Why Do We Meet? The Field Responds
AcademyHealth senior staff reflect on the results of a poll that reveal how AcademyHealth conferences and events foster community for the field.
Amy Hammer joined AcademyHealth in February 2013 and is a Senior Director. She is responsible for the management of the Annual Research Meeting, National Health Policy Conference, Health Policy Orientation, Dissemination and Implementation Conference, Health Datapalooza, and AcademyHealth awards.
Prior to joining AcademyHealth, Amy was the Director of Meetings with the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and brings over 10-years conference planning experience to her position. Her experience includes the management of the ASCO annual meeting as well as numerous thematic based meetings. Amy earned her B.A. in psychology from Radford University, a Master’s of Arts in counseling from West Virginia University and a Master’s of Public Administration from George Mason University.
Authored by Amy Hammer, M.A., M.P.A.
The Importance of Gathering
AcademyHealth senior staff reflect on the purpose of conferences and meetings, how AcademyHealth is adapting to a virtual environment, and ask readers to complete a short survey.