Focus-ED - About us

About Us

Management
Susan Easter, CAE, MS

Ms. Easter has developed a number of nationally recognized educational programs that include design and implementation of curricula and teaching methods for various medical professionals, students, volunteers and lay public. Her extensive administrative experience managing organizations and associations has led to her credentialing as a Certified Association Executive by the American Society of Association Executives. Ms. Easter has been appointed to numerous professional committees and has been invited to speak about her programs at national and international meetings.

Project Manager
Julia Anderson, BS

Ms. Anderson earned her degree in public relations from the University of Florida and has experience in marketing, project management and event planning. She is responsible for planning, marketing and executing various national conferences both large and small. Additionally, she obtains and maintains multiple grant accounts and produces educational materials for Focus-ED. Julia also promotes projects through press releases, media advisories, speech writing, newsletter writing and presentations.

Prior to Focus-ED, Ms. Anderson spent more than five years working for nonprofit organizations, where she coordinated fundraisers and special events to create awareness and solicit financial and volunteer support.

Continuing Education Coordinator
Ann Joyce, MS

Ann Joyce, MS, has over ten years experience in medical program administration and education. She began her continuing medical education work at Moffitt Cancer Center while obtaining her B.A. degree from the University of South Florida. As she became the lead education coordinator on numerous local, national and international medical education courses, she earned her M.S. degree in Science Training and Development from the University of St. Frances. Ann was also instrumental in rebuilding and reaccrediting the orthopedic residency program at the University of South Florida College of Medicine (USF Health). At Focus-ED, Ann’s advanced knowledge in the foundations of continuing education and training are an asset to our clients.

Office Administrator
Lisa Barry, BS

Lisa Barry, BS, holds a degree in Business Administration with a major in marketing. She has more than 15 years experience in managing accounts from front office to regional manager of eight locations. Her expertise includes developing policies and procedures for multiple accounts, physician and healthcare staff management, and implementing programs that increase profitability.

Adjunct Staff

Other Focus-ED staff are available as needed for specific projects. Among their specialties are medical writers, graphic designers, and web site and database developers.