Meet the AIIP Board of Directors

President-ELECT

ELIZABETH MCLEAN

knowsaic information services

Liz launched Knowsaic in 2018. As an independent, she applies her previous experiences with corporate, legal, executive government, and international development organizations to champion knowledge exchange for collaborative learning and innovation. Liz partners with non-profits, international humanitarian missions, and cultural heritage clients to grow and implement user centered knowledge and information sharing.

Shortly after joining AIIP in early 2018, Liz began volunteering in several roles, which helped her quickly learn who AIIPers were and what they were doing. Liz joined the Virtual Events committee and, with co-chair Kelly Berry, facilitated engagement on topics for the membership’s professional, business, and personal development. As a conference volunteer for 2021 and 2022, she assisted planners on design and facilitation of AIIP’s virtual annual conferences. She earned her M.L.I.S. from The Catholic University of America and participates in learning and professional groups such as The Knowledge Management Community of DC (KMDC), KM4Dev, DEVEX, and the Society for International Development-Washington (DC).

Immediate PAST President

Karen Klein

Fulcrum Information Resources

After working in the corporate world for 20 years, Karen Klein launched Fulcrum Information Resources, specializing in business research, project management, writing, and editing. Her clients range from non-profits to Fortune Global 500 companies across numerous industry sectors.

Karen states that AIIP’s values—high ethical standards; a collegial, noncompetitive community of colleagues; diversity of members’ business offerings; and professional development in running a business—mesh with her own sensibilities. She is a long-time AIIP volunteer in conference planning, advertising, and industry relations, and was the liaison to AIIP’s allied organization, the Society for Technical Communication.

Karen serves on the editorial committee and writes for Women2Women, a publication of the Greater Reading (Pennsylvania) Chamber Alliance. She received her B.A. in Journalism and M.S. in Information Science from the Pennsylvania State University.

Secretary

Regina Maxwell

Maxwell Research Services

After 10 years working as a librarian, information scientist, and competitive intelligence analyst in big pharma, Regina Maxwell launched Maxwell Research Services in 2010 and joined AIIP. ("Best moves I've ever made!") Regina currently serves small to mid-size pharmas as their offsite librarian. She manages their information resources and educates about copyright, but her main service offering is medical literature research in support of clinical development, pharmacovigilance, regulatory affairs, and other topics.

Regina holds a Master’s in Library and Information Science from Drexel University and an undergraduate degree in Art History with Elementary Certification from Rosemont College.

Treasurer

roger magnus

Roger magnus research

Roger Magnus provided news, business, and demographics research for several libraries and information centers for nearly 20 years before opening Roger Magnus Research in 2017. 

Roger Magnus Research provides research and analysis for nonprofits to locate donor and foundation funding. In addition, they help businesses and other types of organizations to find information on news, trends, companies, industries and demographics (U.S. Census Bureau). Roger Magnus Research also provides Zoom support for meetings, workshops and events.

Roger has a Bachelor’s degree in English from Tulane University and a Master’s in Library and Information Science from the University of Texas at Austin. He is a member of several local and regional nonprofit-related professional groups.

Director, Membership

SUSAN BAERWALD

BAERWALD RESEARCH, LLC

In 2012, after many happy years at the headquarters of HOK, a large international architectural firm, Susan Baerwald decided to start Baerwald Research, LLC.

The company specializes in custom research services for professionals who design and plan the built environment. Focused on all facets of the design professions, Susan searches for material that will help architects, designers, and planners understand their clients, design trends, their markets, and the running of an effective practice.

Susan is also a member of the Special Libraries Association (SLA).

Janel Kinlaw

Refining Workflow

Janel Kinlaw launched Refining Workflow in March 2019, where she provides project management and business analysis to her clients. She has a BS in Information Systems from Susquehanna University and an MLS from Drexel University. In addition to her leadership role in AIIP, she volunteers on multiple boards for local non-profit organizations.

As a member of AIIP, Janel has chaired the Email Marketing and Referral committee. She is also a member of the Special Library Association (SLA) and is currently serving on the Annual Conference Advisory Council.