Executive Office Staff

Executive Director
Barbara Diesem-Zimmons, ext. 11
bdz@nysrps.org

Oversees all aspects of NYSRPS Executive Office, and works closely with the Society's elected Executive Board and regional district and affiliate associations to provide the membership with continued services and benefits.

Additionally, responsible for meeting planning functions for conference and business expo, professional development seminars and youth service programs. Also assists with implementation and facilitation of association marketing initiatives; coordination of association publications and promotional materials; and administration of Continuing Education Unit Program.

Director of Communications
Inge Parlo, ext. 14
inge@nysrps.org 

Responsible for association's promotion, outreach and marketing strategies for programs, services, publications, and membership relations, development, and retention. Director is also responsible for production of association publications; and corporate relations, including advertising, exhibit and sponsorship sales.

Interim Professional Development Coordinator/ Administrative Services Coordinator
Lauren Zoppa, ext. 10
lauren@nysrps.org

Works collaboratively with staff on planning functions for conference and business expo, professional development seminars and youth service programs.

Additionally, responsible for managing and maintaining membership records, bookkeeping, payables and receivables, conference and seminar registrations, grant administration, ticket program administration, and misc. office support.

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