Dr. Joselyn Del Pilar was elected a member of the ACS-PR Southwest region for the 2023 board of directors. Congratulations!
Dear Colleagues and Friends,It is with great pleasure that I announce the new ACS Puerto Rico Board for 2023. The elections for next year’s Board ended last Friday, following our by-laws. I am sure that this new leadership will ensure that ACS continues to improve people’s life through the transforming power of chemistry, and will continue growing as an organization at the service of Puerto Rico positively impacting its members and our society. 2023 PresidentDr. Ramonita Díaz-Ayala – University of Puerto Rico – Río Piedras Campus President-ElectDr. Lisandro Cunci – Universidad Ana G. Mendez – Gurabo Campus Immediate Past PresidentDr. Ingrid Montes – University of Puerto Rico – Río Piedras Campus SecretaryDr. Dalice Piñero – University of Puerto Rico – Río Piedras Campus TreasurerDr. Jorge Colón – University of Puerto Rico – Río Piedras Campus Regional Delegate – NortheastDr. Lymari Fuentes – Universidad Ana G. Méndez – Cupey Campus Regional Delegate – SouthwestDr. Joselyn del Pilar Albaladejo – University of Puerto Rico – Mayagüez Campus Continuing their terms:CouncilorsDr. Edmy Ferrer – Interamerican University, Ponce CampusDr. Angela González – Interamerican University, San Germán CampusMrs. Myrna Otaño, Licensed Chemist, Viatris, Barceloneta Alternate CouncilorProf. Sara Delgado – University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras CampusDr. Brenda Ramos – University of Puerto Rico, Aguadilla Campus This year was a milestone for ACS – Puerto Rico, with the development of the first Strategic Plan that will guide our next five years, our 75th anniversary celebration, hosting a very successful Southeastern Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society (SERMACS) in addition to continuing our traditional activities. Without any doubt, 2023 will continue to be a very productive and exciting year for all and with the leadership of the new board and the support of everyone, we will move ACS – Puerto Rico’s vision forward: “Leading a sustainable and inclusive Puerto Rico community through chemistry!” Our best wishes to the 2023 ACS Puerto Rico Board! Warmest regards,Ingrid Montes González, PhD2022 Chair ACS Puerto Rico
