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Maryland Tech Council Announces New Board of Directors

ROCKVILLE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Maryland Tech Council (MTC), the largest technology and life sciences trade association in the state, today announced the election of new members to its Board of Directors. Bringing decades of expertise across technology, life sciences, and related industries, the directors will help guide MTC’s strategy and planning for the 2-year term.

MTC’s priorities are clear: protect and expand Maryland's innovation ecosystem, and deliver tangible, impactful value to our members. Each board member will play a vital role in helping us achieve these objectives

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"We are excited to collaborate with this dynamic group of new board members," said Kelly Schulz, CEO of the Maryland Tech Council. "MTC’s priorities are clear: protect and expand Maryland's innovation ecosystem, and deliver tangible, impactful value to our members. Each board member will play a vital role in helping us achieve these objectives."

The directors are:

  • Fouad Atouf, Ph.D, USP Convention
  • Jay Gelfman, MaxCyte, Inc.
  • Liz Pujolas, Amgen USA
  • Daniel Mendelsohn, Venable
  • Megan Norris, growth[period]
  • Jared Smith, MBA, CEcD, Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation

About the Maryland Tech Council

The Maryland Tech Council (MTC) is a collaborative community that is actively engaged in building strong technology and life science industries by supporting the efforts of our individual members. We are the largest technology and life sciences trade association in the state of Maryland, and we provide value by giving members a forum to learn, share, and connect. MTC brings the region’s community together into a single, united organization that empowers our members to achieve their business goals through advocacy, networking, and education. The vision for the Maryland Tech Council is to propel Maryland to become the number one innovation economy for life sciences and technology in the country. Follow us at mdtechcouncil.com, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

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Henry Fawell
Campfire Communications
henry@campfirecomm.com
(410) 212-8468

Maryland Tech Council

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Headquarters: Rockville, MD
CEO: Kelly Schulz
Employees: 10
Organization: NON

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Contacts

Media Contact
Henry Fawell
Campfire Communications
henry@campfirecomm.com
(410) 212-8468

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