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, and the eastern part of West Virginia.
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2022 AMWA-MAC 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. Learn more about us.
Colleen Walacavage, MA, ELS
President
Judith Orvos, MS ELS.
Immediate Past President
Kristyn Sylvia, PhD
President-Elect
Maria Arini Lopez
Treasurer
Bhavya Ravi, PhD
Secretary
Andre Allen
Membership & Volunteer Coordinator
Sherilyn George-Clinton
Communications Manager
Rebecca Nelson, MA
Chapter Advisory Committee Representative
Regional Coordinators
Our regional coordinators host networking events for AMWA members and prospective members in the Mid-Atlantic region throughout the year.
Nonye Uddoh, PharmD, MBA, BCACP
Regional Coordinator – Baltimore
-vacant
Regional Coordinator – Central Virginia
vacant
Regional Coordinator – Southeast Virginia
Angela Trenkle
Regional Coordinator – Bethesda
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If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.