For Immediate Release
January 6, 2010
 
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Gail Clifford Named Potomac Institute for Policy Studies Vice President for Financial Management
 
Arlington, VA -  The Potomac Institute for Policy Studies is pleased to announce that the Board of Directors has appointed Ms. Gail Clifford, formerly Chief Financial Officer of the Institute, to the position of Vice President.  Ms. Clifford will act as Vice President for Financial Management and Chief Financial Officer.

CEO Michael Swetnam says, "Gail’s extraordinary efforts to grow our fiscal assets have given us the flexibility to address key issues facing our country.  Our success has truly been possible because of her."

Ms. Clifford adds, "I look forward to working with this great team to make the Potomac Institute even more successful."

Ms. Clifford joined the Potomac Institute in 2001 as CFO. She is responsible for all phases of financial and accounting management. She previously held financial positions with the International Science and Technology Institute, Lance Bailey and Associates, and B.L.Seamon & Associates, Inc. 

Ms. Clifford holds a Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) from the Johns Hopkins University. She graduated with honors from the University of the West Indies, Trinidad, with a B.S. in Business Management. Ms. Clifford is a CPA and a member of the Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants. She is also a member of the National Association of Female Executives (NAFE) and the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA).

The Potomac Institute for Policy Studies is an independent, 501(c)(3), not-for-profit public policy research institute.  The Institute identifies and aggressively shepherds discussion on key science, technology, and national security issues facing our society.  From these discussions and forums, we develop meaningful policy options and ensure their implementation at the intersection of business and government.