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About AMWA-GCAC

AMWA-GCAC is the longest-standing chapter of the American Medical Writers Association and includes all AMWA members in Illinois and the southern part of Wisconsin (Madison and Milwaukee areas).

Our chapter regularly hosts events and we are always looking for volunteers to manage our chapter and its programs.

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Be a part of your local community of medical communication professionals and the chapter that supports them.

Outstanding Education

AMWA-GCAC provides local educational events to support your professional growth.

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Volunteer opportunities to improve your skills and be visible within the medical communication profession.

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Join AMWA today to become a part of a supportive network, benefit from top-notch training, and use a wide array of resources designed to help you succeed in the field of medical communication.

 

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2024-2025 Chapter Leadership

Meet Our Chapter Officers

Get to know the driving forces behind your local AMWA chapter! Meet the chapter officers, learn about their vision for the chapter and how they’re making a difference in the medical communication community.
Ida Darmawan, MA, MBA

Ida Darmawan, MA, MBA

President

Amrita A. Iyer, PhD

Amrita A. Iyer, PhD

President-Elect

Janice Snider, ELS

Janice Snider, ELS

Secretary

Christine Tilles

Christine Tilles

Treasurer

Chapter Leadership

2024-2025 CHAPTER OFFICERS

President: Eileen Wagner, PhD (president@gcac-amwa.org)

President-Elect: Teresa McNally, PhD (president-elect@gcac-amwa.org)

Secretary: Janice Snider, ELS (secretary@gcac-amwa.org)

Treasurer: Christine Tilles (treasurer@gcac-amwa.org)

2024-2025 OTHER CHAPTER LEADERS

Communications Chair: Christine Weisshaar, MS

Communications Volunteer: Kelly Doro

Communications Volunteer/Digital Content Manager: Kathy Adamson, DVM

Communications Volunteer/LinkedIn Group Manager: Sharon Rogers, PhD, ELS

Events Chair: Ellen Grover, RN, MS

Events Volunteer: Emily Morson

Freelance Chair: Susan Prattis

Local Networking Coordinator (Chicago Downtown): POSITION OPEN

Local Networking Coordinator (Wisconsin): Christine Weisshaar

Local Networking Coordinator (South/West Suburbs): Natasha Fallico

Membership Chair: Diane Brooks

CAC Representative: MaryClare DeLuca

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