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:
Cindy Chavira, John Muir Health
Committee Members:
Vanessa Bramble, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
Greg Calosso, Dana Farber Cancer Institute
Dave Gosky, The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Nick Jaidar, University of Maryland Medical Center
Ashley Kerr, MD Anderson Cancer Center
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:
Vanessa Bramble, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
Committee Members:
Marcy Cent, PYA
Nicole Centers, Wellstar
Cindy Chavira, John Muir Health
Melissa Childress, Chartis
Greg Calosso, Dana Farber Cancer Institute
Nick Jaidar, University of Maryland Medical Center
Ashley Kerr, MD Anderson Cancer Center
Rochelle Lonn, Sutter Health
Kristin Mensonides, MUSC
Kelley Simpson, The Chartis Group
Matt Sturm, ECG Management Consultants
Mary Swimley, John Muir Health
Derek West, The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Julia Williams, Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport
Chris Zorn, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
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
Josh Lahav, Fox Chase Cancer Center
Committee Members:
Marcy Cent, PYA
Colleen Eroh, Fox Chase Cancer Center
Ellen Feinstein Advocate Health
Debbie Fernandez, The University of Kansas Medical Center
Stephen Miller, Cedars-Sinai Cancer
Kristina Rua, University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
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:
Mary Kate Cellmer, St. Luke’s Cancer Center
Rachel Mashburn, City of Hope
Committee Members:
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:
Nicole Centers, Wellstar
Matt Sherer, UMC Health System
Committee Members:
Marcy Cent, PYA
Seanne Falconer, Tulane Cancer Center
Debbie Fernandez, The University of Kansas Medical Center
Dave Gosky, The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Ashley Kerr, MD Anderson Cancer Center
Elaine Warren, SurvivorPlan
Fellowship Committee
This committee is charged with increasing oversight of the Fellowship Committee.
Chairperson:
Mary Kate Cellmer, St. Luke’s Cancer Center
Alyssia Crews, Orlando Health Cancer Institute
Committee Members:
Rebecca Stephens, UT Southwestern Medical Center
Debbie Fernandez, Kansas University
Rochelle Lonn, Sutter Health
Kristin Mensonides, MUSC
Joe Reczek, Northwestern University
Mary Swimley, John Muir Health
Disha Sawhney, Fox Chase Cancer Center