Steven Wartman, MD, PhD
President, CEO
Dr. Wartman is a general internist and sociologist who has spent more than 25 years in academic medicine. His interests and publications lie in the areas of health care delivery, health policy, medical education and academic leadership. Previous to becoming the 3rd President of the Association of Academic Health Centers in July 2005, Dr. Wartman was Executive Vice President for Academic and Health Affairs and Dean of the School of Medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio.
Lynn Bentley
Administrative Coordinator
Lynn joined the AAHC in February 2008. She received her BA in Political Science from American University and brings over 25 years of experience working with international financial and development organizations in Washington, DC.
Elizabeth Bishop Gemoets
Chief Operating Officer
Elizabeth Bishop joined the AAHC in June of 2006. She is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the association, staffing the board of directors, and managing the Leadership Institute. In addition, she serves as the Secretary/Treasurer of the organization. Elizabeth has more than 15 years of association management experience, obtained her Bachelor’s in Music and Business from Skidmore College, and did graduate work in non-profit management at American University.
Nathan Castellanos
Director of Information Technology
Nathan Castellanos is AAHC's full time web developer and database manager. He is focused on creative technological solutions to streamline the information flow between AAHC and its members. He graduated with BA in Philosophy and Pure Mathematics from the University of Dallas.
Lisa Harrison
Receptionist/Office Coordinator
Lisa Harrison joined the AAHC in July of 2009 as Receptionist/Office Coordinator. She is the voice of AAHC and brings extensive organization and office support expertise to the organization. Prior to working at the AAHC, she worked as the assistant to the Director of Aging Services for the United Planning Organization. She is in the process of earning her BS degree in Business Administration, and plans to continue her education towards an MBA.
Brian A. Hess, MA
Manager of Member Programs
Brian Hess joined AAHC in April of 2011. He is responsible for coordinating the structure, activities, and planning of each Executive Leadership Group, and the ELG program as a whole, as well as working on other AAHC meeting content. Brian brings to the AAHC more than eight years of association experience which has included program management, component relations, and professional development. Additionally, he has a background in health and behavioral science, recently completing his MA in Anthropology, with a focus on medical anthropology, from the University of Colorado Denver.
Anthony J. Knettel, JD
Senior Director for Policy and Strategy
Anthony J. Knettel joined AAHC in 2007 following three years service as a Division Director and Acting Deputy Group Director in the Center for Beneficiary Choices (CBC), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), helping launch the Medicare Part D prescription drug program. He previously served as U.S. House and Senate Committee professional staff, as a legislative and regulatory analyst for the U.S. Department of Labor, and as the senior health policy manager for a trade association.
Sally Maloney
Executive Assistant to the President and Chief Operating Officer
Sally joined the AAHC staff in February 2011. A native of Washington, DC, she brings over 25 years of association experience from her previous position. Sally attended the University of Houston prior to moving back to the area. She has also worked at the Washington Post and on Capitol Hill. Her expertise in administrative and organizational work includes working with boards of directors, staffing executive offices, and running meetings and conventions.
Alcenia McIntosh-Peters
Director of Meetings and Membership
Alcenia McIntosh-Peters joined the AAHC in February 2007 as Executive Assistant to the President. She brings extensive administrative management expertise in for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. Alcenia received her Bachelor's in Business Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Certificate in Paralegal Studies from Georgetown University.
Korath Norin, MA
Manager of International Programs
Korath Norin brings to this position more than 25 years of experience in nonprofit and association management, membership marketing, international operations, program development, and capacity building. Previously, he worked as an assistant executive director at Kiwanis International overseeing its global membership operations and regional service centers in Asia Pacific, Europe, and Latin America; he also served as program director and executive director of multi-cultural and multi-lingual NGOs based in the Pacific Northwest. He graduated from Binghamton University with a BA in Political Science and received his MA in International Affairs from American University.
Mindy J. Steinberg, MPH
Director of Government Relations
Mindy Steinberg received her BA in History from Bryn Mawr College and her MPH in Maternal and Child Health from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill School of Public Health. Her background is in women’s health policy. She joined the AAHC after working for other non profits, including Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pennsylvania, Ipas, and the National Breast Cancer Coalition.