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PresidentMichael A. HughesVice PresidentHillary HartSecretaryRachel HoughtonTreasurerAiessa MoynaExecutive DirectorKathryn Burton, CAEDirectorsKaren BaranichNicoletta A. BleielLori CorbettJudith M. HerrRich MaggianiTricia SpayerW. C. WieseImmediate Past PresidentCynthia C. Currie-CliffordWhat is a technical communicator? Technical communicators develop and design instructional and informational toolsneeded to ensure safe, appropriate, and effective use of science and technology, intellectual property, and manufacturedproducts and services. Technical communicators combine multimedia knowledge and strong communication skills withtechnical expertise to provide education across the entire spectrum of users’ abilities, technical experience, and visual andauditory capabilities. For more information visit www.stc.org/story/tc_tw.asp.The Society for Technical Communication is the largest association of technical communicators in the world. STC iscurrently classifying the Body of Knowledge for the field and communicating the value of technical communication. Itsvolunteer leadership continues to work with government bodies and standards organizations to increase awareness andaccurate perception of technical communication. Membership is open to all with an interest in technical communication.Visit the STC Web site (www.stc.org) for details on membership categories, fees, and benefits.INDEX TO ADVERTISERSADVERTISER TELEPHONE/FAX EMAIL/URL PAGEDOC to Help +1 (800) 858-2739/+1 (412) 681-4384 sales@componentone.comwww.doctohelp.comSTC Career Center + 1 (703) 522-4114 www.stc.org 4STC Technical Communication Summit + 1 (703) 522-4114 http://conference.stc.org C3MadCap Software +1 (858) 320-0387 / +1 (858) 320-0338 sales@MadCapSoftware.comwww.madcapsoftware.comC2C4