COUNCIL FOR MARKETING AND OPINION RESEARCH (CMOR)
ANNOUNCES NEW DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
BETHESDA, MD, February 1, 2007 – The Council for Marketing and Opinion Research (CMOR) announces the appointment of Howard Fienberg as its new Director of Government Affairs. Fienberg brings more than eight years of public policy experience including working closely on legislative issues affecting the research profession. Fienberg’s diverse background and education will be an asset to CMOR in serving the survey and opinion research profession.
“We are excited about Howard's arrival to CMOR,” said Howard Gershowitz, Co-Chair of CMOR Government Affairs. “His insight and extensive past history in DC will allow our organization to continue its leadership role in protecting the research profession from legislative threats at both the state and federal level."
Fienberg began his Congressional experience serving as Senior Legislative Assistant to then-Congressman Christopher Cox. When Rep. Cox left to chair the Securities and Exchange Commission, Fienberg took the position of Senior Legislative Assistant for Congressman Cliff Stearns, who helped craft data security legislation pending in Congress and was the author of legislation creating the Do-Not-Call registry. Fienberg served as the key advisor to both Congressmen on energy, environmental issues, finance and banking, foreign affairs, and science, among other issues.
“With his government affairs experience and education, along with his background in opinion research, Howard has the perfect blend to effectively represent the research profession,” said Donna Gillin, Director of Operations of CMOR.
Fienberg holds an MA in International Relations from the University of Essex in Colchester, England. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Political Studies from Trent University, located in Ontario, Canada. Fienberg has been published in a slew of major newspapers, like the Chicago Tribune, The San Francisco Chronicle, and The Philadelphia Inquirer. He also is an advisor on Congress and American politics to Kin-Ichi Yoshihara of Asia Forum Japan, a Japanese think tank, and is active in the North Korea freedom movement.
Before working in Congress, Howard served for more than four years as Senior Analyst with a science policy think tank, the Statistical Assessment Service (STATS), specializing in energy, environment, epidemiology, new technology, and polling. At STATS, Howard was tasked with improving the understanding of science and research among journalists and policymakers.
The arrival of Fienberg is the first announcement of many new changes that will be occurring within the organization. Stay tuned for upcoming announcements as CMOR continues to grow and expand its efforts in shielding the profession.
The Council for Marketing and Opinion Research (CMOR) is a non-profit organization that promotes, advocates and protects the integrity of the survey research and opinion research processes. CMOR also works to improve respondent cooperation in research, as well as promoting positive legislation impacting the survey research industry. CMOR is comprised of more than 150 organizations and members, including industry trade associations, research providers, end users or client companies, academic institutions and individuals.
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Editor note: For a photograph of Howard Fienberg and/or to arrange an interview, contact Kristen Melesky, Kristen.melesky@mra-net.org
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