RTP, NC - The American Social Health Association (ASHA) announces that Lynn B. Barclay has been promoted to President and CEO of the agency.

Ms. Barclay brings more than 25 years experiences in non-profit management to the job and has worked on both national and local levels in strategic planning, fund raising, staff management, and cultivation of corporate relationships. She founded Celebrate Adoption , a national organization that promotes adoption and advocates for both children and their adoptive families. Prior to her appointment as president and CEO, Ms. Barclay was ASHA's vice president for Development and Chief Development Officer.

For 92 years, ASHA's mission has been dedicated to providing unbiased information about sexually transmitted infections (STI) and to improving the health of individuals, families, and communities, with a focus on preventing STIs and their harmful consequences. ASHA provides health communication services to millions each year through its Web sites, contact centers, and catalog of publications. Visit ASHA online at www.ASHAstd.org.