This piece was originally published in the October 2018 issue of electroindustry.

Lisa Spellman of the Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA), a Division of NEMA, was appointed to the Finance Committee of the United States National Committee of the International Electrotechnical Commission (USNC/IEC).

Ms. Spellman is the general-secretary for Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM), providing strategic leadership and management of operational affairs for DICOM stakeholders around the world.

In this competitive appointment, Ms. Spellman will oversee and provide input on the budget of the USNC/IEC, which brings issues from the global electrotechnical industry into the U.S. for review, consideration, and thoughtful response. The appointment further elevates MITA’s position as a crucial player in the international Standards-setting and advocacy communities for electrotechnologies, including medical imaging technologies.

MITA is the leading organization and collective voice of medical imaging equipment manufacturers, innovators, and developers.