Jan. 13, 2011--12:02 PM CDT
BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana State Medical Society (LSMS) announces the addition of Jennifer Marusak to its legislative team. Effective immediately, Marusak is the LSMS' new associate director of Governmental Affairs.
Jennifer Marusak is a local public relations consultant and lobbyist who owns the online news clipping service, On Track With Marusak. The Natchitoches native and University of Louisiana- Monroe graduate formerly served as confidential assistant to Secretary of State Al Ater, executive director of the Louisiana River Pilots Association, legislative affairs director and communications director for former Governor Mike Foster, and served as government and infrastructure vice president and communications director for the Monroe Chamber of Commerce.
"Jennifer has worked with us on special projects recently, and we have been impressed by her depth of knowledge and skill in handling legislative issues," said Jeff Williams, executive vice president of the LSMS.
"With so many critical health care issues inundating lawmakers these days, we need her talents to better navigate the political waters in this upcoming legislative session."
About Louisiana State Medical Society Established in 1878, the Louisiana State Medical Society (LSMS) serves as the premier advocate for patients and physicians. The LSMS is the largest voluntary physician organization in the state and represents all specialties. Please visit the LSMS online at www.LSMS.org for more information, or contact Sadie Wilks at sadie@lsms.org or by phone at (225) 763-2309.