Secretary

University of Virginia

I am excited to announce my candidacy for the position of secretary, driven by a strong desire to contribute to our AAAEM members. With a robust background in health administration and over eight years of experience in managing emergency departments at two different locations (UAMS and UVA), I have developed a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities within this field. My expertise in strategic planning, budgeting, and personnel management has allowed me to implement effective operational policies that enhance patient care and team performance.

In addition to my administrative skills, I hold a Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, which has provided me with a solid foundation in health policy, organizational behavior, and quality improvement. My involvement in various committees and professional organizations has equipped me with valuable insights into best practices and emerging trends in emergency medicine. I have led the AAAEM marketing committee, as well as, served on the professional development and education committee, strategy committee, and served as a mentor. If elected as secretary, I aim to facilitate better communication among members, streamline some processes, and promote initiatives that help support the advancement of our EM careers.

I received the Rising Star award in 2021 and obtained my CAEMA certificate in 2022. I have been an active member in the Junior League, where I chaired three different committees, served as a chair with the Arkansas Young Professional Network and was nominated to serve on the Leadership Greater Little Rock Alumni Board of Directors. I am currently working on obtaining a fellowship in the American College of Healthcare Executives and will sit for the exam in 2026.

Secretary

Penn Medicine

Thank you for the opportunity to be considered for the Executive Committee position of Secretary. When I joined AAAEM in 2022, I left my first retreat inspired and determined to one day serve in a leadership role. AAAEM is an incredible organization that brings together Emergency Medicine administrators committed to sharing innovative ideas and strengthening our departments nationwide. I am deeply committed to advancing AAAEM’s mission through initiatives that expand educational opportunities, enhance professional development, promote EM research, while ensuring responsible financial stewardship.

I currently serve as Chief Operating Officer for the Department of Emergency Medicine at Penn Medicine, overseeing operations across four EDs and an observation unit. I hold an MBA, a masters in Healthcare Quality and Safety, a PMP certification, and the Academic Emergency Medicine Administration (CAEMA) credential. My work frequently leverages AAAEM benchmark data to advocate for system-level improvements and to strengthen our departmental strategy.

As current Chair of the Membership Committee and an active member of the Education and Professional Development Committee, I have worked to enhance onboarding and elevate the Academy’s focus on professional growth. I value mentorship, collaboration, and helping others succeed, within AAAEM and across my institution.

If elected as Secretary, I will work to ensure that member voices remain front and center, foster meaningful engagement, and help drive innovation within the Academy. I see this role as an opportunity to connect people, ideas, and resources to strengthen our EM community and its broader impact.

Outside of work, I enjoy reading, being outdoors, and am frequently found running to my kids’ activities (usually calling my husband to determine pickup logistics with a minute to spare). I would be honored to serve on the Executive Committee and continue giving back to the community that has impacted my professional journey as an Emergency Medicine Administrator.

Secretary

Washington University

My educational background includes holding a master’s in business administration and master’s in healthcare administration. For the past two decades I have been working in academic medicine and have found it to be extremely rewarding both personally and professionally.

I joined the Academy of Administrators in Academic Emergency Medicine (AAAEM) in March 2022 and have since served on the Strategic Planning Committee, Education & Professional Development Committee and Membership Committee. Currently I serve on the Strategic Planning Committee (Co-Chair) and the Education & Professional Development Committee (member). In addition, I’ve served as Member-at-Large on the Executive Committee for the past two (2) years, gaining valuable experience and insights into the operations, capabilities and potential of the Academy.

My first involvement with the Strategic Planning Committee was a good way to get insights and understanding of the academy. I actively participated in the reviewing and updating of the current strategic plan as a charge from the Executive Committee. Having the opportunity to review what our current strategic initiatives were and what our future goals are were immensely beneficial for me personally. Since then, I’ve played an active role in the development and enhancement of our current strategic plan and remain active with that committee.

Finally, I’m looking forward to leveraging my experience so far as a Member-at-Large for two terms and active committee member on various committees to further serve the academy in the capacity of Secretary. It would be a distinct honor to serve in such a role. I hope that my experience through the Strategic Planning and Education committees will allow me to further assist with advancing the mission and core principles of the Academy in the areas of knowledge creation/dissemination, education advocacy and professional development.

Treasurer

University of Alabama at Birmingham

As a dedicated healthcare executive with extensive experience in managing an academic emergency medicine department, I am excited to submit my candidacy for the AAAEM Treasurer position. I currently serve as the Executive Administrator for the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham; our department has a $28+ million annual budget, 60 faculty, 9 fellowship programs, 37 residents, and 14 full-time administrative and research staff members. In my role, I have supported efforts across financial, operational, and human resources functions.

I have also served my institution as a member of committees and task forces including the Clinical Departments Financial Stewardship Committee, School of Medicine Budget Task Force, Dean’s Excellence Award for Staff Selection Committee, and Provider Practice Optimization Steering Committee.

I became a member of AAAEM in 2021 when I joined the Department of Emergency Medicine. Since that time, I have committed myself wholeheartedly to the organization and have experienced significant professional growth due to my involvement. I was a mentee in the inaugural class of the Membership Insider Program (MIP) and am currently completing the Certificate of Academic Emergency Medicine Administration (CAEMA) program. At the annual retreat in 2025, I was honored to receive the Rising Star Award. Currently, I serve as the Member-at-Large on the Executive Committee while leading the Communications Committee as its Chair since 2023. If elected to the Board as Treasurer, I will bring a collaborative approach, financial acumen, and strategic vision to help AAAEM continue to thrive. I look forward to continuing to support the professional growth of our field and its leaders.

Treasurer

University Wisconsin Madison

Member-at-Large

Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group

In the two years I've been in my role as an EM group administrator there has been one constant source of pertinent information, AAAEM. My predecessor recommended it wholeheartedly and pushed me to join as soon as I could. Since then, I've joined many AAAEM committees including the strategic planning committee, the membership committee, the education committee and the benchmark committee. With the committee involvement as well as being a part of MIPS, I have found a network of colleagues to bounce ideas off of, as well as request and provide input as needed.

Being a member at large on the executive committee would allow me to be more involved and further help shape the great resource that is AAAEM. I understand that AAAEM is nothing without it's members and the framework that supports the collaboration between them. I think I bring a newer/greener perspective to the table that might help tailor that framework to be a greater resource to newer administrators like myself.

My background might not be typical for a group administrator. I always knew I wanted to be in healthcare, I just didn't know where. After getting my MBA, I joined the management residency/administrative fellowship program here at Loma Linda, and was ultimately stationed within the physician billing office. There, I spent my time as fellow being an analyst and special project manager until the completion of my fellowship where I fully joined the ranks as an office manager. I managed the self-pay team, the internal float pool that I had developed during my fellowship, and our report writers/analysts.

Member-at-Large

Medical College of Wisconsin

I am thrilled and honored to be nominated to the AAAEM leadership. I have been an active member of SAEM/AAAEM since 2022, and I have found the academy and the friends I have made and continue to make, one of the highlights of my career so far. I currently sit on both the Benchmark committee and the Strategic Planning committee, and I have thoroughly enjoyed the mission and vision of the academy and what we are trying to accomplish. I believe I can be a useful member in leadership, helping push forward the academy's goals for the next year.