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Steven Wartman, MD, PhD
President
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.
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Lynn Bentley
Administrative Assistant
Lynn joined AAHC in February 2008. She received her BA in Political Science from American University and brings over 25 years of experience working with international organizations in Washington, DC. (contact)
Elizabeth Bishop
Chief of Staff
Elizabeth Bishop joined the AAHC in June of 2006 as Chief of Staff. 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. (contact)
Nathan Castellanos
Webmaster/ DBA
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.
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Audra Franks, MTA
Meeting Planner
Audra Franks joined the AAHC in June of 2007 as Meeting Planner. She is responsible for overseeing the meetings and events for the association. Audra has considerable experience managing meetings. She received her BBA in Hospitality Management from Howard University, and her MTA in Event and Meeting Management from The George Washington University in Washington, DC.
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Denise E. Holmes, JD, MPH
Assistant Vice President for Policy and Program
Denise Holmes joined the AAHC staff in 1996. In addition to her policy background, she spent a number of years practicing law, primarily in commercial litigation. Ms. Holmes received her AB magna cum laude from Mount Holyoke College, her JD from Columbia University, and her MPH from Johns Hopkins University.
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Anthony J. Knettel, JD
Assistant Vice President for Policy and Program
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.
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Danielle Lazar, MA
Program Associate
Danielle Lazar received her BA in Political Science and History from the University of Rhode Island, her MA in International Relations from Villanova University, and a Certificate in Mediation and Conflict Resolution from Erasmus University in the Netherlands. She became interested in healthcare while working for a member of the U.S. House of Representatives and joined AAHC after working for a Capitol Hill government relations firm.
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Andrew Lyzenga, MPP
Program Associate
Andrew Lyzenga received his BA in Political Science and Philosophy from Calvin College, and his MPP from the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan. He has previously worked at the Urban Institute, in the research department of the Ann Arbor VA Health System, and as a staffer in a U.S. Senate office.
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Alcenia McIntosh-Peters
Executive Assistant to the President
Alcenia McIntosh-Peters joined AAHC in February 2007 as Executive Assistant to the President. She brings extensive administrative management expertise in for-profit and not-for-profit organizations, including experience staffing the office of the president and board of directors for a higher education association. Alcenia received her Bachelor's in Business Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Certificate in Paralegal Studies from Georgetown University. (contact)
Jamil A. Mott
Receptionist/Office Coordinator
Jamil A. Mott joined AAHC in February of 2008 as the Receptionist and Office Coordinator. Jamil studied English and Business at Towson University, has more than eight years of experience working in administrative capacities for a variety of organizations, and for the past three years has owned and operated his own photography business. In addition to being “the voice of AAHC”, Jamil oversees office operations and physical plant management.
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Elaine R. Rubin, PhD
Vice President for Policy and Program
As vice president for policy and program, Elaine R. Rubin, PhD, directs the association’s program and public policy activities. Dr. Rubin has more than 20 years experience in health research and analysis, and external relations, having held positions in government agencies, consulting firms, and non-profit organizations, including the American Red Cross Blood Services. Dr. Rubin is a graduate of The Pennsylvania State University and received her PhD from the George Washington University.
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Mindy J. Steinberg, MPH
Program Associate
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 joins AAHC after working for a variety of other non profits, including Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pennsylvania, Ipas, and the National Breast Cancer Coalition.
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