Susan Eads Role, JD, MSLS, has been named AACOM Vice President for Government Relations in recognition of the key nature of her work with current and emerging government relations issues relative to osteopathic medical education. Ms. Role, who joined AACOM as Director of Government Relations in March 2008, coordinates with AACOM’s external consultants to develop the association’s congressional and federal policy positions, works with AACOM members and other associations to present unified health professions positions to policy makers, and monitors and communicates congressional developments relevant to osteopathic medical education and the osteopathic profession.