ATCC (American Type Culture Collection), the world’s premier biological materials management and standards organization, announces the appointment of Samantha Paro as Sr. Manager, Corporate Communications. Samantha Paro joins the ATCC Corporate Communications and Public Affairs team, bringing nearly 15 years experience in communications and marketing. She has prior experience in the entertainment, education, and biopharmaceutical industries. Samantha joins ATCC from AstraZeneca where she most recently led internal communications for the Frederick Biologics Manufacturing Center. In her new role with ATCC, Samantha will develop internal and external communication strategies, plans, and programs in support of ATCC’s mission to provide scientists with the biomaterials and resources they need to conduct critical life science research.