Sally Winkelman, Outgoing Executive Director

June will bring some changes to WACEP staff as the organization welcomes Maggie Gruennert, CMP as the Chapter’s new Executive Director. Maggie has worked in association management for over six years including work with medical specialty societies and has expertise in regional and community outreach and event management. Maggie graduated from UW-Stevens Point with BS in Communications and Public Relations, is certified in meeting and event planning, and holds her Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation.  In her free time, Maggie enjoys baking, sewing and spending time with her husband Kenny, daughter Peyton (3), son Ryder (18 months), and their yellow lab Henley. 

As we transition, I’d like to offer my thanks for the opportunity and privilege to work alongside some of the most amazing volunteer leaders and members that I’ve come across in my 25 years in association management. Emergency physicians clearly have a unique energy and passion. You truly want to make a difference, and you ARE making a difference. One only needs to look at this past year to see the level of engagement, support for one another, and dedication to your profession that allows you to make a profound difference in the lives of so many. I look forward to following along in the years to come to see the continued progress of WACEP and emergency medicine.