Beth Craanen is Director of Editorial Operations at the American Physical Society, where she leads strategy and execution across a global portfolio of high-impact physics journals. With more than 20 years of experience in scholarly publishing and nonprofit leadership, she is recognized for building resilient teams, strengthening operational infrastructure, and guiding organizations through complex industry change. Beth previously held senior leadership roles at the American Chemical Society and served as Director of Publications at The Electrochemical Society, where she advanced innovative open access models and led a successful publishing partnership with IOP Publishing. Her career began in higher education, including foundational work launching Fairleigh Dickinson University’s School of Pharmacy and consultative roles at MIT and Northeastern University. A Certified Association Executive (CAE), Beth brings strategic insight grounded in operational expertise and mission-driven leadership.