AIHA CEO to Join STEM Society Professionals Association

FALLS CHURCH, Va. (August 21, 2023)—AIHA Chief Executive Officer Lawrence D. Sloan has joined the board of directors of the Council of Engineering and Scientific Society Executives (CESSE). Established in 1977, CESSE is the professional society for CEOs and mid- to senior-level staff members who lead associations active in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. CESSE supports education, networking, and best practices to ensure effective STEM society leadership. Since its establishment in 1977, CESSE has supported education, networking, and best practices to ensure effective STEM society leadership.

Sloan’s involvement with CESSE began in 2018. He has served on a CEO meeting planning committee and presented at several CEO meetings. Most recently, he has participated in CESSE’s membership task force, which works to boost membership in the organization.

Sloan said that he looks forward to contributing to CESSE’s mission with other industry leaders as they foster innovation, promote best practices, and elevate the standards of leadership in their fields. “I’m truly honored and excited to join the board of the Council of Engineering and Scientific Society Executives,” said Sloan. “This opportunity aligns seamlessly with AIHA’s commitment to creating healthier workplaces and communities through collaboration within the scientific community.”

About AIHA

AIHA is the association for scientists and professionals committed to preserving occupational and environmental health and safety in the workplace and community. Founded in 1939, we support our members with our expertise, networks, comprehensive education programs, and other products and services that help them maintain the highest professional and competency standards. More than half of AIHA’s nearly 8,500 members are Certified Industrial Hygienists, and many hold other professional designations. AIHA serves as a resource for those employed across the public and private sectors, as well as to the communities in which they work. For more information, visit www.aiha.org.