The team at AASLD is committed to bringing our members the best experiences an association can offer. We strive to make sure that every educational opportunity keeps our members on the forefront of scientific achievements.
Leadership Team
Matthew D’Uva, FASAE, CAE
Chief Executive Officer
AASLD Foundation and Patient Engagement
Julie Deal
Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Executive Director, AASLD Foundation
Monnica Asuncion – Coordinator, Development
Julia Merrill – Director, Grants and Programs
Colleen Wainwright – Manager, Grants and Programs
Education and Meetings
Melanie Stanton, CAE, CFRE
Vice President
Dominique Clayton – Manager, Online Education
Heather Cooney – Manager, Meetings and Exhibits
Stephanie Grimsby – Director, Education and Professional Development
Jessica Jessop – Sr. Manager, Education and Accreditation
Melissa Morrison – Director, Online Events
Suzanne Thibeault – Coordinator, Registration and Meetings
Brittany Tyrell – Manager, Online Events
Anne Wrobel – Manager, Education
Funmi Yusuf – Coordinator, Education and Professional Development
Finance and Administration
Mukarab Islam, CPA
Vice President
Luz Agustin – Assistant Controller
Aaron Batla, CPA – Accountant
Charnese Bethea – Junior Accountant
Haroon Farooq – Administrative and Facilities Assistant
Marketing and Communications
Caroline Laurin
Vice President
Nola Gruneisen – Sr. Manager, Brand Development
Tazeen Shirazi – Manager, Data Integrity and Analysis
Amanda Thaxton – Manager, Memberships
Megan Webster – Sr. Manager, Programs Marketing
People and Strategy
Marjorie Bynum, CAE
Chief of Staff
Katie Duggan – Director, Workforce Development and Special Projects
Akuender Dot – Sr. Manager, Global and Public Policy
Crystal Jones – Director, Human Resources
John Lingerfelt, CAE – Sr. Manager, Member Communities
Lynee Sanders – Coordinator, Governance
Erica Taylor – Manager, Governance
Publications and Practice Resources
Vice President (Vacant)
Audrey Davis-Owino – Sr. Director, Clinical Guidelines and Quality
Ann Haran – Director, Publications
Bianca Hughes – Editorial Assistant
Kristen Johnson – Medical Illustrator
Erica Lowe – Editorial Assistant
Emili Malatesta – Manager, Publications
Kareytis Martinez – Sr. Manager, Publications
Cherelle Wells – Editorial Assistant