-Chair, Awards Committee, ASCLS-WI
2021, Member, Web Page Task Force, ASCLS-WI
2019, Member, Sustainability Task Force, ASCLS-WI
2018-present, Chair, Developing/Ascending Professional Liaison, ASCLS-WI
2018-2019, Chair, History, ASCLS-WI
2019, 2022, Chair, Government Affairs, ASCLS-WI
2020, Co-Chair, Virtual State Meeting Planning Committee, ASCLS-WI
2018-Present, Attendee, State Meeting, BOD Meetings, ASCLS-WI
2022, Attendee, Minnesota Clinical Laboratory Collaborative

REGIONAL
2022-present, Member, Region V Leadership Academy Committee, MN Junior Member
2018, 2021-2022, Member, Region V Symposium Planning Committee
2022, Chair, Region V Symposium Program Committee
2018-2022, Chair, Region V PAC Trustee
2018, 2022, Attendee, Region V Symposium

NATIONAL
2021-present, Member, Leadership Development Committee
2018-2022, Member, Vice-Chair, Political Action Committee
2018-2019, Member, Government Affairs Committee
2019-2020, Officer, Ascending Professionals Forum
2018-2022, Attendee, ASCLS Joint Annual Meeting
2018-2021, Delegate, ASCLS House of Delegates
2022, Alternate Delegate/Attendee, ASCLS House of Delegates
2021-2022, Student, Leadership Academy

STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
Growing up, there was a picture at the top of the stairs of what my family members’ names meant. Every time I raced up the stairs, this picture stared at me, constantly reminding me of what my name proclaimed my destiny to be. Alexandra means “helper and defender of mankind.”

I have helped through numerous volunteer activities, including serving on Wisconsin, Region V, and national ASCLS committees. I have helped by acting as a mentor and Developing Professional/Ascending Professional advisor. Additionally, I have defended the profession through attending and actively participating in five Laboratory Legislative Symposiums, fighting for recognition and legislative action to better the industry.

My namesake may not be a typical philosophy, but the sentiment behind it is something that I strive for in my life and try to instill in others around me. My desire is to continue my work as a helper and defender through participation on the ASCLS Board of Directors. In this role, I hope to “help” bring forth positive change and act as a constructive force for the membership, and I hope to “defend” the career through professional visibility and legislative action.

Member Since  2000

EDUCATION
AAS, Clinical Laboratory Science, Weber State University, Utah
BS, Clinical Laboratory Science, Weber State University, Utah
MHA, Health Administration, Weber State University, Utah

CERTIFICATION
MLS(ASCP)^CM

EMPLOYMENT
Consultant, Independent IVD Marketing and Sales Consultant, San Diego, California

SOCIETY PARTICIPATION FOR THE LAST FIVE YEARS

STATE
2020-present, Board Member, ASCLS-CA
2019, Attendee, ASCLS-MN Annual Meeting
2018, President-Elect, ASCLS-CA
2018, Board Member, ASCLS CA

REGIONAL
2018, Treasurer, ASCLS Region X
2018, Chair, ASCLS Region X Meeting Planning Committee

NATIONAL
2018-present, Member/Chair/Past-Chair, Annual Meeting Steering Committee
2018-2019, Member/Vice-Chair, Government Affairs Committee
2021-present, Member, Government Affairs Committee
2019-present, Member/Vice-Chair/Chair, Nominations Committee
2021-present, President-Elect/President, Alpha Mu Tau Fraternity Board of Directors
2018-present, Attendee, ASCLS Joint Annual Meeting
2018-present, Attendee, ASCLS House of Delegates
2018, 2020-2022, Delegate ASCLS House of Delegates

STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
I have been fortunate to be an active ASCLS member for the last 23 years. I have had the fortune to experience the field from many perspectives starting as an ER phlebotomist, transitioning to an MLT, MT, laboratory supervisor, and then to industry where I have had several roles in sales, marketing, consulting, and business development. I became involved as a student in 2000 and have since then been active on the state, regional, and national levels in various roles. I have watched the Society grow and evolve into what it is today. I have also been involved and lived in four states and three regions.

It would be an honor to continue serving ASCLS on the national level as a member of the Board of Directors (BOD) as a director. At the heart of the laboratorian is the patient-centered focus care we deliver each day. I bring a unique perspective to the BOD as a laboratory and industry professional. I look forward to the opportunity to represent the members of our Society while being an advocate for laboratorians and fighting for a unified voice to improve patient care.

Member Since 2013

EDUCATION
BS, Biology, University of the State of New York
MEd, Curriculum and Instruction in Science, University of Maryland
PhD, Educational Psychology, Catholic University of America, Washington, DC

CERTIFICATION
MLS(ASCP)MB^CMSC^CM

EMPLOYMENT
Assistant Professor and Director, Clinical Laboratory Management Programs, The George Washington University, Ashburn, Virginia

SOCIETY PARTICIPATION FOR THE LAST FIVE YEARS

STATE
2018-2020, President, ASCLS-DC

NATIONAL
2018, 2019, Delegate, ASCLS House of Delegates
2022, Alternate Delegate/Attendee, ASCLS House of Delegates

STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
My life changed when an Army recruiter introduced me to the medical lab years ago. But my passion for the practice and admiration for the dedicated professionals in this field has not waned. I am blessed to have served in military and civilian sectors, on the bench working with dedicated fellow practitioners and in the classroom with future professionals. And I have seen how we all contribute to the combined efforts of the healthcare team and patient’s welfare. But I have also been fortunate to network with others in ASCLS towards the betterment and benefit of our profession. If given the opportunity to serve, I will support activities that:

• Enhance professional development and collaborative opportunities in current and developing lab practices
• Promote justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives that build a culture of belonging within our fields of practice and healthcare systems
• Increase visibility and advocacy efforts that recognize laboratorians for their critical roles on the healthcare team and as leaders in innovation
• Communicate career opportunities to recruit professionals and ensure retention to meet the needs of the lab and healthcare partners

Member Since 1989

EDUCATION
BS, Medical Technology, Salve Regina University, Rhode Island
MS, Clinical Laboratory Science, University of Rhode Island

CERTIFICATION
MLS(ASCP)^CM

EMPLOYMENT
Department Chair, Allied and Rehabilitative Health Departments, Community College of Rhode Island

SOCIETY PARTICIPATION FOR THE LAST FIVE YEARS

STATE
2022-2023, Treasurer, ASCLS-CNE

REGIONAL
2013-2019, Director, ASCLS Region I

NATIONAL
2013-2019, Director, ASCLS Board of Directors
2019-2022, President-Elect/President/Past-President, ASCLS Board of Directors
2018, Member, ASCLS Executive Committee
2019-2022, Attendee, ASCLS Legislative Symposium
2019-2022, Attendee, ASCLS Clinical Laboratory Educators Conference
2018-2022, Attendee, ASCLS Joint Annual Meeting
2018-2022, Delegate, ASCLS House of Delegates

STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
After serving as a long-term member of the ASCLS Board of Directors, including serving as president from 2020-2021, I have a vested interest in the issues impacting our Society. As a member of the Board of Directors, and then as board liaison as past president, I witnessed the work that the Judicial Committee performed, and I was impressed with the due diligence with which the committee deliberated when issues were brought before this body. I can appreciate the gravitas of this position, and I would welcome an opportunity to work with other members of the Judicial Committee, while protecting the best interests of ASCLS in a discreet and diplomatic manner.

Member Since 2011

EDUCATION
BS, Clinical Laboratory Science, University of West Florida
MS, Clinical Laboratory Science, Rutgers University, New Jersey
DCLS In Progress, Clinical Laboratory Science, Rutgers University, New Jersey

CERTIFICATION
MLS(ASCP)^CM

EMPLOYMENT
Laboratory QA Coordinator, University of Florida Health Shands Hospital, Gainesville, Florida

SOCIETY PARTICIPATION FOR THE LAST FIVE YEARS

STATE
2019-2023, President-Elect/President/Past-President, FSCLS
2022-present, Member, FSCLS Symposium
2019-2022, Chair, FSCLS Symposium
2018-2019, District II Director, FSCLS

REGIONAL
2022, Speaker/Attendee, ASCLS Region III Triennial Meeting
2020, Member, ASCLS Region III Council
2019, Member, Host Committee, ASCLS Region III Triennial Meeting

NATIONAL
2020, Member, Host Committee, ASCLS Clinical Laboratory Educators Conference
2018-2022, Attendee, ASCLS Joint Annual Meeting
2018-2022, Delegate, ASCLS House of Delegates

STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
Some miracles take time. Things don’t happen on our time. They happen in GPT—God’s Perfect Timing. Keep trusting, praying, hoping, and believing.

Member Since 2014

EDUCATION
AAS, Medical Laboratory Technician, Northwest Technical College, Minnesota
BS, Medical Technology, University of North Dakota
MS, Clinical Laboratory Science, University of North Dakota
DCLS, Clinical Laboratory Science, University of Texas Medical Branch

CERTIFICATION
MLS(ASCP)^CM

EMPLOYMENT
Associate Professor, University of Cincinnati, Ohio

SOCIETY PARTICIPATION FOR THE LAST FIVE YEARS

STATE
2018-2021, Board Member/President-Elect/President/Past President, ASCLS-SD
2018-2022, Chair, ASCLS-SD Bylaws Committee
2018-2022, Member/Chair, ASCLS-SD Spring Symposium Planning Committee
2018-present, Coordinator, ASCLS-SD PACE
2018-Present, Attendee, ASCLS-SD State Meeting

REGIONAL
2018-present, Junior Leader/Senior Leader, ASCLS Region V Leadership Academy
2018-present, Member/Co-Chair/Chair, ASCLS Region V Fall Symposium Planning Committee
2021-present, Secretary/Treasurer/Website Coordinator, ASCLS Region V Board of Directors
2018-present, Attendee, ASCLS Region V Meetings

NATIONAL
2019-2021, Vice-Chair/Chair, ASCLS Microbiology SA
2018-2022, Attendee, ASCLS Clinical Laboratory Educators Conference
2019-2022, Attendee, ASCLS Joint Annual Meeting
2018-present, Delegate, ASCLS House of Delegates

STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
When I was a student and a new graduate, I did not quite understand the full value of professional membership. I was a working professional for 10 years before someone truly encouraged me to participate and get involved with ASCLS. This was the spark that I needed to inspire my professional growth. The love of learning, collaboration, networking, scholarship, and service are critical pieces for professional development and growth. I have since engaged in several committees and held various positions at the state and regional level. Some of the committees include, but are not limited to, elected positions on the board, PACE coordinator, bylaws chair, and meeting/event planning. I have recently begun to increase my involvement at the national level with participation as a delegate and the DCLS Oversight Committee. Involvement in ASCLS has helped me grow both personally and professionally. Professional investment and mentorship have unlimited value. ASCLS has been a major influence in my career development and has become a substantial piece of my professional identity. As a member of the Nominations Committee, I hope to inspire the same spark in our professionals.

Member Since 1990

EDUCATION
BA, Biology, Searcy, Arkansas
BS, Medical Technology, St. Francis School of Medical Technology, Memphis, Tennessee
MS, Community Health, University of Memphis, Tennessee
EdD, Higher Education Administration, Union University, Jackson, Tennessee

CERTIFICATION
MLS(ASCP)

EMPLOYMENT
Professor and Program Director, University of Alabama at Birmingham

SOCIETY PARTICIPATION FOR THE LAST FIVE YEARS

STATE
2018-2020, President-Elect/President, ASCLS-AL

NATIONAL
2021-present, Member, ASCLS Nominations Committee
2018-2020, Vice-Chair/Chair, Education SA
2018-present, Member, Hematology/Hemostasis SA
2018-present, Attendee, ASCLS Clinical Laboratory Educators Conference
2018-present, Attendee, ASCLS Joint Annual Meeting
2018-2021, Delegate, ASCLS House of Delegates

STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
I believe that leadership is both a privilege and an opportunity to serve. These are privileges and opportunities that carry with them responsibilities to inspire and to encourage others to share in the vision and goals of any organization.

To me the single most valuable asset of an organization, such as our own (ASCLS), is its people or members. It will be my responsibility to support their professional development, take an interest in them as individuals, and recognize their goals and accomplishments. So, to do this it will be imperative to identify talents within the organization and its committees.

I also believe that communication will be a key in this position. I will need to maintain a clear communication to members of our organization (ASCLS) so that they are aware of various opportunities to serve within the organization.

My goal for this office will be two-fold. One, to help build awareness of the various positions within the organization. And two, to effectively vet and evaluate members who are interested in assuming these responsibilities within these roles. So, with that being said, I firmly believe that if selected it would be an honor for me to serve on this committee.

Member Since 1992

EDUCATION
BS, Medical Technology, College of Mt. St. Joseph/St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Ohio
MS, Clinical Laboratory Science, University of Minnesota
EdD, Higher Education, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

CERTIFICATION
MLS(ASCP)

EMPLOYMENT
Program Manager, Hillsborough Community College, Tampa, Florida

SOCIETY PARTICIPATION FOR THE LAST FIVE YEARS

REGIONAL
2017, Attendee, Region III Meeting

NATIONAL
2019-2020, Host/Chair, Clinical Laboratory Educators Conference Steering Committee
2021-2023, Member, Clinical Laboratory Educators Conference Steering Committee
2021-present, Member, ASCLS Nominations Committee
2020, Judge, Joint Annual Meeting Case Study Presentations
2018-2023, Attendee, Clinical Laboratory Educators Conference
2018-2022, Attendee, ASCLS Joint Annual Meeting
2018, Attendee, ASCLS House of Delegates

STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
My philosophy as a continuing candidate for the Nominations Committee is to work with the committee members to identify applicants who will serve to uphold the vision of ASCLS. To make a responsible decision after gathering facts on applicants and to evaluate contenders who are able to make a positive impact through their leadership skills. In doing so, I would like to, as part of a team who have selected members deemed as competent individuals, steer the path forward for ASCLS.

Member Since 2008

EDUCATION
BS, Biochemistry, Florida State University
BS, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical College of Georgia

CERTIFICATION
MLS(ASCP)^CM

EMPLOYMENT
Manager Urgent Care Laboratories, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Georgia

SOCIETY PARTICIPATION FOR THE LAST FIVE YEARS

STATE
2017-2022, President-Elect/President/Past-President, ASCLS-GA
2018-2021, Chair, PAC
2018-2021, Chair, PACE
2019-2022, Secretary, ASCLS-GA

NATIONAL
2021-present, ASCLS Nominations Committee
2018, Delegate, ASCLS House of Delegates
2019-2022, Attendee, ASCLS House of Delegates

STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
I believe that ASCLS as a whole can bring forth the common goal of creating a unified professional organization that supports the needs of its members. I see this role on the Nomination Committee as a way to identify unique talent that can be brought to the forefront. We can all learn from each other, and we should be making space for those with fresh ideas and those who see things differently. We can take from each aspect to build an organization that can be a true representation of the laboratory profession.