AMSA Selects Noreen Rich as Director of Membership

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JULY 17, 2014

Sterling, VA — The American Medical Student Association (AMSA) – the oldest and largest independent organization of physicians-in-training in the United States – welcomes Noreen Rich, CAE, as its new Director of Membership.

Rich has been involved in many facets of association management and is well versed in membership, marketing, communication, volunteer management and development efforts. Rich recently worked for the Irrigation Association (IA) as Senior Marketing Manager and also held the position of Foundation Director for the Irrigation Foundation.

“Noreen has a wide range of association management experience and has continually demonstrated excellent leadership skills,” says AMSA Executive Director Joshua Caulfield, IOM. “She has a proven track record of implementing programs and processes that have helped improve member recruitment, engagement, and retention. I am thrilled to welcome Noreen to the AMSA team and am confident the members will enjoy working with her.”

“I am excited and eager to work with an organization that has such an inspiring message,” says Rich. “I truly look forward to working closely with AMSA’s volunteer leaders and cultivating relationships that can help AMSA better meet the needs of its membership. I’m certain that together, we can continue to build an even brighter future for AMSA members.”

Rich is a member of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), is a graduate of the ASAE Leadership Academy, and an ASAE NextGen Association Summit alumni. She is also a member of the American Marketing Association. Rich holds an M.B.A. from the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater and a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from New Mexico State University.

Rich can be reached at nrich@amsa.org.