Our Regional Board and Regional Management Team lead us in our mission to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease.
John Cloud, JD
Attorney
Rogers & Greenberg, LLP
Joan Fowler, PharmD
President/Owner
Creative Educational Concepts, Inc.
Kelly Hamilton, CPA
Chief Financial and Administrative Officer
OSU Health Plan - Ohio State University
Sumita Khatri, MD, MS
Co-Director Asthma Center
Cleveland Clinic
Andrew Moses
Attorney
The Sherwin Williams Company
Sean Muldoon, MD
Senior VP and CMO
Kindred Healthcare, Hospital Division
Leslie Newman, JD
Attorney
King, Deep & Branaman
Elsira Pina, DO
Professor of Medicine
University of Cincinnati Medical Center
Therese Smith, RN, MPA, CCM
RN/Case Manager
University of Michigan
Leticia Towns, MSHA, FACHE
Senior Vice-President
Regional One Health
LaVerne Yousey, MSTE
Retired
(University of Akron)
Cathy Zion
President and Publisher
Zion Publications, LLC
The purpose of the American Lung Association's Local Leadership Board to is raise the organization's profile in the community, advocate for lung health and increase resources to fund local programs and services.
Local Leadership Board members impact the work of the Association including: programs and services, public policy, research, and revenue generation.
The American Lung Association’s “Gold Standard” designation recognizes the exemplary leadership of some of our Local Leadership Boards. These Leadership Boards show outstanding leadership in volunteerism, service, and supporting lung health and our mission – recognized through Gold, Silver and Bronze.
Teresa Gagnon
Chair
Child Abuse Prevention Specialist
Great Miami Valley YMCA
Ruth Hill
Vice Chair
Senior Executive Sales Representative
Glaxo Smith Kline
Adrian A. Anderson MHSA, MPH
Practice Manager II Mercy Anderson and Mercy Clermont
Pulmonary, Sleep and Critical Care
John Cloud
Attorney at Law
Rogers & Greenberg L.L.P.
Tina DeStefanis-Griffiths MSN, RN, OCN, TTS
Lung Program Administrator/Navigator
TriHealth Cancer Institute
Michele Kenner
Assistant Vice President, Physician Services & Engagement
St. Elizabeth Healthcare
Jeff Kim
Diversity & Inclusion | Human Resources
Procter & Gamble
Bethany Lahmann (Bethany)
Attorney – Intellectual Property (Patent)
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Elsira Pina, M.D.
Doctor-Pulmonology
UC Health
Christina Scalo
Manager-Tax
KPMG, LLP
The purpose of the American Lung Association's Local Leadership Board to is raise the organization's profile in the community, advocate for lung health and increase resources to fund local programs and services.
Local Leadership Board members impact the work of the Association including: programs and services, public policy, research, and revenue generation.
The American Lung Association’s “Gold Standard” designation recognizes the exemplary leadership of some of our Local Leadership Boards. These Leadership Boards show outstanding leadership in volunteerism, service, and supporting lung health and our mission – recognized through Gold, Silver and Bronze.
Kelly Martincin
Chair
Psychologist, Behavioral Medicine Service
Louis Stokes Cleveland VMAC
Stephanie King
Vice Chair
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
ResiHealth
Jonathan Castro, MD
Medical Director ICU - Marymount Hospital, Pulmonologist
Cleveland Clinic
Shannon Davis
Financial Planner
Retirement Plan Advisors
Jay Kaufman
Owner
Brothers Printing
Amanda Martin
Senior Counsel, Incident Response, Fraud & Crisis Management
Allstate
Jason Miller
Associate
McKinsey & Company
Andrew Moses
Senior Counsel
Sherwin Williams
Megan Papandreas
Therapeutic Area Manager-Respiratory OH
Genentech USA, Inc.
Jose Ramos
Director, IDN Clinical
Monitored Therapeutics, Inc.
Christy Walter
Senior Clinical Oncology Specialist
Astra Zeneca
André Wilson
Oncology Territory Manager, Lung
Daiichi Sankyo, Inc.
LaVerne Yousey
Community Volunteer
The purpose of the American Lung Association's Local Leadership Board to is raise the organization's profile in the community, advocate for lung health and increase resources to fund local programs and services.
Local Leadership Board members impact the work of the Association including: programs and services, public policy, research, and revenue generation.
The American Lung Association’s “Gold Standard” designation recognizes the exemplary leadership of some of our Local Leadership Boards. These Leadership Boards show outstanding leadership in volunteerism, service, and supporting lung health and our mission – recognized through Gold, Silver and Bronze.
Molly Brewer
Journalist/TV Personality
WBNS 10TV
Jackiethia Butsch
EMT
The Ohio State University
Kevin Carter
Senior Sales
WCMH NBCi4
Katina Fitch
Accounting
Columbus State Community College
Cindy Groeniger
Personal Assistant
Self-Employed
Kelly Hamilton
CEO- Health Plans
The Ohio State University
Misty Kent
Customer Service
Ashland Chemical
Melissa O’Harra
Process Improvement Specialist
Ashland Chemical
Rian Valentine
Mrs. Midland States
Captivating Pagents
Sarah Varekojis
PhD, RRT PhD
The Ohio State University
Brooke White
Air Quality Expert
MORPC
Courtney White
Respiratory Therapist
OhioHealth
Sarah Whitley
Web Design
Gina Wilt
Advocacy Director
COHHIO
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Alabama
Our Southeast Regional Board leads us in our mission to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease.
Board Members
Janifer Harper, MD
Chair
Retired VP, CCO National Accounts
Anthem
Beth Ash
Vice Chair
Sr. Customer Excellence Operations Manager – Corporate Accounts
Thermo-Fisher Scientific
Eddie Fisher, RICP, CPFA
Immediate Past Chair
First Vice President-Investments
Eddie Fisher Wealth Strategies of Raymond James
Rabih Bechara, MD, FCCP
Professor of Medicine, Director: Interventional Pulmonology Atrium Wake Baptist Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine
Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine
Wake Forest School of Medicine
Mark Block, MD
Chief, Division of Thoracic Surgery
Memorial Healthcare System
Brenda Connolly
Department Administrator for the Thoracic and Sarcoma Program
Moffitt Cancer Center
Lori DeNicola
Owner & Lead Designer
Petaloso
Hernan Millan
FVP, Buisness Liaison Leader
Amerant Bank
Christine O’Brien
VP, Sales and Account Management
United Healthcare
Justin Smith
Strategic Advisor, Clinical Asset Management
TRIMEDIX
Jodi Strong
Vice President, Physician Practices
WakeMed
Juleidy Turnipseed, DMSc, PA
Director of Thoracic Oncology Program Services, Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant
Novant Health
Katrina Taylor
Division Vice President
Southeast
Chrissy Cohen (Ft. Lauderdale & Orlando)
Executive Director
Steven Riddle (Tampa)
Executive Director
Cindy Springer (Jacksonville)
Development Director
Lauren Love (North Carolina)
Executive Director
Margaret Ann Youngs (South Carolina)
Senior Development Director
Alaska
The regional board is the governing body responsible for strategic focus, organizational goals, and measurable results in achieving the mission. The business of the board includes the equitable distribution of resources and programs as well as the development of volunteer structures across the entire region.
2023 Regional Board of Directors
* National Board Member
*Laurie Shelby (California)
Board Chair
Vice President EHS
Tesla
Juli An Coy (Washington)
Board Vice Chair
Principal Partner
RSM
Mark Di Giorgio (California)
VP- Senior Financial Analyst
Bank of America
John Feltz (Washington)
Regional Benefits Director
Parker, Smith and Feek
Cynthia J. Goto, M.D. (Hawaii)
Medical Consultant
Rebecca Hupp (Idaho)
Director
Boise Airport
Julie Millington (Alaska)
Retired
Sue Padernacht, MA, PCC (California)
CEO & Founder
Ncline Leadership Strategies
Senior Lecturer, Organization & Management
University of California, Irvine
Deborah Mohr, CRM, CIC, CISR (Oregon)
CEO
Deborah Mohr Consulting
Taryne A. Imai, MD (Hawaii)
Thoracic Surgeon
Queens Health System
Eric Cooper (California)
Entertainment Operations Manager
Universal Studios Hollywood
James Garnett (Washington)
Sr. Manager Early Career Development
Programs, Corporate Human Resources- Talent Management
Boeing
Carol Brown (Oregon)
Retired, Portland General Electric
*Dr. Felix Aguilar, MD, MPH (California)
Medical Director for Quality
L.A. Care Health Plan
*Steve O’Kane (California)
President
Steven R. O’Kane Health Care Consultant
*Mark C. Johnson, MBA, CFA (California)
Vice President, Investor Relations
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc.
*Afifi El-Hasan, M.D. (California)
Pediatric Asthma Physician
Kaiser Permanente
*Sterling Yee (Hawaii)
Director of Strategic Consulting Services
Oceanit
Allison Hickey
Executive Vice President
Mountain Pacific Region
Jessica Frey
Sr Director of Development
Jen Chikoyak
Health Promotions
The purpose of the American Lung Association's Local Leadership Board is to raise the organization's profile in the community, advocate for lung health, and increase resources to fund local programs and services.
Local Leadership Board members impact the work of the Association including: programs and services, public policy, research, and revenue generation.
The American Lung Association's “Gold Standard” designation recognizes the exemplary leadership of some of our Local Leadership Boards. These Leadership Boards show outstanding leadership in volunteerism, service, and supporting lung health and our mission – recognized through Gold, Silver, and Bronze.
Chair
Vice President and General Counsel
ENSTAR Natural Gas Company
Maria Boucher
AVP
Credit Union 1
Sabrena Combs
Community Relations Specialist
Matanuska Electric Association
Chris Lindsey
Chair
Air Quality Consultant
SLR International
Julie Millington
Julie Saddoris
Employee Resource & Corporate Culture Mgr
CRW Engineering Group, LLC
Jered Weinstock, M.D.
Pediatric Pulmonologist
Providence Alaska Medical Center
John S. Yordy, M.D., Ph.D
Radiation Oncologist
Valley Radiation Therapy
Arizona
The regional board is the governing body responsible for strategic focus, organizational goals, and measurable results in achieving the mission. The business of the board includes the equitable distribution of resources and programs as well as the development of volunteer structures across the entire region.
Board of Directors
Chris Haworth
Chair
Philanthropist
Brad Morgan
Vice Chair
VP COO
Baylor White & Scott The Heart Hospital
Wendy Lawson
Immediate Past Chair
Founder/CEO
Exhale
Karen Bejarano
Vice President, Bank Operations
TruWest
Matt Grimes
Chief Operating Officer
Desert Radiology
Helen Harmon
Philanthropist
Matt McCalla
Senior Vice President
Stride Bank
Jennifer Sandoval
Vice President
Molina Healthcare
Michael Siler
President
Practical Strategic Solutions
Karen Smoot
Divisional Vice President Network Management
Health Care Service Corp.
Jeff Stein
Financial Advisor
Raymond James Financial Services
Allen Wentworth
Account Manager
Tri-anim
Terri Bailey
Division Vice President, Southwest
American Lung Association
The purpose of the American Lung Association's Local Leadership Board to is raise the organization's profile in the community, advocate for lung health and increase resources to fund local programs and services.
Local Leadership Board members impact the work of the Association, including programs and services, public policy, research, and revenue generation.
The American Lung Association's "Gold Standard" designation recognizes the exemplary leadership of some of our Local Leadership Boards. These Leadership Boards show outstanding leadership in volunteerism, service, and supporting lung health and our mission - recognized through Gold, Silver and Bronze.
Karen Bejarano
Board Chair
Vice President - Arizona Branch Operations, CUDE
TrueWest Credit Union
Grant Smedley
Immediate Past Chair
Director, Resource Planning, Acquisition, and Development
SRP
Paloma Beamer, PhD
Director, Community Engagement Core, Southwest Environmental Health Sciences Center
Professor, Environmental Health Sciences
Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health
University of Arizona
Tim Bender
CEO
PuriFi Labs
Larry Blumenthal, MBA
System VP of Finance/CFO, Physician Enterprise
Common Spirit Health
Christiam Carrillo
Director of Sales
FC Arizona
Julie Colquist, VA-BC, RRT
Vascular Access Specialist Respiratory
Mayo Clinic
Von Doss
VP of Operations, Arizona
Arizona Diagnostic Radiology
Azam Farooqui, MD
Hematology & Oncology Physician
Ironwood Physicians PC
Leah Harrison
Manager, Sustainability Policy and Programs
SRP
Madison Hernandez
US Sales & Methodology Trainer
Boston Scientific
Jeffrey Kenny, MD
Pulmonologist
Gregg Laridis
Account Executive
Swire Coco-Cola
Rees “Chip” L. Lee, MD, FAAP, FCCP
Associate Professor
Pediatric Pulmonologist
University of Arizona / Banner Health
Rammohan Marla, MD, FACS, FACC
Thoracic Surgeon
Jessica Martin, MHA, RRT, RCP
Program Director of Respiratory Care
Carrington College
Peter Nez
Health System Consultant
National Jewish Health
Meenal Patwardhan, MD, MHSA
Vice President - Neurosciences/Eyecare/Specialty, Medical Safety Review, Safety Data Sciences
AbbVie
David Sanderson, MD
Professor of Medicine
Emeritus, Mayo Clinic of Arizona
Tania Bustamante
Executive Director
Guy Venegas
Development Coordinator
JoAnna Strother
Senior Director, Advocacy | AZ, NM, NV
Kristen Miraglia
Manager, Advocacy
Nicolle Mannion
Manager, Health Promotions
Samantha Stoss
Coordinator, Health Promotions
Arkansas
Our Southeast Regional Board leads us in our mission to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease.
Board Members
Janifer Harper, MD
Chair
Retired VP, CCO National Accounts
Anthem
Beth Ash
Vice Chair
Sr. Customer Excellence Operations Manager – Corporate Accounts
Thermo-Fisher Scientific
Eddie Fisher, RICP, CPFA
Immediate Past Chair
First Vice President-Investments
Eddie Fisher Wealth Strategies of Raymond James
Rabih Bechara, MD, FCCP
Professor of Medicine, Director: Interventional Pulmonology Atrium Wake Baptist Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine
Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine
Wake Forest School of Medicine
Mark Block, MD
Chief, Division of Thoracic Surgery
Memorial Healthcare System
Brenda Connolly
Department Administrator for the Thoracic and Sarcoma Program
Moffitt Cancer Center
Lori DeNicola
Owner & Lead Designer
Petaloso
Hernan Millan
FVP, Buisness Liaison Leader
Amerant Bank
Christine O’Brien
VP, Sales and Account Management
United Healthcare
Justin Smith
Strategic Advisor, Clinical Asset Management
TRIMEDIX
Jodi Strong
Vice President, Physician Practices
WakeMed
Juleidy Turnipseed, DMSc, PA
Director of Thoracic Oncology Program Services, Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant
Novant Health
Katrina Taylor
Division Vice President
Southeast
Chrissy Cohen (Ft. Lauderdale & Orlando)
Executive Director
Steven Riddle (Tampa)
Executive Director
Cindy Springer (Jacksonville)
Development Director
Lauren Love (North Carolina)
Executive Director
Margaret Ann Youngs (South Carolina)
Senior Development Director
California
The regional board is the governing body responsible for strategic focus, organizational goals, and measurable results in achieving the mission. The business of the board includes the equitable distribution of resources and programs as well as the development of volunteer structures across the entire region.
2023 Regional Board of Directors
* National Board Member
*Laurie Shelby (California)
Board Chair
Vice President EHS
Tesla
Juli An Coy (Washington)
Board Vice Chair
Principal Partner
RSM
Mark Di Giorgio (California)
VP- Senior Financial Analyst
Bank of America
John Feltz (Washington)
Regional Benefits Director
Parker, Smith and Feek
Cynthia J. Goto, M.D. (Hawaii)
Medical Consultant
Rebecca Hupp (Idaho)
Director
Boise Airport
Julie Millington (Alaska)
Retired
Sue Padernacht, MA, PCC (California)
CEO & Founder
Ncline Leadership Strategies
Senior Lecturer, Organization & Management
University of California, Irvine
Deborah Mohr, CRM, CIC, CISR (Oregon)
CEO
Deborah Mohr Consulting
Taryne A. Imai, MD (Hawaii)
Thoracic Surgeon
Queens Health System
Eric Cooper (California)
Entertainment Operations Manager
Universal Studios Hollywood
James Garnett (Washington)
Sr. Manager Early Career Development
Programs, Corporate Human Resources- Talent Management
Boeing
Carol Brown (Oregon)
Retired, Portland General Electric
*Dr. Felix Aguilar, MD, MPH (California)
Medical Director for Quality
L.A. Care Health Plan
*Steve O’Kane (California)
President
Steven R. O’Kane Health Care Consultant
*Mark C. Johnson, MBA, CFA (California)
Vice President, Investor Relations
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc.
*Afifi El-Hasan, M.D. (California)
Pediatric Asthma Physician
Kaiser Permanente
*Sterling Yee (Hawaii)
Director of Strategic Consulting Services
Oceanit
Allison Hickey
Executive Vice President, Mountain Pacific Region
Rita Redaelli
San Diego Executive Director
Frances Mojica
Los Angeles Executive Director
Carrie Nash
Greater Bay Area Executive Director
Will Barrett
Director, Advocacy, Clean Air
The purpose of the American Lung Association's Local Leadership Board is to raise the organization's profile in the community, advocate for lung health, and increase resources to fund local programs and services.
Local Leadership Board members impact the work of the Association including: programs and services, public policy, research, and revenue generation.
The American Lung Association's “Gold Standard” designation recognizes the exemplary leadership of some of our Local Leadership Boards. These Leadership Boards show outstanding leadership in volunteerism, service, and supporting lung health and our mission – recognized through Gold, Silver and Bronze.
Benson Chen, M.D., FCCP
Director, ICU Services & Thoracic Oncology Program at CPMC
San Francisco Critical Care Medical Group
Jack Colburn
Bay Area Air Quality Management District retired Policy Advisor)
Mark Di Giorgio
VP Finance / Senior Financial Analyst
Private Bank, Bank of America
John R. Epperson
Attorney
Cooper White & Cooper
Rob Farmer
Managing Director
Schwab Corporate Public Relations
Mark A. Flores
Chief of Police
University Police Cal State East Bay
Dyrell Foster, Ed.D.
President
Las Positas College
Steve McCoy-Thompson
Executive Director
Pleasanton Partnerships in Education
Jennifer Morrice
General Manager
Byer Square Fitness
Mary Prunicki, PhD, MD
Instructor, Division of Pulmonology and Critical Care
Stanford University
Jamie Rappoport
Strategy and Operations Lead
Google
Jose L. Velo
Deputy Chief of Administration
San Francisco Fire Department
The purpose of the American Lung Association's Local Leadership Board is to raise the organization's profile in the community, advocate for lung health, and increase resources to fund local programs and services.
Local Leadership Board members impact the work of the Association including: programs and services, public policy, research, and revenue generation.
The American Lung Association's “Gold Standard” designation recognizes the exemplary leadership of some of our Local Leadership Boards. These Leadership Boards show outstanding leadership in volunteerism, service, and supporting lung health and our mission – recognized through Gold, Silver and Bronze.
Eric Cooper
Manager, Special Projects-Entertainment
Universal
Kristina Corrales Raso
Founder
The Pearl Project
Danielle Garcia
News Writer
KABC-TV Los Angeles
Jeremy A. Goldman
Government Relations Manager
Southern California Edison
José Gonzalez
Mayor
City of Cudahy
Robb Korinke Principal
GrassrootsLab
Ben Reiss Strategy Consultant
Media, Entertainment, and Technology
Ravi Salgia, MD, PhD
Associate Director for Clinical Science Research Professor and Chair, Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research
City of Hope
Harmik Soukiasian, MD
Clinical Chief, Thoracic Surgery
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Shantel VanSanten
Actress, Activist, Philanthropist
The purpose of the American Lung Association's Local Leadership Board is to raise the organization's profile in the community, advocate for lung health, and increase resources to fund local programs and services.
Local Leadership Board members impact the work of the Association including: programs and services, public policy, research, and revenue generation.
The American Lung Association's “Gold Standard” designation recognizes the exemplary leadership of some of our Local Leadership Boards. These Leadership Boards show outstanding leadership in volunteerism, service, and supporting lung health and our mission – recognized through Gold, Silver and Bronze.
Scott Evans - Chair
Sr. VP and Market CEO
Sharp HealthCare Regional Hospitals
Kevin Narcomey - Vice Chair
President & Founder
Osceola Consulting
Mark Johnson - Nominating Committee Chair
Vice President, Investor Relations
Prothena Biosciences
Tim Morris, MD - Mission Committee Chair
Medical Director, Pulmonary Function, Professor
CSD Health
Newshaw Karkhanehchin - Development Committee Chair
Business Development Lead
Sharp HealthCare
Praveen Akuthota, MD
Professor of Clinical Medicine
UCSD Health
Vishal Arora
Managing Partner
Capgemini
Natasha Dowling
Partner
Capgemini
Tony Gwynn Jr. - American Lung Association Ambassador
Former MLB Player
Broadcaster, San Diego Padres Radio
Elizabeth Huck
Key Accounts Manager
Sanofi
Sergio Martinez - Emerging Leaders Board Chair
Community Relations Manager
Sharp HealthCare – Chula Vista
sergio.martinez@sharp.com
(714) 929-8009
Wendy Mbugua - Health & Institutions Community Chair
System Vice President, Oncology Service Line
Sharp HealthCare
Philippe Montgrain, MD
Professor
UCSD Health
Vivian Moreno
Councilmember
City of San Diego
Gretchen Newsom
Political Coordinator
IBEW Ninth District
Suzanne Shea
Vice President Pharmacy & Clinical Nutrition
Sharp HealthCare
Colorado
The regional board is the governing body responsible for strategic focus, organizational goals, and measurable results in achieving the mission. The business of the board includes the equitable distribution of resources and programs as well as the development of volunteer structures across the entire region.
Board of Directors
Chris Haworth
Chair
Philanthropist
Brad Morgan
Vice Chair
VP COO
Baylor White & Scott The Heart Hospital
Wendy Lawson
Immediate Past Chair
Founder/CEO
Exhale
Karen Bejarano
Vice President, Bank Operations
TruWest
Matt Grimes
Chief Operating Officer
Desert Radiology
Helen Harmon
Philanthropist
Matt McCalla
Senior Vice President
Stride Bank
Jennifer Sandoval
Vice President
Molina Healthcare
Michael Siler
President
Practical Strategic Solutions
Karen Smoot
Divisional Vice President Network Management
Health Care Service Corp.
Jeff Stein
Financial Advisor
Raymond James Financial Services
Allen Wentworth
Account Manager
Tri-anim
Terri Bailey
Division Vice President, Southwest
American Lung Association
The purpose of the American Lung Association's Local Leadership Board is to raise the organization's profile in the community, advocate for lung health, and increase resources to fund local programs and services.
Congratulations for receiving the Bronze Leadership Award this year in recognition of your amazing achievements!
The American Lung Association's "Gold Standard" designation recognizes the exemplary leadership of some of our Local Leadership Boards. These Leadership Boards show outstanding leadership in volunteerism, service, and supporting lung health and our mission - recognized through Gold, Silver and Bronze.
Allen Wentworth
Chair
Account Manager
Tri-anim Health Services
Damian Solorzano
Vice Chair
President
Elevation Health Solutions
Jenifer Kercher
Finance Chair
VP Finance & Operations
American Medical Sales & Rentals
Chris Haworth
Regional Chair
Philanthropist
Bailey Best
MHA, RRT
Matt Bowers
SVP, Marketing & Products
Alterra Mountain Company
Dr. Sohini Ghosh, MD
Assistant Professor - National Jewish Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine
Jan Ground
Director, Virtual Care, Retired
Kaiser Permanente Colorado
Dr. James Hunt, MD
Sr. Vice President
Critical Care & Pulmonary Consultants, P.C.
Dr. Stuart Horowitz
President & CEO
Institution Insights, LLC
Robbie Lunt
Senior Director of Marketing
Biodesix
Justin Misuraca
Respiratory Sales
Tri-Anim Health Services
Jakob Regalado
Director of Large Group Sales and Account Management
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Scott Yenzer
Director
Strategic Environmental & Energy Resources Corp.
Emeritus Board Members:
Kory Christensen
Shareholder
Polsinelli Law Firm
Cindy George
President
American Medical Sales & Rentals
Courtney Hutchison
Market President
The MJ Companies
Dr. Robert Keith
Professor of Medicine
University of Colorado School of Medicine/ECHCS
Douglas Nathan
President
Alcazar Financial Group
Stacy Ohlsson
Philanthropist
Seth Dean
Executive Director
Rafik Brooks Jr.
Health Promotions Manager
Ciara McCabe
Development Manager
Mary Parker
Development Manager
Nick Torres
Director | Advocacy | CO, WY, UT, & ID
Connecticut
FY26 Board of Directors
Peggy Pennoyer, M.D.
Chair
Allergy & Immunology Specialist
Maine Medical Center
Susan DiPinto
Vice Chair
Sr. Vice President, Sr. Relationship Manager, Deposit and Treasury Management
Cambridge Trust
Doug Couper, MD
Physician
Martins Point Health Center
Michael T. Crawley, CPA, MBA, MST
Partner
Citrin Cooperman
David Hill, MD
Director, Clinical Research
Waterbury Pulmonary Associates
Lynda Hullstrung, CPA
Partner
Deloitte, LLP
Hadi Jabbar, MD
Director, Pediatric Asthma Center
New York-Presbyterian Queens Hospital
John Katalinas
Air Quality Services Project Manager
GHD
Kevin Murphy
International Health Leader
Araba Nti
Associate Principal
IPM.a
Jane Reardon, MSN, APRN, CS, AE-C
Pulmonary Clinical Nurse Specialist
Hartford Hospital
Jon Rosen
Founder & President
Impact Communications
Neil Schachter, M.D.
Pulmonologist
Mount Sinai Medical Center
Matthew Sturgis, CMA
Immediate Past Chair
Town Manager
Town of Cumberland, ME
Peter N. Woodberry, Ph.D.
Dean, Emeritus
Community College of Rhode Island
The purpose of the American Lung Association's Local Leadership Board to is raise the organization's profile in the community, advocate for lung health and increase resources to fund local programs and services.
The American Lung Association’s “Gold Standard” designation recognizes the exemplary leadership of some of our Local Leadership Boards. These Leadership Boards show outstanding leadership in volunteerism, service, and supporting lung health and our mission – recognized through Gold, Silver and Bronze.
Meet our members and learn more about how you can become part of the local Leadership Board.
Jeremy McDonald
Board Chair (2024-2026)
Large Enterprise Account Executive
Dell Technologies
Sandra Catherine Ribeiro, MPH
Vice Chair, Chair Elect (2024-2026)
Director of State Government Relations
GlaxoSmithKline
Helaine Bertsch, MD
Hartford Radiation Oncology Associates
Donyen Bogues
Sales Account Manager
J&L Medical Services
Cassandra Eilers, BSN, RN, CNOR
Clinical Systems Coordinator, Perioperative Services
Hartford Hospital
Erin Gordon
Marketing Executive
David Hill, MD
Director, Clinical Research
Waterbury Pulmonary Associates
Glenn Knowles
Life Cycle Support Program Director
Electric Boat Corporation
Tyler Losure
Marketing Associate
Voya Financial
Anil Magge, MD
Director of Interventional Pulmonology
Saint Francis Hospital, Mercy Hospital
Mark Pelliccio
Strategic Business Development Professional
Jane Reardon, MSN, APRN, CS, AE-C
Pulmonary Clinical Nurse Specialist
Hartford Hospital
Raquel Robinson
ICU Technician
Waterbury Hospital
Jonathon Rosen
Founder & President
Impact Communications
Courtney Russell, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
State of Connecticut
Diahann Wilcox
Nurse Practitioner & Pulmonary Vascular Disease Coordinator
University of Connecticut Health
Delaware
FY26 Board of Directors
Peggy Pennoyer, M.D.
Chair
Allergy & Immunology Specialist
Maine Medical Center
Susan DiPinto
Vice Chair
Sr. Vice President, Sr. Relationship Manager, Deposit and Treasury Management
Cambridge Trust
Doug Couper, MD
Physician
Martins Point Health Center
Michael T. Crawley, CPA, MBA, MST
Partner
Citrin Cooperman
David Hill, MD
Director, Clinical Research
Waterbury Pulmonary Associates
Lynda Hullstrung, CPA
Partner
Deloitte, LLP
Hadi Jabbar, MD
Director, Pediatric Asthma Center
New York-Presbyterian Queens Hospital
John Katalinas
Air Quality Services Project Manager
GHD
Kevin Murphy
International Health Leader
Araba Nti
Associate Principal
IPM.a
Jane Reardon, MSN, APRN, CS, AE-C
Pulmonary Clinical Nurse Specialist
Hartford Hospital
Jon Rosen
Founder & President
Impact Communications
Neil Schachter, M.D.
Pulmonologist
Mount Sinai Medical Center
Matthew Sturgis, CMA
Immediate Past Chair
Town Manager
Town of Cumberland, ME
Peter N. Woodberry, Ph.D.
Dean, Emeritus
Community College of Rhode Island
Jeff Seyler
Chief Field Officer
Emily Murphy
Senior Division Vice President | Development | Northeast & Mid-Atlantic
District of Columbia
FY26 Board of Directors
Peggy Pennoyer, M.D.
Chair
Allergy & Immunology Specialist
Maine Medical Center
Susan DiPinto
Vice Chair
Sr. Vice President, Sr. Relationship Manager, Deposit and Treasury Management
Cambridge Trust
Doug Couper, MD
Physician
Martins Point Health Center
Michael T. Crawley, CPA, MBA, MST
Partner
Citrin Cooperman
David Hill, MD
Director, Clinical Research
Waterbury Pulmonary Associates
Lynda Hullstrung, CPA
Partner
Deloitte, LLP
Hadi Jabbar, MD
Director, Pediatric Asthma Center
New York-Presbyterian Queens Hospital
John Katalinas
Air Quality Services Project Manager
GHD
Kevin Murphy
International Health Leader
Araba Nti
Associate Principal
IPM.a
Jane Reardon, MSN, APRN, CS, AE-C
Pulmonary Clinical Nurse Specialist
Hartford Hospital
Jon Rosen
Founder & President
Impact Communications
Neil Schachter, M.D.
Pulmonologist
Mount Sinai Medical Center
Matthew Sturgis, CMA
Immediate Past Chair
Town Manager
Town of Cumberland, ME
Peter N. Woodberry, Ph.D.
Dean, Emeritus
Community College of Rhode Island
Jeff Seyler
Chief Field Officer
Emily Murphy
Senior Division Vice President | Development | Northeast & Mid-Atlantic
Florida
Our Southeast Regional Board leads us in our mission to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease.
Board Members
Janifer Harper, MD
Chair
Retired VP, CCO National Accounts
Anthem
Beth Ash
Vice Chair
Sr. Customer Excellence Operations Manager – Corporate Accounts
Thermo-Fisher Scientific
Eddie Fisher, RICP, CPFA
Immediate Past Chair
First Vice President-Investments
Eddie Fisher Wealth Strategies of Raymond James
Rabih Bechara, MD, FCCP
Professor of Medicine, Director: Interventional Pulmonology Atrium Wake Baptist Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine
Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine
Wake Forest School of Medicine
Mark Block, MD
Chief, Division of Thoracic Surgery
Memorial Healthcare System
Brenda Connolly
Department Administrator for the Thoracic and Sarcoma Program
Moffitt Cancer Center
Lori DeNicola
Owner & Lead Designer
Petaloso
Hernan Millan
FVP, Buisness Liaison Leader
Amerant Bank
Christine O’Brien
VP, Sales and Account Management
United Healthcare
Justin Smith
Strategic Advisor, Clinical Asset Management
TRIMEDIX
Jodi Strong
Vice President, Physician Practices
WakeMed
Juleidy Turnipseed, DMSc, PA
Director of Thoracic Oncology Program Services, Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant
Novant Health
Katrina Taylor
Division Vice President
Southeast
Chrissy Cohen (Ft. Lauderdale & Orlando)
Executive Director
Steven Riddle (Tampa)
Executive Director
Cindy Springer (Jacksonville)
Development Director
Lauren Love (North Carolina)
Executive Director
Margaret Ann Youngs (South Carolina)
Senior Development Director
Eddie Fisher, RICP ®, CPFA ®
Southeast Regional Board Chair
First Vice President, Investments Financial Advisor
Eddie Fisher Wealth Management Strategies of Raymond James
Justin Smith
Vice Chair
Southeast Regional Board Member
Strategic Advisor, Clinical Asset Management
TRIMEDX
Jose Arias, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine at UCF College of Medicine
Allergy Asthma Specialists, P.A.
Joseph Frey, RRT
Nomination Committee Chair
Account Manager & Adjunct Professor at Valencia College
Breas Medical
John M. Hunt, Esq.
Advocacy Chair
Associate Attorney
Jill S. Schwartz & Associates, P.A.
Andrew Irvin, Esq.
Managing Partner
Irvin & Irvin PLLC
Lindsay Jacques
Sr. Director, Strategic Initiatives & Innovation
Oncology Administration
Orlando Health Cancer Institute
Adrina Meola
Operations Manager Rx
CVS Health
Lori C. Merritt
VP Operations
HCA Florida Osceola Hospital
Jeane Valdes
Vice President, Business Market Leader
City National Bank
The purpose of the American Lung Association's Local Leadership Board is to raise the organization's profile in the community, advocate for lung health, and increase resources to fund local programs and services.
Local Leadership Board members impact the work of the Association including programs and services, public policy, research, and revenue generation.
The American Lung Association’s “Gold Standard” designation recognizes the exemplary leadership of some of our Local Leadership Boards. These Leadership Boards show outstanding leadership in volunteerism, service, and supporting lung health and our mission – recognized through Gold, Silver and Bronze.
Beth Ash
Immediate Past Chair/Nominating Chair Sr. Customer Excellence Operations Manager - Corporate Accounts
Thermo-Fisher Scientific
Brenda Connolly
Chair
Department Administrator for the Thoracic and Sarcoma Program
Moffitt Cancer Center
Duenna Dorestt
Vice President, Provider Engagement
WellCare Health Plans, Inc.
Dr. Katiana Garagozlo, MD FAAP
Assistant Professor, Pediatric Pulmonology
USF Health Department of Pediatrics, Morsani College of Medicine
Dr. Alberto Goizueta, MD, MSc
Director, Interventional Pulmonology, TGH
Faculty, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, USF
Andrea Guptill
2026 Fight For Air Climb Chair
National Sales Director - Immunodiagnostics
Thermo-Fisher - Scientific
Rob Hamilton
Senior Vice President of Sales - Southern US
Thynk Health
David Oras
2026 Gulf Coast Bike Trek Chair
Director, IT
Raymond James & Associates, Inc.
Dr. John Prpich
Advocacy Chair
Pediatric Pulmonologist
Pediatric Pulmonology Specialist/BayCare
Jen Shedler
Paramedic/Fire Fighter
St. Pete Fire Rescue
Hailey Carmichael
Director Of Clinical Education
4D Medical
Winton Mays, CFP
Chair
Financial Advisor
Bridgewater Wealth Advisors of Raymond James
Donny Kwon
Vice Chair
Senior Registered Wealth Management Client Associate
The Pajcic Group, Merrill
Susan Drago
Chief Executive Officer
Kindred Hospital, North Florida
David Fedele, Ph.D., ABPP
Principal Research Scientist
Nemours Children’s Health
Chris Gonzalez
Owner and Executive Director
Huntington Learning Center
Eric J. Holshouser, Esq.
Shareholder, Florida Board Certified in Labor
Rogers Towers Attorneys at Law
Catherine Madaffari, MD
Consultant, Internal Medicine
Mayo Clinic
Kate Mays
Chief Operating Officer
CSI Companies
Logan Stanko
Owner
Hydro-Kleen Pressure Washing
Steve Watkins
Vice President, Information Technology
CSX
Hernan Millan
Chair
Southeast Regional Board Member
FVP, Business Liaison Leader
Amerant Bank
Mark Block, MD
Vice Chair
Southeast Regional Board Member
Chief Thoracic Surgery
Memorial Healthcare System – Memorial Cancer Institute
Lori Adelson, Esq.
Attorney-Mediator
Approved Dispute Resolution
Peter Berger
Advocacy Chair
Fight for Air Climb Chair
Fire Inspector
Broward Sheriff’s Office Fire Rescue
Ana Botero
Radiation Oncologist
Baptist Health South Florida
Robyn Coyne
Owner
Parent’s Choice Medical Daycare
Andrea Eastaugh
East Field Sales Director
Tito’s Homemade Vodka
Frank J. Eidelman, MD, MBA
Vice Chief, Florida Medical Specialties Institute Section Head, Allergy and Immunology
Cleveland Clinic Florida
Michael Fischer, MBA
Chairman/ President
Lazslo Fischer Foundation
Mark J. Hauser, MD, FACP, FCCP
Immediate Past Chair
Retired
Sunil Kumar, MD
Heart and Lung Associates, PA
LaJuane Mack
Eastern Spirits Manager
Gonzalez Byass
Jordan Niefeld, CPA, CFP®
Associate VP, Investments
Jordan Niefeld Wealth Planning of Raymond James
Violet Nikolici Lowrey, MBA, CEMC
LUNG FORCE Turquoise Takeover Chair
Cynthia Peterson
Nomination Committee Chair
Consultant, Immediate Past CEO
Broward County Medical Association
Keith Robinson, MD, MS, FCCP
Senior Medical Director
Allergy, Respiratory, Pulmonary, Infectious Diseases & Vaccines
Syneos
Irv Rosenbaum, D.P.A, Ed.D.
Executive Associate Dean, Administration
Nova Southeastern University
Glenn Singer, MD, FACP, FCCP, FAASM
LUNG FORCE Sunset Soiree Chair
Medical Director, Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Broward Medical Center
Georgia
Our Southeast Regional Board leads us in our mission to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease.
Board Members
Janifer Harper, MD
Chair
Retired VP, CCO National Accounts
Anthem
Beth Ash
Vice Chair
Sr. Customer Excellence Operations Manager – Corporate Accounts
Thermo-Fisher Scientific
Eddie Fisher, RICP, CPFA
Immediate Past Chair
First Vice President-Investments
Eddie Fisher Wealth Strategies of Raymond James
Rabih Bechara, MD, FCCP
Professor of Medicine, Director: Interventional Pulmonology Atrium Wake Baptist Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine
Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine
Wake Forest School of Medicine
Mark Block, MD
Chief, Division of Thoracic Surgery
Memorial Healthcare System
Brenda Connolly
Department Administrator for the Thoracic and Sarcoma Program
Moffitt Cancer Center
Lori DeNicola
Owner & Lead Designer
Petaloso
Hernan Millan
FVP, Buisness Liaison Leader
Amerant Bank
Christine O’Brien
VP, Sales and Account Management
United Healthcare
Justin Smith
Strategic Advisor, Clinical Asset Management
TRIMEDIX
Jodi Strong
Vice President, Physician Practices
WakeMed
Juleidy Turnipseed, DMSc, PA
Director of Thoracic Oncology Program Services, Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant
Novant Health
Katrina Taylor
Division Vice President
Southeast
Chrissy Cohen (Ft. Lauderdale & Orlando)
Executive Director
Steven Riddle (Tampa)
Executive Director
Cindy Springer (Jacksonville)
Development Director
Lauren Love (North Carolina)
Executive Director
Margaret Ann Youngs (South Carolina)
Senior Development Director
The purpose of the American Lung Association's Local Leadership Board is to raise the organization's profile in the community, advocate for lung health, and increase resources to fund local programs and services.
Local Leadership Board members impact the work of the Association including programs and services, public policy, research, and revenue generation.
The American Lung Association’s “Gold Standard” designation recognizes the exemplary leadership of some of our Local Leadership Boards. These Leadership Boards show outstanding leadership in volunteerism, service, and supporting lung health and our mission – recognized through Gold, Silver and Bronze.
Jannifer Harper, MD CPE
Chair
Retired VP, CCO
Anthem National Accounts
Ioana Bonta, MD
Vice Chair
Medical Oncologist
Northside Hospital Georgia Cancer Specialist
Rabih Bechara, MD, FCCP
Professor of Medicine Director of Interventional Pulmonology
Atrium Wake Forest
Srihari Veeraraghavan, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Emory
Emory Healthcare Physician
Rachel Webster
CFP Branch Manager
Raymond James
Nadia El-Hachoum
President
Golden Spoon of Georgia
Tyler McCurry
National Sales Director
Circulogene
Dixil Francis
Director
PwC Health Industries
Colby Jones
Sr. Director of Marketing
Erbe USA
Nikki Patel, PharmD, RPh, BCMTMS
Pharmacy Manager
Wal-Mart
Adrienne Cunningham, RRT, MPH, MBA
Sales Representative
Lemaitre Vascular
Pooja Mishra, MBA, MHA, FACHE
Vice President of Oncology and Sickle Cell Service Line
Grady Health System
Shady Eldaif, MD
Director of Thoracic Oncology
City of Hope Atlanta
Hawaii
The regional board is the governing body responsible for strategic focus, organizational goals, and measurable results in achieving the mission. The business of the board includes the equitable distribution of resources and programs as well as the development of volunteer structures across the entire region.
2023 Regional Board of Directors
* National Board Member
*Laurie Shelby (California)
Board Chair
Vice President EHS
Tesla
Juli An Coy (Washington)
Board Vice Chair
Principal Partner
RSM
Mark Di Giorgio (California)
VP- Senior Financial Analyst
Bank of America
John Feltz (Washington)
Regional Benefits Director
Parker, Smith and Feek
Cynthia J. Goto, M.D. (Hawaii)
Medical Consultant
Rebecca Hupp (Idaho)
Director
Boise Airport
Julie Millington (Alaska)
Retired
Sue Padernacht, MA, PCC (California)
CEO & Founder
Ncline Leadership Strategies
Senior Lecturer, Organization & Management
University of California, Irvine
Deborah Mohr, CRM, CIC, CISR (Oregon)
CEO
Deborah Mohr Consulting
Taryne A. Imai, MD (Hawaii)
Thoracic Surgeon
Queens Health System
Eric Cooper (California)
Entertainment Operations Manager
Universal Studios Hollywood
James Garnett (Washington)
Sr. Manager Early Career Development
Programs, Corporate Human Resources- Talent Management
Boeing
Carol Brown (Oregon)
Retired, Portland General Electric
*Dr. Felix Aguilar, MD, MPH (California)
Medical Director for Quality
L.A. Care Health Plan
*Steve O’Kane (California)
President
Steven R. O’Kane Health Care Consultant
*Mark C. Johnson, MBA, CFA (California)
Vice President, Investor Relations
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc.
*Afifi El-Hasan, M.D. (California)
Pediatric Asthma Physician
Kaiser Permanente
*Sterling Yee (Hawaii)
Director of Strategic Consulting Services
Oceanit
The purpose of the American Lung Association's Local Leadership Board is to raise the organization's profile in the community, advocate for lung health, and increase resources to fund local programs and services.
Local Leadership Board members impact the work of the Association including: programs and services, public policy, research, and revenue generation.
The American Lung Association’s “Gold Standard” designation recognizes the exemplary leadership of some of our Local Leadership Boards. These Leadership Boards show outstanding leadership in volunteerism, service, and supporting lung health and our mission – recognized through Gold, Silver, and Bronze.
Paula Arcena
Board Vice Chair
Vice President, External Affairs
AlohaCare
Victoria Chang
Attorney
Galiher DeRobertis & Waxman
Valerie Davison
Worksite Wellness Program Manager
UHA Health Insurance
Cynthia J. Goto, MD
Board Chair
Physician and Medical Consultant
Cynthia Goto LLC
Brandon Kamigaki
Director, Auto Retail & Strategic Initiatives
Servco Pacific Inc.
Angela Keen
Brain Health Hawaiʻi
Communications and Marketing Director
Jordan K. Lee, M.D.
Queen’s Medical Center
Julian Lipsher
Retired, Chief of the Chronic Disease Management and Control Branch
Department of Health
Larry Nakano
Executive Director
Miss Hawaiʻi Volunteer
Kristy Nishida
Vice President of Investment Services
First Hawaiian Bank
Constancio Paranal Ill
Innovation & Tech Manager
City & County of Honolulu
Patti Ponimoi
General Manager
SummitMedia Hawaiʻi
Bryan Talisayan
Executive Director
Mental Health America of Hawaiʻi
Sterling Yee
Director of Strategic Consulting
Oceanit
Allison Hickey
Executive Vice President
Mountain Pacific and California
Pedro Haro
Executive Director, Hawaii
Idaho
The regional board is the governing body responsible for strategic focus, organizational goals, and measurable results in achieving the mission. The business of the board includes the equitable distribution of resources and programs as well as the development of volunteer structures across the entire region.
2023 Regional Board of Directors
* National Board Member
*Laurie Shelby (California)
Board Chair
Vice President EHS
Tesla
Juli An Coy (Washington)
Board Vice Chair
Principal Partner
RSM
Mark Di Giorgio (California)
VP- Senior Financial Analyst
Bank of America
John Feltz (Washington)
Regional Benefits Director
Parker, Smith and Feek
Cynthia J. Goto, M.D. (Hawaii)
Medical Consultant
Rebecca Hupp (Idaho)
Director
Boise Airport
Julie Millington (Alaska)
Retired
Sue Padernacht, MA, PCC (California)
CEO & Founder
Ncline Leadership Strategies
Senior Lecturer, Organization & Management
University of California, Irvine
Deborah Mohr, CRM, CIC, CISR (Oregon)
CEO
Deborah Mohr Consulting
Taryne A. Imai, MD (Hawaii)
Thoracic Surgeon
Queens Health System
Eric Cooper (California)
Entertainment Operations Manager
Universal Studios Hollywood
James Garnett (Washington)
Sr. Manager Early Career Development
Programs, Corporate Human Resources- Talent Management
Boeing
Carol Brown (Oregon)
Retired, Portland General Electric
*Dr. Felix Aguilar, MD, MPH (California)
Medical Director for Quality
L.A. Care Health Plan
*Steve O’Kane (California)
President
Steven R. O’Kane Health Care Consultant
*Mark C. Johnson, MBA, CFA (California)
Vice President, Investor Relations
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc.
*Afifi El-Hasan, M.D. (California)
Pediatric Asthma Physician
Kaiser Permanente
*Sterling Yee (Hawaii)
Director of Strategic Consulting Services
Oceanit
Allison Hickey
Executive Vice President, Mountain Pacific Region
Heather Kimmel
Health Promotions
The purpose of the American Lung Association's Local Leadership Board to is raise the organization's profile in the community, advocate for lung health and increase resources to fund local programs and services.
Local Leadership Board members impact the work of the Association including: programs and services, public policy, research, and revenue generation.
Rebecca Hupp
Director, Boise Airport
City of Boise
Susan Olson
CFO/COO
Hawley Troxell Ennis & Hawley
David Knotts
Partner and Mediator
Hawley Troxell Ennis & Hawley
Shelli Stewart
Senior Counsel
Idaho Power
Caroline Merritt
Principle
True North Public Affairs
Illinois
The regional board is the governing body responsible for strategic focus, organizational goals and measurable results in achieving the mission. The business of the board includes the equitable distribution of resources and programs as well as the development of volunteer structures across the entire region.
Chris Scaglione
Chair
TierPoint
Thomas Gross, MD
Vice Chair
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Joy Kleinmaier
Immediate Past Chair
Malcolm DeCamp, MD
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Tom Andreesen
Protivi Inc.
H. William Barkman, MD, MSPH, FCCP
University of Kansas Medical Center
Christopher Cahlamer
Godfrey & Kahn, SC
Michael Carstens
Jamie Ellis
Katz, Sapper, Miller
Erin Erhart
First Bank
Alicia Gerke, MD, MBA
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
Chris Hoke
Mainline
Mindee Kastelic
Navigate Forward
Rudy Lackner, MD
Nebraska Medicine
Todd Mahr, MD
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center
Lisa McKinney
Bose McKinney & Evans LLP
Andrew Mellin, MD
Surescripts
Margaret Richards, JD
Husch Blackwell
Nakia Tremble, MHA, RCP
Scion Health
Meghan Miller
Division Senior Vice President
Upper Midwest
Danielle Trojanek
Executive Director
Greater Chicago
Tanya Husain (Indiana)
Executive Director
Micki Sandquist (Iowa)
Executive Director
Linda Crider
Executive Director
Kansas City & Greater Kansas
Terri Waddell (Minnesota)
Senior Development Director
Brett Schuette (Missouri)
Executive Director
Julia McCarville (Nebraska)
Executive Director
Megan Cordova (Wisconsin)
Executive Director
The purpose of the American Lung Association's Local Leadership Board is to raise the organization's profile in the community, advocate for lung health, and increase resources to fund local programs and services.
Local Leadership Board members impact the work of the Association including: programs and services, public policy, research, and revenue generation.
The American Lung Association's “Gold Standard” designation recognizes the exemplary leadership of some of our Local Leadership Boards. These Leadership Boards show outstanding leadership in volunteerism, service, and supporting lung health and our mission – recognized through Gold, Silver and Bronze.
Thomas Andreesen
Chair
Protiviti
Emily Chase
Vice Chair
The University of Chicago Medicine
Heidi Azulay
DLA Piper
Jason Bloomquist
Assurance
Sangeeta Bhorade, MD
Natera
Mike DeLaRosa
Kindred Hospitals of Chicago
Neeraj R. Desai, MD
Amita Health Pulmonary
Daniel F. Dilling, MD
Loyola University Medicine
Frank Keldermans
Holland & Knight LLP
Kevin Kovitz, MD
UI Health
Rick Kulevich
CDW
John T. Maples
Delta Dental
Jesse Meyer
Northwestern Medicine
Mark Sciacca
Amita Health
Herb Seitz
Assurant
Jeremy Stierwalt
Capco
Michael Telesky
United Healthcare
Ozuru O. Ukoha, MD
John H. Stroger Hospital Cook County
Tricia Vaisvilla
RML Specialty Hospital
Indiana
The regional board is the governing body responsible for strategic focus, organizational goals and measurable results in achieving the mission. The business of the board includes the equitable distribution of resources and programs as well as the development of volunteer structures across the entire region.
Chris Scaglione
Chair
TierPoint
Thomas Gross, MD
Vice Chair
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Joy Kleinmaier
Immediate Past Chair
Malcolm DeCamp, MD
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Tom Andreesen
Protivi Inc.
H. William Barkman, MD, MSPH, FCCP
University of Kansas Medical Center
Christopher Cahlamer
Godfrey & Kahn, SC
Michael Carstens
Jamie Ellis
Katz, Sapper, Miller
Erin Erhart
First Bank
Alicia Gerke, MD, MBA
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
Chris Hoke
Mainline
Mindee Kastelic
Navigate Forward
Rudy Lackner, MD
Nebraska Medicine
Todd Mahr, MD
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center
Lisa McKinney
Bose McKinney & Evans LLP
Andrew Mellin, MD
Surescripts
Margaret Richards, JD
Husch Blackwell
Nakia Tremble, MHA, RCP
Scion Health
Meghan Miller
Division Senior Vice President
Upper Midwest
Megan Cordova
Executive Director
Wisconsin
Linda Crider
Executive Director
Tanya Husain
Executive Director
Indiana
Julia McCarville
Executive Director
Nebraska
Brett Schuette
Executive Director
Missouri
Danielle Trojanek
Executive Director
Greater Chicago
Tanya Husain
Executive Director
Kaitlyn Smith
Development Manager
Margaret Wagner
Development Coordinator
Tiffany Nichols
Director Advocacy
Taylor Williams
Advocacy Specialist
The purpose of the American Lung Association's Local Leadership Board is to raise the organization's profile in the community, advocate for lung health, and increase resources to fund local programs and services.
Local Leadership Board members impact the work of the Association including: programs and services, public policy, research, and revenue generation.
The American Lung Association's “Gold Standard” designation recognizes the exemplary leadership of some of our Local Leadership Boards. These Leadership Boards show outstanding leadership in volunteerism, service, and supporting lung health and our mission – recognized through Gold, Silver and Bronze.
Nakia Tremble
Chair
Scion Health
Mickey Anderson
Co-Vice Chair
CVS
Philip Delong
Co-Vice Chair
CVS
Jamie Ellis
Immediate Past Chair
Katz Sapper Miller
Caroline Abeleda
Illuminate Health
Anthony Ascioti, MD
Ascension St. Vincent Hospital
Roshni Bag
IU Health
Else Cole
Meridian Medical Services
Jim Hart PharmD
Pfizer
Bruce Heslin, MD
Ascension St. Vincent
Courtney Jones
Community Health Network
Erick Jordan
Regeneron
Joy Kleinmaier
Nadia Krupp, MD
Riley Hospital
Dan Long
Quarles & Brady LLP
Michael McCulloch
Wesbanco
Michael Meska
MHA RRT
Sam Nichols
Retired Executive
Brian Norris
Medeanalytics
Adam Ritter
Eli Lilly
Marc Rovner, MD
IU Health
Misty Shields, MD PhD
IU Health
Steve Strammello
Crowe LLP
Mitch Tanner
Taft Law
Rupal Thanwala
Asian American Alliance
Mark Williams, MD
Eli Lilly and COmpany
Iowa
The regional board is the governing body responsible for strategic focus, organizational goals and measurable results in achieving the mission. The business of the board includes the equitable distribution of resources and programs as well as the development of volunteer structures across the entire region.
Chris Scaglione
Chair
TierPoint
Thomas Gross, MD
Vice Chair
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Joy Kleinmaier
Immediate Past Chair
Malcolm DeCamp, MD
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Tom Andreesen
Protivi Inc.
H. William Barkman, MD, MSPH, FCCP
University of Kansas Medical Center
Christopher Cahlamer
Godfrey & Kahn, SC
Michael Carstens
Jamie Ellis
Katz, Sapper, Miller
Erin Erhart
First Bank
Alicia Gerke, MD, MBA
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
Chris Hoke
Mainline
Mindee Kastelic
Navigate Forward
Rudy Lackner, MD
Nebraska Medicine
Todd Mahr, MD
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center
Lisa McKinney
Bose McKinney & Evans LLP
Andrew Mellin, MD
Surescripts
Margaret Richards, JD
Husch Blackwell
Nakia Tremble, MHA, RCP
Scion Health
Meghan Miller
Division Senior Vice President
Upper Midwest
Megan Cordova
Executive Director
Wisconsin
Linda Crider
Executive Director
Tanya Husain
Executive Director
Indiana
Julia McCarville
Executive Director
Nebraska
Brett Schuette
Executive Director
Missouri
Danielle Trojanek
Executive Director
Greater Chicago
The purpose of the American Lung Association's Local Leadership Board to is raise the organization's profile in the community, advocate for lung health and increase resources to fund local programs and services.
Local Leadership Board members impact the work of the Association including: programs and services, public policy, research, and revenue generation.
The American Lung Association’s “Gold Standard” designation recognizes the exemplary leadership of some of our Local Leadership Boards. These Leadership Boards show outstanding leadership in volunteerism, service, and supporting lung health and our mission – recognized through Gold, Silver and Bronze.
Meet our members and learn more about how you can become part of the local Leadership Board.
Alicia Gerke, MD
Chair
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Kyla Routson
Vice Chair
Holmes Murphy
Mel Appenzeller
EMC Insurance Companies
John Bergman
SPMC Global
Thomas Gross, MD
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Amber Lenhardt
The Iowa Clinic
Laura Montgomery
Hubbell Realty
Jean Rommes
COPD Patient Advocate
Jeanie McCarville Kerber
Des Moines Area Community College
Katie Vine
Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa
Kasey Vogel
BrownWinick Law Firm
Denise Waddingham
SEMA
Kansas
The regional board is the governing body responsible for strategic focus, organizational goals and measurable results in achieving the mission. The business of the board includes the equitable distribution of resources and programs as well as the development of volunteer structures across the entire region.
Chris Scaglione
Chair
TierPoint
Thomas Gross, MD
Vice Chair
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Joy Kleinmaier
Immediate Past Chair
Malcolm DeCamp, MD
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Tom Andreesen
Protivi Inc.
H. William Barkman, MD, MSPH, FCCP
University of Kansas Medical Center
Christopher Cahlamer
Godfrey & Kahn, SC
Michael Carstens
Jamie Ellis
Katz, Sapper, Miller
Erin Erhart
First Bank
Alicia Gerke, MD, MBA
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
Chris Hoke
Mainline
Mindee Kastelic
Navigate Forward
Rudy Lackner, MD
Nebraska Medicine
Todd Mahr, MD
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center
Lisa McKinney
Bose McKinney & Evans LLP
Andrew Mellin, MD
Surescripts
Margaret Richards, JD
Husch Blackwell
Nakia Tremble, MHA, RCP
Scion Health
Meghan Miller
Division Senior Vice President
Upper Midwest
Danielle Trojanek
Executive Director
Greater Chicago
Tanya Husain (Indiana)
Executive Director
Micki Sandquist (Iowa)
Executive Director
Linda Crider
Executive Director
Kansas City & Greater Kansas
Terri Waddell (Minnesota)
Senior Development Director
Brett Schuette (Missouri)
Executive Director
Julia McCarville (Nebraska)
Executive Director
Megan Cordova (Wisconsin)
Executive Director
The purpose of the American Lung Association's Local Leadership Board to is raise the organization's profile in the community, advocate for lung health and increase resources to fund local programs and services.
Local Leadership Board members impact the work of the Association including: programs and services, public policy, research, and revenue generation.
The American Lung Association's “Gold Standard” designation recognizes the exemplary leadership of some of our Local Leadership Boards. These Leadership Boards show outstanding leadership in volunteerism, service, and supporting lung health and our mission – recognized through Gold, Silver and Bronze.
William Barkman, MD, MSPH, FCCP
Emeritus
University of Kansas Medical Center
Center for Environmental and Occupational Health
Jim Brophy, Nominating Chair
Advisor
Integrated Psychiatric Consultants
Peggy Cox
Retired
Formally with Empower
Christy Fischer
LUNG FORCE Hero
4-time, Stage 4 Lung cancer Survivor
Kristen Leathers-Gratton, Chair
CEO
Affinis Corporation
Candace Villanueva-Greer, Ph.D.
College & Career Manager
PREP-KC
Christopher Brady, MHA
CEO
Kindred Hospital Northland
Chris Lewis, MD FACHE, Vice Chair
Sr Director and Physician Executive
Oracle Health
Scott McAdams
SVP, Chief Audit, Compliance and Risk Officer
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City
Margaret Richards, JD – Immediate Past Chair
Director of Pro Bono Services
Husch Blackwell LLP
Rebecca Shriver, MD
Physician Medical Director
MW Pulmonary Consultants
Saint Luke’s Health System
Heather Simmons
Customer Experience Strategist
Empower
Buffy Tarcy, RN, OCN, MBA
Regional VP Oncology
Sarah Cannon – HCA Midwest Health
Alvin V. Singh, MD
Pediatric Pulmonologist, Telemedicine
Children’s Mercy Hospital
Bruce Witt
Kansas Chief Advocacy Officer
Ascension Via Christi Health, Inc.
Taron Young
VP of Strategic Development
O’Connor & Associates
Kentucky
Maram Alaiwat, M.A
Investment Adviser Representative
Maram Financial Services
David Basile
Regional Sales Manager
Elektro Automatick
Steven Bennett
Market President
First Commonwealth Bank
Tiffany Cardwell
Cardwell Group Inc.
John Cloud, JD
Attorney
Rogers & Greenberg, LLP
Joan Fowler, PharmD
President/Owner
Creative Educational Concepts, Inc.
Sean Muldoon, MD
CMO (Retired)
ScionHealth
Leslie Newman, JD
Judge
Henderson District Court
Elsira Pina, DO
Professor of Medicine
University of Cincinnati Medical Center
José Ramos
Director, IDN Clinical
Monitored Therapeutics Inc.
Sarah M. Varekojis
Professor-Clinical and Director of Clinical Education
Respiratory Therapy
Ohio State University
Cathy Zion
President and Publisher
Zion Publications, LLC
Louisiana
The regional board is the governing body responsible for strategic focus, organizational goals, and measurable results in achieving the mission. The business of the board includes the equitable distribution of resources and programs as well as the development of volunteer structures across the entire region.
Board of Directors
Chris Haworth
Chair
Philanthropist
Brad Morgan
Vice Chair
VP COO
Baylor White & Scott The Heart Hospital
Wendy Lawson
Immediate Past Chair
Founder/CEO
Exhale
Karen Bejarano
Vice President, Bank Operations
TruWest
Matt Grimes
Chief Operating Officer
Desert Radiology
Helen Harmon
Philanthropist
Matt McCalla
Senior Vice President
Stride Bank
Jennifer Sandoval
Vice President
Molina Healthcare
Michael Siler
President
Practical Strategic Solutions
Karen Smoot
Divisional Vice President Network Management
Health Care Service Corp.
Jeff Stein
Financial Advisor
Raymond James Financial Services
Allen Wentworth
Account Manager
Tri-anim
Terri Bailey
Division Vice President, Southwest
American Lung Association
Maine
FY26 Board of Directors
Peggy Pennoyer, M.D.
Chair
Allergy & Immunology Specialist
Maine Medical Center
Susan DiPinto
Vice Chair
Sr. Vice President, Sr. Relationship Manager, Deposit and Treasury Management
Cambridge Trust
Doug Couper, MD
Physician
Martins Point Health Center
Michael T. Crawley, CPA, MBA, MST
Partner
Citrin Cooperman
David Hill, MD
Director, Clinical Research
Waterbury Pulmonary Associates
Lynda Hullstrung, CPA
Partner
Deloitte, LLP
Hadi Jabbar, MD
Director, Pediatric Asthma Center
New York-Presbyterian Queens Hospital
John Katalinas
Air Quality Services Project Manager
GHD
Kevin Murphy
International Health Leader
Araba Nti
Associate Principal
IPM.a
Jane Reardon, MSN, APRN, CS, AE-C
Pulmonary Clinical Nurse Specialist
Hartford Hospital
Jon Rosen
Founder & President
Impact Communications
Neil Schachter, M.D.
Pulmonologist
Mount Sinai Medical Center
Matthew Sturgis, CMA
Immediate Past Chair
Town Manager
Town of Cumberland, ME
Peter N. Woodberry, Ph.D.
Dean, Emeritus
Community College of Rhode Island
The purpose of the American Lung Association's Local Leadership Board to is raise the organization's profile in the community, advocate for lung health and increase resources to fund local programs and services.
Local Leadership Board members impact the work of the Association including: programs and services, public policy, research, and revenue generation.
The American Lung Association's “Gold Standard” designation recognizes the exemplary leadership of some of our Local Leadership Boards. These Leadership Boards show outstanding leadership in volunteerism, service, and supporting lung health and our mission – recognized through Gold, Silver and Bronze.
Arthur Cerullo
Attorney
Drummond & Drummond, LLP
John Chandler
Retired Maine Air Bureau, Outdoor Air Expert
Douglas Couper
MD, FACP
Martin's Point Health
Scott Cowger
Inn Owner, Past Maine Legislator
Maple Hill Farms
Scott Edgecomb
Clinical Manager, RN, RRT
Martins Point
Diane Haskell
RRT
Pen Bay Medical Center
Scott Humphrey
Financial Manager
Panolam
Bonnie Irwin
Asthma Program Coordinator
City of Bangor
Brian King
Finance Manager
Bank of America
Marguerite Pennoyer
Physician, Allergist
Rick Rumba
Retired, Air Quality Expert
Paul Shapero
Physician, Allergist
Shapero & Laeger Mds
Lois Skillings
President & Chief Executive Officer
Mid Coast-Parkview Health
Matthew Sturgis
Tax Assessor
Town of Cape Elizabeth
Rhonda Vosmus
RRT, Certified Asthma Educator, Asthma COPD Resource Specialist
Intermed, PA
Maryland
FY26 Board of Directors
Peggy Pennoyer, M.D.
Chair
Allergy & Immunology Specialist
Maine Medical Center
Susan DiPinto
Vice Chair
Sr. Vice President, Sr. Relationship Manager, Deposit and Treasury Management
Cambridge Trust
Doug Couper, MD
Physician
Martins Point Health Center
Michael T. Crawley, CPA, MBA, MST
Partner
Citrin Cooperman
David Hill, MD
Director, Clinical Research
Waterbury Pulmonary Associates
Lynda Hullstrung, CPA
Partner
Deloitte, LLP
Hadi Jabbar, MD
Director, Pediatric Asthma Center
New York-Presbyterian Queens Hospital
John Katalinas
Air Quality Services Project Manager
GHD
Kevin Murphy
International Health Leader
Araba Nti
Associate Principal
IPM.a
Jane Reardon, MSN, APRN, CS, AE-C
Pulmonary Clinical Nurse Specialist
Hartford Hospital
Jon Rosen
Founder & President
Impact Communications
Neil Schachter, M.D.
Pulmonologist
Mount Sinai Medical Center
Matthew Sturgis, CMA
Immediate Past Chair
Town Manager
Town of Cumberland, ME
Peter N. Woodberry, Ph.D.
Dean, Emeritus
Community College of Rhode Island
Massachusetts
FY26 Board of Directors
Peggy Pennoyer, M.D.
Chair
Allergy & Immunology Specialist
Maine Medical Center
Susan DiPinto
Vice Chair
Sr. Vice President, Sr. Relationship Manager, Deposit and Treasury Management
Cambridge Trust
Doug Couper, MD
Physician
Martins Point Health Center
Michael T. Crawley, CPA, MBA, MST
Partner
Citrin Cooperman
David Hill, MD
Director, Clinical Research
Waterbury Pulmonary Associates
Lynda Hullstrung, CPA
Partner
Deloitte, LLP
Hadi Jabbar, MD
Director, Pediatric Asthma Center
New York-Presbyterian Queens Hospital
John Katalinas
Air Quality Services Project Manager
GHD
Kevin Murphy
International Health Leader
Araba Nti
Associate Principal
IPM.a
Jane Reardon, MSN, APRN, CS, AE-C
Pulmonary Clinical Nurse Specialist
Hartford Hospital
Jon Rosen
Founder & President
Impact Communications
Neil Schachter, M.D.
Pulmonologist
Mount Sinai Medical Center
Matthew Sturgis, CMA
Immediate Past Chair
Town Manager
Town of Cumberland, ME
Peter N. Woodberry, Ph.D.
Dean, Emeritus
Community College of Rhode Island
The purpose of the American Lung Association's Local Leadership Board to is raise the organization's profile in the community, advocate for lung health and increase resources to fund local programs and services.
Local Leadership Board members impact the work of the Association including: programs and services, public policy, research, and revenue generation.
The American Lung Association’s “Gold Standard” designation recognizes the exemplary leadership of some of our Local Leadership Boards. These Leadership Boards show outstanding leadership in volunteerism, service, and supporting lung health and our mission – recognized through Gold, Silver and Bronze.
David Broderick
Regional Business Manager
Ocean Spray
Timothy Stancell-Condron
Director of Business Development & Events
Edward M Kennedy Institute for US Senate
Susan DiPinto
SVP, SR Relationship Manger
Deposit and Treasury Management at Cambridge Trust
Ronald Dorris, MD
Community Volunteer
Retired
Kim Fontes
Community Volunteer
Bonnie Heiple
Envir., Energy & Natural Resources Attorney
WilmerHale Law Firm
David Hunt
EMT
Barbara Kwetz-Allan
Community Volunteer
Marie Lemoine
Pulmonary Nurse Manager
Retired
Jenna Lizewski,DNP, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
UMass Memorial Medical Center
Emily Nelson
Flight Attendant
Jet Blue Airways
Sarah O'Connell
EMT Volunteer FF & EMT
Sherborn Fire & Rescue
Chris Salamanis
VP, Learning and Development
Beacon Communities
Heather Scarpellini
Immunology Specialist
Janssen Biotech/Syneos Health
Lecia Sequist, MD
Assoc. Prof. of Medicine. MD., MPH
Massachusetts General Hospital
Michigan
Maram Alaiwat, M.A
Investment Adviser Representative
Maram Financial Services
David Basile
Regional Sales Manager
Elektro Automatick
Steven Bennett
Market President
First Commonwealth Bank
Tiffany Cardwell
Cardwell Group Inc.
John Cloud, JD
Attorney
Rogers & Greenberg, LLP
Joan Fowler, PharmD
President/Owner
Creative Educational Concepts, Inc.
Sean Muldoon, MD
CMO (Retired)
ScionHealth
Leslie Newman, JD
Judge
Henderson District Court
Elsira Pina, DO
Professor of Medicine
University of Cincinnati Medical Center
José Ramos
Director, IDN Clinical
Monitored Therapeutics Inc.
Sarah M. Varekojis
Professor-Clinical and Director of Clinical Education
Respiratory Therapy
Ohio State University
Cathy Zion
President and Publisher
Zion Publications, LLC
The Michigan Local Leadership Board members leverage their visibility, influence, and diverse networks to advance the American Lung Association’s mission. Through advocacy, fundraising, and community engagement, they help raise awareness of lung health issues, support critical research, and expand resources for local programs and services.
Their leadership plays a vital role in driving meaningful change and improving lung health across Michigan.
Maram Alaiwat, CEP®, MA, MEd
Board Chair
Certified Estate Planner and Financial Advisor, Maram Financial Services
Registered Representative, Investment Adviser Representative - Equity Services, Inc.
Perry Johnson
Vice Chair
Director, Campaign Management, Midwest Region
Effectv
Kelly Garrett
Mayor
City of Lathrup Village
Sherri Dansby, MBA
Director - Patient Experience
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Dr. Catherine Meldrum
Clinical Nurse IV, Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine Division
University of Michigan
Faris Alami
Founder & CEO
International Strategic Management Inc.
David Basile
Regional Sales Manager, Elektro Automatick
Savannah DeGraaf
Marketing Director at NAI Wisinski & Lung Cancer Survivor
Vanessa M. Cohen
AVP | Project Manager & Colleague/Community Engagement Leader
Huntington Bank
Dr. Chigozirim Ekeke
Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Section of Thoracic Surgery
University of Michigan
Dr. Christine Glenn
Fellowship-trained thoracic surgeon with board certifications in general surgery and thoracic surgery
Shannon Proctor
Executive Director
Erica Murray
Development Manager
Emma Verlinden
Development Coordinator
Patty Inman
Health Promotions Senior Manager
Kezia Ofosu Atta
Advocacy Director
Minnesota
The regional board is the governing body responsible for strategic focus, organizational goals and measurable results in achieving the mission. The business of the board includes the equitable distribution of resources and programs as well as the development of volunteer structures across the entire region.
Chris Scaglione
Chair
TierPoint
Thomas Gross, MD
Vice Chair
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Joy Kleinmaier
Immediate Past Chair
Malcolm DeCamp, MD
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Tom Andreesen
Protivi Inc.
H. William Barkman, MD, MSPH, FCCP
University of Kansas Medical Center
Christopher Cahlamer
Godfrey & Kahn, SC
Michael Carstens
Jamie Ellis
Katz, Sapper, Miller
Erin Erhart
First Bank
Alicia Gerke, MD, MBA
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
Chris Hoke
Mainline
Mindee Kastelic
Navigate Forward
Rudy Lackner, MD
Nebraska Medicine
Todd Mahr, MD
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center
Lisa McKinney
Bose McKinney & Evans LLP
Andrew Mellin, MD
Surescripts
Margaret Richards, JD
Husch Blackwell
Nakia Tremble, MHA, RCP
Scion Health
Meghan Miller
Division Senior Vice President
Upper Midwest
Megan Cordova
Executive Director
Wisconsin
Linda Crider
Executive Director
Kansas City & Greater Kansas
Tanya Husain
Executive Director
Indiana
Julia McCarville
Executive Director
Nebraska
Brett Schuette
Executive Director
Missouri
Danielle Trojanek
Executive Director
Greater Chicago
The purpose of the American Lung Association's Local Leadership Board to is raise the organization's profile in the community, advocate for lung health and increase resources to fund local programs and services.
Local Leadership Board members impact the work of the Association including: programs and services, public policy, research, and revenue generation.
Andrew Mellin, MD
Board Chair
SureScripts
George Diaz
Vice Chair
Hanover Fire Department
St Catherine University
John Grace
Treliant
Paul Hinz
Respiratory Sciences Inc.
Denise Holtz
Consultant
Mindee Kastelic
Navigate Forward
Charlene McEvoy, MD
HealthPartners
Humera Mujir
Nonin Medical Inc.
Ed Souter
MN Wild
Mississippi
Our Southeast Regional Board leads us in our mission to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease.
Board Members
Janifer Harper, MD
Chair
Retired VP, CCO National Accounts
Anthem
Beth Ash
Vice Chair
Sr. Customer Excellence Operations Manager – Corporate Accounts
Thermo-Fisher Scientific
Eddie Fisher, RICP, CPFA
Immediate Past Chair
First Vice President-Investments
Eddie Fisher Wealth Strategies of Raymond James
Rabih Bechara, MD, FCCP
Professor of Medicine, Director: Interventional Pulmonology Atrium Wake Baptist Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine
Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine
Wake Forest School of Medicine
Mark Block, MD
Chief, Division of Thoracic Surgery
Memorial Healthcare System
Brenda Connolly
Department Administrator for the Thoracic and Sarcoma Program
Moffitt Cancer Center
Lori DeNicola
Owner & Lead Designer
Petaloso
Hernan Millan
FVP, Buisness Liaison Leader
Amerant Bank
Christine O’Brien
VP, Sales and Account Management
United Healthcare
Justin Smith
Strategic Advisor, Clinical Asset Management
TRIMEDIX
Jodi Strong
Vice President, Physician Practices
WakeMed
Juleidy Turnipseed, DMSc, PA
Director of Thoracic Oncology Program Services, Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant
Novant Health
Katrina Taylor
Division Vice President
Southeast
Chrissy Cohen (Ft. Lauderdale & Orlando)
Executive Director
Steven Riddle (Tampa)
Executive Director
Cindy Springer (Jacksonville)
Development Director
Lauren Love (North Carolina)
Executive Director
Margaret Ann Youngs (South Carolina)
Senior Development Director
Missouri
The regional board is the governing body responsible for strategic focus, organizational goals and measurable results in achieving the mission. The business of the board includes the equitable distribution of resources and programs as well as the development of volunteer structures across the entire region.
Chris Scaglione
Chair
TierPoint
Thomas Gross, MD
Vice Chair
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Joy Kleinmaier
Immediate Past Chair
Malcolm DeCamp, MD
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Tom Andreesen
Protivi Inc.
H. William Barkman, MD, MSPH, FCCP
University of Kansas Medical Center
Christopher Cahlamer
Godfrey & Kahn, SC
Michael Carstens
Jamie Ellis
Katz, Sapper, Miller
Erin Erhart
First Bank
Alicia Gerke, MD, MBA
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
Chris Hoke
Mainline
Mindee Kastelic
Navigate Forward
Rudy Lackner, MD
Nebraska Medicine
Todd Mahr, MD
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center
Lisa McKinney
Bose McKinney & Evans LLP
Andrew Mellin, MD
Surescripts
Margaret Richards, JD
Husch Blackwell
Nakia Tremble, MHA, RCP
Scion Health
Meghan Miller
Division Senior Vice President
Upper Midwest
Megan Cordova
Executive Director
Wisconsin
Linda Crider
Executive Director
Kansas City & Greater Kansas
Tanya Husain
Executive Director
Indiana
Julia McCarville
Executive Director
Nebraska
Brett Schuette
Executive Director
Missouri
Danielle Trojanek
Executive Director
Greater Chicago
The purpose of the American Lung Association's Local Leadership Board to is raise the organization's profile in the community, advocate for lung health and increase resources to fund local programs and services.
Local Leadership Board members impact the work of the Association including: programs and services, public policy, research, and revenue generation.
The American Lung Association's “Gold Standard” designation recognizes the exemplary leadership of some of our Local Leadership Boards. These Leadership Boards show outstanding leadership in volunteerism, service, and supporting lung health and our mission – recognized through Gold, Silver and Bronze.
Erin Erhart
Chair
First Bank
Bobby Shah, MD
Vice Chair
St. Luke’s Hospital
Brad Baker
Husky, Inc.
Mike Burns
MyAdvocado
Edward Charbek, MD, FCCP
St. Louis University
Lynn Hinrichs
Lewis Rice
LaToya Isom
Washington University
Angela Lappin, MBA, BSN, RN, CCM
Mercy Virtual
Shea Long
Alivi
David Meyer
Graybar
Julie Molitor
Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women
George Moll
Elevance Health, Inc.
Megan Politis
Centene
Jim Politte
Linkwell Health
Larry Rodgers
Kindred Hospital
Chris Scaglione
TierPoint
Tim Schilling
Centene
Cajal Sumino, MD
Washington University
Ramez Sunna, MD
University of Missouri
Renata Taylor, Pharm. D
Express Scripts
Emerging Leaders
Stephanie Benson
Chair
Express Scripts
Clare LaBlance
Vice Chair
BJC Medical Group
Gray Barnes
Aon
Jake Bender
Stifel
Kevin Brotherton
DoorDash
Christian Burns
Avison Young
Michael Burns
Cushman Wakefield
Taylor Burns
Fifth Third Bank
Dylan Corgan
Evocative
Caitlynne Dixon
SWMW Law
Ryan Gregory
BJC Medical Group
Robin Kleiner
BJC Medical Group
Cipriano Mascote
Delta Dental
Emma Portell
Environmental Resource Management
Dan Reedy
Crane Agency
Abby Strickfaden-Fyfe
BJC Medical Group
Allison Webster
Washington University
Sophie Zavaglia
SWMW Law
Montana
The regional board is the governing body responsible for strategic focus, organizational goals, and measurable results in achieving the mission. The business of the board includes the equitable distribution of resources and programs as well as the development of volunteer structures across the entire region.
2023 Regional Board of Directors
* National Board Member
*Laurie Shelby (California)
Board Chair
Vice President EHS
Tesla
Juli An Coy (Washington)
Board Vice Chair
Principal Partner
RSM
Mark Di Giorgio (California)
VP- Senior Financial Analyst
Bank of America
John Feltz (Washington)
Regional Benefits Director
Parker, Smith and Feek
Cynthia J. Goto, M.D. (Hawaii)
Medical Consultant
Rebecca Hupp (Idaho)
Director
Boise Airport
Julie Millington (Alaska)
Retired
Sue Padernacht, MA, PCC (California)
CEO & Founder
Ncline Leadership Strategies
Senior Lecturer, Organization & Management
University of California, Irvine
Deborah Mohr, CRM, CIC, CISR (Oregon)
CEO
Deborah Mohr Consulting
Taryne A. Imai, MD (Hawaii)
Thoracic Surgeon
Queens Health System
Eric Cooper (California)
Entertainment Operations Manager
Universal Studios Hollywood
James Garnett (Washington)
Sr. Manager Early Career Development
Programs, Corporate Human Resources- Talent Management
Boeing
Carol Brown (Oregon)
Retired, Portland General Electric
*Dr. Felix Aguilar, MD, MPH (California)
Medical Director for Quality
L.A. Care Health Plan
*Steve O’Kane (California)
President
Steven R. O’Kane Health Care Consultant
*Mark C. Johnson, MBA, CFA (California)
Vice President, Investor Relations
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc.
*Afifi El-Hasan, M.D. (California)
Pediatric Asthma Physician
Kaiser Permanente
*Sterling Yee (Hawaii)
Director of Strategic Consulting Services
Oceanit
Allison Hickey
Executive Vice President, Mountain Pacific Region
Marcy Ballman
Health Promotions
Nebraska
The regional board is the governing body responsible for strategic focus, organizational goals and measurable results in achieving the mission. The business of the board includes the equitable distribution of resources and programs as well as the development of volunteer structures across the entire region.
Chris Scaglione
Chair
TierPoint
Thomas Gross, MD
Vice Chair
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Joy Kleinmaier
Immediate Past Chair
Malcolm DeCamp, MD
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Tom Andreesen
Protivi Inc.
H. William Barkman, MD, MSPH, FCCP
University of Kansas Medical Center
Christopher Cahlamer
Godfrey & Kahn, SC
Michael Carstens
Jamie Ellis
Katz, Sapper, Miller
Erin Erhart
First Bank
Alicia Gerke, MD, MBA
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
Chris Hoke
Mainline
Mindee Kastelic
Navigate Forward
Rudy Lackner, MD
Nebraska Medicine
Todd Mahr, MD
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center
Lisa McKinney
Bose McKinney & Evans LLP
Andrew Mellin, MD
Surescripts
Margaret Richards, JD
Husch Blackwell
Nakia Tremble, MHA, RCP
Scion Health
Meghan Miller
Division Senior Vice President
Upper Midwest
Danielle Trojanek
Executive Director
Greater Chicago
Tanya Husain (Indiana)
Executive Director
Micki Sandquist (Iowa)
Executive Director
Linda Crider
Executive Director
Kansas City & Greater Kansas
Terri Waddell (Minnesota)
Senior Development Director
Brett Schuette (Missouri)
Executive Director
Julia McCarville (Nebraska)
Executive Director
Megan Cordova (Wisconsin)
Executive Director
The purpose of the American Lung Association's Local Leadership Board to is raise the organization's profile in the community, advocate for lung health and increase resources to fund local programs and services.
Local Leadership Board members impact the work of the Association including: programs and services, public policy, research, and revenue generation.
The American Lung Association’s “Gold Standard” designation recognizes the exemplary leadership of some of our Local Leadership Boards. These Leadership Boards show outstanding leadership in volunteerism, service, and supporting lung health and our mission – recognized through Gold, Silver and Bronze.
Sumit Mukherjee, MD
Methodist Health System
Chris Hoke
Immediate Past Chair
Pellera Technologies
Rudy Lackner, MD
Past Chair
Nebraska Medicine
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Mike Carstens
Lisa Fuchs
Erin Gillaspie, MD
CHI Health
Russell Hopp, MD
Children’s Hospital & Medical Center
Nikhil Jagan, MD
CHI Health
Bryan Krajicek, MD
Methodist Health System
Quinn Maass
Scoular
Kathy Nellor
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Shane Parshall
Physician’s Mutual
Erin Schroeder
Koley Jessen
Bill Unger
FNIC
Ryan Wolf
Gallagher
Joseph Ziegenhorn
Viterra
Nevada
The regional board is the governing body responsible for strategic focus, organizational goals, and measurable results in achieving the mission. The business of the board includes the equitable distribution of resources and programs as well as the development of volunteer structures across the entire region.
Board of Directors
Chris Haworth
Chair
Philanthropist
Brad Morgan
Vice Chair
VP COO
Baylor White & Scott The Heart Hospital
Wendy Lawson
Immediate Past Chair
Founder/CEO
Exhale
Karen Bejarano
Vice President, Bank Operations
TruWest
Matt Grimes
Chief Operating Officer
Desert Radiology
Helen Harmon
Philanthropist
Matt McCalla
Senior Vice President
Stride Bank
Jennifer Sandoval
Vice President
Molina Healthcare
Michael Siler
President
Practical Strategic Solutions
Karen Smoot
Divisional Vice President Network Management
Health Care Service Corp.
Jeff Stein
Financial Advisor
Raymond James Financial Services
Allen Wentworth
Account Manager
Tri-anim
Terri Bailey
Division Vice President, Southwest
American Lung Association
The purpose of the American Lung Association's Local Leadership Board to is raise the organization's profile in the community, advocate for lung health and increase resources to fund local programs and services.
Local Leadership Board members impact the work of the Association including: programs and services, public policy, research, and revenue generation.
Matthew Grimes, MBA, RT
Board Chair Chief Operating Officer
Desert Radiology
Monica Beasley
President and CEO
The Signature Suite
Michael N. Feder
Member
Dickenson Wright
Mindy Kermes
VP, Sr Relationship Manager
Lexicon Bank
Lisa King
Area VP of National Business Development & Strategy
Gentiva Health Services
Brian Kleven
Nevada Market CFO
Dignity Health - St. Rose Dominican Hospitals
Brett Lashbrook
Owner & CEO
Las Vegas Lights FC
Bernadette Mae Longo, PhD, RN, CNL
Associate Professor Emerita
University of Nevada-Reno, Orvis School of Nursing
Nevada Nurses Association – President District 1
Dr. Vishisht Mehta MBBS
Director of Interventional Pulmonology, Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada.
Department Chair of Pulmonology & Teaching Faculty, Mountain View Hospital
Mike Murphy
President
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Nevada
Jamal Parker
Chief Growth Officer
Mass Media Marketing
Chris Quaresma
Rec. Supvr - NLV Parks and Recreation< br/> Department of Parks and Recreation
Bud Schawl
Executive Director
University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (UMC)
John (Jack) Smith
Asset Protection Manager
Prada Group
Sarah Sarich
Chief Operating Officer
CardiaCare Rehab & Wellness
Erin Swenson
Chief Operating Officer
Valley Hospital Medical Center
The American Lung Association Emeritus Board is an esteemed advisory body comprised of distinguished individuals who have previously served on the Board of Directors of the American Lung Association (ALA). Selected for their exceptional contributions to the organization's mission, these seasoned leaders continue to provide invaluable guidance and strategic support, drawing upon their extensive expertise and dedication to the promotion of lung health and the eradication of lung diseases. As trusted advocates, the Emeritus Board members play a vital role in shaping the ALA's long-term vision and bolstering its impact on lung health nationwide.
Shelley Berkley
Previously served as CEO and Senior Vice President
Touro University Western Division
Linn Billingsley
Vice President of Regional Operations
Kindred Healthcare Inc
Jessica Hensler
Chief Operating Officer
Northern Nevada Medical Center
Northern Nevada Sierra Medical Center
Todd Hoff
Chief Executive Officer
PAM Health
Kelly LeGrow
Vice President
Brown & Brown Insurance of Nevada, Inc.
Steve Shell
Chief Executive Officer
Stacie Mathewson Behavioral Health & Addiction Institute
Renown Health
Larry Staples
President
in2IT Architecture
Pete Sabal
Vice President, Network Contracting
Optum
Deborah Thompson
Executive Director
Shantele Batts
Development Director
Yvette Hairston
Development Manager
JoAnna Strother
Senior Director | Advocacy | AZ, NM, NV
Melissa Ramos
Senior Manager | Advocacy, Clean Air
New Hampshire
FY26 Board of Directors
Peggy Pennoyer, M.D.
Chair
Allergy & Immunology Specialist
Maine Medical Center
Susan DiPinto
Vice Chair
Sr. Vice President, Sr. Relationship Manager, Deposit and Treasury Management
Cambridge Trust
Doug Couper, MD
Physician
Martins Point Health Center
Michael T. Crawley, CPA, MBA, MST
Partner
Citrin Cooperman
David Hill, MD
Director, Clinical Research
Waterbury Pulmonary Associates
Lynda Hullstrung, CPA
Partner
Deloitte, LLP
Hadi Jabbar, MD
Director, Pediatric Asthma Center
New York-Presbyterian Queens Hospital
John Katalinas
Air Quality Services Project Manager
GHD
Kevin Murphy
International Health Leader
Araba Nti
Associate Principal
IPM.a
Jane Reardon, MSN, APRN, CS, AE-C
Pulmonary Clinical Nurse Specialist
Hartford Hospital
Jon Rosen
Founder & President
Impact Communications
Neil Schachter, M.D.
Pulmonologist
Mount Sinai Medical Center
Matthew Sturgis, CMA
Immediate Past Chair
Town Manager
Town of Cumberland, ME
Peter N. Woodberry, Ph.D.
Dean, Emeritus
Community College of Rhode Island
The purpose of the American Lung Association's Local Leadership Board to is raise the organization's profile in the community, advocate for lung health and increase resources to fund local programs and services.
Local Leadership Board members impact the work of the Association including: programs and services, public policy, research, and revenue generation.
Beth D’Ovidio
Program Assistant - Communications and data support
NH Public Health Association
Paula Daley DePlanche
Partner
Leone, McDonnell & Roberts
Owen David
Radon Specialist
NH Division of Public Health
Tanya Dumont
Asthma Program Manager
NH DHHS Division of Public Health Services
Jordan Fraser
Value Based Core Senior Coordinator
ThermoFisher
Rachel Reed
Chief Financial Officer
RE/MAX Shoreline
Luanne Shockley
Real Estate Admin/Transaction Coordinator
Green & Company Real Estate
Nancy Wells
School Nurse Coordinator/University Professor
NH Dept of Education/UNH School Nurse Association
New Jersey
FY26 Board of Directors
Peggy Pennoyer, M.D.
Chair
Allergy & Immunology Specialist
Maine Medical Center
Susan DiPinto
Vice Chair
Sr. Vice President, Sr. Relationship Manager, Deposit and Treasury Management
Cambridge Trust
Doug Couper, MD
Physician
Martins Point Health Center
Michael T. Crawley, CPA, MBA, MST
Partner
Citrin Cooperman
David Hill, MD
Director, Clinical Research
Waterbury Pulmonary Associates
Lynda Hullstrung, CPA
Partner
Deloitte, LLP
Hadi Jabbar, MD
Director, Pediatric Asthma Center
New York-Presbyterian Queens Hospital
John Katalinas
Air Quality Services Project Manager
GHD
Kevin Murphy
International Health Leader
Araba Nti
Associate Principal
IPM.a
Jane Reardon, MSN, APRN, CS, AE-C
Pulmonary Clinical Nurse Specialist
Hartford Hospital
Jon Rosen
Founder & President
Impact Communications
Neil Schachter, M.D.
Pulmonologist
Mount Sinai Medical Center
Matthew Sturgis, CMA
Immediate Past Chair
Town Manager
Town of Cumberland, ME
Peter N. Woodberry, Ph.D.
Dean, Emeritus
Community College of Rhode Island
The purpose of the American Lung Association's Local Leadership Board to is raise the organization's profile in the community, advocate for lung health and increase resources to fund local programs and services.
Local Leadership Board members impact the work of the Association including: programs and services, public policy, research, and revenue generation.
The American Lung Association’s “Gold Standard” designation recognizes the exemplary leadership of some of our Local Leadership Boards. These Leadership Boards show outstanding leadership in volunteerism, service, and supporting lung health and our mission – recognized through Gold, Silver and Bronze.
Dr. Amita Avadhani
Associate Director, Post Masters School of Nursing
Rutgers School of Nursing/St Peters Healthcare
Dr. Andrew Berman
Professor of Medicine, Rutgers, New Jersey Medical School
Division Director, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Allergy and Immunologic Diseases
Elizabeth Brewer
Global Lead, Government Affairs & Public Policy
GSK Consumer Healthcare
Jill DeSimone
SR VP U.S. and Latin America Oncology
Merck
Rev. Joe Parrish
Compuserve
Dr. Sharon Pine
Associate Professor, Department of Medicine
Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey
John Rutkowski
Respiratory Therapy Program Director
County College of Morris
Joe Schiavo
CPA Consultant
Mary Stabile
Co-Founder
Living For A Cause
Sherry Stein
Administrative Director
RWJBarnabasHealth
New Mexico
The regional board is the governing body responsible for strategic focus, organizational goals, and measurable results in achieving the mission. The business of the board includes the equitable distribution of resources and programs as well as the development of volunteer structures across the entire region.
Board of Directors
Chris Haworth
Chair
Philanthropist
Brad Morgan
Vice Chair
VP COO
Baylor White & Scott The Heart Hospital
Wendy Lawson
Immediate Past Chair
Founder/CEO
Exhale
Karen Bejarano
Vice President, Bank Operations
TruWest
Matt Grimes
Chief Operating Officer
Desert Radiology
Helen Harmon
Philanthropist
Matt McCalla
Senior Vice President
Stride Bank
Jennifer Sandoval
Vice President
Molina Healthcare
Michael Siler
President
Practical Strategic Solutions
Karen Smoot
Divisional Vice President Network Management
Health Care Service Corp.
Jeff Stein
Financial Advisor
Raymond James Financial Services
Allen Wentworth
Account Manager
Tri-anim
Terri Bailey
Division Vice President, Southwest
American Lung Association
The purpose of the American Lung Association's Local Leadership Board to is raise the organization's profile in the community, advocate for lung health and increase resources to fund local programs and services.
Local Leadership Board members impact the work of the Association including: programs and services, public policy, research, and revenue generation.
The American Lung Association’s “Gold Standard” designation recognizes the exemplary leadership of some of our Local Leadership Boards. These Leadership Boards show outstanding leadership in volunteerism, service, and supporting lung health and our mission – recognized through Gold, Silver and Bronze.
If you are interested in serving as a New Mexico Board Member, please contact Victoria Byrd.
Thank you to our New Mexico Local Leadership Board for their outstanding support and dedication!
Jennifer Sandoval
Board Chair
VP, Network Strategy & Services
Molina Healthcare
Daniel Cheshire
Director, Contracts & Procurement
TechSource
Lisa Cochran
Chief Executive Officer
Kindred Hospital Albuquerque
Rebecca Eisenberg
Director, Provider Network Operations
Presbyterian Health Plan
Rhiannon Gallegos
Lovelace
Jennifer Risley
Director of Therapy Operations
Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern New Mexico
Russ Rhoades
Community Volunteer
Retired PNM
Karen Smoot
Community Volunteer
Miguel Tittmann
Present
Local IAFF
Rochelle Tittmann
Chair – Breathe & Believe Collective
Tim Tokarski
Executive Director
New Mexico Cancer Foundation
Josh Vanlandingham
ABQ Live
Will Wilson
Operations Manager
Superior Ambulance
Rich Dowdican
Owner
Home Modification Solutions
Dona Upson, MD
Veterans Hospital
Julie Wilder, PhD
Project Lead
Sandia National Laboratories
Vesta Sandoval
Division CMO
Lovelace Health System
Victoria Byrd
Development Director, Market Lead
Maria Geisseler
Development Coordinator
JoAnna Strother
Senior Director, Advocacy
New York
FY26 Board of Directors
Peggy Pennoyer, M.D.
Chair
Allergy & Immunology Specialist
Maine Medical Center
Susan DiPinto
Vice Chair
Sr. Vice President, Sr. Relationship Manager, Deposit and Treasury Management
Cambridge Trust
Doug Couper, MD
Physician
Martins Point Health Center
Michael T. Crawley, CPA, MBA, MST
Partner
Citrin Cooperman
David Hill, MD
Director, Clinical Research
Waterbury Pulmonary Associates
Lynda Hullstrung, CPA
Partner
Deloitte, LLP
Hadi Jabbar, MD
Director, Pediatric Asthma Center
New York-Presbyterian Queens Hospital
John Katalinas
Air Quality Services Project Manager
GHD
Kevin Murphy
International Health Leader
Araba Nti
Associate Principal
IPM.a
Jane Reardon, MSN, APRN, CS, AE-C
Pulmonary Clinical Nurse Specialist
Hartford Hospital
Jon Rosen
Founder & President
Impact Communications
Neil Schachter, M.D.
Pulmonologist
Mount Sinai Medical Center
Matthew Sturgis, CMA
Immediate Past Chair
Town Manager
Town of Cumberland, ME
Peter N. Woodberry, Ph.D.
Dean, Emeritus
Community College of Rhode Island
The purpose of the American Lung Association's Local Leadership Board to is raise the organization's profile in the community, advocate for lung health and increase resources to fund local programs and services.
Local Leadership Board members impact the work of the Association including: programs and services, public policy, research, and revenue generation.
The American Lung Association’s “Gold Standard” designation recognizes the exemplary leadership of some of our Local Leadership Boards. These Leadership Boards show outstanding leadership in volunteerism, service, and supporting lung health and our mission – recognized through Gold, Silver and Bronze.
Meet our Buffalo Leadership Board and learn more about how you can become part of the local Leadership Board.
Rachel Maloney
Board Chair (2023 – 2025)
Manager, Bus & Special Service Operations
Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA-Metro)
Paul Gorman
Vice Chair, Chair Elect (2023 – 2025)
Sr. Executive Clinical Oncology Specialist
AstraZeneca
Patricia Clabeaux
Nominating Chair (2023 – 2025), Immediate Past Chair
Executive Vice President Chief Human Resources Officer
Independent Health
Damien Damperon
Integrated Supply Chain General Manager, Commercial Aircraft Group
Moog Aircraft
April DeArmitt, MBA
Senior Account Executive
AcariaHealth Specialty Pharmacy
Michael Hecker
Attorney/ Partner
Hodgson Russ, LLP
John Katalinas
NEMA Regional Board Representative
Air Quality Services Project Manager
GHD
Michelle McMahon
Founder
Take a Breath for Life Foundation
Amy Moritz
Public Relations Manager
The Martin Group
Adam Stopa
Partner Development Director
Brook Health
Xilei Xu Chen, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor, Pediatric Pulmonology
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Oishei Children’s Hospital
Sai Yendamuri, MD, MBA, FACS
Chair, Professor; Department of Thoracic Surgery
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Robert Zielinski, MD
Associate Medical Director, Oncologist
Buffalo Medical Group
The purpose of the American Lung Association's Local Leadership Board to is raise the organization's profile in the community, advocate for lung health and increase resources to fund local programs and services.
Local Leadership Board members impact the work of the Association including: programs and services, public policy, research, and revenue generation.
The American Lung Association’s “Gold Standard” designation recognizes the exemplary leadership of some of our Local Leadership Boards. These Leadership Boards show outstanding leadership in volunteerism, service, and supporting lung health and our mission – recognized through Gold, Silver and Bronze.
Thomas Aiello
Financial Analyst
TSYS
Whitney Arcaro
Managing Director
RXR Realty
Lisa Bai
Director
New York Life
Bill Foxx
Regional Director, Oncology Market Services
Onco360
Jossi Fritz-Mauer
Lead Program Support Analyst,
PSEG Long Island
Megan Green
YouTube Product Partnerships Strategic Partner Development
Google
Robert Hagemann
Entrepreneur
Self-Employed
Hadi Jabbar
Director, Pediatric Asthma Center and Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Chair
New York Presbyterian Queens
Ilene Moskowitz
Community Volunteer
Non-Profit Executive
Ron Rizzo
District Lead, Region 9
CVC Health
Luis Rodriguez
Chief, Department of Pediatrics
Woodhull Medical Center/NYU School of Medicine Affiliate
Neil Schachter
Professor of Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, and Medical Director, Respiratoty Care Department
Mount Sinai Medical Center
Michael Settler
President
Michael.S.Settler, CPA
Jody Steinhardt
Coordinator,Lung Cancer Screening Program
Maimonides Medical Center-Brooklyn
Meaghan Zanfardino
Senior Vice President, Commercial Relationship Manager
People's United Bank
The Leadership Committee is a highly committed team of volunteer leaders dedicated to driving the nation’s largest lung health movement, LUNG FORCE, in NYC and reversing the course of lung cancer and other lung diseases.
By banding together as one FORCE, we will defeat lung disease, improve the lung health of millions, and, ultimately, save lives.
If you are interested in joining the Leadership Committee, please contact Emily Amitin at 917-210-5649 or NYCWalk@Lung.org.
Nina Sclafani, Chair
NS Marketing and Events
Nina Sclafani, Chair of the 2025 LUNG FORCE Walk NYC, is a passionate advocate for community, health, and social impact. As the founder of NS Marketing and Events, she brings over 12 years of experience in marketing, specializing in social impact branding and event marketing. A lifelong resident of the Hauppauge/Smithtown area, her love for her community is reflected in her dedication to supporting local businesses and initiatives across New York and Long Island.
Nina’s involvement with LUNG FORCE is deeply personal. Following the loss of her mother, Karen Cowley, to interstitial lung disease in March 2022, Nina and her sister, Kristen Cowley, founded Team Karen's Kindness to honor their mother's legacy. Over the past three years, their team has raised more than $38,000 for the American Lung Association, embodying the kindness and generosity Karen was known for.
Beyond her professional and philanthropic efforts, Nina is a devoted wife to her husband, Andrew, and a loving mother to their two children, Gwen (6) and Jack (2). She credits her family for their unwavering support and inspiration in her work with the Lung Force Walk.
Nina is deeply honored to serve as Chair of the 2025 LUNG FORCE Walk NYC and is grateful for the opportunity to work alongside a dedicated Leadership Committee and participants. She believes in the power of community and is committed to advancing the mission of the American Lung Association, helping to create a future free of lung disease.
Shavon Anderson
Time Equities
Shavon Anderson has been a Residential Property Manager for Time Equities, Inc. for the past 18 years. She earned her Bachelor of Science from Lincoln University of Pennsylvania. Shavon is a Brooklyn girl to the heart where she was born and raised and currently lives with her two cats, Autumn, and Spice. Shavon loves to travel and spend time with her family and friends. She also is truly excited to continue on her journey as a member of the Metro NY Leadership Board.
Lenia Batas, LCAT, ATR-BS, CCLS
Maimonides Health
Lenia Batas has a dual master’s degree from Pratt Institute in Creative Arts Therapies and Special Education. Lenia is a licensed, board-certified Art Therapist and Certified Child Life Specialist. Lenia has received additional facilitator training in Neonatal and Pediatric Bereavement, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, Team STEPPS, Planetree Patient Centered Care, Tobacco Treatment Specialist and has a Level 3 certification in Aromatherapy. Lenia has over 25 years’ experience as a healthcare leader overseeing Child Life, Creative Arts Therapy and Patient and Family Centered Care Services in pediatric and adult patient populations. In the last five years, Lenia has focused on employee wellness and developed Healing Arts programming and a staff rapid response program- Team Lavender Peer Support. Lenia is currently the Cancer Screening Program Manager at Maimonides Medical Center and oversees community outreach and educational programming to improve cancer screening and health disparities in her Brooklyn community.
Joanne Duckman
IPG Health
Joanne is passionate about lung health and is committed to making a change which has driven her to be a part of this important work. Joanne is the Global Systems Solutions Director for IPG Health and has worked for the company for almost 20 years. She has a BA from Michigan State University and holds several certifications in group cycling. She has sat on committees at the American Cancer Society and started a non-profit charity event in honor of a close friend. Joanne is excited to be a part of this team.
Anirudh Kumeria
Cipla
Anirudh Kumeria is a distinguished marketing and sales professional with a remarkable 19-year tenure in the global pharmaceutical industry, focusing primarily on respiratory health. As the Head Marketing - New Products & Respiratory, Retail Business at Cipla USA, Anirudh has been instrumental in bringing groundbreaking respiratory treatments to market, including the much-acclaimed Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Aerosol Generic in the US.
His journey in the pharmaceutical sector began with Intas Pharmaceuticals and swiftly progressed through various leading companies like Ranbaxy, AstraZeneca, GlaxoSmithKline, and currently, Cipla USA Inc. His roles have consistently centered around respiratory portfolio management globally, new product launches, and driving innovation in marketing strategies.
Educationally fortified with a bachelor’s in pharmacy and MBA, Anirudh's expertise is backed by solid academic credentials. His approach combines deep industry knowledge with a passion for enhancing patient care, particularly in respiratory health.
A recipient of numerous accolades, Anirudh's contributions have been recognized for their significant impact on healthcare.
Celebrated for his global perspective, Anirudh continues to be a vital force in shaping the future of respiratory health care and pharmaceutical marketing.
Karen Richardson-Joseph
New York City Law Department
Karen Richardson-Joseph is an attorney who resides with her family in Cambria Heights, New York. After graduating from Brooklyn Law School, she began her legal career with the City of New York. For more than 20 years, she has been a dedicated public servant while working for the City, State, and Public Authority. She is a Deputy Unit Chief in the State Law Defense Unit in the Office of the Corporation Counsel. Despite her demanding schedule, Karen is committed to community service and ensuring that their needs are being met through her involvement in numerous organizations including but not limited to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the National Association of University Women.
Nancy Rooney
Richmond University Medical Center
Nancy has been a registered nurse for over 44 years, working in various areas of healthcare. Her current role as a Lung nurse navigator and Tobacco trained specialist for the past 10 years. She is currently a certified Oncology nurse navigator.
Over the past 10 years Nancy has been very active in LUNG FORCE Walk and prior to covid the LUNG FORCE expos presenting the dangers of Vaping!
Nancy currently serves as the nurse navigator at Richmond University Medical Center’s lung screening program. Seeing over 500 smokers and former smokers a year. We are making a difference in early-stage lung cancer. Started an Anti-Vaping training program for the high school students here in Staten Island along with American Lung Association and other agencies.
Nancy have always been involved in my Staten Island community. She’s very proud to say she was the president of Snug Harbor little league for 8 years. Mother of 2 grown men and grandmother of 2.
Her motto is Just Breathe.
Jon Rosen
Impact Communications
Jon is founder and president of Impact Communications, the presentation and media training practice serving senior executives and sales professionals since 1980. Before forming Impact Communications, he was an award-winning television news journalist at WPVI-TV in Philadelphia, WABC-TV in New York and ABC’s “Good Morning America.” He’s been recognized by his fellow journalists with an Emmy nomination, the New York Press Club Feature Award and the International Television Festival of New York Gold Medal.
Jon became a volunteer leader of the American Lung Association at the national, regional and local levels following his father’s death from emphysema in 1980. He served as Board Chair at the American Lung Association of Hudson Valley, NY and the American Lung Association of the Northeast. He received the Volunteer Excellence Award from the nationwide organization and is serving his fifth term as a member of the National Board of Directors, where his primary focus continues to be on fundraising, marketing, media.
Jennifer Toh, MD
ENT & Allergy Associates
Dr. Jennifer Toh is an Allergist and Immunologist at ENT and Allergy Associates in the Upper West Side of New York City. She is also an Executive Board member and former President of the New York Allergy and Asthma Society. She has been treating patients with allergies and asthma for several years and is excited to join the LUNG FORCE Walk Leadership Committee this year.
Yaru Xie
Hexmodal
New York Lung Cancer Foundation
Ru is a dedicated member of the LUNG FORCE Walk NYC Committee, serving for the third consecutive year as a Co-Captain alongside Dr. Nicholas Rohs, the 2023 Lung FORCE Walk NYC Medal Honoree. She is an Implementation Manager at Hexmodal, where she supports healthcare facility managers in automating compliance using Smart Devices.
Ru earned her Bachelor’s degree in English from Columbia University in 2019 and has been actively involved in thoracic oncology since beginning her career at Mount Sinai Hospital. There, she coordinated the Mount Sinai Downtown Thoracic Tumor Board and contributed to its evolution into the Thoracic Tumor and Pulmonary Nodule Conference. Since 2020, Ru has also played a key role in organizing the New York Lung Cancer Foundation Post-ASCO and Post IASLC/EMSO meetings.
Outside of her professional endeavors, Ru enjoys spending time with her family, volunteering, baking cookies, reading, and taking walks around the city.
Debra Zimmerman
Atlantic Health
Debra has participated in the LUNG FORCE Walk NYC since 2022. She is a Licensed Respiratory Therapist at Atlantic Health - Newton Hospital and has been a COPD educator since 2017. She sees Newton Hospital’s in-house COPD, Pneumonia, smoking/vaping patients, performs Pulmonary Function Testing, runs their Quit smoking class and their monthly Better Breathers support group meeting.
Debra was voted as Respiratory Therapist of the year for the state of New Jersey in October 2023. She has had family members with lung cancer and sees many patients who have been diagnosed with it.
North Carolina
Our Southeast Regional Board leads us in our mission to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease.
Board Members
Janifer Harper, MD
Chair
Retired VP, CCO National Accounts
Anthem
Beth Ash
Vice Chair
Sr. Customer Excellence Operations Manager – Corporate Accounts
Thermo-Fisher Scientific
Eddie Fisher, RICP, CPFA
Immediate Past Chair
First Vice President-Investments
Eddie Fisher Wealth Strategies of Raymond James
Rabih Bechara, MD, FCCP
Professor of Medicine, Director: Interventional Pulmonology Atrium Wake Baptist Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine
Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine
Wake Forest School of Medicine
Mark Block, MD
Chief, Division of Thoracic Surgery
Memorial Healthcare System
Brenda Connolly
Department Administrator for the Thoracic and Sarcoma Program
Moffitt Cancer Center
Lori DeNicola
Owner & Lead Designer
Petaloso
Hernan Millan
FVP, Buisness Liaison Leader
Amerant Bank
Christine O’Brien
VP, Sales and Account Management
United Healthcare
Justin Smith
Strategic Advisor, Clinical Asset Management
TRIMEDIX
Jodi Strong
Vice President, Physician Practices
WakeMed
Juleidy Turnipseed, DMSc, PA
Director of Thoracic Oncology Program Services, Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant
Novant Health
Katrina Taylor
Division Vice President
Southeast
Chrissy Cohen (Ft. Lauderdale & Orlando)
Executive Director
Steven Riddle (Tampa)
Executive Director
Cindy Springer (Jacksonville)
Development Director
Lauren Love (North Carolina)
Executive Director
Margaret Ann Youngs (South Carolina)
Senior Development Director
The purpose of the American Lung Association's Local Leadership Board is to raise the organization's profile in the community, advocate for lung health, and increase resources to fund local programs and services.
Local Leadership Board members impact the work of the Association including programs and services, public policy, research, and revenue generation.
The American Lung Association’s “Gold Standard” designation recognizes the exemplary leadership of some of our Local Leadership Boards. These Leadership Boards show outstanding leadership in volunteerism, service, and supporting lung health and our mission – recognized through Gold, Silver and Bronze.
Jodi Strong
Chair, Southeast Regional Board Member
Vice President
WakeMed Physician Practices
John Doty, MD, FCCP
Vice Chair
Pulmonologist, Lung Cancer Screening and Incidental Lung Nodule Programs
Atrium Health
Markus Hill
Immediate Past Chair, Nominating Chair
Chief Information Officer
Rodgers Builders
Juleidy Turnipseed, MPAS, PAC
Community Connections Chair, Regional Board Member
Thoracic Oncology Program Leader/ Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant
Novant Health
McCay Manwaring
LUNG FORCE Turquoise Tasting Chair
Executive Director National Sales
Amgen
Azeem Elahi, MD
Pulmonologist
CaroMont Health
Brooke Myers
Head of Commercial Credit Strategy & Programs
Wells Fargo, Retired
John Lawrence
Thoracic Oncology Territory Manager
Novocure
Kathryn Rowerdink
Executive Vice President of Enterprise Sales and Growth
Every Health
Ola McClean
Senior Vice President, Site & Market Human Resource
Bank of America
Sarah Neils
Associate Director, Oncology Regional Accounts
AstraZeneca
North Dakota
The regional board is the governing body responsible for strategic focus, organizational goals and measurable results in achieving the mission. The business of the board includes the equitable distribution of resources and programs as well as the development of volunteer structures across the entire region.
Chris Scaglione
Chair
TierPoint
Thomas Gross, MD
Vice Chair
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Joy Kleinmaier
Immediate Past Chair
Malcolm DeCamp, MD
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Tom Andreesen
Protivi Inc.
H. William Barkman, MD, MSPH, FCCP
University of Kansas Medical Center
Christopher Cahlamer
Godfrey & Kahn, SC
Michael Carstens
Jamie Ellis
Katz, Sapper, Miller
Erin Erhart
First Bank
Alicia Gerke, MD, MBA
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
Chris Hoke
Mainline
Mindee Kastelic
Navigate Forward
Rudy Lackner, MD
Nebraska Medicine
Todd Mahr, MD
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center
Lisa McKinney
Bose McKinney & Evans LLP
Andrew Mellin, MD
Surescripts
Margaret Richards, JD
Husch Blackwell
Nakia Tremble, MHA, RCP
Scion Health
Lewis Bartfield
Executive Vice President, Upper Midwest Region
Meghan Miller
SVP of Development
Brian Leibl
SVP of Finance
Michael Mark
SVP of HelpLine Services
Kristen Young
Executive Director - Greater Chicago
Linda Crider (Kansas)
Executive Director
Greg Voss (Minnesota)
Executive Director
Angela Wiseman (Missouri)
Executive Director
Julia McCarville (Nebraska)
Executive Director
Tanya Husain (Indiana)
Executive Director
Micki Sandquist (Iowa)
Executive Director
Linda Witucki (Wisconsin)
Executive Director
The purpose of the American Lung Association's Local Leadership Board to is raise the organization's profile in the community, advocate for lung health and increase resources to fund local programs and services.
Local Leadership Board members impact the work of the Association including: programs and services, public policy, research, and revenue generation.
Becky Anderson
Sanford
Josh Askvig
Bismarck City Commission
Susan Davis
Erin Hill-Oban
TFND
Jessica Hoppe
Alerus
Jim Kambeitz
Dakota Media Access
Kathy Mangskau
Public Health Consultant
Monica Paulo, MD
St. Alexius
Carol Russell
Scott Skokos
Megan Smith-Houn
BCBS
Michelle Walker
Anne Carlsen Center
Herbert Wilson
Ohio
Maram Alaiwat, M.A
Investment Adviser Representative
Maram Financial Services
David Basile
Regional Sales Manager
Elektro Automatick
Steven Bennett
Market President
First Commonwealth Bank
Tiffany Cardwell
Cardwell Group Inc.
John Cloud, JD
Attorney
Rogers & Greenberg, LLP
Joan Fowler, PharmD
President/Owner
Creative Educational Concepts, Inc.
Sean Muldoon, MD
CMO (Retired)
ScionHealth
Leslie Newman, JD
Judge
Henderson District Court
Elsira Pina, DO
Professor of Medicine
University of Cincinnati Medical Center
José Ramos
Director, IDN Clinical
Monitored Therapeutics Inc.
Sarah M. Varekojis
Professor-Clinical and Director of Clinical Education
Respiratory Therapy
Ohio State University
Cathy Zion
President and Publisher
Zion Publications, LLC
Jackiethia Butsch – Chair
Sr. Outreach Coordinator in the Office of Community Engagement
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Jenna Rossman – Co-Chair
Vice President, Senior Disputes Resolution Manager
5/3 Bank
Cindy Groeniger – Nominating Chair
Assistant/Bookkeeper
Self Employed
Steve Bennett
Central Ohio President
First Commonwealth Bank
Christy Schneck
Clinical Account Executive
DASCO
Joe Mazzola
Franklin County Health Commissioner
State of Ohio
Franklin Owusu
Hospital Administrator
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Bethany Lahman
Intellectual Property Partner
Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP
Shad Evans
Operations Manager
Protect Environmental
Courtney White
Respiratory Therapist
Ohio Health
Ivan Nemorin
Respiratory Therapist
UC Health
Adrian Anderson
Regional Practice Administrator
Mercy Health
Dr. Elsie Pina
Adjunct Professor/Internal Medicine
UC Health
John Cloud
Estate Lawyer
Retired
Julie Fleming
Institutional Account Manager
Biotech
Michele Kenner
Assistant Vice President
St. Elizabeth Healthcare
Paul Sisk
Photographer
Freelance
Tina Destefanis-Griffiths, MSN, RN, OCN, TTS
Lung Program Administrator and Navigator
TriHealth
Sarah Varekojis, PhD
Professor and Director of Clinical Education
The Ohio State University
Kelly Hamilton, CPA
Senior Finance Executive
The Ohio State University
Samantha Ritchie, APRN-CNP
Executive Oncology Account Specialist
AstraZeneca
Bernard Caldwell, PhD
Professor and Coach
Miami University
Jesica Mayer
Ohio Pulmonary Sales Consultant
Biodesix
The purpose of the American Lung Association's Local Leadership Board to is raise the organization's profile in the community, advocate for lung health and increase resources to fund local programs and services.
Local Leadership Board members impact the work of the Association including: programs and services, public policy, research, and revenue generation.
The American Lung Association’s “Gold Standard” designation recognizes the exemplary leadership of some of our Local Leadership Boards. These Leadership Boards show outstanding leadership in volunteerism, service, and supporting lung health and our mission – recognized through Gold, Silver and Bronze.
Kelly Martincin
Chair
Psychologist, Behavioral Medicine Service
Louis Stokes Cleveland VMAC
Stephanie King
Vice Chair
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
ResiHealth
Jonathan Castro, MD
Medical Director ICU - Marymount Hospital, Pulmonologist
Cleveland Clinic
Shannon Davis
Financial Planner
Retirement Plan Advisors
Rhonda Jenkins, MPH
Program Manager IV- Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine, West Region
Cleveland Clinic
Jay Kaufman
Owner
Brothers Printing
Amanda Martin
Senior Counsel, Incident Response, Fraud & Crisis Management
Allstate
Jason Miller
Associate
McKinsey & Company
Andrew Moses
Senior Counsel
Sherwin Williams
Megan Papandreas
Therapeutic Area Manager-Respiratory OH
Genentech USA, Inc.
Jose Ramos
Director, IDN Clinical
Monitored Therapeutics, Inc.
Christy Walter
Senior Clinical Oncology Specialist
Astra Zeneca
André Wilson
Oncology Territory Manager, Lung
Daiichi Sankyo, Inc.
LaVerne Yousey
Community Volunteer
Oklahoma
The regional board is the governing body responsible for strategic focus, organizational goals, and measurable results in achieving the mission. The business of the board includes the equitable distribution of resources and programs as well as the development of volunteer structures across the entire region.
Board of Directors
Chris Haworth
Chair
Philanthropist
Brad Morgan
Vice Chair
VP COO
Baylor White & Scott The Heart Hospital
Wendy Lawson
Immediate Past Chair
Founder/CEO
Exhale
Karen Bejarano
Vice President, Bank Operations
TruWest
Matt Grimes
Chief Operating Officer
Desert Radiology
Helen Harmon
Philanthropist
Matt McCalla
Senior Vice President
Stride Bank
Jennifer Sandoval
Vice President
Molina Healthcare
Michael Siler
President
Practical Strategic Solutions
Karen Smoot
Divisional Vice President Network Management
Health Care Service Corp.
Jeff Stein
Financial Advisor
Raymond James Financial Services
Allen Wentworth
Account Manager
Tri-anim
Terri Bailey
Division Vice President, Southwest
American Lung Association
The purpose of the American Lung Association's Local Leadership Board to is raise the organization's profile in the community, advocate for lung health and increase resources to fund local programs and services.
Local Leadership Board members impact the work of the Association including: programs and services, public policy, research, and revenue generation.
The American Lung Association’s “Gold Standard” designation recognizes the exemplary leadership of some of our Local Leadership Boards. These Leadership Boards show outstanding leadership in volunteerism, service, and supporting lung health and our mission – recognized through Gold, Silver and Bronze.
If you are interested in volunteering for the American Lung Association or learning more about our mission, please contact Terri Bailey, Executive Director, at Terri.Bailey@lung.org.
Oklahoma Board Chair
Senior Vice President
Stride Bank
Wendy Lawson
National Board Member
Regional Board Past Chair
Owner & CEO
Exhale Pulmonary Rehab
Helen Harmon
Oklahoma Board Vice Chair
Community Volunteer
Yenni Vance
Oklahoma Recruitment Chair
Digital Media Director
Remington Park & Lone Star Park
Ben Coldagelli, APR
Senior Account Director
Gooden Group
Justin Dick, JD, MBA, CTFA
Vice President & Trust Officer
Bank of Oklahoma
Larry Hansen
Battalion Chief, Retired
OKC Fire Union, Local 157
John David McAffrey
Owner
Monarch
Brenda McCarty
AVP, Retail Group Manager
Commerce Bank
Nancy Myers
Nurse Psychologist, Retired
Community Volunteer
Paul Pippin
Chief Operation Officer
Global Gaming Solutions, LLC
Matthew Reinersman, MD
Thoracic Surgeon
Stephenson Cancer Center & OU Health
Wendy Sparks
Past Local Board Chair
Carl E. Gungoll, Exploration LLC
Kate Weckhorst
Program Manager
OU Health
Kersey Winfree, MD
Vice President, Medical Affairs
SSM Health
Terri Bailey
Division Vice President
Brittany Maune
Development Director
Ramsey Tarrant
Development Manager
Angelina Amilibia
Development Coordinator
Alexis Burris
Health Promotions Manager
Charlie Gagen
Advocacy Director
Oregon
The regional board is the governing body responsible for strategic focus, organizational goals, and measurable results in achieving the mission. The business of the board includes the equitable distribution of resources and programs as well as the development of volunteer structures across the entire region.
2023 Regional Board of Directors
* National Board Member
*Laurie Shelby (California)
Board Chair
Vice President EHS
Tesla
Juli An Coy (Washington)
Board Vice Chair
Principal Partner
RSM
Mark Di Giorgio (California)
VP- Senior Financial Analyst
Bank of America
John Feltz (Washington)
Regional Benefits Director
Parker, Smith and Feek
Cynthia J. Goto, M.D. (Hawaii)
Medical Consultant
Rebecca Hupp (Idaho)
Director
Boise Airport
Julie Millington (Alaska)
Retired
Sue Padernacht, MA, PCC (California)
CEO & Founder
Ncline Leadership Strategies
Senior Lecturer, Organization & Management
University of California, Irvine
Deborah Mohr, CRM, CIC, CISR (Oregon)
CEO
Deborah Mohr Consulting
Taryne A. Imai, MD (Hawaii)
Thoracic Surgeon
Queens Health System
Eric Cooper (California)
Entertainment Operations Manager
Universal Studios Hollywood
James Garnett (Washington)
Sr. Manager Early Career Development
Programs, Corporate Human Resources- Talent Management
Boeing
Carol Brown (Oregon)
Retired, Portland General Electric
*Dr. Felix Aguilar, MD, MPH (California)
Medical Director for Quality
L.A. Care Health Plan
*Steve O’Kane (California)
President
Steven R. O’Kane Health Care Consultant
*Mark C. Johnson, MBA, CFA (California)
Vice President, Investor Relations
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc.
*Afifi El-Hasan, M.D. (California)
Pediatric Asthma Physician
Kaiser Permanente
*Sterling Yee (Hawaii)
Director of Strategic Consulting Services
Oceanit
The purpose of the American Lung Association's Local Leadership Board to is raise the organization's profile in the community, advocate for lung health and increase resources to fund local programs and services.
Local Leadership Board members impact the work of the Association including programs and services, public policy, research, and revenue generation.
The American Lung Association’s “Gold Standard” designation recognizes the exemplary leadership of some of our Local Leadership Boards. These Leadership Boards show outstanding leadership in volunteerism, service, and supporting lung health and our mission – recognized through Gold, Silver, and Bronze.
Aimee Shaykin
Board Chair
Manager
Health Catalyst
Carol Brown
Retired
Emily Aley
Senior Client Associate
RBC Wealth Management
Tim DeWolf
Chair Recruitment Committee
Producer, Employee Benefits
Brown & Brown
Todd Lewis
Global Product Director Men's
Sorel
Taylor Luell
Advisory
KPMG, LLP
Glenna Marshall
Retired
Erika Moseson, MD
Pulmonologist
Legacy Health System
Rudy Peone
Acting Deputy Regional Director
BIA Northwest Region
Sunny Radcliffe
Director of Government Affairs and
Environmental Policy
PGE
Holly Vanni, MD
OTS President
Pulmonary & Critical Care Physician
Northwest Permanente
Ted Zurcher
Consultant
Allison Hickey
Executive Vice President, Mountain Pacific Region
Julian Dillon (Oregon)
Executive Director
Pennsylvania
Our Southeast Regional Board leads us in our mission to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease.
Board Members
Janifer Harper, MD
Chair
Retired VP, CCO National Accounts
Anthem
Beth Ash
Vice Chair
Sr. Customer Excellence Operations Manager – Corporate Accounts
Thermo-Fisher Scientific
Eddie Fisher, RICP, CPFA
Immediate Past Chair
First Vice President-Investments
Eddie Fisher Wealth Strategies of Raymond James
Rabih Bechara, MD, FCCP
Professor of Medicine, Director: Interventional Pulmonology Atrium Wake Baptist Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine
Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine
Wake Forest School of Medicine
Mark Block, MD
Chief, Division of Thoracic Surgery
Memorial Healthcare System
Brenda Connolly
Department Administrator for the Thoracic and Sarcoma Program
Moffitt Cancer Center
Lori DeNicola
Owner & Lead Designer
Petaloso
Hernan Millan
FVP, Buisness Liaison Leader
Amerant Bank
Christine O’Brien
VP, Sales and Account Management
United Healthcare
Justin Smith
Strategic Advisor, Clinical Asset Management
TRIMEDIX
Jodi Strong
Vice President, Physician Practices
WakeMed
Juleidy Turnipseed, DMSc, PA
Director of Thoracic Oncology Program Services, Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant
Novant Health
Katrina Taylor
Division Vice President
Southeast
Chrissy Cohen (Ft. Lauderdale & Orlando)
Executive Director
Steven Riddle (Tampa)
Executive Director
Cindy Springer (Jacksonville)
Development Director
Lauren Love (North Carolina)
Executive Director
Margaret Ann Youngs (South Carolina)
Senior Development Director
The American Lung Association’s “Gold Standard” designation recognizes the exemplary leadership of some of our Local Leadership Boards. These Leadership Boards show outstanding leadership in volunteerism, service, and supporting lung health and our mission – recognized through Gold, Silver and Bronze.
If you are interested in getting involved or learning more about the Philadelphia local leadership board and other opportunities please contact: Caroline Hutchinson, Executive Director, by email caroline.hutchinson@lung.org or phone 610-268-9784
Nina Maeouelainin, DO, FCCP, MBA
Chair
Chief Executive Officer
Lung Health Services
Richard Carter, Ed.D.
Consultant for school communities seeking equity & excellence for students and efficacy for educators
Katy Ferris, MS
Market Chief Executive Officer
Kindred Hospitals, New Jersey
Katherine Harper
Board Director/Chief Financial Officer
Joan Hellmer
Managing Principal
Viento Capital LLC
Julian Kam
Sr. Global Medical Affairs Lead, Lung Cancer
Johnson & Johnson
Melissa Koufopoulos
Disease Area Strategy Team Lead for Lung Cancer
Daiichi Sankyo, Inc.
Alan Lloyd
Regional Vice President
Pennoni
Chris Mavros
Shareholder/Trial Attorney
Zarwin Baum
Araba Nti
RWD Solutions Architect
Norstella
Wale Oyebanji
Group Medical Director, Bladder Cancer
Johnson & Johnson
Parth Rali, MD, FCCP, FAPSR
Director
Temple Health - Temple University Health System
Katie Robb, CMA
Director of Financial Planning and Operations
CBS Philadelphia
James Sanders, MBA
Senior Vice President and Relationship Manager
Univest
Sasha Schrode
CEO
FEMSelect
Julie Zaborsky, MBA, RRT
Director of Operations
Lung Health Services
Executive Advisors to the Board
Dawn Mahan
Founder & CEO
PMOtraining.com
Sandra Shaw
Head of Patient Advocacy and Engagement
Mirati Therapeutics
The American Lung Association’s “Gold Standard” designation recognizes the exemplary leadership of some of our Local Leadership Boards. These Leadership Boards show outstanding leadership in volunteerism, service, and supporting lung health and our mission – recognized through Gold, Silver and Bronze.
If you are interested in getting involved or learning more about the Pittsburgh local leadership board and other opportunities please contact: Caroline Hutchinson, Executive Director, by email caroline.hutchinson@lung.org or phone 610-268-9784
Board of Directors
Dianne McMaster
Chair
Retired | Senior Consultant
Qiyam Ansari
Executive Director
Valley Clean Air Now
Katie Cain
Proposal Development Senior Consultant
Optum, a UnitedHealth Group Company
Kelly Herman
Manager
Altered Genius Brewing Company
Geoff Kasse
Financial & Investment Advisor
JSK Financial
Kevin Lynch
Engineer
Emerson
Ben Mauti
Director, Americas Segment Marketing, Digital Channels, and Inside Sales
MSA - The Safety Company
Stephanie Maximous, MD, MS
Program Director, Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine Fellowship
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Beth Robosky
Human Resource Director
Jim Shorkey Auto Group
Frank Sciurba, MD, FCCP
Medical Director, Pulmonary Physiology Laboratory, Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine
Associate Professor of Medicine
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Michele Smichnick
Market Sales Director, SVP
Citizens
Jane Taylor, MD
Pediatric Pulmonologist
Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
Perry Tiberio, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor
Drexel University College of Medicine
Director, ICU RISE Post-Intensive Care Syndrome Clinical Program
Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
Allegheny Health Network
Steve Gillis
Development Director
Caroline Hutchinson
Executive Director
Emily Murphy
Division Senior Vice President East
Rhode Island
FY26 Board of Directors
Peggy Pennoyer, M.D.
Chair
Allergy & Immunology Specialist
Maine Medical Center
Susan DiPinto
Vice Chair
Sr. Vice President, Sr. Relationship Manager, Deposit and Treasury Management
Cambridge Trust
Doug Couper, MD
Physician
Martins Point Health Center
Michael T. Crawley, CPA, MBA, MST
Partner
Citrin Cooperman
David Hill, MD
Director, Clinical Research
Waterbury Pulmonary Associates
Lynda Hullstrung, CPA
Partner
Deloitte, LLP
Hadi Jabbar, MD
Director, Pediatric Asthma Center
New York-Presbyterian Queens Hospital
John Katalinas
Air Quality Services Project Manager
GHD
Kevin Murphy
International Health Leader
Araba Nti
Associate Principal
IPM.a
Jane Reardon, MSN, APRN, CS, AE-C
Pulmonary Clinical Nurse Specialist
Hartford Hospital
Jon Rosen
Founder & President
Impact Communications
Neil Schachter, M.D.
Pulmonologist
Mount Sinai Medical Center
Matthew Sturgis, CMA
Immediate Past Chair
Town Manager
Town of Cumberland, ME
Peter N. Woodberry, Ph.D.
Dean, Emeritus
Community College of Rhode Island
The purpose of the American Lung Association's Local Leadership Board to is raise the organization's profile in the community, advocate for lung health and increase resources to fund local programs and services.
The American Lung Association’s “Gold Standard” designation recognizes the exemplary leadership of some of our Local Leadership Boards. These Leadership Boards show outstanding leadership in volunteerism, service, and supporting lung health and our mission – recognized through Gold, Silver, and Bronze.
Meet our members and learn more about how you can become part of the local Leadership Board.
Janet A. Peters, M.A.
Board Chair (2025-2027)
Associate Director of Academic Tutoring
Associate Dean of Curricular Support
Brown University
Kelsey Theroux
Vice Chair, Chair Elect (2025-2027)
Experienced Service Consultant
Julie Andoscia
Sr. Biologic Sales Specialist
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals
Regina Bartlett
Research Administrator
Ocean State Research Institute, Inc.
Stephanie Buccieri
Payroll Professional
Michael T. Crawley, CPA, MBA, MST
Partner
Citrin Cooperman
Brenda Figueroa
Senior Grant & Contract Administrator
Office of Sponsored Projects, Brown University
Anthea Gomes
Talent Growth and Development Leader
Deloitte Tax
Jennifer Hyde
Head of Marketing
BankNewport
Hina Khan, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Brown University, Warren Alpert School of Medicine
Linda Mendonça, DNP, RN, PHNA-BC, NCSN, FNASN
Associate Professor, Community/Public Health Nursing
Rhode Island College School of Nursing
Hamid Torabzadeh
Student Ambassador
Brown University
Peter N. Woodberry, Ph.D.
Dean, Emeritus
Community College of Rhode Island
Seanna Zimmerman, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE
VP & Chief Nursing Officer
Brown University Health
The Miriam Hospital
South Carolina
Our Southeast Regional Board leads us in our mission to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease.
Board Members
Janifer Harper, MD
Chair
Retired VP, CCO National Accounts
Anthem
Beth Ash
Vice Chair
Sr. Customer Excellence Operations Manager – Corporate Accounts
Thermo-Fisher Scientific
Eddie Fisher, RICP, CPFA
Immediate Past Chair
First Vice President-Investments
Eddie Fisher Wealth Strategies of Raymond James
Rabih Bechara, MD, FCCP
Professor of Medicine, Director: Interventional Pulmonology Atrium Wake Baptist Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine
Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine
Wake Forest School of Medicine
Mark Block, MD
Chief, Division of Thoracic Surgery
Memorial Healthcare System
Brenda Connolly
Department Administrator for the Thoracic and Sarcoma Program
Moffitt Cancer Center
Lori DeNicola
Owner & Lead Designer
Petaloso
Hernan Millan
FVP, Buisness Liaison Leader
Amerant Bank
Christine O’Brien
VP, Sales and Account Management
United Healthcare
Justin Smith
Strategic Advisor, Clinical Asset Management
TRIMEDIX
Jodi Strong
Vice President, Physician Practices
WakeMed
Juleidy Turnipseed, DMSc, PA
Director of Thoracic Oncology Program Services, Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant
Novant Health
Katrina Taylor
Division Vice President
Southeast
Chrissy Cohen (Ft. Lauderdale & Orlando)
Executive Director
Steven Riddle (Tampa)
Executive Director
Cindy Springer (Jacksonville)
Development Director
Lauren Love (North Carolina)
Executive Director
Margaret Ann Youngs (South Carolina)
Senior Development Director
The purpose of the American Lung Association's Local Leadership Board is to raise the organization's profile in the community, advocate for lung health, and increase resources to fund local programs and services.
Local Leadership Board members impact the work of the Association including programs and services, public policy, research, and revenue generation.
The American Lung Association’s “Gold Standard” designation recognizes the exemplary leadership of some of our Local Leadership Boards. These Leadership Boards show outstanding leadership in volunteerism, service, and supporting lung health and our mission – recognized through Gold, Silver and Bronze.
TJ Thompson
Chair
President
Atlantic Respiratory Services
Lori DeNicola
Vice Chair
Owner
Petaloso
Lance Oliver
Past Chair
Attorney
Motley Rice
Elaine Carew
VP and Director of Communications
Tandem Investment Advisors, Inc.
Kirt Caton, MD
Market Chief Medical Officer
Select Health of South Carolina
Mitch Gilbert
Lead Technologist I Data Architect
Booz Allen Hamilton
Jessica Grubb, MD
Medical Director, Product Management and Customer Success
Carelon, WAH, South Carolina
Shelley Hochman
Partner
Facial Surgery Center
Elizabeth Kline, MD
Roper St. Francis Physician Partners
Thoracic Oncology
Banks Marion, CFP
Financial Advisor
Gilchrist/Bissell Wealth Management of Raymond James
Charles Patrick
Founding Partner
Richardson, Patrick, Westbrook & Brickman
Michele Seekings
Therapeutic Specialist
Insmed
Andrea Serrano
Stylist, Producer & Creative Director
Andrea Serrano
Roxann Spandorfer
Agent
Carolina One
Jay Tiedemann
Executive VP & COO
The InterTech Group, Inc.
Glenn Wolfe
VP CCB Underwriter & Portfolio Manager
Truist Bank
South Dakota
The regional board is the governing body responsible for strategic focus, organizational goals and measurable results in achieving the mission. The business of the board includes the equitable distribution of resources and programs as well as the development of volunteer structures across the entire region.
Chris Scaglione
Chair
TierPoint
Thomas Gross, MD
Vice Chair
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Joy Kleinmaier
Immediate Past Chair
Malcolm DeCamp, MD
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Tom Andreesen
Protivi Inc.
H. William Barkman, MD, MSPH, FCCP
University of Kansas Medical Center
Christopher Cahlamer
Godfrey & Kahn, SC
Michael Carstens
Jamie Ellis
Katz, Sapper, Miller
Erin Erhart
First Bank
Alicia Gerke, MD, MBA
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
Chris Hoke
Mainline
Mindee Kastelic
Navigate Forward
Rudy Lackner, MD
Nebraska Medicine
Todd Mahr, MD
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center
Lisa McKinney
Bose McKinney & Evans LLP
Andrew Mellin, MD
Surescripts
Margaret Richards, JD
Husch Blackwell
Nakia Tremble, MHA, RCP
Scion Health
Lewis Bartfield
Executive Vice President, Upper Midwest Region
Meghan Miller
SVP of Development
Brian Leibl
SVP of Finance
Michael Mark
SVP of HelpLine Services
Kristen Young
Executive Director - Greater Chicago
Linda Crider (Kansas)
Executive Director
Greg Voss (Minnesota)
Executive Director
Angela Wiseman (Missouri)
Executive Director
Julia McCarville (Nebraska)
Executive Director
Tanya Husain (Indiana)
Executive Director
Micki Sandquist (Iowa)
Executive Director
Linda Witucki (Wisconsin)
Executive Director
TThe purpose of the American Lung Association's Local Leadership Board to is raise the organization's profile in the community, advocate for lung health and increase resources to fund local programs and services.
Local Leadership Board members impact the work of the Association including: programs and services, public policy, research, and revenue generation.
Jodie Barnett, RN, BSN
DakotaCare
Jeremy Brech
Museum of Visual Materials
Matt Ellefson
Survive iT
Rachel Haigh-Blume, RRT-MS
Northeast Area Health Education Center
Rizan Hajal, MD
Pulmonary and Sleep Consultants
Donald Humphreys, MD
Sanford School of Medicine/USD
Kevin Jordanger
Avera Pace
Justin Kalla, CHA
Hilton Garden Inn
David Kvien, RRT
Sioux Falls VA Medical Center
Jodi Lindstrom, RN
Sepracor Inc
Michael Luken
Allen Nord, MD
Medical Arts Clinic
Chad Porter
Avera Place
Jennifer Prasek
Sanford Center
Connie Scholten
John Small
Sunny Radio
Rod Smart
TGT The Green Team
R. Maclean Smith, MD
Allergy and Asthma Clinic
Jean Snyders, RRT, CPFT
Avera Mcennan Hospital
Kristi Specht, RRT-NPS
Sanford Health
Marissa Trosen
Dakota State University
Peter Vitiello, PhD
Sanford Research
Tennessee
Maram Alaiwat, M.A
Investment Adviser Representative
Maram Financial Services
David Basile
Regional Sales Manager
Elektro Automatick
Steven Bennett
Market President
First Commonwealth Bank
Tiffany Cardwell
Cardwell Group Inc.
John Cloud, JD
Attorney
Rogers & Greenberg, LLP
Joan Fowler, PharmD
President/Owner
Creative Educational Concepts, Inc.
Sean Muldoon, MD
CMO (Retired)
ScionHealth
Leslie Newman, JD
Judge
Henderson District Court
Elsira Pina, DO
Professor of Medicine
University of Cincinnati Medical Center
José Ramos
Director, IDN Clinical
Monitored Therapeutics Inc.
Sarah M. Varekojis
Professor-Clinical and Director of Clinical Education
Respiratory Therapy
Ohio State University
Cathy Zion
President and Publisher
Zion Publications, LLC
The purpose of the American Lung Association's Local Leadership Board to is raise the organization's profile in the community, advocate for lung health and increase resources to fund local programs and services.
Local Leadership Board members impact the work of the Association including: programs and services, public policy, research, and revenue generation.
Mallory Higginbotham
Chair
Director of Clinical Education for Respiratory Care
Volunteer State Community College
David Forti
Vice Chair
Store Manager
CVS
Sandy Bowles
Community Volunteer
Stage 4 LC Survivor
Katie Bullington
Property Manager
StorPlace Self-Storage
Sandy Donnell
Retired - Community Volunteer
Community Volunteer
John Fischer
Clinical Sales Specialist
Home Medical Products, Inc.
Tonya Fuller
Manager, Clinical Education
HCA
Christine Hamilton
Program Director Respiratory Care and Health Info.
Tennessee State University
Aaron Hawkins
Treasury Management Sales Consultant
U.S. Bank
Terry Hollis
Head of NFD Training Academy
Nashville Metro Fire Department
Stephen Huff
LC patient/Teacher
Centennial High School
John Lafferty
CFP/Owner
JL Consultants
Jesse Neely
Administrative Assistant to the Deputy Commissioner
TN Department of Correction
Texas
The regional board is the governing body responsible for strategic focus, organizational goals, and measurable results in achieving the mission. The business of the board includes the equitable distribution of resources and programs as well as the development of volunteer structures across the entire region.
Board of Directors
Chris Haworth
Chair
Philanthropist
Brad Morgan
Vice Chair
VP COO
Baylor White & Scott The Heart Hospital
Wendy Lawson
Immediate Past Chair
Founder/CEO
Exhale
Karen Bejarano
Vice President, Bank Operations
TruWest
Matt Grimes
Chief Operating Officer
Desert Radiology
Helen Harmon
Philanthropist
Matt McCalla
Senior Vice President
Stride Bank
Jennifer Sandoval
Vice President
Molina Healthcare
Michael Siler
President
Practical Strategic Solutions
Karen Smoot
Divisional Vice President Network Management
Health Care Service Corp.
Jeff Stein
Financial Advisor
Raymond James Financial Services
Allen Wentworth
Account Manager
Tri-anim
Terri Bailey
Division Vice President, Southwest
American Lung Association
The purpose of the American Lung Association's Local Leadership Board to is raise the organization's profile in the community, advocate for lung health and increase resources to fund local programs and services.
Local Leadership Board members impact the work of the Association including: programs and services, public policy, research, and revenue generation.
The American Lung Association’s “Gold Standard” designation recognizes the exemplary leadership of some of our Local Leadership Boards. These Leadership Boards show outstanding leadership in volunteerism, service, and supporting lung health and our mission – recognized through Gold, Silver and Bronze.
If you are interested in serving on the Texas Leadership Board, please contact Charlotte Maffia, Charlotte.Maffia@Lung.org
Brad Morgan
Chair
VP Chief Operating Officer
Baylor Scott & White
The Heart Hospital Plano
Shaun Billings
CEO/Owner
IAQ Experts
Shanda H. Blackmon, MD
Executive Director
Baylor College of Medicine Lung Institute
Jennifer Cofer, PhD
Director, End Tobacco Program
MD Anderson
Tyler Hatch
Vice President of Marketing
Breathing Center of Houston
John Hayek, PhD
Chief Academic and Health Affairs Officer
Texas State University
Howard Huang, MD
Transplant Pulmonologist
Houston Methodist
Sanober Kable, MD
Pulmonologist
Premier Pulmonary Critical Care & Sleep Medicine
Suresh Kashavamurthy, MD
Associate Professor in the Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Jennifer Ledbetter
VP, Professional & Support Services
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital
Wendy Nguyen
President
TNCPA
John Palmer
CEO
RAIS, Inc.
Robert Taylor Ripley, MD
Director of the Mesothelioma Treatment Center
Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
David Schussel
Community Volunteer
Gary Schwartz, MD
Thoracic Surgeon
Baylor University Medical Center
John Shero
Founder and CEO
Visionary Wellness & Imaging
Charlotte Maffia
Executive Director
Charlie Gagen
Director, Advocacy – Texas and Oklahoma
Olivia Daniel
Development Manager – Houston & South Texas
Noemi Velazquez
Development Manager – Dallas & South Texas
Hannah Kochen
Specialist, Health Promotions
Utah
The regional board is the governing body responsible for strategic focus, organizational goals, and measurable results in achieving the mission. The business of the board includes the equitable distribution of resources and programs as well as the development of volunteer structures across the entire region.
Board of Directors
Chris Haworth
Chair
Philanthropist
Brad Morgan
Vice Chair
VP COO
Baylor White & Scott The Heart Hospital
Wendy Lawson
Immediate Past Chair
Founder/CEO
Exhale
Karen Bejarano
Vice President, Bank Operations
TruWest
Matt Grimes
Chief Operating Officer
Desert Radiology
Helen Harmon
Philanthropist
Matt McCalla
Senior Vice President
Stride Bank
Jennifer Sandoval
Vice President
Molina Healthcare
Michael Siler
President
Practical Strategic Solutions
Karen Smoot
Divisional Vice President Network Management
Health Care Service Corp.
Jeff Stein
Financial Advisor
Raymond James Financial Services
Allen Wentworth
Account Manager
Tri-anim
Terri Bailey
Division Vice President, Southwest
American Lung Association
The purpose of the American Lung Association's Local Leadership Board to is raise the organization's profile in the community, advocate for lung health and increase resources to fund local programs and services.
Local Leadership Board members impact the work of the Association including: programs and services, public policy, research, and revenue generation.
Wayne Rigby
Chair
First West Benefit Solutions
Jennifer Ames
Snell and Wilmer
Danae Avery
AstraZeneca
Korey Christensen
Stoel Rives
Donald Gartman
Retired
Evan Hill
Entrepreneur
Jamie Issowits
Zion's Bank
Sylvia Pacheo
Beneficial Financial Group
Paul Shakespear
Snell and Wilmer
Michael Siler
Practical Strategic Solutions
Vermont
Our Southeast Regional Board leads us in our mission to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease.
Board Members
Janifer Harper, MD
Chair
Retired VP, CCO National Accounts
Anthem
Beth Ash
Vice Chair
Sr. Customer Excellence Operations Manager – Corporate Accounts
Thermo-Fisher Scientific
Eddie Fisher, RICP, CPFA
Immediate Past Chair
First Vice President-Investments
Eddie Fisher Wealth Strategies of Raymond James
Rabih Bechara, MD, FCCP
Professor of Medicine, Director: Interventional Pulmonology Atrium Wake Baptist Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine
Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine
Wake Forest School of Medicine
Mark Block, MD
Chief, Division of Thoracic Surgery
Memorial Healthcare System
Brenda Connolly
Department Administrator for the Thoracic and Sarcoma Program
Moffitt Cancer Center
Lori DeNicola
Owner & Lead Designer
Petaloso
Hernan Millan
FVP, Buisness Liaison Leader
Amerant Bank
Christine O’Brien
VP, Sales and Account Management
United Healthcare
Justin Smith
Strategic Advisor, Clinical Asset Management
TRIMEDIX
Jodi Strong
Vice President, Physician Practices
WakeMed
Juleidy Turnipseed, DMSc, PA
Director of Thoracic Oncology Program Services, Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant
Novant Health
Katrina Taylor
Division Vice President
Southeast
Chrissy Cohen (Ft. Lauderdale & Orlando)
Executive Director
Steven Riddle (Tampa)
Executive Director
Cindy Springer (Jacksonville)
Development Director
Lauren Love (North Carolina)
Executive Director
Margaret Ann Youngs (South Carolina)
Senior Development Director
The purpose of the American Lung Association's Local Leadership Board to is raise the organization's profile in the community, advocate for lung health and increase resources to fund local programs and services.
Local Leadership Board members impact the work of the Association including: programs and services, public policy, research, and revenue generation.
Gerald Davis, MD
Professor Emeritus
University of Vermont
Nancy Hale
Community Volunteer
Corey Hevrin
Financial Svs Professional
Vermont Agency (securities and investments)
Charles Irvin, PhD
Professor of Medicine
Vermont Lung Center
Veronika Jedlovszky, MD
Pulmonologist
North Country and Copley Hospitals
Michael Keane
Accredited Investment Fiduciary Analyst
Independent Consultant
Prema Menon, MD
Asst Professor
Dept of Medicine, Division of Plumonary and Critical Care, Univ of Vermont
Marie Sadler
Community Volunteer
Richard Valentinetti
Community Volunteer
Jeff Seyler
Executive Vice President, Northeast Region
Emily Murphy
VP of Development and Marketing
Michael Seilback
Vice President, Public Policy and Communications
Virginia
Our Southeast Regional Board leads us in our mission to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease.
Board Members
Janifer Harper, MD
Chair
Retired VP, CCO National Accounts
Anthem
Beth Ash
Vice Chair
Sr. Customer Excellence Operations Manager – Corporate Accounts
Thermo-Fisher Scientific
Eddie Fisher, RICP, CPFA
Immediate Past Chair
First Vice President-Investments
Eddie Fisher Wealth Strategies of Raymond James
Rabih Bechara, MD, FCCP
Professor of Medicine, Director: Interventional Pulmonology Atrium Wake Baptist Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine
Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine
Wake Forest School of Medicine
Mark Block, MD
Chief, Division of Thoracic Surgery
Memorial Healthcare System
Brenda Connolly
Department Administrator for the Thoracic and Sarcoma Program
Moffitt Cancer Center
Lori DeNicola
Owner & Lead Designer
Petaloso
Hernan Millan
FVP, Buisness Liaison Leader
Amerant Bank
Christine O’Brien
VP, Sales and Account Management
United Healthcare
Justin Smith
Strategic Advisor, Clinical Asset Management
TRIMEDIX
Jodi Strong
Vice President, Physician Practices
WakeMed
Juleidy Turnipseed, DMSc, PA
Director of Thoracic Oncology Program Services, Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant
Novant Health
Katrina Taylor
Division Vice President
Southeast
Chrissy Cohen (Ft. Lauderdale & Orlando)
Executive Director
Steven Riddle (Tampa)
Executive Director
Cindy Springer (Jacksonville)
Development Director
Lauren Love (North Carolina)
Executive Director
Margaret Ann Youngs (South Carolina)
Senior Development Director
Washington
The regional board is the governing body responsible for strategic focus, organizational goals, and measurable results in achieving the mission. The business of the board includes the equitable distribution of resources and programs as well as the development of volunteer structures across the entire region.
2023 Regional Board of Directors
* National Board Member
*Laurie Shelby (California)
Board Chair
Vice President EHS
Tesla
Juli An Coy (Washington)
Board Vice Chair
Principal Partner
RSM
Mark Di Giorgio (California)
VP- Senior Financial Analyst
Bank of America
John Feltz (Washington)
Regional Benefits Director
Parker, Smith and Feek
Cynthia J. Goto, M.D. (Hawaii)
Medical Consultant
Rebecca Hupp (Idaho)
Director
Boise Airport
Julie Millington (Alaska)
Retired
Sue Padernacht, MA, PCC (California)
CEO & Founder
Ncline Leadership Strategies
Senior Lecturer, Organization & Management
University of California, Irvine
Deborah Mohr, CRM, CIC, CISR (Oregon)
CEO
Deborah Mohr Consulting
Taryne A. Imai, MD (Hawaii)
Thoracic Surgeon
Queens Health System
Eric Cooper (California)
Entertainment Operations Manager
Universal Studios Hollywood
James Garnett (Washington)
Sr. Manager Early Career Development
Programs, Corporate Human Resources- Talent Management
Boeing
Carol Brown (Oregon)
Retired, Portland General Electric
*Dr. Felix Aguilar, MD, MPH (California)
Medical Director for Quality
L.A. Care Health Plan
*Steve O’Kane (California)
President
Steven R. O’Kane Health Care Consultant
*Mark C. Johnson, MBA, CFA (California)
Vice President, Investor Relations
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc.
*Afifi El-Hasan, M.D. (California)
Pediatric Asthma Physician
Kaiser Permanente
*Sterling Yee (Hawaii)
Director of Strategic Consulting Services
Oceanit
Allison Hickey
Executive Vice President, Mountain Pacific Region
Season Oltmann
Executive Director
Molly Ryan
Health Promotions
The purpose of the American Lung Association's Local Leadership Board to is raise the organization's profile in the community, advocate for lung health and increase resources to fund local programs and services.
The American Lung Association’s “Gold Standard” designation recognizes the exemplary leadership of some of our Local Leadership Boards. These Leadership Boards show outstanding leadership in volunteerism, service, and supporting lung health and our mission – recognized through Gold, Silver and Bronze.
James Garnett
Chair
Senior Manager Early Careers Development
Boeing
Jay Clay
Director Americas Business Operations
Expeditors
Andrew Rice
Senior Director- Cancer and Blood Disorders
Seattle Children's Hospital
Dylan Schrock
Business Program Manager
Microsoft
Eric Amador
Senior Medical Sales Executive
Aetna
Jonathan Lee
Director of Admissions
Seattle Academy
Raegan Berry
Global Talent Pipeline Manager
Boeing
Ryan Davis
District Leader
CVS
Tim Large
Pricing Manager
MI Windows and Doors
West Virginia
Our Southeast Regional Board leads us in our mission to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease.
Board Members
Janifer Harper, MD
Chair
Retired VP, CCO National Accounts
Anthem
Beth Ash
Vice Chair
Sr. Customer Excellence Operations Manager – Corporate Accounts
Thermo-Fisher Scientific
Eddie Fisher, RICP, CPFA
Immediate Past Chair
First Vice President-Investments
Eddie Fisher Wealth Strategies of Raymond James
Rabih Bechara, MD, FCCP
Professor of Medicine, Director: Interventional Pulmonology Atrium Wake Baptist Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine
Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine
Wake Forest School of Medicine
Mark Block, MD
Chief, Division of Thoracic Surgery
Memorial Healthcare System
Brenda Connolly
Department Administrator for the Thoracic and Sarcoma Program
Moffitt Cancer Center
Lori DeNicola
Owner & Lead Designer
Petaloso
Hernan Millan
FVP, Buisness Liaison Leader
Amerant Bank
Christine O’Brien
VP, Sales and Account Management
United Healthcare
Justin Smith
Strategic Advisor, Clinical Asset Management
TRIMEDIX
Jodi Strong
Vice President, Physician Practices
WakeMed
Juleidy Turnipseed, DMSc, PA
Director of Thoracic Oncology Program Services, Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant
Novant Health
Katrina Taylor
Division Vice President
Southeast
Chrissy Cohen (Ft. Lauderdale & Orlando)
Executive Director
Steven Riddle (Tampa)
Executive Director
Cindy Springer (Jacksonville)
Development Director
Lauren Love (North Carolina)
Executive Director
Margaret Ann Youngs (South Carolina)
Senior Development Director
Jeff Seyler
Chief Field Officer
Emily Murphy
Senior Division Vice President | Development | Northeast & Mid-Atlantic
Wisconsin
The regional board is the governing body responsible for strategic focus, organizational goals and measurable results in achieving the mission. The business of the board includes the equitable distribution of resources and programs as well as the development of volunteer structures across the entire region.
Chris Scaglione
Chair
TierPoint
Thomas Gross, MD
Vice Chair
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Joy Kleinmaier
Immediate Past Chair
Malcolm DeCamp, MD
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Tom Andreesen
Protivi Inc.
H. William Barkman, MD, MSPH, FCCP
University of Kansas Medical Center
Christopher Cahlamer
Godfrey & Kahn, SC
Michael Carstens
Jamie Ellis
Katz, Sapper, Miller
Erin Erhart
First Bank
Alicia Gerke, MD, MBA
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
Chris Hoke
Mainline
Mindee Kastelic
Navigate Forward
Rudy Lackner, MD
Nebraska Medicine
Todd Mahr, MD
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center
Lisa McKinney
Bose McKinney & Evans LLP
Andrew Mellin, MD
Surescripts
Margaret Richards, JD
Husch Blackwell
Nakia Tremble, MHA, RCP
Scion Health
Meghan Miller
Division Senior Vice President
Upper Midwest
Megan Cordova
Executive Director
Wisconsin
Linda Crider
Executive Director
Kansas City & Greater Kansas
Tanya Husain
Executive Director
Indiana
Julia McCarville
Executive Director
Nebraska
Brett Schuette
Executive Director
Missouri
Danielle Trojanek
Executive Director
Greater Chicago
The purpose of the American Lung Association's Local Leadership Board to is raise the organization's profile in the community, advocate for lung health and increase resources to fund local programs and services.
Local Leadership Board members impact the work of the Association including: programs and services, public policy, research, and revenue generation.
The American Lung Association’s “Gold Standard” designation recognizes the exemplary leadership of some of our Local Leadership Boards. These Leadership Boards show outstanding leadership in volunteerism, service, and supporting lung health and our mission – recognized through Gold, Silver and Bronze.
Angela Palmer
Board Chair
Robert W. Baird & Co.
Michael Meyer, MD
Vice Chair
Children’s Wisconsin
Sharon deGuzman
Immediate Past Chair
Robert W. Baird & Co.
Jazzmyne Adams, MPH, DrPH
Medical College of Wisconsin
Christopher Cahlamer
Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.
Kelly D’Amato-Turnquist
Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast
Malcolm M. DeCamp, MD, FACS, FCCP
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Joseph deGuzman, DDS
Premier Endodontics
Nisha Gandhi
AccelerOnc Studio
Amir A. Ghaferi, MD, MSc, MBA
Froedtert ThedaCare Health & Medical College of Wisconsin
Rosha Hamilton
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Chief Aaron Lipski
Milwaukee Fire Department
Todd Mahr, MD
Gundersen Lutheran
Bob Oakleaf
Retired Attest Health Care
Dale Philippi
AprilAire
Natalie Sobierajski
Husch Blackwell LLP
Adam Stockwell
Milwaukee Bucks
Tara Semenkovich, MD
Ascension Wisconsin
Kate Sweeney, DNP
City of Hope
Wyoming
The regional board is the governing body responsible for strategic focus, organizational goals, and measurable results in achieving the mission. The business of the board includes the equitable distribution of resources and programs as well as the development of volunteer structures across the entire region.
2023 Regional Board of Directors
* National Board Member
*Laurie Shelby (California)
Board Chair
Vice President EHS
Tesla
Juli An Coy (Washington)
Board Vice Chair
Principal Partner
RSM
Mark Di Giorgio (California)
VP- Senior Financial Analyst
Bank of America
John Feltz (Washington)
Regional Benefits Director
Parker, Smith and Feek
Cynthia J. Goto, M.D. (Hawaii)
Medical Consultant
Rebecca Hupp (Idaho)
Director
Boise Airport
Julie Millington (Alaska)
Retired
Sue Padernacht, MA, PCC (California)
CEO & Founder
Ncline Leadership Strategies
Senior Lecturer, Organization & Management
University of California, Irvine
Deborah Mohr, CRM, CIC, CISR (Oregon)
CEO
Deborah Mohr Consulting
Taryne A. Imai, MD (Hawaii)
Thoracic Surgeon
Queens Health System
Eric Cooper (California)
Entertainment Operations Manager
Universal Studios Hollywood
James Garnett (Washington)
Sr. Manager Early Career Development
Programs, Corporate Human Resources- Talent Management
Boeing
Carol Brown (Oregon)
Retired, Portland General Electric
*Dr. Felix Aguilar, MD, MPH (California)
Medical Director for Quality
L.A. Care Health Plan
*Steve O’Kane (California)
President
Steven R. O’Kane Health Care Consultant
*Mark C. Johnson, MBA, CFA (California)
Vice President, Investor Relations
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc.
*Afifi El-Hasan, M.D. (California)
Pediatric Asthma Physician
Kaiser Permanente
*Sterling Yee (Hawaii)
Director of Strategic Consulting Services
Oceanit
Puerto Rico
Page last updated: May 11, 2026
