AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association)
Joseph Palermo, MBA, serves as the Senior Continuing Education Operations Specialist at the American Veterinary Medical Association since April 2018, where responsibilities include managing a $600,000 convention continuing education budget and overseeing the Annual Convention and Veterinary Leadership Conference Call for Programs. Prior experience includes positions at the Society of Surgical Oncology, where Joseph led educational programs, and Chamberlain University, where Joseph coordinated nursing practicums and worked as a recruiter. Earlier roles include a Laboratory Assistant II at Alexian Brothers Health System and an Assistant Hockey Coach at Sandburg High School Hockey Club. Joseph's educational background includes a Master of Business Administration in Healthcare and Business Administration from Keller Graduate School of Management and a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science from Rush University.
AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association)
The AVMA is the nation’s leading advocate for the veterinary profession. Representing more than 91,000 members, we protect, promote and advance the needs of all veterinarians and those they serve. Our commitment is to advance the shared interests, values and goals of our membership, through a variety of avenues: - We develop positions on key issues and advocate for veterinarians, advancing their ability to provide crucial veterinary services. - We provide educational accreditation and certification programs that protect and elevate the quality of veterinary care. - We provide timely and relevant products and services to our members that enhance their opportunities for success and service, and support them in protecting the health and welfare of animals in their care. - We educate the public on the important and varied types of work that veterinarians do to advance both animal and human health.