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“I am excited about raising funds to support valuable Öйú365betÖÐÎĹÙÍø initiatives: chemistry internships and scholarships that will inspire homegrown chemists, teacher training that will impact today’s teachers and tomorrow’s scientists, and to support the Green Chemistry Institute’s efforts to create a cleaner, safer world,â€� King said.

King came to ACS from the Volunteers of America, where she was National Vice President for Development. Before joining Volunteers of America, which is one of the leading not-for-profit organizations, she worked for the American Red Cross in a variety of positions. King is a graduate of California State University, Long Beach, and holds a master’s degree from the University of Redlands in California. She currently lives in McLean, Va., with her husband Roger Dollarhide and 16-year-old son Erik.