The American Association of Immunologists
Ericka Ochoa, MBA, CAE, is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in education, membership development, and marketing within nonprofit and professional medical societies. Currently serving as the Manager of Education and Career Development Programs for the American Association of Immunologists, Ericka administers a $1.5 million budget and oversees various educational and career initiatives. Previous roles include Director of Membership at the Heart Failure Society of America and Development Manager at ASHP, where strategic marketing and member engagement were key responsibilities. Ericka has a strong foundation in membership retention and recruitment, demonstrated through leadership positions at organizations like the American Nurses Association and ASHP. Educational qualifications include a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Maryland Global Campus and a Bachelor’s degree from The George Washington University.
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The American Association of Immunologists
AAI is the largest and most prestigious professional association of immunologists in the world with over 7,700 members from 71 different countries. AAI is dedicated to advancing the knowledge of immunology and its related disciplines, fostering the interchange of ideas and information among investigators, and addressing the potential integration of immunologic principles into clinical practice. Members of AAI take advantage of the following benefits: A subscription (print and online access) to The Journal of Immunology (The JI), the official journal of the AAI; Eligibility for AAI travel and career awards; Membership in the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB); Membership in the International Union of Immunological Societies (IUIS); A subscription to the AAI Newsletter; Voting privileges in association elections and actions; Eligibility to serve on one of the AAI committees; Access to the FASEB Directory of Members; Reduced subscription rates to many popular books and journals in the field of immunology; Reduced registration fees at the AAI annual meeting, courses in immunology, and International Union of Immunological Societies meetings; Reduced rates for hotel accommodations and travel for these meetings; Exemption from The JI manuscript submission fee*; Substantial color-charge discounts for publications in The JI*. * These benefits apply to regular, honorary, and emeritus members of AAI. We also offer Trainee membership for graduate students and recent Postdocs. You can also follow AAI and The JI on Twitter: @ImmunologyAAI or @J_Immunol