Welcome

Surgical Conference Solutions is a nonprofit surgical society management firm who truly cares about the members we serve. Our mission is to create events that set the stage for membership connections, and lifesaving education for physicians.With a wealth of experience we consistently produce leading edge live, hybrid and virtual meetings. We value engineer our events as an inclusive leadership lab where the leaders of tomorrow are mentored,and the leaders of the past are honored.

How We Can Help You

We offer a comprehensive two-part solution to your conference needs.

Association & Event Management

Getting the Job Done

We want you to remain focused on big picture management, while our team of experienced professionals handles the details. We provide smart and effective solutions to help you plan, and provide maximum value to your organization.


Our expertise in the planning industry will bring you state-of-the-art best practices and resources. You will benefit from our leveraged experience and strategic national alliances. Our management services will be uniquely tailored to fulfill and exceed your targeted needs.

Audio Visual Specialists

Value Engineering your Event

Our Audio Visual team is highly skilled and trained specifically in medical conference support. We have been proven to be less expensive than in-house audiovisual services provided by the hotel or event space. Typical cost savings are 20%-25%*.


Partnered with our event management branch, we are able to deliver customized service that best fits your wishes and needs.

Who We Are

Behind the scenes or client facing, we take our responsibility to represent you with great care and pride.

Surgical Conference Solutions Meeting Management Team

Team

Surgical Conference Solutions Meeting Management Team credits the incredible attendee experience to the onsite support of the following:
Ashley Duby, MS, Grant Writer and Industry Liaison
Karen Forge, Registration Manager
Kate Wratten, Social Media and Events Coordinator

Heather Roderick

Director

Heather has cultivated a legacy of entrepreneurial triumphs through two decades of guiding formidable teams to success. Her journey from vet clinic to deli to farmhouse then into the realm of sports marketing, orchestrating nationally televised events for esteemed organizations such as the NHL, CHL, IIHF, Skate Canada, and US Figure Skating. Drawing upon her expertise in event management and marketing, Heather seamlessly pivoted into the dynamic field of surgical conference management. With an extensive portfolio encompassing over three hundred conferences, Heather has excelled in various capacities, including event technology, sponsorship acquisition, grant composition, and directorial leadership. At the helm of Surgical Conference Solutions, she imbues her team with unwavering motivation and determination, dedicated to crafting unparalleled medical education experiences and fostering enriching membership engagements.

Fionnuala Gross,MA

Senior Education Manager

Originally from Ireland, Fionnuala has an international background in education, freelance digital editing, and client relations. With degrees from University of London, and a MA in Educational Psychology from Ball State, the SCS team is excited to have Fionnuala as their dedicated CME coordinator, and manager of their new digital CME learning platform, which offers world-class professional development for leaders, and learners, in the surgery arena.

Lisa Neufeld , MSA

Finance and Accounting Manager

Bringing financial stability and effective business management is Angel’s duty. She has been providing these services to nonprofits, government contractors and private firms for nearly 20 years. She brings to the team an MBA in business, majored in Accounting and a certification as a Certified Bookkeeper through the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers. She is also a Certified User in QuickBooks and a Notary Public for multiple states. “My goal is to keep the foundation of business and accounting solid, so others can expand their vision and awesome social impact. Teamwork makes the dream work!”

Jim Renfro,MBA

Logistics and Event Production Specialist

Jim brings 35 years of telecommunications and logistics know-how to the team,drawn from experiences with the Army Signal Corps and Corning Inc., where heworked with the fiber optics, consumer electronics, and life science businesses.He holds degrees in Physics and Business, and collaborated with Silicon Valley biotech and technology startups. Look for him to provide seamless support for
Surgical Conference Solutions’ clients and events.

Get your conference on the path to success by contacting us today
Heather@surgicalcs.com and 360-420-6906

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