Our Vision
Advancing laboratory professionals to advance healthcare — quality clinical laboratory service is central to safe, effective, patient-centered healthcare. Competent, credentialed laboratory professionals are vital to diagnosis, treatment, and healthcare.
Our Mission
•Promote the importance of clinical laboratory science in patient-centered diagnosis and treatment.
•Enhance the professional status and image of our members.
•Build mutual understanding and cooperation across the profession and public health.
•Represent the profession's interests in government and other forums.
•Establish and promote ethical standards for clinical laboratory science.
•Provide ongoing continuing education opportunities.
Current Leadership
2026–2027 Board of Directors
Ogechi Ohaeto
President
Katie Guise
President-Elect
Heather McNasby
Past President
Emilia Marrero
Secretary
Ed Peterson
Treasurer
Committees & Director Positions
Awards and Scholarship Director — Vacant
Bylaws and Handbook Director — Vacant
Nominations and Elections Heather McNasby (Past President)
Membership President Elect — Katie Guise
Newsletter and Social Media Director — Vacant
Planning Committee Ogechi Ohaeto (President)
FSCLS All-Stars
2026–2027 Award Recipients
Member of the Year
Emilia Marrero
Ascending Professionals Leadership
Katie Guise
E&R Scholarship, Past Presidents Graduate Scholarships
Alesia Adams
Omicron Sigma
Emilia Marrero, Mark De Luna, Halcyon St. Hill
Voices Under 40
Mark De Luna
ASCLS Membership Milestone
Michael Bishop, Lynn Ulmer, and Christine Griffin — 50 years of membership