Who We Are
Our members come from varied backgrounds and career levels
The Mid-Atlantic Chapter is one of 15 chapters of the American Medical Writers Association, the leading professional organization for writers, editors, and other communicators of medical information. The AMWA Mid-Atlantic Chapter includes Maryland, Virginia, DC, the southern part of Delaware, and the eastern part of West Virginia.
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Leadership Team
Our goal is to provide the information and resources you need to excel in your medical writing career whether you’re new to the field or a seasoned professional.
Vita Washington, MS
President
Judith Orvos, ELS
President-Elect
Martin Spiering, PhD
Treasurer
Rebecca Nelson
Secretary
Heather Gorby, PhD
Membership & Volunteer Coordinator
Vicki VanArsdale, MS
Webmaster
Alexandra Kadner, PhD
Social Media Manager
Regional Coordinators
Our regional coordinators host networking events for AMWA members and prospective members in the Mid-Atlantic region throughout the year.
Yazmin I. Rovira Gonzalez
Regional Coordinator – Baltimore
Debra Evans, PhD
Regional Coordinator – Bethesda
Kristin A. Roynesdal, MS
Regional Coordinator – Central Virginia
Malaika Hill
Regional Coordinator – Northern Virginia
News and Events
AMWA-MAC holds a regional conference each spring and local networking events throughout the year. We also keep you informed about medical communications and related topics.
BELS Exam Information
Are you taking the BELS exam in Durham, NC this summer? Here’s what you need to know: Date: June 15, 2019 Time: 9 am to 12 noon Location: Research Square,[…]
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Lori De Milto and Stephen W. Gutkin to Headline 2019 AMWA-MAC Regional Conference on March 8
Lori De Milto, M.J., has been helping clients attract, engage, and motivate their audiences through targeted medical content since 1997. By tapping into the power of marketing, she has had[…]
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