The American Chemical Society (ACS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kimberly Knight as the organization’s next Secretary. As Secretary, Knight will serve as one of the Society’s seven officers.
Knight will join ACS on June 28 and succeeds Flint Lewis, who served as both Secretary and General Counsel and retired from ACS on April 1 after nearly 30 years of service.
She comes to ACS from AARP, where she served nearly 14 years, most recently as both Vice President, Board Governance, and Assistant Corporate Secretary, and before that as both Assistant Corporate Secretary and Senior Director, Board Relations. Previously, Knight worked as Section Director at the American Bar Association and Executive Director of the Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia.
Knight says she was drawn to ACS’ rich history of advancing science and supporting innovation. The nonprofit organization is nearing its 150th anniversary.
Knight’s career has focused on developing and supporting effective governance processes and practices. Her education includes an MBA and a B.S. in management, with a minor in global business and public policy, from the University of Maryland Global Campus. She is also a certified association executive and a certified meeting planner.
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