Responsible for managing ACDIS' direction strategy, including the annual conference, evolving the organization, and providing an authoritative voice in the industry.
Responsible for management and strategic development of the ACDIS Leadership Council, ACDIS’ publications (CDI Journal and CDI Strategies), and overseeing CDI Week activities and the ACDIS CDI Scholarship Program. Additionally, she oversees the ACDIS Podcast and shares hosting duties with the ACDIS team.
Responsible for developing and editing ACDIS books, including the ACDIS Pocket Guides; editing and managing content and features for ACDIS PRO; and assisting with live events. Additionally, she shares ACDIS Podcast hosting duties with the ACDIS team.
Responsible for producing ACDIS' publications, including CDI Strategies and the CDI Journal, ACDIS' social media presence, working with committees, planning CDI Week activities, and managing the ACDIS CDI Scholarship program.
Responsible for sponsorship engagement, vendor relations, and advertising opportunities.
In Memoriam
Melissa Varnavas Former Editorial Director, Events & Education
Melissa passed away after a long battle with cancer in August 2022. Over her 16 years with ACDIS, Melissa was responsible for building ACDIS' editorial content and developing an extensive line of educational content including live events, web-based seminars, podcasts, books, newsletters, and our award-winning website. She also managed more than 40 ACDIS networking groups/state chapters and was a host of the ACDIS Podcast. ACDIS would not be the association it is today without Melissa's joyful creativity. We miss her deeply and know our members feel the same. Rest in purple, Melissa.
