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Promedica International CME seeks to improve the quality of heath care worldwide by developing, accrediting and promoting educational initiatives in accordance with the high standards of the Accreditation Council of Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).

Judie Vivian

Judie Vivian co-founded Promedica International CME in 1985 in response to the need for advanced continuing medical education amongst senior cardiovascular and thoracic surgeons. Prior to founding the company, Ms Vivian was Vice President for Global Marketing and Sales for Baxter Edwards Laboratories Cardiovascular and Cardiology markets worldwide.

For nearly twenty years, Promedica International CME has successfully organized approximately 150 physician education activities, including live procedure teleconferences from sites worldwide, hands-on animal laboratories and major international symposia. Ms. Vivian’s experience in the detailed logistics required for such programs has been invaluable. The success of these programs has made Promedica International CME one of the best medical education companies and has attracted a first class team of executive managers expanding the company’s services to all medical specialties.

Ms. Vivian has a B.Sc. Honors Degree in Mechanical Engineering, specializing in Bioengineering, from the University of Sussex and a Post Graduate Degree in Education from Nottingham University, UK.

Laurel Steigerwald
Executive Vice President Education

Laurel Steigerwald came to Promedica in 1998 from Scripps Clinic in La Jolla, where she was the Conference Coordinator in the Continuing Medical Education Department. Laurel has been involved in CME for over 20 years, and since coming to Promedica she has been instrumental in helping Promedica earn and maintain full accreditation by the ACCME.

Ms. Steigerwald’s expertise in medical meeting planning has contributed to the successful development and implementation of over 50 medical conferences at Promedica, expanding into specialties including cardiology, interventional cardiology, internal medicine, family practice, hematology/oncology, dentistry, endocrinology, ophthalmology and orthopedics.

Ms. Steigerwald has a BA in Liberal Arts.

Isabelle Villaud
European Manager

Isabelle Villaud, a team member since 1994, represents Promedica International CME as our European Manager based in Paris. Ms. Villaud brings with her valuable experience coordinating high profile international conferences.

Ms. Villaud has traveled extensively in North America, South America, Europe and Asia and is fluent in four languages. Because of her familiarity with the international forum, Ms. Villaud continues to be an integral part of Promedica International CME’s production of many global congresses.

Ms. Villaud has a BA from the Sorbonne University in Paris.

Jeanette Robertson
Controller

Jeanette Robertson joined the Promedica International team in 2002. She brings to Promedica International CME financial organization and reporting, asset management and planning. With nearly thirty years in business and financial management, Ms. Robertson has a sound basis for analyzing and understanding the financial aspect of many industries. Her career encompasses 15 years in public accounting and 14 years in private industry. Her private industry experience concentrated in executive financial management in both the manufacturing and real estate development and construction management industries. Currently she serves as a public accountant and has broadened her knowledge to the legal, medical and educational professions, as well as non-profit foundations, retail and wholesale businesses.

Ms. Robertson has a BA in Business Administration with a Concentration in Accounting from California State University Fullerton.

Kimberlie Stephens
Symposia/Communication Manager

Kimberlie Stephens joined the Promedica International team in 2002. She has since worked to increase the efficiency and consistency of our data management and communication systems.

Ms. Stephens high level communication skills, in conjunction with her knowledge of the internet have contributed to the improvement of Promedica International CME’s web presence. She continues to incorporate new technology into Promedica International CME’s business practices, ultimately resulting in increased service and convenience for our customers.

Kimberlie has a BA Honors Degree in Communication from the Annenberg School of Communication at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.

Rebecca Law
Symposia Assistant

Rebecca Law joined the Promedica International CME team in 2005. Ms. Law brings a 10-year work experience in database management and customer service skills, which has contributed to and improved the effectiveness, productivity and precision of our overall CME program. Rebecca is generally the first member of our team to greet your telephone calls and Internet queries with her friendly, professional communication.

Her interest in behavioral science and solution resolution makes her an asset to our overall symposia.

Rebecca has a B.A. from San Francisco State University with a "Dean’s List Honors" distinction.