Home About AWIS Join AWIS Upcoming Events Past Events Board Members Annual Award Scientist of the Month Meeting Minutes and Newsletters Contact Useful Links Sponsors	2008-2009 Board Members President: Sandy Pearce, PhD. Senior Scientist, Abbott Laboratories Coordinates the business of the chapter, presides at all chapter and executive board meetings and represents AWIS-CAC at national meetings. Past President: Heather Behanna, PhD. Senior Scientist, Astellas Research Institute of America VP for Programs: Renee Theiss, PhD. Research Associate, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Coordinates the program activities of the chapter (e.g. chapter meetings, award ceremonies, panel discussions) as well as acting Science Chicago Liason. VP for Finance: Melanie Schroeder Patterson, PhD. Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry, DePaul University Conducts the financial business of AWIS-CAC. VP for Membership: Joy Ramos, PhD. Medical Writer, Prescott Medical Communications, Inc. Manages the AWIS-CAC membership list. VP for Communications/Public Relations: Jessica Reimer Graduate student, Northwestern University Records the activities of the chapter, updates the website and publicizes meetings and events. VP for Outreach: Jen Crawford. Account Manager, Aerotek Scientific Staffing Coordinates service and outreach activities for the chapter. Newsletter Editor: Kara Johnson, PhD. Scientific Affairs Area Manager, Abbott Laboratories Prepares and publishes the AWIS-CAC newsletter.