Marcy PhelpsPhelps Research+1 303 239 0657
As the founder and president of Denver, Colorado-based Phelps Research (www.PhelpsResearch.com), Marcy Phelps offers professional research and research training services that help her clients assess market and product potential, minimize risk, and improve long-term planning. She founded the company in 2000 after obtaining a master’s degree in library and information services from the University of Denver. Marcy regularly writes and speaks on business and market information and research. She is contributing editor for the Find practice area of FUMSI, a publication for people who find, use, manage, and share information. A first-degree black belt in Taekwondo, Marcy enjoys golf and skiing in her spare time.
Edward VawterQD Information Services LLC+1 503 999 7347
Ed Vawter, PhD is President and owner of QD Information Services LLC, providing consulting and science and technical information to the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. He is the author of seven technical publications, has co-authored a book chapter on a polymer therapeutics and has several patent applications. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from Indiana State University in 1985 and a PhD in Chemistry from Purdue University in 1992. He has spent over 16 years searching chemistry and science information sources for a variety of projects in the pharmaceutical industry. He writes for the "Better Mousetrap" column in Searcher magazine and received the Sue Rugge Memorial Award from AIIP in 2007 for significantly helping other members through formal and informal mentoring.
Margaret KingInfoRich Group, Inc.+1 484.461.8100
Margaret King is president of InfoRich Group, Inc., a management-consulting firm, providing fundraising support in the areas of board development, prospect research, capital campaign, and general fundraising. She has extensive experience in the nonprofit sector and has been part of the executive management team for two internationally recognized nonprofit institutions. In addition to raising millions of dollars for her clients, she has broad experience developing and organizing nonprofit boards and advisory councils.
She also speaks and writes about contemporary fundraising and board development issues. A member of the adjunct faculty at Delaware County Community College and Eastern University, she teaches nonprofit management courses at graduate and undergraduate levels and is an instructor for the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater Philadelphia Chapter. She has served on several nonprofit boards and has evaluated grant proposals for the National Science Foundation. She earned a BS from Cabrini College and an MBA from St. Joseph’s University, and she completed a post-graduate program at Harvard University. She is a member of numerous organizations including the Association of Fundraising Professionals and the Non-Profit Marketing Council.
Vada ReptaPrecision Research Link+1.217.637.0349
Vada Repta is President and co-owner of Precision Research Link, a consulting firm providing customized research and information services, as well as writing and editing services, for businesses, nonprofit organizations and government entities. The company has done extensive research in the health care information technology standards field, assisting organizations in promoting Electronic Health Records or other health care information technology applications. The company also assists nonprofits with grant writing and prospect searching.
Vada has over 20 years' experience in a variety of library positions and has worked as an English instructor, workshop presenter, and editor. She holds a Bachelors degree in Linguistics and a Masters in Library and Information Science from the University of Illinois. Vada is also a member of the American Library Association and Association of College and Research Libraries.
Cliff KalibjianMr. Health Search+1.925.830.8439
Cliff Kalibjian is the owner of Mr. Health Search, providing customized research on any medical condition or health topic to consumers and professionals. He has also written many health-related magazine articles and is the author of Straight from the Gut: Living with Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis, which is a comprehensive book for people with inflammatory bowel disease and their loved ones. Cliff is a public speaker as well, giving inspirational talks to patient groups to help them live well with their illnesses. He also gives motivational talks to health care providers to help them work more effectively with their clients. Cliff holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of California at Berkeley. He has a strong passion around health and fitness, so it’s not surprising that you’ll often find Cliff enjoying a challenging hike or a good workout at the gym in his spare time.
Ulla de StrickerUlla de Stricker and Associates+1 905 338 0357 (Canada)
Ulla de Stricker is founder and President of a Toronto based consultancy focusing on information and knowledge management. Following on a successful career in the information industry, Ulla established the practice in 1992 and has a strong track record helping client organizations deal with the gamut of challenges related to the acquisition, use, and application of information and to the protection and access to corporate memory and intellectual capital. Ulla is a frequent contributor to the professional literature and to conferences related to the information profession. In 2007 and 2008 respectively, the American Library Association published Is Consulting for You? and Information Today, Inc. published Business Cases for Info Pros: Here’s Why, Here’s How.
Ulla holds a Masters degree in Library Science and a Masters Degree in American Literature from McGill University in Montreal. Throughout her career, she has been active in support of information professionals through roles in the Special Libraries Association and continues to offer resume advice to students and information professionals. Access to Ulla’s presentations, webinars (offered by SirsiDynix Institute), and articles is readily available at www.destricker.com.
Marjorie DesgrosseilliersSmartyPants Research Services, LLC+1.425.408.0368
For over 20 years, Marjorie Desgrosseilliers has been serving the information needs of the domestic and international business community in the areas of market research and business and competitive intelligence. A primary telephone researcher, she is CEO and Owner of SmartyPants Research Services, LLC, a company that provides primary and secondary research and list and lead generation services to businesses and information professionals. She is expert at gathering information through telephone interviews (as well as other manual and non-line research techniques) and online research. Due to her experience and tenure within the information industry, she has accumulated a large number of contacts encompassing many different industries across the US and around the world.
Marjorie shares her telephone research expertise – how to reach information gatekeepers and how to achieve information objectives once reached – at major information industry conferences. She has conducted sessions at The Special Libraries Association (standing room only), The Association of Independent Information Professionals, and various other professional organizations such as the Strategic Research Network (SRN), BNI, and the Professional Secretaries Association. She gives trainings on similar topics at client companies, including: How to Conduct Market Research; How to Get Clients; How to Price Research Projects; and How to Generate On-Target Sales & Business Leads.
Andrea C. CarreroWord Technologies, Inc.+1.610.494.0316
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