Staff
MSDC Staff and Team Members
Executive Vice President
Robert Hay began his association career lobbying for animal doctors, and continues it today advocating for human ones. Serving as the EVP since August 2018, Robert brings a wealth of varied association experiences to his position. He is a native Washingtonian, born at Providence Hospital and raised in Ward 7 before his parents moved to Prince George’s County, MD. Among other activities, Hay is a volunteer for Catholic Relief Services, Scouting America Troop 301, and two youth sports leagues.
Controller
Rose Smith grew up in a small suburb of Pittsburgh, PA. She continues to be an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Steelers. Rose worked in the accounting office of the local telephone company before moving to DC in 1976 when she married her husband, a middle school teacher in Brandywine, MD. She has two children, a daughter and son. Working part-time will give her time to spend with her grandson, read, and pursue volunteer opportunities in her community and church. And “maybe” join the gym for that needed exercise class.
Partnerships
Sean Handerhan brings over 30 years of proven partnership development and marketing, working with Fortune 500 organizations and technology startups. His focus at the Medical Society of the District of Columbia is creating mutually beneficial partnerships that result in mutually beneficial bottom lines. His approach is to understand the business goals of each potential partner and craft a customized program that meets their needs within the construct of MSDC’s overall charter.
Director of Membership
I have over 20 years of experience in association management, with a strong specialization in strategic membership and growth initiatives, cultivating member engagement and volunteer management along with event planning. I have had the pleasure of working with organizations such as ASAE: American Society of Association Executives, America’s Health Insurance Plans, the Maryland Gerontological Association and Humentum. Throughout my career, I've been passionate about creating meaningful connections and valuable experiences for members, and I'm excited to continue this work with the MSDC community.