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Promedica International CME seeks to improve the quality of healthcare 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 more than twenty-five years, Promedica International CME has successfully organized over 250 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 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 BSc 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

Laurel Steigerwald came to Promedica International 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 25 years, and since coming to Promedica she has been instrumental in helping the company 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 150 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 from San Diego State University.

Isabelle Villaud
European Manager

Isabelle Villaud, a team member since 1994, represents Promedica International abroad 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’s production of international congresses.

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

Jeanette Robertson
Comtroller

Jeanette Robertson joined the Promedica International CME team in 2002. She brings experience in financial organization and reporting, asset management and planning. With over 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 over 15 years in public accounting and over 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 CME team in 2002. She has since worked to increase the efficiency and consistency of our data management and communication systems.

Ms. Stephens' advanced 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.

Ms. Stephens has a PhD in Communication from the Annenberg School of Communication at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.

Jennifer Terchek
Symposia Manager

Jennifer Terchek joined the Promedica International CME team in 2010 and brings with her over ten years experience in event management, most recently focused in the biotech industry.

Ms. Terchek contributes her confident abilities to the management of the head-to-toe logistics for our educational symposia as well as directing our social networking presence. Furthermore, Ms. Terchek works to secure educational grants and exhibits in compliance with the ACCME Standards for Commercial SupportSM.

Ms. Terchek has a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Marietta College.

Rebecca Law
Associate Symposia Manager

Rebecca Law joined the Promedica International CME team in 2005 and has since contributed to the planning, promotion and implementation of over 30 CME symposia.

Ms. Law maintains ongoing communication with our valued customers, esteemed faculties and generous sponsors to ensure the best possible educational event for all concerned. In addition to her involvement with our live CME symposia, Ms. Law also manages our website and contributes her support to the development and production of enduring materials.

Rebecca has a BA degree in Biological Anthropology from San Francisco State University.

Erica Zoll
Symposia Assistant

Erica Zoll joined the Promedica International CME team in 2009 and has since managed symposia registrations and correspondence with attendees and faculty to ensure outstanding customer service. Ms. Zoll also works with all submitted abstracts so that the best in new and innovative research in the field of cardiology can be presented to our symposia attendees.

In addition to her involvement with our symposia, she also contributes her support to the development and production of our database and data management. Prior to joining Promedica International, Ms. Zoll worked and lived in Japan.

Ms. Zoll has a BA degree in Anthropology from the University of Maryland.