Webinar Description
Hosted by: The American Ceramic Society
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026 | Morning Session: 9–10 a.m. ET | Afternoon Session: 12–1 p.m. ET
Join us on Dec. 1, 2026, for a virtual meet and greet with Andrea Ross, CAE, who began her term as the 12th executive director of The American Ceramic Society on Nov. 1. Many members already know Andrea from her work with ACerS since 2017, including moving our conferences online during the pandemic, helping establish the National Day of Glass, and launching the ACerS Spring Meeting.
As she steps into this role, Andrea’s first priority is listening. Drop in to hear her strategic plans for ACerS, ask your questions, or introduce yourself. Students, young professionals, and members from the U.S. and around the world are all welcome.
Registration
- ACerS member: Free
- Non-member: $30
- Student non-member: $15
Register for Meet the Executive Director: Morning Session
Register for Meet the Executive Director: Noon Session
Speaker Biography
Andrea Ross, CAE
Andrea Ross is the 12th executive director of The American Ceramic Society and the first woman to hold the role. She joined ACerS in 2017 as marketing manager and later served as director of meetings, membership, and marketing, where she led the Society’s move to virtual conferences, helped establish the National Day of Glass, and launched the six-Division ACerS Spring Meeting. Before ACerS, she served more than a decade as a public affairs officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve and founded and led a charitable foundation. She earned her Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential in 2025. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English and a master’s degree in organizational communication from Western Michigan University.
