For director-at-large: Anna Cavinato

Richland Section. Eastern Oregon University, La Grande, Oregon.Academic record: Universita’ degli Studi di Bari, PhD, 1981.Professional positions: Eastern Oregon University, Professor Emeritus, 2024-present; Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, 2004-24; Eastern Oregon University, Board of Trustees, 2022-24.ACS local section and division offices: Richland Section: Councilor, 2017-present; Alternate Councilor, 2007-16; DEI&R Committee Chair, 2000-present; National Chemistry Week and Chemists Celebrate Earth Day Coordinator, 2015-present; Northwest Regional Meeting: General Co-Chair, 2018; Chair, 1999; Chair-Elect, 1998. Division of Analytical Chemistry: Immediate Past Chair, 2023-24; Chair, 2022-23; Program Chair, 2021-22; Chair-Elect, 2020-21; Secretary, 2007-20.ACS national service: Committee on Committees, Member, 2024-26; Committee on Chemists with Disabilities, Committee on Committees Liaison, 2024; Committee on Economic and Professional Affairs, Committee on Committees Liaison, 2024; Future of Meetings Working Group, Member, 2023-present; Pacifichem 2025 Planning Committee, Member, 2023-present; Committee on Local Section Activities, Member, 2019-23; Associate, 2018; Committee on Project SEED, Chair, 2015-17; Member, 2010-17; Associate, 2009-10.Member: Member of ACS since 1986. ACS Divisions: Analytical Chemistry; Chemical Education.Related activities and honors: ACS Division of Analytical Chemistry Roland F. Hirsch Award for Distinguished Service in the Advancement of Analytical Chemistry, 2025; ACS E. Ann Nalley Award for Volunteer Service, 2018; ACS Fellow, 2013; Salute to Excellence Award, ACS Richland Section, 2006; ACS Student Chapter Faculty Advisor, 2001-24.Cavinato’s statementIt is truly an honor to be a candidate for director-at-large of the American Chemical Society. ACS has significantly shaped my career and contributed to my personal growth as a leader. I grew up in Italy and, after completing my doctorate degree,