As AoIR continues to grow, we realized a dedicated AoIR Conference Coordinator would help immensely with conference organization and management. AoIR is very happy to announce the hiring of Dr. Michael Haley to fill this role for the #AoIR2017 Tartu Conference. Michael Haley (Ph.D., Alliant University, 1979) was recently Executive Director of the International Communication Association. As Executive Director of ICA, his primary foci was on increasing the visibility and international scope of the organization, increasing participation of the organization with related organizations and governmental agencies, increasing granting and funding opportunities for the membership of the International Communication Association, and advancing technology within the association. He has also served as Executive Director of both the California Psychological Association and the California Psychological Association Foundation. Michael has a twenty five year history of involvement in public policy debates and initiatives at both national and international levels. He has taught in university settings at is co-author of public policy research articles. He is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association and is a Certified Association Executive. We look forward to working with Michael toward a seamless 2017 event. http://aoir.org/confcoord/