Volunteer Leadership
2025-2027 Volunteer Councils*
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*Vendor company representatives on the Industry Relations Advisory Board serve in an advisory capacity. They are not AAOE members.
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Board of Directors
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Andrea Allyn
MBA, ATC Clinic and Sports Medicine Director Heartland Orthopedic SpecialistsPresident -
Terrance Rosenthal
MBA, A.T., C. Chief Executive Officer The Orthopaedic Clinic PCPresident Elect -
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Cindy Murray PT MBA
PT, MBA Chief Executive Officer Carrell Clinic, a Division of OrthoLonestarSecretary -
Alissa Ashley-High
MHA, CMPE, LPN, Practice Administrator Orthopaedic Associates of MarlboroughMember-at-Large -
Michael Behr
MD, MBA Chief Medical Officer IntraHealth Group/OrthoAtlantaMember-at-Large -
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Samantha L. Ziolkowski
MS-HSA Chief Operating Officer Vero OrthopaedicsMember-at-Large
Advocacy Council
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Christopher Roy
M.Ed., ATC, LAT Business Development Executive Summit Surgical HospitalChair -
Alissa Ashley-High
MHA, CMPE, LPN, Practice Administrator Orthopaedic Associates of MarlboroughMember-at-Large -
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Mike Doyle
MBA, ATC VP Orthopedic Services Heartland Orthopedic SpecialistsMember-at-Large -
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Aaron HajartChief Operating Officer Community Medical Center - RWJBarnabas HealthMember-at-Large
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Kelly Hamburg
MBA Director - Multispecialty Musculoskeletal Services Sauk Prairie HealthcareMember-at-Large -
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Tanya "Max" Maxwell
LAT, ATC, OTC Assistant Director of Patient Care Services Emory HealthcareMember-at-Large -
Jeremy Moore
Director of Clinical Operations Coastal Orthopedics & Sports Medicine of Southwest Florida, P.A.Member-at-Large -
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Zelda Theophilus Rariden
MS, MBA, HCM Practice Administrator The Spine and Scoliosis CenterMember-at-Large -
Hanna Tull
MBA, IPMA-SCP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP Director of Human Resources Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & NeurosurgeryMember-at-Large -
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Addy Kujawa
Chief Executive Officer American Alliance of Orthopaedic ExecutivesStaff Liasion -
Jennifer Nordquest
Operations Manager American Alliance of Orthopaedic ExecutivesStaff Liasion
Annual Conference Council
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Joseph Mathews
PT, DPT PRACTICE ADMINISTRATOR OrthoLoneStarChair (AAOE Past President) -
Andrea Allyn
MBA, ATC Clinic and Sports Medicine Director Heartland Orthopedic SpecialistsPresident -
Terrance Rosenthal
MBA, A.T., C. Chief Executive Officer The Orthopaedic Clinic PCPresident Elect -
Alissa Ashley-High
MHA, CMPE, LPN, Practice Administrator Orthopaedic Associates of MarlboroughMember-at-Large -
Kim Cordia
Nurse Administrator Washington University School of MedicineMember-at-Large -
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Joe Ogle
PT, ATC Director OrthoOklahoma, a Division of Stillwater MedicalMember-at-Large -
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Matthew Slater
LVN, MHA, DHA Administrative Director University of California- San DiegoMember-at-Large -
Shannon Young
CPC, CPPM Director of Business Services Bluegrass OrthopaedicsMember-at-Large -
Melissa Longworth
Corporate Relations Manager American Alliance of Orthopaedic ExecutivesStaff Liasion -
Alyson Welker
Meetings Manager American Alliance of Orthopaedic ExecutivesStaff Liasion
Annual Conference Session Reviewers
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Alejandro Fernandez
CMPE CEO Synergy Orthopedic Specialists (305)458-7715Member-at-Large -
Suzette Galope MillanMSHA Practice Administrator Multnomah Orthopedic Clinic, LLCMember-at-Large
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Kayla Gregg
Clinic Director Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance (865)633-0230Member-at-Large -
Kelly Hamburg
MBA Director - Multispecialty Musculoskeletal Services Sauk Prairie HealthcareMember-at-Large -
Christine Keyser MBAMBA, SHRM-CP, PHR Human Resources Director Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster, Ltd.Member-at-Large
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Justin Maguire
Clinic Director/Physician Recruiter Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance (865)481-1603Member-at-Large -
Tanya "Max" Maxwell
LAT, ATC, OTC Assistant Director of Patient Care Services Emory Healthcare (404)245-1725Member-at-Large -
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Sam SantschiJD, CMPE Practice Administrator Diana L. Kruse, MD (608)444-9931Member-at-Large
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Awards Task Force
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Leanne Galligan
Director of Patient Services Peachtree Orthopaedic ClinicMember-at-Large -
Connie LovePractice Administrator Cullman Regional Orthopedics and Sports MedicineMember-at-Large
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Justin Maguire
Clinic Director/Physician Recruiter Tennessee Orthopaedic AllianceMember-at-Large -
Tanya "Max" Maxwell
LAT, ATC, OTC Assistant Director of Patient Care Services Emory HealthcareMember-at-Large -
Joe Ogle
PT, ATC Director OrthoOklahoma, a Division of Stillwater MedicalMember-at-Large -
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Samantha L. Ziolkowski
MS-HSA Chief Operating Officer Vero OrthopaedicsMember-at-Large -
Cindy Murray PT MBA
PT, MBA Chief Executive Officer Carrell Clinic, a Division of OrthoLonestarBoard Liasion -
Katie Bradley
Administrative Specialist American Alliance of Orthopaedic ExecutivesStaff Liasion -
Alyson Welker
Meetings Manager American Alliance of Orthopaedic ExecutivesStaff Liasion
Benchmarking Council
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Beverly Cook
MBA, CHFP, CSBI, FACMPE Director of Finance Midwest Orthopaedics at RushChair -
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Joe Larkin
Chief Business Development Officer Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & NeurosurgeryMember-at-Large -
Terrance Rosenthal
MBA, A.T., C. Chief Executive Officer The Orthopaedic Clinic PCMember-at-Large -
Alyshia Stevenson
ATC/LAT, MPH, CHFP, CSPPM, CRCR Revenue Cycle Manager Knoxville Orthopaedic ClinicMember-at-Large -
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Vicki Sprague
Chief Integration Officer American Alliance of Orthopaedic ExecutivesStaff Liasion
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force
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Alejandro Fernandez
CMPE CEO Synergy Orthopedic Specialists (305)458-7715Member-at-Large -
Ruschell Gladden
Director of Patient Access Midlands Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery, PA (803)933-6681Member-at-Large -
Matthew Slater
LVN, MHA, DHA Administrative Director University of California- San DiegoMember-at-Large -
Berenise Williams
MBA Director of Ancillary Services Reno Orthopaedic ClinicMember-at-Large
Education Council
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Alissa Ashley-High
MHA, CMPE, LPN, Practice Administrator Orthopaedic Associates of MarlboroughMember-at-Large -
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Priyanka Chavan
MS, BSN, RN Healthcare Consultant | Medical Student Lake Erie College of Osteopathic MedicineMember-at-Large -
Leanne Galligan
Director of Patient Services Peachtree Orthopaedic ClinicMember-at-Large -
Jennifer Monroe
MBA, CPC, CPPM Director of Patient Financial Services Knoxville Orthopaedic ClinicMember-at-Large -
Matthew Slater
LVN, MHA, DHA Administrative Director University of California- San DiegoMember-at-Large -
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Vicki Sprague
Chief Integration Officer American Alliance of Orthopaedic ExecutivesStaff
Elections Council
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Andrea Allyn
MBA, ATC Clinic and Sports Medicine Director Heartland Orthopedic SpecialistsPresident -
Terrance Rosenthal
MBA, A.T., C. Chief Executive Officer The Orthopaedic Clinic PCPresident Elect -
Jennifer BlairCPC, CPM, CPB, Regional Vice President of Operations IntraHealth Group/OrthoAtlantaMember-at-Large
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Molly EgbertDirector of Finance and Business Analytics Vero OrthopaedicsMember-at-Large
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Derek Lund
PT Chief Executive Officer Sterling Ridge Orthopaedics & Sports MedicineMember-at-Large -
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Joshua Smith
Vice-President of Physician Relations and Strategic Initiatives Orthopedic Associates of SW OhioMember-at-Large -
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Addy Kujawa
Chief Executive Officer American Alliance of Orthopaedic ExecutivesStaff Liasion -
Jennifer Nordquest
Operations Manager American Alliance of Orthopaedic ExecutivesStaff Liasion
Membership Council
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Ruschell Gladden
Director of Patient Access Midlands Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery, PAMember-at-Large -
Carol Ittig
MBA, FACMPE Administrator Children's Orthopaedic and Scoliosis Surgery Associates LLPMember-at-Large -
Connie LovePractice Administrator Cullman Regional Orthopedics and Sports MedicineMember-at-Large
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Justin Maguire
Clinic Director/Physician Recruiter Tennessee Orthopaedic AllianceMember-at-Large -
Danielle Mignemi
MS, LAT, ATC, OT-SC Assistant Director of Patient Care Services Emory HealthcareMember-at-Large -
Kanesha R. Moore
CRCR Revenue Cycle Manager Knoxville Orthopaedic ClinicMember-at-Large -
Alissa Ashley-High
MHA, CMPE, LPN, Practice Administrator Orthopaedic Associates of MarlboroughBoard Liasion -
Nicole La Vigne
Marketing & Membership Manager American Alliance of Orthopaedic ExecutivesStaff Liasion -
Cathy Lada
D.Sc., CAE Chief Marketing & Membership Officer American Alliance of Orthopaedic ExecutivesStaff Liasion
Membership Engagement Task Force
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Andrea Allyn
MBA, ATC Clinic and Sports Medicine Director Heartland Orthopedic SpecialistsMember-at-Large -
Alissa Ashley-High
MHA, CMPE, LPN, Practice Administrator Orthopaedic Associates of MarlboroughMember-at-Large -
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Beverly Cook
MBA, CHFP, CSBI, FACMPE Director of Finance Midwest Orthopaedics at RushMember-at-Large -
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Suzi Gausman
MJ, MHA, CHC Chief Executive Officer Nebraska Orthopaedic Center PCMember-at-Large -
Ruschell Gladden
Director of Patient Access Midlands Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery, PAMember-at-Large -
Amber HarrisHuman Resources Manager Suncoast Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports MedicineMember-at-Large
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Christopher Roy
M.Ed., ATC, LAT Business Development Executive Summit Surgical HospitalMember-at-Large -
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Joshua Smith
Vice-President of Physician Relations and Strategic Initiatives Orthopedic Associates of SW OhioMember-at-Large
Peer Review Panelists
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Andrea Allyn
MBA, ATC Clinic and Sports Medicine Director Heartland Orthopedic Specialists (320)335-6064Member-at-Large -
Michael Behr
MD, MBA Chief Medical Officer IntraHealth Group/OrthoAtlantaMember-at-Large -
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Mike Doyle
MBA, ATC VP Orthopedic Services Heartland Orthopedic Specialists (320)335-6077Member-at-Large -
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Dylan FersonMPH Director of Ancillary Services Orlando Orthopaedic CenterMember-at-Large
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Catherine Higgins
CPA, MSHA CEO BoulderCentre for Orthopedics & Spine (720)749-2386Member-at-Large -
Cindy Murray PT MBA
PT, MBA Chief Executive Officer Carrell Clinic, a Division of OrthoLonestar (214)378-3310Member-at-Large -
Terrance Rosenthal
MBA, A.T., C. Chief Executive Officer The Orthopaedic Clinic PC (334)749-8303Member-at-Large -
Christopher Roy
M.Ed., ATC, LAT Business Development Executive Summit Surgical Hospital (316)644-8591Member-at-Large -
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Shannon Young
CPC, CPPM Director of Business Services Bluegrass Orthopaedics (859)263-5140Member-at-Large -
Samantha L. Ziolkowski
MS-HSA Chief Operating Officer Vero Orthopaedics (407)254-4338Member-at-Large
Technology Council
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Joshua L. BakerMasters of Physical Therapy, PhD Exercise Science Administration Orthopaedic Institute of OhioMember-at-Large
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Melissa Florio
RN, BSN Manager of Clinical Quality and Analytics Fox Valley OrthopedicsMember-at-Large -
Amber HarrisHuman Resources Manager Suncoast Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports MedicineMember-at-Large
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Cathy Lada
D.Sc., CAE Chief Marketing & Membership Officer American Alliance of Orthopaedic ExecutivesStaff Liasion -
Vicki Sprague
Chief Integration Officer American Alliance of Orthopaedic ExecutivesStaff Liasion
Young and New Professionals Council
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Joshua Smith
Vice-President of Physician Relations and Strategic Initiatives Orthopedic Associates of SW OhioChair -
Medina AliTherapy Front Desk Supervisor The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics (443)577-5767Member-at-Large
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Priyanka Chavan
MS, BSN, RN Healthcare Consultant | Medical Student Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (434)305-0707Member-at-Large -
Molly EgbertDirector of Finance and Business Analytics Vero OrthopaedicsMember-at-Large
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Tamika HopkinsPatient Services Lead Midlands Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery, PAMember-at-Large
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Rebecca Hunt
Office Manager Orthopaedic Associates of Marlborough (508)485-3665x1023Member-at-Large -
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Jeffrey Lawson
CRCS Assistant Revenue Cycle Manager Steindler OrthopedicsMember-at-Large -
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Amy Williamson
MPH Director of Clinical Operations Bluegrass OrthopaedicsMember-at-Large -
Samantha L. Ziolkowski
MS-HSA Chief Operating Officer Vero Orthopaedics (407)254-4338Member-at-Large -
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Nicole La Vigne
Marketing & Membership Manager American Alliance of Orthopaedic ExecutivesStaff Liasion -
Cathy Lada
D.Sc., CAE Chief Marketing & Membership Officer American Alliance of Orthopaedic ExecutivesStaff Liasion
Industry Relations Advisory Board
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Michael Behr
MD, MBA Chief Medical Officer IntraHealth Group/OrthoAtlantaBoard Liasion -
Melissa Longworth
Corporate Relations Manager American Alliance of Orthopaedic ExecutivesStaff Liasion -
Alyson Welker
Meetings Manager American Alliance of Orthopaedic ExecutivesStaff Liasion