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WORMS new Officers and Liaisons

  • 1.  WORMS new Officers and Liaisons

    Posted 01-23-2025 11:17

    Dear INFORMS Members,

    I hope this message finds you well and that your new year is off to a fantastic start.

    I am delighted to announce the results of our recent elections and introduce WORMS new officers and Liaisons:

    • President-Elect: Di Nguyen
    • Jr. VP of Meetings: Irem Sengul Orgut
    • Jr. VP of Communications: Afrooz Jalilzadeh
    • Jr. Treasurer: Fahimeh Chomachaei
    • Secretary: Eylem Tekin

    New Liaisons:

    Student Liaisons:

    • Solmaz Abbaspoursaeedabad
    • Zihan Zhang
    • Sara F. Abu Aridah
    • Samaneh Samiee
    • Afrouz Hojati
    • Gulten Busra Karkili
    • Marziye Seif
    • Sonza Singh

    Industry Liaisons:

    • Rachel Moglen
    • Lauren L. Czerniak
    • Lavada Sharma
    • Emmy Smith

    International Liaisons:

    • Heletjé van Staden
    • Monica Gentili
    • Sheeba Pathak

    DEI Liaisons:

    • Muge Capan
    • Esmat (Yasi) Sangari
    • Inas Khayal
    • Rachael Alfant
    • Shirin Shahsavand

    Please join me in warmly welcoming these outstanding individuals as they step into their new roles. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all the candidates who participated in this election. Your willingness to serve and contribute to the WORMS community is truly commendable. I also want to thank all members who cast their votes, helping us make these important decisions. Your engagement is vital to the success of our organization.

    It is an honor to be part of this exceptional community and to serve alongside such dedicated officers. Together, we will continue to advance the mission of WORMS and support each other in our professional endeavors. Thank you once again for your participation and commitment.

    Best,

    Sara Saberi

    WORMS President



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    Sara Saberi
    Associate Professor
    Worcester Polytechnic Institute
    Worcester MA
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