An active member of ARP since 1984, Dr. Poole has served on numerous ARP and ACR committees as both a member and chair. Dr. Poole was the 2019–2020 ARP president and served in officer roles as secretary, president-elect and immediate past president. Dr. Poole was designated a Master of the ARP in 2022 and delivered the 2018 ARP Distinguished Lecture. She also received the ARP Master Educator and Master Clinician awards.
Dr. Poole collaborates with patients, patient groups, professional organizations and rheumatology professionals from Canada and Europe to develop educational materials and guidelines for non-pharmacological interventions for people with scleroderma. Dr. Poole feels that the ARP/ACR has provided networking and leadership opportunities that have led to a successful and enjoyable career in rheumatology and lifelong friendships and collaborations.
Ms. Kremer
Addie Thomas Service Award
The Addie Thomas Service Award is presented to ARP members in honor of the association’s first president and recognizes active volunteers in arthritis-related activities. This year’s recipient is Courtney Kremer, MSN, ARNP, C-PNP, a pediatric nurse practitioner at University of Iowa Health Care, Iowa City.
“I am deeply honored to receive the Addie Thomas Service Award,” says Ms. Kremer. “Throughout my career in pediatric rheumatology, providing volunteer service has been instrumental in growing my patient relationships and developing a community and collaboration with incredible providers and advocates throughout the country and worldwide. I am so grateful to my colleagues, fellow volunteers and to everyone who continues to advocate for those affected by rheumatic disease. Together we are making a difference, and this award motivates me to keep pushing forward.”
