Membership Committee

Charged with increasing the membership of the organization and developing, implementing and evaluating innovative and value-added services to be offered to the organization’s members.

Committees

  • Chair: Nick Fisher, Siteman Cancer Center

  • Vice Chair: Kim Kerstann, Winship Cancer Institute

  • Vice Chair: Melissa Fitzmaurice-Neligan, UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center

  • Members:
    Farah Mirza, University of Illinois Cancer Center
    Peter Connor, University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center
    Brian Springer, Moffitt Cancer Center
    Wendy Law, Fred Hutch Cancer Center
    Kristin Van Raaphorst, Rogel Cancer Center
    Lowell Smith, Moffitt Cancer Center
    Dave Gosky, The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

Communications Committee

Charged with supporting the efforts of the ACCA website and assisting with the development of written materials that promote the organization.

  • Chair: Jennifer Rogers, University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center

  • Vice Chair: Mike Bertram, O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB

  • Vice Chair: Julie Brabbs, University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center

  • Members: Mark Drinker, Melanie Funes, Marilyn Larson, Dorothy Graves, Christopher Loertscher, Jenn Beiner, Jessica Gotterer, Ryan Wallace, Nancy Elliott, Aimee Van Wagoner, Michael, Winemiller, Kristina Herbert

Corporate Relations Committee

Charged with enhancing and maintaining productive and mutually beneficial relationships with vendors and other philanthropic partners with the intent of maximizing their financial support of organizational initiatives and  conferences.

  • Chair: John Pounardjian, Case Comprehensive Cancer Center

  • Vice Chair: Julie Schaum, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center

  • Vice Chair: Shreya Kanodia, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center  

  • Members: Peter Connor, Faith Kline, Farah Mirza, Lauren Hackett, Lauren Wall

Finance Committee

Charged with reviewing and approving ACCA’s annual budget and ensuring that ACCA operates in a fiscally sound manner. The Treasurer will serve as chairperson of the Finance Committee.

  • Chair: Dave Gosky, The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

  • Vice Chair: Shreya Kanodia, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

  • Vice Chair: Pete Connor, University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center

  • Members: Tess Cummings, Sven Davisson, Judith Epstein, Jason Quinn, Jorge Vazquez

Bylaws and Elections Committee

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: Ahlam Al-Kodmany, University of Illinois Cancer Center

  • Vice Chair: Steph Farmer, University of Colorado Cancer Center

  • Members: Jorge Vazquez, Sharon Levy

Annual Meeting Committee

Charged with developing, implementing and evaluating the success of organizational initiatives directed at enhancing the knowledge, skills and competencies of its members. The President-elect will serve as co-chairperson with the ADA(s) from with host center(s). Other Principals and Members may volunteer to serve on this committee in any given year.

  • Chair: Wendy Law, Fred Hutch Cancer Center 

  • Members: Laura Adams, Belkis Clark, Christine Holmberg, Eunbyul Evans, Chloe Fournier, Tania Galindo, Kristin Johnson, Faith Kline, Jason Quinn, Jessica Dry, Ashley Boshoven, Soma Prum, Danielle Story, Amber Townsend, Lauren Wall, Dana Wallace

Executive Committee

Shall consist of the ACCA President as Chairperson and the officers of the Board of Directors, which include the President-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer and Immediate Past President. The Executive Director shall serve as ex officio member.

  • President: Alex Zafirovski, Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University

  • President-Elect: David Darr, UNC Lineberger Cancer Center

  • Treasurer: Dave Gosky, The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

  • Secretary: Jennifer Rogers, University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center

  • Administrative Director: Brian Mandrier, ACCA