About

D. Craig Brater, MD
AAIM@im.org

Dr. Brater has served as president of the alliance as a part-time effort since 2007. Dr. Brater is past Dean and Chair of the Department of Medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine. He earned his undergraduate degree and MD from Duke University. Dr. Brater completed his residency training as well as fellowship training in clinical pharmacology at University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine. Dr. Brater is a former APM President.

Hanan Abdulahi, MPP
habdulahi@im.org

Hanan facilitates the work of member committees, task forces, and councils to develop products and services. Prior to joining the staff in June 2018, she worked for the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Hanan has a master's degree in public policy from George Mason University and a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Virginia.

Talia D. Austin, MSM
taustin@im.org

Talia oversees member engagement and growth for the Alliance. She focuses her efforts on membership engagement and retention and the development of new member benefits. Before joining the staff in June 2009, she worked for YMCA Triangle Area in Raleigh, NC. Talia has a bachelor's degree in economics from University of Pittsburgh, and a master's degree in management with a concentration in nonprofits and associations from University of Maryland

Margaret A. Breida, MS
mbreida@im.org

Margie leads the team responsible for managing surveys and academic affairs, which includes accreditation, workforce, certification, match, and other education issues. Before she joined the staff in June 2011, she worked for AIHA Laboratory Accreditation Programs. Margie has a master’s degree in health physics from Texas A&M University and a bachelor’s degree in geography from University of Maryland Baltimore County.

Stephen Brock
sbrock@im.org

Stephen oversees membership operations, membership recruitment and retention, and benefit development for AAIM. Prior to joining staff in July 2019 he worked at the American Gastroenterological Association. Stephen has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Penn State University.

Sheila T. Costa
scosta@im.org

Sheila currently oversees four areas as special projects: communications and branding, governance, publications, and external support. Before joining the staff in June 1997, she worked for PortFolio Magazine and Jones Institute for Reproductive Medicine. Sheila has a master’s degree in English from George Mason University and a bachelor’s degree in English from The College of William and Mary in Virginia. Sheila is a certified Project Management Professional.

Committee Responsibilities: AAIM Governance Committee

Nancy Dernelle, MA
ndernelle@im.org

Nancy manages recruitment, benefits, payroll, oversees performance and compensation, and manages other human resource generalist functions for the alliance. Prior to joining the staff in April 2014, she worked for the American Pharmacists Association. Nancy has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Loyola University of Chicago and a master’s degree in human resources management from George Washington University.

Committee Responsibilities: AAIM Compensation Committee

Dionedra Dorsey
ddorsey@im.org

Dionedra provides administrative support for membership by updating member records and information. She also provides customer service to members. Prior to joining the staff in May 2018, she worked for ASIS International.

Curtis Gore
cgore@im.org

Curtis manages the program planning committees and other issues related to the educational content of AAIM meetings. Prior to joining the staff in February 2016, he worked for the American Telemedicine Association. Curtis has a bachelor’s degree in political science from The College of Wooster.

Committee Responsibilities: AIM Program Planning Committee, APDIM Program Planning Committee, APM Program Planning Committee, ASP Program Planning Committee, CDIM Program Planning Committee, APDIM PA Program Planning Committee, CDIM CA Program Planning Committee

James F. Helm, MBA
 jhelm@im.org

Jim manages accounts payable, accounts receivable, and provides additional support to the finance and administration team. Prior to joining the staff in November 2016, he worked for the International Parking Institute. Jim has a bachelor’s degree in finance from Virginia Tech and an MBA from Indiana University.

Steven M. Humphrey
shumphrey@im.org

Steven leads the team responsible for Alliance meetings, conferences, and other member education efforts as well as drives AAIM’s IT strategy, influencing strategy for all departments, analyzing user needs, planning and strategizing on future IT programs, researching and recommending new technology, and creating and recommending technical solutions. Before joining the staff in October 2002, he worked for Washington Lists and Land's End Inlet. Steve has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from State University of New York College at Brockport, where he graduated magna cum laude.

Committee Responsibilities: AAIM Educational Program Planning Committee

Michael R. Kisielewski, MA
mkisielewski@im.org

Michael manages survey, data analysis, and reporting functions for the Alliance. Prior to joining the staff in October 2016, he worked for the American Sociological Association. Michael has a bachelor’s degree in political science from George Washington University and master’s degree in political science from University of Massachusetts.

Committee Responsibilities: APDIM PA Survey and Scholarship Committee, APDIM Survey Committee, CDIM CA Survey and Scholarship Committee, CDIM Survey and Scholarship Committee

Bergitta E. Cotroneo, FACMPE
bcotroneo@im.org

Bergitta has overall responsibility for alliance operations and service lines that support its member associations. Prior to joining the staff in June 2008, she served as chief operating officer at the National Patient Safety Foundation. Bergitta has a bachelor’s degree in English from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She is also a fellow of the American College of Medical Practice Executives.

Sarah Lawler
slawler@im.org

Sarah is responsible for developing and implementing branding, marketing, and communication strategy and tactics for the Alliance. She has worked previously for associations in the higher education, affordable housing, and credit counseling sectors. Sarah has a master’s degree in public communication from American University and a bachelor’s degree in art history and communications from Simmons University.

Brian Lyons
 blyons@im.org

Brian manages financial operations and reporting for the Alliance. Prior to joining the staff in October 2016, he worked for Hire Strategy. Brian has a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Duquesne University.

Karen M. Majcher, MBA
kmajcher@im.org

Karen oversees business operations, which includes finance, administration, and human resources, for the Alliance. Before joining the staff in September 2017, she worked for Universal Service Administrative Company. Karen has an MBA from Johns Hopkins University and a bachelor’s of science in finance from Virginia Tech.

Committee Responsibilities: AAIM Finance and Audit Committee, AAIM Compliance Committee

Emily McCarthy
emccarthy@im.org

Emily provides administrative and professional support for internal office operations. Emily also provides support for the Executive Office, including the Deputy CEO & EVP and the President & CEO.

Emily originally joined the staff in July 2014. She has worked previously for Starwood Hotels. Emily has a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Mary Washington College and a master's degree in international hotel and tourism management from Schiller International University.

Kevin Morse
kmorse@im.org

Kevin manages AAIM's website, online community, and social media content and strategy. Prior to joining the staff in November 2016, he worked for the American Dental Education Association. Kevin has a bachelor's degree in English from Macalester College.

Valerie O
 vo@im.org

Valerie serves as staff liaison working in partnership with committees, councils, and external stakeholders, and oversees administrative operations of the team. Prior to joining the Alliance, she worked for ASIS International. Valerie has a bachelor's degree in English from Marymount University.

Committee Responsibilities: AAIM Education Committee, AAIM Research Committee

Jordan Ortiz
jortiz@im.org

Jordan facilitates the work of the Education & Research Team, which includes supporting volunteer committees, work groups, and task forces. She also has a role in survey facilitation, data analysis, and reporting for the Alliance. Prior to joining staff in November 2018, she worked at the Brain Injury Association of America. Jordan has her bachelor’s degree in neuroscience from George Mason University.

Pamela Sharo, MA
psharo@im.org

Pam provides administrative support to the Educational Programs Team as it facilitates the AAIM conferences. She also assists in the CME credit application process. Pam joined the staff in February 2018 and has a bachelor’s degree in public relations from West Virginia University and a master’s degree in public relations from Quinnipiac University.

Christine Tambini
Conference & Meetings Event Manager
ctambini@im.org

Christine manages logistics and planning of AAIM meetings. Prior to joining the staff in August 2018, she worked for the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. Christine has a bachelor’s degree in hospitality and tourism management from Virginia Tech.

Christopher M. Williams, MPH
cwilliams@im.org

Chris manages academic affairs committees and researches internal medicine education issues. Prior to joining the staff in March 2016, he worked for the Association of American Medical Colleges. Chris has a bachelor’s degree in international relations from University of Virginia and a master's in public health from The George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health.

Committee Responsibilities: AAIM Medical Student to Resident Interface Committee, AAIM Resident to Fellow Interface Committee