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24 July 2013
Sharon Grace Joins the Optical Society as Chief of Staff
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Lyndsay Meyer
The Optical Society
202.416.1435
lmeyer@osa.org
Sharon Grace Joins the Optical Society as Chief of Staff
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“Sharon’s background in the scientific and industry association world is an excellent fit for OSA. She understands both the immediate and long-term opportunities and challenges for our community,” said OSA CEO Elizabeth Rogan. “She is poised to be a successful leader of the diverse set of responsibilities she is taking on here. Her background will serve as a strong foundation in setting the strategic direction of these program areas for OSA. We’re pleased to welcome Sharon to the OSA team.”
Grace brings more than 25 years of experience to OSA. In her previous position as managing director at the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), she led all external affairs for the professional society including media relations, corporate communications, marketing, websites, public policy, corporate membership and design and production. Prior to AIAA, Grace was director of communications at the Telecommunications Industry Association, where she directed media relations, publications, marketing and small business development. Grace has also held PR and marketing positions for SAVVIS Communications, CDA Investment Technologies, Crown Life Insurance and Amerace Corporation. Grace received her B.A. in English from Wake Forest University and is a member of the Public Relations Society of America, American Society of Association Executives and Women in Aerospace.
EDITOR’S NOTE: A photo of Sharon Grace is available to members of the media upon request. Contact Lyndsay Meyer, lmeyer@osa.org. About OSA
Uniting more than 180,000 professionals from 175 countries, the Optical Society (OSA) brings together the global optics community through its programs and initiatives. Since 1916 OSA has worked to advance the common interests of the field, providing educational resources to the scientists, engineers and business leaders who work in the field by promoting the science of light and the advanced technologies made possible by optics and photonics. OSA publications, events, technical groups and programs foster optics knowledge and scientific collaboration among all those with an interest in optics and photonics. For more information, visit www.osa.org.
