AWIS Staff
Meredith Gibson, CAE
Chief Executive Officer
Meredith Gibson is the Chief Executive Officer of the Association for Women in Science (AWIS). Ms. Gibson has been serving the AWIS mission in various capacities since 2007. As CEO, she oversees all facets of the organization including driving mission impact, strategic planning, advocacy and outreach initiatives, member benefit programs, HR, financial management, business development, operations, and engages with the board of directors. Under her leadership, AWIS has doubled its membership, fundraising, and corporate partnership programs and established a new Strategic Plan for 2023-2026. Prior to joining AWIS, she led development activities for the American Lung Association of Washington and was responsible for marketing project management for the University of Washington and the Sacred Heart Hospital System. Ms. Gibson is a graduate of the University of Washington, with a bachelor’s degree in international studies.
Shelley O’Brien, MBA
Chief Marketing Officer
Shelley O’Brien supports our membership, chapters, and partners with stories, data, and tools to continue our mission of advancing women in science. Shelley’s career has spanned large enterprises, small software companies, privately held organizations, and member associations. At Hewlett-Packard and AT&T, she became skilled in product marketing, channel marketing, executive positioning, and public relations. At AppSense (now iVanti), she led the North American Field and Channel Marketing Team in their efforts to drive demand on a limited budget. She was introduced to association leadership in 2017 at the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. One thing has remained constant throughout her career: her sense of urgency in helping to solve problems for key audiences.
Abby Swett
Senior Membership and Components Manager
Abby Swett joins AWIS as the Membership & Institutional Partner Engagement Manager. She graduated from Roger Williams University with a B.S. in Economics. With over a decade of dedicated experience in member-based organizations and non-profits, she has cultivated a passion for building meaningful connections, problem-solving, and driving impactful programming. Throughout her journey, she has been committed to fostering leadership among volunteers and local leaders and believes in the power of collaboration and community engagement.
Sloan Rivers
Digital Marketing Specialist
Sloan Rivers is a Digital Marketing Specialist at the Association for Women in Science (AWIS). She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from Indiana State University and has a strong background in marketing and communications. Her career spans healthcare, nonprofit, and professional service industries, where she has honed her skills in digital marketing, graphic design, and social media. Sloan is passionate about crafting dynamic campaigns, optimizing digital platforms, and leveraging data-driven insights to foster meaningful connections and advance impactful missions.
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