Liz Townsend started working at the AHA in 1991 as editorial assistant for the Directory of History Departments, Historical Organizations, and Historians. She now oversees the AHA Career Center; edits the Directory; staffs the Committee on Committees and the Nominating Committee; oversees the election of AHA officers; and manages annual meeting Registration. Liz also maintains professional data in the AHA’s membership records and directories, helps update the website, proofreads most AHA publications, and consults on information technology issues in the office. She has a BA in English from the Catholic University of America.