The American Fertility Association Elects New Board Leadership

NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Fertility Association (The AFA), a 501(c)(3) national not-for-profit organization, announced that a new slate of officers has been elected to lead the organization. Both outgoing Co-Chairs will remain as members of the Board of Directors.

Former Co-Chair Patricia Mendell said, "Over the last four years, I have been honored to have led this organization, through a period of challenges and growth, with my Co-Chair Stuart Bell. We have emerged even stronger in our commitment to supporting the right of people to build their families of choice and as the trusted source for the most accurate, leading-edge, and unbiased information for fertility and pregnancy loss. I am excited and energized by our new Executive Board and am ready to help them further grow this valuable organization."

The Board of Directors will be led by Donald Hribek as Chair; Alan Penzias, MD, as Vice-Chair; Meredith Carr as Secretary; and David Klusendorf as Treasurer. Full Board biographies may be found at http://www.theafa.org/about-the-afa/the-afa-board/

Newly elected Board Chair Don Hribek said, "For the last four years Patricia Mendell and Stuart Bell have been tremendous Co-Chairs of The AFA. I, along with the entire Board, wish to thank them for their tireless work in creating a strong vision for the organization. Under their leadership, The AFA has grown and become an advocate in every aspect of family building. I look forward to building on their outstanding foundation, and am excited about working with our Board and Executive Director as the new Chair."

"Don, Alan, Meredith, and Dave are a powerhouse team that brings an extensive range of talents and experience to The AFA," said Stuart Bell. "Both Patricia and I look forward to serving and supporting them in our continued roles as Board members."

Media Contact:

Corey Whelan
[email protected]
(718) 853-1411

About The AFA:

The American Fertility Association (The AFA), a 501(c)(3) national non-profit organization, is a lifetime resource for infertility prevention, reproductive health and family building. AFA services and materials are provided free of charge to consumers and are available to everyone without reservation. These services include leading-edge educational outreach events, an extensive online library with HD videos, a daily blog, a resource directory available for download on mobile devices, telephone and in-person coaching, and a toll-free support line.

http://www.theafa.org
888.917.3777

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SOURCE The American Fertility Association

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