Our Leadership

Under Dr. Skorton, the AAMC is undertaking a bold, multiyear strategic plan to lead and serve academic medicine to improve the health of people everywhere.

David A. Acosta, MD, provides strategic vision and leadership for the AAMC’s diversity and inclusion activities across the medical education community.

Diana Bourke serves as the primary point of accountability for the execution of the AAMC’s strategic action plans and as chief data officer.

Gabrielle V. Campbell, MBA, LLM, leads operations, research, and development efforts to drive innovation of the AAMC service programs, including the MCAT® exam.

Susan Cato leads the AAMC’s communications and marketing strategy to ensure visibility and make meaningful impact in unique and innovative ways.

Constance M. Filling, EdD, leads the AAMC’s member education, leadership, and professional development training programs.

Atul Grover, MD, PhD, leads the institute to convene experts to examine the most critical issues affecting the missions and institutions of academic medicine.

Stephen J. Lopez, PhD, MBA, leads the AAMC’s Information Technology team and guides strategic plans to improve the association’s technological capabilities.

Yvonne Massenburg, MBA, oversees the recruitment and retention efforts of more than 650 AAMC employees.

Rosha C. McCoy, MD, FAAP, leads the AAMC’s efforts to improve health care access, quality, and equity and to advance clinical leadership and effectiveness.

Ross McKinney Jr., MD, leads the AAMC programs that support medical research and the training of physician-scientists in academic medicine.

Amir Mesarwi, MBA, oversees all financial and administrative operations at the AAMC and stewards its resources to fulfill the association’s missions.

Tannaz Rasouli leads the AAMC’s legislative advocacy about medical research, medical education, public health funding, and hospital/emergency preparedness.

Jennifer M. Schlener enhances the strategic alignment of work across the AAMC.

Frank R. Trinity, JD, provides legal guidance and counsel to the AAMC’s Leadership Team, Board of Directors, and staff.

Alison J. Whelan, MD, leads the AAMC’s initiatives to transform medical education and workforce preparation across the full continuum of medical education.