Name:
Brad Smith
Country:
United States
City:
Washington
State/Province:
DC
ACS Member:
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Technical Division Membership:
Technical Division Membership Emeritus:
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ACS Activities:
Company/Institution Name:
Career Stage:
Professional
Research and Special Interests:
Issue AreasMember Involvement in Public Policy and Grassroots Programs. Since 1998, Brad has worked for the American Chemical Society"s (ACS) Office of Public Affairs. At the ACS he is actively bridging the gap between practicing chemists and policymakers through advocating ACS policy positions to federal and state policymakers and directing the Society"s grassroots programs. Under Brad"s direction the ACS" flagship grassroots program (the Legislative Action Network) grew from a few hundred individuals to over 16,000 active participants. In addition, Brad manages the ACS" Local Section Government Affairs Committee, and ACS Public Policy Fellowship programs. Brad received his M.A. in U.S. History from Bowling Green State University and his B.A. from Muskingum College.
Area of Expertise:
Speaking for Science, ACS Legislative Action Network, Government Affairs
Years of Expertise:
11-15