Hi everyone -         Welcome to the first newsletter of 2021! This year has already been a busy time of great growth for us - meet our new hires in our Behind the Curtain at IMPACT section below.        Whether it be by subscribing to our newsletter or blog, joining us at one of our Making an IMPACT (MAI) events, or following us on social media, we hope you'll engage with us, and don't forget to call if you need us! We're here to help.  Best, Mark Mark Cierpial, CEO

In This Issue: Drug Development & IMPACT .............................................................. Behind the Curtain at IMPACT .............................................................. IMPACT on Social Media .............................................................. Making an IMPACT .............................................................. IMPACTConnect .............................................................. IMPACT on Health .............................................................. IMPACT on Literacy ..............................................................

Making an IMPACT Past Events We adopted 4 "angels" (ranging in age from 11 months to 11 years) from the Salvation Army's Angel Tree program. We held a virtual card signing event for the residents of Chatham Commons. We also sent treats and puzzle books to provide extra holiday cheer. To celebrate Valentine's Day we got together for a virtual wine and design event led by one of our artistically talented medical writers. Upcoming Events Mother's Day Auction April 30, 2021 MAI is organizing a fundraising auction to celebrate Mother's Day, with all proceeds benefiting The Women's Center in Raleigh! The items up for bid will include specialty items from local businesses and items showcasing the talents of our very own IMPACTees! Want to be part of our events? Email Brandi and Laurel to join our Making an IMPACT mailing list. IMPACTConnect Past Events Holiday Gift Exchange We got together virtually in our ugliest sweaters and holiday accessories to eat lunch and swap gifts white elephant style. IMPACT on Health Past Events Virtual Mission Challenge In December and January, IMPACT on Health (IOH) hosted a virtual fitness challenge. We tallied our daily exercise of walking, running, cycling, etc. together and made our way from RTP, NC to Quebec City! We reached our goal with 2 days to spare. Together as a company, we raised $1150 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Ongoing Events Walking Group A virtual walking group was started to allow employees to share their walking experience with the group! Breathing and Exercise Resources IoH shared resources for employees to practice breathing exercises and stretches, along with a sample workout routine. IMPACT on Literacy Upcoming Events Book Club We will be meeting on April 23 to discuss What If? Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions by Randall Munroe. Come Work with IMPACT We are looking for people to join our Quality Control and Medical Writing Teams! Check us out! Need help with your projects? Check out our services and our case studies/testimonials! Drug Development & IMPACT Wonder Where You Can Find Us? Upcoming appearances: May 6, 2021 - Tim Garver will lead a roundtable on the topic of writing planning/strategies for marketing application submissions at this year's AMWA Carolinas conference. May 10-11, 2021 - Mark Cierpial will be part of the faculty for a two-day online seminar entitled US Regulation of Medicines sponsored by The Organization for Professionals in Regulatory Affairs (TOPRA). Behind the Curtain at IMPACT Promotions Heather Peterson was promoted in December to Senior Clinical Research Scientist! Heather has been at Impact since 2018 and has shown remarkable growth during her time here. She is a strong and independent writer as well as a dedicated team player! Heather is also an active member of our Making an IMPACT group. Congratulations, Heather on your well-deserved promotion!   Kathryn Tworkoski was promoted to Consultant in December. She is a brilliant medical writer and has impressive leadership and management skills. She is very interested in regulatory affairs and serves as a US Authorized Representative to the FDA on behalf of IMPACT. Congrats to Kathryn on this impressive promotion! Julia DiFiore was promoted in January to Clinical Research Scientist I following the completion of the fellowship program. Julia has done an outstanding job on each project and task that she has taken on. She has displayed an eagerness to learn and has an infectious positive attitude, regardless of the challenge in front of her. She is a remarkably well-rounded writer and communicator and a fantastic addition to the IMPACT team. Alicia Carreiro was promoted in January to Clinical Research Scientist I following the completion of the fellowship program. Alicia has excelled across the board and has proven to be an outstanding regulatory writer and a great team player. Her independence, scientific knowledge, and professionalism have proven to be some of her strengths and make her a welcomed addition to our team here at IMPACT. Please join us in congratulating Heather, Kathryn, Julia, and Alicia on their well-deserved promotions! Meet Our Business Operations Team Over the past months our Business Operations team has grown to include internal IT and HR departments. Amanda Derr joined IMPACT in October 2019, after spending 13 years at another privately held CRO in RTP. Outside of work, Amanda enjoys board games with her family, walking, reading, and watching Masterpiece Mystery. Post-pandemic, she's looking forward to getting back to watching musical theater and sporting events, especially when her kids are involved! Chrissy Cierpial joined IMPACT in August 2014 after graduating from UNCW and is excited about being part of the growing administrative team. She is an avid horror movie fan and, in her spare time, enjoys baking, doing puzzles, and spending time with her family and two adorable cats, Samantha and Maisie. Leigh Grieco joined IMPACT in May 2020 and brings 15 years of HR experience. Outside of work, Leigh enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter walking and biking the Crabtree Creek trails near their home. She's also a home design and renovation junkie, always on the hunt for a new project around the house. Leigh loves country music and is looking forward to attending as many concerts as she can in the post-pandemic world! Jac Camp joined IMPACT in May 2020 and brings with him 22 years of IT experience. He's an avid motorcycle rider, and, when he's not working, you'll generally find him lakeside, with a bobber in the water waiting on the next big fish to bite. Jac, along with his wife and kids, enjoys discovering new, scenic places around the Carolinas to explore and spend a lazy weekend whenever possible. Jade Brackett joined IMPACT in November 2020 and Keelee Johns joined in February 2021. Learn more about them in our new employees section below. Meet Our New Employees Jade Brackett joined IMPACT in November 2020 as an IT specialist. Jade comes to us with 5 years of experience in IT support. Outside of work, Jade trains in martial arts where he holds a 2nd degree black belt in Shotokan Karate and a 1st degree black belt in Taekwondo. His hobbies are traveling, hiking, and coding small applications. Being a transplant to North Carolina, Jade is originally from Pennsylvania and is a big Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Christine Flees joined IMPACT in February 2021 as a Senior Clinical Research Scientist, working remotely from Michigan. She has an MD and a BS in Clinical Laboratory Science from Michigan State. Christine has 7 years of medical writing experience and has worked with several CROs. She has been a lead writer for the past 4 years across multiple therapeutic areas and various regulatory documents. Christine lives with her son and their 2 cats, Ditto and Zissou. In her spare time, she practices yoga, loves to travel, and likes trying new foods. Keelee Johns joined IMPACT in February 2021 as our first HR Specialist. She has 4 years of experience in HR, several of those at Chick-Fil-A, where she led recruiting and training initiatives for the organization. Keelee is originally from State College, Pennsylvania and moved to North Carolina in 2003 where she attended UNCW for a BS in Business Administration with a concentration in HR. In her spare time, Keelee loves to enjoy the outdoors, hike new trails locally, and visit the mountains. IMPACT on Social Media Check out some of our recent blog posts and press releases featured on LinkedIn and Twitter! Read More... Like what you see? Don't forget to subscribe to our blog! And if you have a topic you want us to blog about, let Caroline know.

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