Christine McEntee, AGU’s Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer, is orchestrating major changes for the organization. Since her arrival in September 2010, McEntee has guided AGU through a realignment that reflects the programs and goals of its strategic plan, built strategic partnerships with allied Earth science organizations in the United States and internationally; modernized AGU’s journals and publication; and broadened use of social media to reach members.

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