Movers and Shakers highlights the career advancements and accomplishments of high-level trailblazers working professionally in diverse areas of standardization, contributing every day to the strength and success of the U.S. standards and conformance community.
The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) recently promoted Marta Hernandez to vice president of communications, effective immediately. Previously, she was the senior director of communications at AIA.
“Marta is one of the most effective communicators in Washington, advocating for our members, the industry, and AIA. Her strategy, instinct, and influence has been an instrumental piece of AIA’s footprint,” said Eric Fanning, AIA’s president and CEO. “Marta’s promotion is well-deserved, and I look forward to seeing how she continues to advocate for our members.”
Hernandez joined AIA in 2022, after serving as a top spokesperson for the Senate Armed Services Committee and as the deputy communications director in the House Appropriations Committee.
The Water Quality Association (WQA) has named Danny Lysouvakon as director of membership and development.
Lysouvakon has 20 years of experience leading high-performing teams, driving growth initiatives, and developing comprehensive marketing strategies. He will be responsible for value-driven growth in membership recruitment and retention programs for WQA.
Most recently, Lysouvakon served as vice president of marketing, sales, and communications for the CCIM Institute, which educates and equips professionals in commercial real estate. Prior to that role, he was the director of marketing, sales, and communications for the Society of Critical Care Medicine.
“We’re so pleased to have Danny join the WQA team,” said Pauli Undesser, WQA chief executive officer. “His expertise driving strategic growth initiatives will make our association and industry even stronger.”
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