Larissa Doucette
Director of Marketing & Communications, National Association of Boards of Pharmacy | Communications Volunteer, AMA Chicago
“Larissa Doucette is a valuable member of AMA Chicago’s Communications Committee, regularly crafting copy for our social posts. Over the past four months, Larissa has headed our BrandSmart Conference communications efforts, managing the content calendar and drafting posts. Her professionalism and dedication were influential in ensuring BrandSmart 2024 was a success. Thank you, Larissa!”—Suky Lawlor, Director, Communications Committee
Maggie Bahler Rizzio
Communications Manager, Archdiocese of Chicago, Roman Catholic Church | Membership Volunteer, AMA Chicago
“Maggie has been a true AMA Chicago connector. From her past board tenure to her consistent volunteerism on the Membership Committee, she is truly a gem! Her continued dedication and unmatched enthusiasm have been contagious—encouraging so many to become involved in the Chapter. Thank you, Maggie, for all that you do!” —Lauren Banks Arnold, VP Membership
Lauren Nagys
Global Marketing Manager, Smalley | Programming Volunteer, AMA Chicago
“Lauren Nagys always shows up with enthusiasm and a smile for our committee calls. She was instrumental in securing our speakers for this year’s CMO Forum. Lauren delivers on her promises and is not afraid to simply reach out and ask potential speakers if they would like to present even if she doesn’t have a connection. I am so glad she is part of our programming committee.” —Michelle Robin, VP, Programming
Nicole Tuthill
Social Media Coordinator, StudioNorth | Copywriter Manager, AMA Chicago
“Nicole Tuthill has been a diligent contributor of her excellent copywriting skills to the communications committee for more than two years. She has recently stepped up to become the group’s copywriter manager and has already shown strong leadership skills. Her dedication and talent are greatly appreciated by the AMA Chicago, and we are delighted to nominate Nicole as our Volunteer of the Month.” —Karolyn Raphael, VP, Communications
Previous Honorees
2021–22
Lidia Racoma Varesco, Communications Volunteer
2017–18
Lauren Goeing, Event Volunteer
2016–17
Pam Wedgeworth, MarketingTech Smart Chair
2015–16
Michele Fournier, Volunteer Coordinator
2014–15
Tammy DeMarco, 2014 BrandSmart Chair
2013–14
Jennifer Gladstone, Head of SIG: Marketing
2012–13
Paul Stark, National AMA Volunteer of the Year
2012–13
Sarah Witzig, Communications / Membership
Volunteer of the Month
Each month, we highlight a special volunteer who has gone above and beyond to make a meaningful impact on member value through skill- or relationship-building.