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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2019 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.
Vita Washington, MS
President
Judith Orvos, ELS
President-Elect
Colleen Walacavage
Treasurer
Rebecca Nelson
Secretary
Tom Drake, MA, CMPP
Conference Planner
Heather Gorby, PhD
Membership & Volunteer Coordinator
Vicki VanArsdale, MS
Webmaster & Email Coordinator
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
Brittanie Smith
Regional Coordinator – Southeast 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.
Networking happy hour in Bethesda at Guapo’s
Some of our members met on June 14 to discuss medical writing and to connect. We hope to see you next time!
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If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.