About

Open BOD Positions

ASCLS-SD is looking for a few more Laboratorians who are passionate about their field, dedicated to their patients, and interested in making an investment in their professional development and leadership skills for the 2026-2027 ASCLS-SD Board of Directors. 

If this describes either yourself, or someone you know, please click the link below to fill out the nomination form, it’s only 5 questions long.

Click HERE for the Nomination Form

The pdf attachment below provides descriptions of the various open positions for anyone wondering or wanting to get involved but not knowing where to start!

ASCLS-SD_Position_Descriptions.pdf

Advocacy for our Laboratorians

Our primary goal is to advocate for our profession and our patients. We do this by representing the interests of the clinical laboratory and affiliated professions and members of the Society in all government and other forums that affect these interests and being involved in national and state legislation and promoting licensure for all medical laboratory professionals.

Educate

We want to provide educational opportunities to students, future students, non-laboratory professionals and patients.

Current Leadership

President: Alissa Neigel
President-Elect: OPEN
President-Elect Elect: OPEN

Past President: Jennifer Bannwarth
Secretary & Treasurer: Kassi Erickson
Ascending Professional: Elizabeth Foster
Developing Professional: Alison Vacanti
Board Member at Large: Kacie Birkel
Board Member at Large: Emma Matrisciano
Board Member at Large: Blair Hansen
Nominations Committee Chair: Larissa Scherff 

Nominations Committee Co-Chair: Beth Foster
Nominations Committee Member: Kacy Peterson

GAC/PAC Committee Chair: Kassi Erickson

Membership Committee Chair: Jen Bannwarth

Membership Committee Co-Chair: Alissa Neigel

P.A.C.E Chair: Stephanie Jacobson

Publications: April Nelsen

Webmaster: Alissa Neigel