Professional Committees

Serving on an ACE committee is great way to enrich your membership and learn more about the association and meet new colleagues. Committees typically meet monthly for about one hour on a conference call. If you are interested in participating on an committee, please contact ACE HQ at Jen Wood jwood@hauck.com. Committee participation is open to all members in good standing.

Bylaws & Election

This committee is charged with recommending and maintaining current and thorough bylaws for the organization and coordinating the conduct of the annual election process in a manner consistent with established bylaws.

Chair: Tammy McClanahan, Norton Cancer Institute

Rani Khetarpali, Teva Oncology
Karen Lidstone, University of Texas Medical Branch
Kaylie Waters, UKHC Markey

Education/Conference Planning

This committee is charged with developing, implementing and evaluating the success of organizational initiatives directed at enhancing the knowledge, skills and competencies of its members.

Chair: Ollieta Nicholas, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

Chris Bianca, University of Colorado Health
Nancy Bookbinder, Oncology Resource Consultants, Inc.
Rebecca Brian, UT Southwestern Medical Center
Cindy Chavia, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Melissa Childress, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
John Eaves - Alliance Oncology
Dave Gosky, UK Markey Cancer Center
Teri Guidi, OMC Group
Graeme Harvey, Roche
Teresa Heckel, T&C Consulting
Rani Khetarpal, Teva Oncology
Clint Koerkenmeier, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Karen Lautermilch, Bay Area Cancer Center
Zahra Raki, HCA/HealthONE
John Randall, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Matt Sturm, ECG Management Consultants

Member Services This committee is charged with all matters regarding membership services - resources, website, communications and more.

Co-Chairs:
Shreya Kanodia, Cedars Sinai
Kelley Simpson, Oncology Solutions

Wendy Austin, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Graeme Harvey, Roche
Ashley Kerr, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Karen Lautermilch, Bay Area Cancer Center
Sally Luehring, HSHS Eastern WI Division
Matt Sturm, ECG Management Consultants
Karen Yacabuco, Henry Ford Allegiance Health

Membership

This committee is charged with increasing the membership of the organization.

Co-Chairs:
Wendy Austin, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Clint Koerkenmeier, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

Joseph Castellano, CHAMPS Oncology
Ashley Kerr, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Sally Luhering, HSH Eastern WI Division
Deralyn Miller, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Emily Pirch, Ochsner Health System
John Randall, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

Communications

This committee is charged with supporting the efforts of the ACE Newsletter Editor and assisting with the development of written publications which promote the organization.

Chair: Linda Weller-Newcomb, Lahey Health

Jasmin Jose, Mount Sinai Health System
Mark Lui, Mount Sinai Health System
Matt Strum, ECG Management Consultants
Julia Williams, ZRG Partners

Vendor Relations

This committee is charged with enhancing and maintaining productive and mutually beneficial relationships with vendors with the intent of maximizing their financial support of organizational initiatives and conferences.

Co-Chairs:
Dave Gosky, UK Markey Cancer Center
Stephanie Hobbs, University of Texas Southwestern

Mark Filburn, UK Markey Cancer Center
Neisha Griffith, Independent Consultant
Jasmin Jose, Mouth Sinai Health System
Amanda Lewis UK Markey Cancer Center
Dana Schuch, Lily Oncology
Diane Schulte, Genomic Health
Matt Sturm, ECG Management Consultants

Fellowship Committee

Co-Chairs:
Mary Kate Cellmer, Penn Medicine
Mark Fillburn, UK Markey Cancer Center

Rebecca Brian, UT Southwestern Medical Center
Neisha Griffith, Independent Consultant
Ashley Kerr, MD Anderson Cancer Center
Pooja Mishra, Georgia Cancer Center for Excellence at Grady Health System
Jeff Reynolds, UK Markey Cancer Center

Past President's Council

Chair: Wendy Austin, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

Susan Brown, City of Hope
Diane Cassels, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
Michael Darling, Indiana University Simon Cancer Center
Pat Grusenmeyer, Christiana Care Health System
Shirley Johnson, Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Bill Laffey, The Laffey Partnership
Brian McCagh, McCagh & Associates
Terry McKay
Matt Sherer, FirstHealth of the Carolinas
Ted Yank, Duncan Cancer Center