Stephen T. Kaminski, J.D.
American Association of Poison Control Centers Executive Director Announcement August 22, 2014
AAPCC Welcomes New Executive Director
Stephen T. Kaminski, J.D. The American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) has named Stephen T. Kaminski, J.D., as its new executive director and chief executive officer effective Sept. 29, 2014. With more than 15 years of leadership in both the private and nonprofit sectors, Stephen joins the AAPCC from the American Humane Association (AHA) where he served as Executive Vice President and General Counsel. With AHA since 2011, Kaminski managed the D.C. headquarters office; oversaw the areas of business affairs, legal affairs, human resources and chief of staff, board and corporate governance, ethics and compliance, digital media, and public policy and advocacy; and acted as strategic advisor for all of its programs. Previous to that, Kaminski served in Legal Affairs at Discovery Communications, first as Director and then as Vice President. “We are excited to bring Stephen on board as the new executive director of AAPCC,” said AAPCC President Marsha Ford, MD, FACMT, FACEP. “His skills and experience will significantly enhance the association’s leadership in poison treatment and prevention, public health, and toxicosurveillance. The AAPCC Board of Directors and members look forward to advancing the lifesaving mission and work of America’s poison centers under his leadership.” “I am honored to join the American Association of Poison Control Centers,” Kaminski said. “AAPCC’s track record of results-oriented, mission-driven achievements is estimable. I look forward to partnering with all of the Association’s members and supporters to lead AAPCC to a robust, dynamic and successful future.” As executive director, Kaminski is responsible for implementing strategies, programs and policies that support the vision, mission and values of the AAPCC as well as serving as a public advocate for the association, toxicology and poison prevention. American Association of Poison Control Centers • 515 King St., Suite 510 • Alexandria, Va. 22314 703.894.1858 • www.aapcc.org
AAPCC Welcomes New Executive Director
Stephen T. Kaminski, J.D. The American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) has named Stephen T. Kaminski, J.D., as its new executive director and chief executive officer effective Sept. 29, 2014. With more than 15 years of leadership in both the private and nonprofit sectors, Stephen joins the AAPCC from the American Humane Association (AHA) where he served as Executive Vice President and General Counsel. With AHA since 2011, Kaminski managed the D.C. headquarters office; oversaw the areas of business affairs, legal affairs, human resources and chief of staff, board and corporate governance, ethics and compliance, digital media, and public policy and advocacy; and acted as strategic advisor for all of its programs. Previous to that, Kaminski served in Legal Affairs at Discovery Communications, first as Director and then as Vice President. “We are excited to bring Stephen on board as the new executive director of AAPCC,” said AAPCC President Marsha Ford, MD, FACMT, FACEP. “His skills and experience will significantly enhance the association’s leadership in poison treatment and prevention, public health, and toxicosurveillance. The AAPCC Board of Directors and members look forward to advancing the lifesaving mission and work of America’s poison centers under his leadership.” “I am honored to join the American Association of Poison Control Centers,” Kaminski said. “AAPCC’s track record of results-oriented, mission-driven achievements is estimable. I look forward to partnering with all of the Association’s members and supporters to lead AAPCC to a robust, dynamic and successful future.” As executive director, Kaminski is responsible for implementing strategies, programs and policies that support the vision, mission and values of the AAPCC as well as serving as a public advocate for the association, toxicology and poison prevention. American Association of Poison Control Centers • 515 King St., Suite 510 • Alexandria, Va. 22314 703.894.1858 • www.aapcc.org
