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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2023 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
Vedangana Saini, Ph.D.
Secretary
Andre Allen
Membership & Volunteer Coordinator
Faris Naimi, MS
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/DC/Silver Spring