Office of Public Relations and Outreach

Mission Statement The mission of OPRO is to: " Educate the public and APS members on matters related to plant health, plant diseases, and associated microorganisms " Increase media coverage of plant health issues in order to demonstrate the value of plant pathology to society " Assist Public Policy Board in strengthening advocacy for science-based public policy " Promote interactions with other scientific and professional organizations

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Full Name	Organization	Position	Term Start	Term End	Hidden
Nicole M. Donofrio	University of Delaware	Director	8/6/2015	8/1/2021	153053
Fulya Baysal-Gurel	Tennessee State University	Member	8/10/2017	8/12/2020	186724
Timothy L. Friesen	USDA ARS	Member	8/5/2015	8/1/2021	155032
Dennis A. Halterman	USDA ARS	Member	8/4/2016	8/1/2022	172969
Maya C. Hayslett	Iowa State University Extension and Outreach	Member	8/4/2018	8/1/2021	190116
Ann E. Impullitti	University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point	Member	8/4/2016	8/1/2021	221084
Jeannie Klein	University of Florida	Member	8/8/2019	8/1/2022	228146
Francesca Peduto Hand, PhD	Ohio State University	Member	8/4/2018	8/1/2021	203162
Tina Wu	University of Wisconsin	Graduate Student Member	8/8/2019	8/12/2020	241061
Gwyn A. Beattie	Iowa State University	Ex-Officio Voting	8/4/2016	8/12/2020	039032
Monica M. Lewandowski	Ohio State Univeristy	Ex-Officio Voting	8/8/2019	8/1/2022	202148
Kira L. Bowen	Auburn University	Council Liaison - Ex Officio	8/8/2019	8/12/2020	025466

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