Arlyn G. Riskind     
Director, Media Relations     
Phone: (301) 941-0240     
ariskind@endo-society.org

Aaron Lohr
Manager, Media Relations
Phone: (240) 482-1380
Email: alohr@endo-society.org

Chevy Chase, MD — The Endocrine Society recently promoted Janet B. Kreizman and John R.  Heberlein to newly created professional positions.  Effective immediately,  Kreizman is the deputy executive director and chief policy officer, and Heberlein is the deputy executive director and chief operating officer.

Committed to providing educational opportunities, sharing scientific discoveries through its five leading journals and advocating for sound policy on endocrine-related issues, the consolidation of the Society’s functions under these two new leaders will enhance the focus and efficiency of the organization.

“I am pleased by the growth of the Society,” said Scott Hunt, executive director and CEO of The Endocrine Society.  “In 1988 we had a staff of three and today we have more than 70 employees.  The leadership provided by Kreizman and Heberlein will nurture this positive growth, while addressing the requirements of an ever-evolving environment for professional scientific and medical societies.”

A seasoned association management professional with more than 25 years of public policy and public affairs experience, Kreizman has been with the Society for six years.  During this time she has directed the Society’s government and public affairs department managing the Society’s advocacy and media relations programs as well as its governance functions.  In her new and expanded role she will add leadership of the Society’s marketing and membership departments, and The Hormone Foundation to her portfolio.  The Hormone Foundation is the Society’s public education affiliate.

Heberlein joined the Society in 2007 as CFO and senior director of business operations.  He came to the Society with 17 years of association experience in the areas of financial and management accounting, information systems, human resources and facility administration.  In his new role, he will continue directing business operations while leading the Society’s meetings and education, and publications departments.

 

 

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Founded in 1916, The Endocrine Society is the world's oldest, largest, and most active organization devoted to research on hormones and the clinical practice of endocrinology. Today, The Endocrine Society's membership consists of over 14,000 scientists, physicians, educators, nurses and students in more than 80 countries. Together, these members represent all basic, applied, and clinical interests in endocrinology. The Endocrine Society is based in Chevy Chase, Md. To learn more about the Society, and the field of endocrinology, visit our web site at www.endo-society.org.