In recognition of the SNMMI-TS Leadership Academy’s 10th Anniversary, Presidential Distinguished Service Awards were also presented to the following individuals for their significant roles in the Academy’s success:

Shawn Dunning, MS – A certified mediator with an MS in conflict analysis and resolution, he has served as the facilitator for the Leadership Academy for 9 of the 10 years. A seasoned trainer, facilitator and leadership coach, he has helped thousands around the world to resolve conflict and develop their collaborative leadership skills. His style is fueled by a blend of challenge and fun, and his passion for problem-solving, personal development and team development is grounded in his expertise in communication, psychology and conflict resolution.
Dmitry D. Beyder, MPA, CNMT – A nuclear medicine and PET/CT supervisor at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, he is a Leadership Academy alumnus and an active member of the SNMMI-TS. Beyder served on the Professional Development Task Force, the group responsible for organizing the Leadership Academy, from 2014 to 2016 and as co-chair from 2016 to 2017. Beyder currently serves on the Executive Board and the National Council of Representatives. He also served as chair of the SNMMI-TS Membership Committee from 2015 to2017 and is the incoming chair of the Advocacy Committee’s Scope of Practice Task Force. In addition, he serves on the Neuroimaging Working Group, a collaboration between SNMMI-TS and Avid/Lilly.
Joshua J. Reynolds, MBA, CNMT, RT(N)(CT)(MR) – A technologist with Windsong Radiology group in Williamsville, New York, he is a graduate of the SNMMI-TS Leadership Academy and an active member of the SNMMI-TS. Reynolds served as co-chair of the Professional Development Task Force from 2016 to 2017 and is now chair. He also serves on the SNMMI-TS National Council of Representatives and is a delegate to the SNMMI House of Delegates for the Eastern Great Lakes Chapter. In addition, Reynolds is the current technologist president of the Eastern Great Lakes Chapter.

SNMMI-TS PRESIDENT’S PLAQUE
Sara G. Johnson, MBA, CNMT, NCT, FSNMMI-TS, was awarded the SNMMI-TS president’s plaque and gavel for her service as 2016–2017 SNMMI-TS president. Johnson has nearly 30 years of nuclear medicine experience. She started her career while on active duty with the U.S. Navy. During nearly eight years of service, she had the opportunity to practice nuclear medicine in Okinawa, Japan, and at bases throughout the United States. After leaving the Navy, Johnson served as chief technologist at the University of California–San Diego (UCSD) Medical Center and was also the founder and first program director of the UCSD Nuclear Medicine Technologist Program. She later worked in the commercial sector as a clinical specialist for DuPont and Bristol Myers Squibb, specializing in nuclear cardiology.

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