The American Ceramic Society Names Andrea Ross as Its Next Executive Director
The American Ceramic Society (ACerS) has named Andrea Ross, CAE, as its next executive director. Ross, currently director of meetings, membership and marketing, will assume the role on Nov. 1, 2026, becoming the 12th executive director in the society’s history.
"Andrea Ross has the experience and insight to guide ACerS into its next chapter. Her strategic vision, operational expertise and deep understanding of our society make her exceptionally qualified to serve as our next executive director," said Shibin Jiang, ACerS president-elect. "I am confident her leadership will strengthen our community and build upon the legacy of service that defines ACerS, and I am eager to work alongside her to advance the ceramics and glass field worldwide."
Ross has been part of ACerS since 2017, joining first as marketing manager before advancing to her current role in 2019, where she leads the Society’s meetings, membership, and marketing functions. During her tenure, she guided ACerS’ pivot to virtual conferences during the COVID-19 pandemic, helped establish the National Day of Glass in Washington, D.C., and launched the six-Division ACerS Spring Meeting.
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