Our Leadership

Under Dr. Skorton, the AAMC is undertaking a bold, multiyear strategic plan to lead and serve academic medicine to improve the health of people everywhere.

Diana Bourke serves as the primary point of accountability for the execution of the AAMC’s strategic action plans and as chief data officer.

Gabrielle V. Campbell, MBA, LLM, leads operations, research, and development efforts to drive innovation of the AAMC service programs, including the MCAT® exam.

Susan Cato leads the AAMC’s communications and marketing strategy to ensure visibility and make meaningful impact in unique and innovative ways.

Malika Fair, MD, MPH, FACEP, leads the AAMC in promoting improved access to opportunity, meaningful engagement, and better health outcomes for all communities.

Elena Fuentes-Afflick, MD, MPH, leads AAMC programs that support medical research and the training of physician-scientists and researchers in academic medicine.

Atul Grover, MD, PhD, leads the AAMC Research and Action Institute to convene experts to examine issues affecting American health care.

Jonathan B. Jaffery, MD, MS, MMM, FACP, leads the AAMC’s efforts to improve health care access, quality, and equity and to advance clinical effectiveness.

Pierre Joanis, MBA, leads the AAMC’s overall human resources function, which includes people, leaders, and culture.

Stephen J. Lopez, PhD, MBA, leads the AAMC’s Information Technology team and guides strategic plans to improve the association’s technological capabilities.

Amir Mesarwi, MBA, oversees all financial and administrative operations at the AAMC and stewards its resources to fulfill the association’s missions.

Jennifer M. Schlener enhances the strategic alignment of work across the AAMC.

Frank R. Trinity, JD, provides legal guidance and counsel to the AAMC’s Leadership Team, Board of Directors, and staff.

Danielle Turnipseed, JD, MHSA, MPP, leads the AAMC’s public policy and legislative advocacy efforts on issues affecting the health of people everywhere.

Alison J. Whelan, MD, leads the AAMC’s initiatives to transform medical education and workforce preparation across the full continuum of medical education.