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.
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Regional Coordinator – Baltimore
Archana Monie
Regional Coordinator – Bethesda
Open Position
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.
JAMA Managing Editor to Headline 2020 AMWA-MAC Regional Conference
Stacy L. Christiansen, MA, chair of the AMA Manual of Style committee and managing editor, JAMA, is the 2020 AMWA-MAC Regional Conference‘s keynote speaker. Stacy has worked in medical publishing[…]
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