FLC Staff

Turning strategy into action

Paul Zielinski
Executive Director

Paul Zielinski

Paul leads the operation of the FLC with the strategic direction of the FLC Executive Board.

Before joining the FLC as staff in 2020, Paul served for more than 30 years as a federal manager, engineer, and scientist, including work at the Department of Energy, Department of Commerce, the Environmental Protection Agency, and on active duty in the US Army. Paul has an MS in engineering and an MBA.

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Adham Alayash
Community Engagement Assoc.

Adham Alayash

Adham manages elections and membership activities for the FLC.

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Casey Annunziata
Business Development Manager

Casey Annunziata

Casey works to research, identify and establish collaborative relationships with external stakeholders to raise sponsorship revenue for the FLC.

With almost 10 years of experience in association work, her expertise includes meeting planning, exhibit management, marketing and sales. She holds a B.S. in Marketing and a CMP (Certified Meeting Planner) designation.

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Carlie Donow
Digital Media Associate

Carlie Donow

Carlie manages AUTM’s social media footprint including Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, Insta and...Tiktok!—sharing  highlights from the news, industry trends, courses and events. She also oversees the production of AUTM's videos and podcasts.

Previously, she was the Digital Media Coordinator at a Free Clinic in Clearwater. Carlie is passionate about creating engaging content that advances the greater good of society. 

In her spare time, she enjoys traveling and experiencing new cultures around the world. 

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Liz Freyn
Meetings Director

Liz Freyn

Liz manages the contract negotiations and logistics for FLC meetings. 

Liz is a veteran Senior Executive with a demonstrated history in the non-profit organization meetings industry specializing in logistics, contract negotiation and meeting assessment.

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Jessica Klein
Webmaster

Jessica Klein

Jessica manages the FLC website and works with the FLC awards programs and other special projects, including LabTech In Your Life. Jessica has 12 years' experience in association work, the majority in medical regulatory boards. Jess has a bachelor’s degree in human services and a master's degree in literary arts.

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Jamela Mavrakis
Partnerships Manager

Jamela Mavrakis

Jamela manages FLC partnership activities, including events and road shows.

Jamela is from Austin, Texas and has a background in community outreach and engagement, nonprofits and volunteer/event management. She has a bachelor's degree in Health Sciences.

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Walter Neira
Business Tech Associate

Walter Neira

Walter is the point of contact for any questions related to the user experience of the AUTM Innovation Marketplace (AIM) and FLC Business. Walter joins AUTM as an 8-year Marine Corps veteran and a 6-year Law Enforcement veteran and is previously a self-studied software tester.

When not working, Walter puts his degree in Music Performance in Saxophone to use by listening and creating Jazz music.

Andrea Vasquez Nelson
Marketing and Communications Manager

Andrea Vasquez Nelson

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Andrea provides editorial expertise for FLC publications including the Awards publication, FLC Planner, Report to Congress, Labs in Action, and other projects.

Andrea is an experienced journalist who has reported for newspapers, magazines, and TV news on a range of subjects including agriculture, technology, and education. More recently, she worked on a team that produces book guides to business, personal development, and other nonfiction books.

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Carolina Olivieri
Marketing Director

Carolina Olivieri

Carolina manages all FLC marketing and communications activities.

For more than 20 years, she has developed marketing, communications and membership development programs for nonprofit and government organizations. Carolina has an MBA in Marketing from George Washington University.

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Paul Stark
Digital Marketing Director

Paul Stark

Paul leads website and marketing functions.

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Beth Thomas
Facilitate Director

Beth Thomas

Beth works across all the regions with private industry partners to take federal innovations to the marketplace to manufacture, distribute and sell.

Before joining the FLC, she served for more than 37 years as a federal manager and financial officer. Beth has a bachelor's degree in business and an MBA.

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Amy Thomsen, PhD
Professional Development Director

Amy Thomsen, PhD

Amy leads all FLC professional development activities.

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Victor Reyes
Human Resources Manager

Victor Reyes

Victor brings 12 years of human resources experience with 5 years as manager in a non-profit association. As manager, he is committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment for all AUTM employees. Victor holds a master's degree in human resources management and a bachelor’s degree in sociology. He is certified by the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM-CP) and the HR Certification Institute (PHR).

Molly Ryan
Finance

Molly Ryan

FLC

Molly provides customer service for FLC members and other stakeholders. She is your first line of defense when reaching out to us via [email protected]

Kimberley VandenBrook
Awards Coordinator

Kimberley VandenBrook

FLC

Kimberley works with the FLC awards programs.

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