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Amanda Ragula Appointed Chief Financial Officer of ADLM

The Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM) has exciting news as it welcomes Amanda Ragula as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective October 15, 2026. With an impressive track record of over 20 years in nonprofit accounting, financial management, and auditing, Ragula is set to bring her extensive experience to this vital role.

Professional Background

Before joining ADLM, Ragula served as the director of finance for the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG). In this position, she oversaw financial operations for both ACMG and its associated foundation, managing a combined budget of about $10 million. Here, she earned recognition for redesigning budgeting and financial reporting processes, fortifying internal controls, and crafting cash flow models that facilitate forecasting and long-term planning. Her commitment to improving financial efficiency resulted in notable advancements in the organizations' fiscal stability.

Prior to her stint at ACMG, she held the role of director of accounting at Community Change and Community Change Action. Under her leadership, these organizations saw significant improvements as she transitioned previously outsourced accounting functions in-house and automated various financial processes, managing a combined budget of $50 million. Her earlier career also includes noteworthy contributions as a founding member of Alta CPA Group, where she specialized in fostering financial wellness for multiple nonprofit organizations.

Vision as CFO

In her new capacity with ADLM, Ragula will be a vital part of the executive leadership team. Her responsibilities will include overseeing all aspects of financial planning, budgeting, and reporting. Furthermore, she will collaborate closely with ADLM leaders to assess and evaluate investments in programs and operational facets of the organization. According to ADLM's CEO, Melanie J. Wells, Ragula's vast experience in driving financial innovation will be key as the organization continues to develop and adapt.

“Amanda brings a proven track record of financial innovation and operational efficiency,” said Wells. “Her ability to translate complex financial scenarios into clear insights will assist our leaders in making informed decisions.”

Ragula expressed her enthusiasm for joining ADLM, stating, “I'm excited to contribute to the invaluable work being done in laboratory medicine. I believe in making finance teams more approachable and responsive to program needs.” She looks forward to building relationships with her colleagues and understanding how to best utilize ADLM’s resources to further its mission.

Academic Credentials

Amanda Ragula is a certified public accountant, licensed in Maryland. Her academic achievements are equally impressive; she holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from Towson University, graduating summa cum laude, in addition to a bachelor's degree in horticulture from Pennsylvania State University. Her diverse background and commitment to excellence make her a fitting addition to ADLM.

About ADLM

The Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine is dedicated to improving global health through laboratory medicine. It represents more than 70,000 professionals in clinical laboratory, medical, and research fields across 110 countries. ADLM's mission focuses on advancing laboratory medicine's various sub-disciplines, and it has been a cornerstone in championing scientific collaboration and innovation since its foundation in 1948. For further information, visit www.myadlm.org.