New Appointments and Re-elections to the IAAC Executive Committee at the 32nd General Assembly

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During the 32nd IAAC General Assembly held in Medellín, Colombia, on August 23, 2024, the Executive Committee of the Inter-American Accreditation Cooperation (IAAC) has announced the results of the recent elections and re-elections for several key positions. With the goal of continuing to advance regional integration and cooperation in the field of accreditation, a new group of leaders has been elected, and some positions have been confirmed through a re-election process.

New appointments to the Executive Committee:

Among the newly elected members of the IAAC Executive Committee, the following appointments stand out:

Warren Merkel (ANAB, USA) as Vice-Chair.
Carlos Echeverría (SAE, Ecuador) as Chair of the Management Committee.
Alejandra Avelar (OSA, El Salvador) as Vice-Chair of the Management Committee.
Eduardo Ceballos (INN, Chile) as Chair of the Technical Committee.
Alba Cabrera (ONA, Paraguay) as Vice-Chair of the Technical Committee.
Mirtha Cuevas (ONA, Paraguay) as Vice-Chair of the Training Subcommittee.
Patricia Aguilar (INACAL, Peru) as Vice-Chair of the Certification Bodies Subcommittee.
Re-elections in the Executive Committee:

In addition to the new appointments, several positions have been renewed through re-election, acknowledging the excellent performance of their current leaders:

Andrea Melo (CGRCE, Brazil) as Chair of the Executive Committee.
Rhonda Banks (ANAB, USA) as IAAC Treasurer.
Paola Marsico (OAA, Argentina) as Chair of the MLA Committee.
Mirtha Leiva (ONA, Paraguay) as Chair of the Promotions Subcommittee.
Verónica Ruano (SAE, Ecuador) as Vice-Chair of the Promotions Subcommittee.
Rita Cinca (OAA, Argentina) as Chair of the Certification Bodies Subcommittee.

Commitment to accreditation excellence

These leaders will play a crucial role in the continuous improvement of accreditation processes across Latin America and North America, facilitating the harmonization of standards and promoting transparency and trust among institutions.

The IAAC remains committed to strengthening accreditation systems in the region, ensuring that its members continue to cooperate effectively in promoting quality and technical competence among evaluating bodies.

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