Professional Committees

Serving on an ACE committee is a great way to enrich your membership, learn more about the association, and meet new colleagues. Committees typically meet monthly for about one hour on a conference call. If you are interested in participating on a committee, please get in touch with ACE HQ at Brian Mandrier - brian@mandriergroup.com. Committee participation is open to all members in good standing.

Bylaws & Election

This committee is charged with recommending and maintaining current and thorough bylaws for the organization and coordinating the conduct of the annual election process in a manner consistent with established bylaws.

Chairperson:
Dave Gosky, The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

Committee Member:
Vanessa Bramble, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
Greg Calosso, Dana Farber Cancer Institute
Rebecca Stephens, UT Southwestern Medical Center


Conference Planning

This committee is charged with developing, implementing, and evaluating the success of organizational initiatives directed at enhancing its members' knowledge, skills, and competencies.

Chairperson:
Amber Campbell, Sutter Health

Committee Members:
Vanessa Bramble, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
Marcy Cent, PYA
Nicole Centers, Wellstar
Cindy Chavira, John Muir Health
Melissa Childress, Chartis
Sean Hobson, Dartmouth Cancer Center
Nick Jaidar, University of Maryland Medical Center
Ashley Kerr, MD Anderson Cancer Center
Mark Lloyd, Guideway Care
Steven LoGiudice
Rachel Mashburn, City of Hope
Kristin Mensonides, UC Davis
Meghan O’Neill, ECG Management Consultants
Disha Sawhney, Temple University Health System
Kelley Simpson, The Chartis Group
Matt Sturm, ECG Management Consultants
Melissa Threlkeld, Vizient
Michelle Vislosky, Philips
Amy Ware, HCA Sarah Cannon
Julia Williams, Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport


Membership & Member Services

This committee is charged with increasing the membership of the organization along with with all matters regarding membership services - resources, website, communications, and more.

Chairperson:
Vanessa Bramble, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Committee Members:
Sheryl Bluestein, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
Marcy Cent, PYA
Mary Ann Green, City of Hope
Stephen Miller, Cedars-Sinai Cancer
Melissa Threlkeld, Vizient


Communications

This committee is charged with supporting the efforts of the ACE Newsletter Editor and assisting with the development of written publications that promote the organization.

Chairperson:
Vanessa Bramble, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
Mary Kate Cellmer, St. Luke’s Cancer Center

Committee Members:
Katie Barnes
Rebecca Davis, Chartis
Katarzyna Harshaw, Sanofi
Kelley Simpson, Cancer Concierge
Matt Sturm, ECG Management Consultants


Vendor Relations

This committee enhances and maintains productive and mutually beneficial relationships with vendors to maximize their financial support of organizational initiatives and conferences.

Chairpersons:
Ashley Kerr, MD Anderson Cancer Center

Committee Members:
Megan Aiello, Stony Brook Cancer Center
Katarzyna Harshaw, Sanofi
Jeff Wright, Kansas University


Fellowship Committee

This committee is charged with increasing oversight of the Fellowship Committee.

Chairperson:
Mary Kate Cellmer, St. Luke’s Cancer Center
Melissa Childress, Chartis

Committee Members:
Rebecca Davis, Chartis
Rebecca Stephens, UT Southwestern Medical Center
Debbie Fernandez, Kansas University
Josh Lahav, Fox Chase Cancer Center
Cathy Jones, Azra AI
Broc Pollinger, St. Luke’s Cancer Center

2024 Fellowship Candidates:
Shardee Ogonor, Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center
Disha Sawhey, Fox Chase Cancer Center
Josef Reczek, NM McHenry Hospital 

2024 Mentors:
Mary Kate Cellmer, St. Luke’s Cancer Center
Alyssia Crews, Orlando Health
Anthony Paravati, Kettering Health