The Board of Association shall be the President, President-Elect, Immediate Past President, Secretary, Treasurer, five Board Members-at-Large, and one Ascending Professional.
The Board of the Association shall be the governing body when the Annual Meeting is not in session. All actions of the Board must be presented for consideration at the next Annual Meeting of the House.
The Secretary, Treasurer, and Board Members serve 3 year terms.
The President, President-elect, and Immediate Past-President serve 2 year terms.
The Ascending Professional serves a term of 1 year.
A representative of the Developing Professional Forum, whose selection is specified in the Standard Operating Procedures, shall be an ex-officio member of the Board.
The Board of the Association shall be the governing body when the Annual Meeting is not in session. All actions of the Board must be presented for consideration at the next Annual Meeting of the House.
The Secretary, Treasurer, and Board Members serve 3 year terms.
The President, President-elect, and Immediate Past-President serve 2 year terms.
The Ascending Professional serves a term of 1 year.
A representative of the Developing Professional Forum, whose selection is specified in the Standard Operating Procedures, shall be an ex-officio member of the Board.
President
Vanessa Coonrod
Vanessa graduated with her Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology in 2008 from Tarleton State University. During her final semester she discovered the career field of Clinical Laboratory Science. She directly continued her college education at Tarleton State University and completed their Medical Laboratory Technology program in 2009. She worked in the Dallas/Fort Worth area as an MLT for over a year, and then moved to the Corpus Christi area where she has worked for both the Christus Spohn and Corpus Christi Medical Center hospital systems. After two years of working as a generalist in the field, she achieved her Medical Laboratory Scientists ASCP certification. In 2012, she graduated with her Master of Health Administration with an emphasis in Health Education from the University of Phoenix. She has over 14 years’ experience working within different hospital settings. In 2012 while working in the field as an MLS, she began as an adjunct professor in the MLT program at Del Mar College in Corpus Christi. In 2014, she became the full-time Program Director and Instructor for the MLT program. During this time until 2019, she continued working Prn within the hospital system laboratory. In 2022, she moved back to the Dallas/Fort Worth area and is currently the Laboratory Director for Glen Rose Medical Center. She is very passionate about the career field and is looking forward to taking on new roles at the state level within the professional organization. One of her main goals is to help promote the career field and raise awareness of the important role MLTs and MLSs play within the healthcare system.
Vanessa Coonrod
Vanessa graduated with her Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology in 2008 from Tarleton State University. During her final semester she discovered the career field of Clinical Laboratory Science. She directly continued her college education at Tarleton State University and completed their Medical Laboratory Technology program in 2009. She worked in the Dallas/Fort Worth area as an MLT for over a year, and then moved to the Corpus Christi area where she has worked for both the Christus Spohn and Corpus Christi Medical Center hospital systems. After two years of working as a generalist in the field, she achieved her Medical Laboratory Scientists ASCP certification. In 2012, she graduated with her Master of Health Administration with an emphasis in Health Education from the University of Phoenix. She has over 14 years’ experience working within different hospital settings. In 2012 while working in the field as an MLS, she began as an adjunct professor in the MLT program at Del Mar College in Corpus Christi. In 2014, she became the full-time Program Director and Instructor for the MLT program. During this time until 2019, she continued working Prn within the hospital system laboratory. In 2022, she moved back to the Dallas/Fort Worth area and is currently the Laboratory Director for Glen Rose Medical Center. She is very passionate about the career field and is looking forward to taking on new roles at the state level within the professional organization. One of her main goals is to help promote the career field and raise awareness of the important role MLTs and MLSs play within the healthcare system.
President-Elect
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EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS
Past-President
Stephanie Snow
Stephanie Snow
Stephanie Snow graduated from Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas in 2010 with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Clinical Laboratory Science. She was inspired by her professors’ enthusiasm for the profession and became proactive in the ASCLS organization at the State and National level. She has worked as a ASCP certified Medical Laboratory Scientist in the Austin area for 6 years. She began developing an interest in Laboratory Industry, and became a National Automation Specialist for Beckman Coulter. She has recently transitioned to a Territory Sales Executive for Beckman Coulter and currently resides in New Braunfels, TX. Stephanie enjoys spending time with her pets and hiking. She looks forward to graduating with her MBA in Summer 2020.
Secretary
Sandra Tijerina
Sandra Tijerina
Hello, my name is Sandra Tijerina and I am the Program Director for the UTRGV Clinical Laboratory Sciences Program. I have been teaching for 27 years. Prior to that, I worked at Edinburg Hospital for 13 years. My service to the profession includes being past president and Treasurer of District 16 RGVDASCLS . I am also past president for TACLS 2008-2009. Other positions include being a member and chairing Nominations Committee, being PACE coordinator for TACLS and serving as Board Member. I am excited to be Secretary for the next 3 years.
Treasurer & Website Manager
Luis Gilbert Swink, MLS(ASCP)CM
He/Him
Luis Gilbert Swink, MLS(ASCP)CM
He/Him
Howdy,
My name is Luis "Gilbert" Swink, MLS (ASCP)CM, and I am the TACLS Website Manager and Treasurer. I am currently the Clinical Lab Supervisor for LabCorp at Ascension Seton Hays. I oversee Evening and Night shifts, as well as interviewing, training, mentoring, and other administrative work. I have been involved with TACLS for six years now and have worked my way up the ranks. I recently obtained my MSCLS from UTMB-Galveston. I have a BSCLS from Texas State University (2017) and a BS in Microbiology from Texas A&M University (2014). I am very passionate about our profession and love to serve. As treasurer, my focus is to streamline payment options through our website and other payment sites. Please feel free to contact us with questions or comments on how we can better serve you.
My name is Luis "Gilbert" Swink, MLS (ASCP)CM, and I am the TACLS Website Manager and Treasurer. I am currently the Clinical Lab Supervisor for LabCorp at Ascension Seton Hays. I oversee Evening and Night shifts, as well as interviewing, training, mentoring, and other administrative work. I have been involved with TACLS for six years now and have worked my way up the ranks. I recently obtained my MSCLS from UTMB-Galveston. I have a BSCLS from Texas State University (2017) and a BS in Microbiology from Texas A&M University (2014). I am very passionate about our profession and love to serve. As treasurer, my focus is to streamline payment options through our website and other payment sites. Please feel free to contact us with questions or comments on how we can better serve you.
Public Relations Chair
Dr. Rodney Rohde
Dr. Rodney Rohde
Rodney E. Rohde, Ph.D., M.S., SV, SM, MB (ASCP)CM received his Bachelor of Science (microbiology) and Masters (Biology, emphasis in virology) degrees from Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State University). Dr. Rohde received his Ph.D. in Education in 2010 (Adult Professional Community Education) with a focus on Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) from Texas State.
Dr. Rohde is Professor in the College of Health Professions and was appointed as the Chair for the Clinical Laboratory Science program in 2013 at Texas State University. In June of 2011, he was appointed as Associate Dean of Research for his college. He is also a clinical assistant professor (joint appointment, non-paid) at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, School of Allied Health Sciences, Department of Laboratory Sciences & Primary Care, Clinical Laboratory Science Program. Additionally, Dr. Rohde continues to enjoy being an adjunct associate professor of biology in the nursing program for Austin Community College. He holds certifications as a Specialist in Virology, Specialist in Microbiology, and Molecular Biologist from the American Society for Clinical Pathology.
For more specific information about his projects, please see: http://rodneyerohde.wp.txstate.edu/
Dr. Rohde is Professor in the College of Health Professions and was appointed as the Chair for the Clinical Laboratory Science program in 2013 at Texas State University. In June of 2011, he was appointed as Associate Dean of Research for his college. He is also a clinical assistant professor (joint appointment, non-paid) at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, School of Allied Health Sciences, Department of Laboratory Sciences & Primary Care, Clinical Laboratory Science Program. Additionally, Dr. Rohde continues to enjoy being an adjunct associate professor of biology in the nursing program for Austin Community College. He holds certifications as a Specialist in Virology, Specialist in Microbiology, and Molecular Biologist from the American Society for Clinical Pathology.
For more specific information about his projects, please see: http://rodneyerohde.wp.txstate.edu/
BOARD MEMBERS:
Kirk Newport (2023-2026)
Cheryl Burns (2019-2022)
Maria Corriveau (2023-2026)
Leonor Crumley (2023-2026)
VACANT
Kirk Newport (2023-2026)
Cheryl Burns (2019-2022)
Maria Corriveau (2023-2026)
Leonor Crumley (2023-2026)
VACANT
ASCENDING PROFESSIONAL:
Amanda Clapie
Amanda Clapie
Hi, my name is Amanda and I am a recent graduate from Texas State University with a degree in Clinical Laboratory Science. I am currently working in a small hospital in Taylor, TX. I have previously served as the Secretary for the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science Developing Professionals Forum. I have also previously had the opportunity of attending the ASCLS Joint Annual Meetings in 2021 and 2022, so I definitely plan on continuing my involvement at the state and national levels. I am looking forward to serving as an Ascending Professional Board Member with TACLS.
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