Maxine Aldred has been a publishing professional for more than 25 years and has been a devoted leader in the industry. Maxine has been recognized for her forward-thinking initiatives and creative solutions that optimize resources to achieve outstanding results. She has served in numerous roles, including Program Manager, Group Manager, Director, Books Development and her current role, Director of Publications Production. Presently, at the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Maxine manages staff, budgets, and vendors, in addition to providing oversight and direction for 35 scientific journals and more than 50 books annually. Maxine’s noteworthy and scholarly publishing experience can be credited to ASCE, the Endocrine Society, and AGU.
Today’s post puts the spotlight on the European Accessibility Act (EAA) directive and how different organizations are getting ready to make their publications and services EAA compliant.