Secretary: Anne Marie Lanzafame

Anne Marie received a BS in Chemistry from St. John Fisher College and has been employed at Eastman Kodak Company since 1985. She was chemistry lab coordinator at Ultra Technologies, the Kodak battery subsidiary in Newark, NY, until 1990, when she transferred to the Kodak Research Labs. She has spent the past 14 years working on X-ray diffraction techniques, polymorphism studies and crystal growth experiments.
Anne Marie has been active in the ACS for a number of years. She is the current Local Section Secretary and served 2 years as LS Member-at-Large. Previous positions include a two year term as Chair of the Rochester Technician Affiliate Group (TAG) and two terms as TAG Member-at-Large. She has participated in several ACS national meetings since 1999, and was TECH general chemistry symposium Chair at the ACS national meeting in San Diego in 2001. She has chaired and assisted several events and committees over the years, including: Volunteer Coordinator for the Northeast Regional (2004), Rochester Chemical Technician Award (Chair 1999, 2000), Local Section Fall Symposium Poster Session (2001–2005), Kodak Technician Symposia, Worldwide Analytical Symposium (1997) and two years as Chair of the Kodak ATD Technician Council.
In her free time, Anne Marie devotes herself to animal rescue and placement. She is co-founder and current treasurer of the Pet Adoption Network.

Statement of views:
Communication and timely dissemination of information are key to the smooth operation of the Rochester Local Section. As a member of the executive committee, I would like to extend an invitation to every member to participate in at least one local section activity this coming year. Each member can make a unique contribution that will enhance the organization, and I would like to see our membership extend itself and make a difference. There are many opportunities and challenges ahead, and strong membership support is critical to our continued success. As Secretary, I intend to distribute all information clearly and accurately, so that every opportunity to participate is made available to our members.