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 also serves as chief data officer.

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

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

Karen Fisher, JD, leads the AAMC’s public policy and advocacy efforts to sustain the missions of the nation’s medical schools and teaching hospitals.

Dr. Grover leads the Institute to convene national experts to examine the most critical issues affecting the missions and institutions of academic medicine.

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

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.

Janis M. Orlowski, MD, focuses on the intersection of academic medical centers and the health care delivery system and helps lead innovations to improve care.

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

Elisa K. Siegel leads the AAMC’s efforts to advance public understanding of medical schools and teaching hospitals and their contributions to America’s health.

Frank R. Trinity 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.