Commission on Membership

The ASCP Commission on Membership develops overall Society strategy in areas of membership including member recruitment and retention, member benefits, volunteer opportunities and support, local member involvement, and local member access to ASCP resources. In addition, the Commission determines the needs of the members, makes recommendations to the Board of Directors and other Commissions regarding implementation of strategies, and represents ASCP to its members, other organizations, and to the public.

Requirements

  • Be an ASCP member in good standing.
  • Applicants for a Member-at-Large position must have previously served on another Membership Council.
  • Provide oversight for CCPD Committees and Editorial Boards and is responsible for member appointments
  • Be available to meet via conference call, and in-person once per year.
  • Reliable access to internet and email.

Time Commitment

  • Attend 1 Leadership Forum onsite meeting per year.
  • Participate in 4 conference calls per year.
  • Serve on workgroups as needed and/or desired. (Workgroup conference calls are scheduled as needed.)

Committee Composition

  • Chair – The Chair of the Commission on Membership is appointed by the President, with the advice and consent of the Board, and shall be appointed from among the At-Large Members of the Board. The Chair serves a 1 year term, renewable five times.
  • Chairs and Chairs-Elect of the Pathologist Council, Council of Laboratory Professionals, Council of Laboratory Management & Administration, and Resident Council.
  • Chair of the ASCP Awards Committee (ex-officio position).
  • Two Members-at-Large. Members-at-Large serve a 3-year term, renewable once, for a total of six years.

Meet the Commission on Membership

Chair

Diana Kremitske, MHA, MS, MLS(ASCP)

Diana Kremitske

Commission Members

Ted Brown, MD, FASCP
Pathologist Council Chair

Deniz Peker, MD, FASCP
Pathologist Council Chair-Elect

Stephanie Whitehead, MBA, MPH, MLS(ASCP)CM
Council of Laboratory Professionals Chair

Laura Severs, MLS(ASCP)CM, MHA
Council of Laboratory Professionals Chair-Elect

Yembur Ahmad, MD
Resident Council Chair

Savanah Gisriel, MD, MPH
Resident Council Chair-Elect

Joe Keary, MS, MBA
Council of Laboratory Management & Administration Chair

Sean Tucker, MLS(ASCP)CM
Council of Laboratory Management & Administation Chair-Elect

Jesse McCoy, MHS, PA(ASCP)CM
Member At-Large

Maria Hintzke, MD, FASCP
Member At-Large

Anne Walsh-Feeks, MS, PA(ASCP)CM, FACHE
Ex-Officio Member, Awards Committee Chair

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