{"id":1087,"date":"2026-05-06T01:18:16","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T01:18:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.socra.org\/blog\/?p=1087"},"modified":"2026-05-06T01:18:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T01:18:18","slug":"1087-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.socra.org\/blog\/1087-2\/","title":{"rendered":""},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.socra.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/FDA-GCP-Conference.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.socra.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/FDA-GCP-Conference.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1088\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.socra.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/FDA-GCP-Conference.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.socra.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/FDA-GCP-Conference-300x75.png 300w, https:\/\/www.socra.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/FDA-GCP-Conference-768x192.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) is pleased to announce the results of the 2026\u20132027 Board of Directors election. Following strong member participation, SOCRA members selected an accomplished group of clinical research professionals to help lead the organization in its continued mission to promote excellence in clinical research through education, certification, and community engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SOCRA congratulates President-elect Amanda Galster, MHP, CCRP; Secretary Annette Oeser, MLAS, BS, CCRP; and newly elected Directors Mary Christie, MSBA, CCRP; Casey Snoddy, BS, CCRP; and Tamara Stowe, BA. Each brings valuable experience and leadership to the Board, representing a broad range of expertise across the clinical research profession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The newly elected officers and directors will officially begin their terms during the SOCRA Annual Conference, taking place this September in Denver, Colorado. As SOCRA continues to support clinical research professionals worldwide, the incoming Board members will play an important role in advancing initiatives that strengthen education, collaboration, and professional development throughout the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SOCRA extends its appreciation to all candidates who participated in this year\u2019s election, as well as to the members whose engagement and votes help shape the future of the organization.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) is pleased to announce the results of the 2026\u20132027 Board of Directors election. 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