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ACNM National Office Staff

ACNM national office staff have a passion for midwifery and women’s health and a commitment to serving our members.  Learn more about our team by clicking on the bio link provided for each staff member.  Or, click here to view all staff bios.

Executive Office  
Lorrie Kaplan
Executive Director
Bio
(240)485-1810
Kathleen Przybylski
Executive Assistant
Bio
(240)485-1811
Kerri Schuiling CNM, FACNM   
Senior Staff Researcher
Bio
(906)226-3624

Sharon Kirksey-Walcott  CMP, CEM
Associate Director for Meetings & Industry Relations  
Bio

(240)485-1812
Andrea Watkins
Meetings Manager
Bio
(240)485-1854
Fausto Miranda
Information Technology Manager
Bio
(240)485-1823
Angela M. Telesford
Receptionist/Admin Assistant
Bio
(240)485-1801
   
Membership  

George Hamilton
Associate Director for Membership
Bio

(240)485-1820

Vacant

Membership Coordinator

(240) 485-1825

Erika Hernandez 

Membership Assistant
Bio

(240) 485-1824
   
Professional Practice and Health Policy  
Vacant
Director of Professional Practice and Health Policy
(240)485-1840
Leslie Ludka CNM
Senior Technical Advisor
Bio  
(240)485-1842
Joanna M. King JD
State Policy Analyst  
Bio
(240)485-1843
Mairi Breen Rothman CNM, MSN
Professional Services Consultant
Bio
(240)485-1841

Elaine Germano CNM, DrPH, FACNM 

Education Projects Manager
Bio
(240) 485-1845
Melinda Bush
Continuing Education Coordinator  
Bio
(240)485-1846
Patrick Cooney
Federal Lobbyist (Off-Site)
Bio   
(202)347-0034
Monica Greenfield
Program Coordinator      
Bio   
(240)485-1844
   
Communications  
Vacant
Communications Manager  
 (240)485-1822 
Eleni Hailu, MS
Online Communications Manager
Bio
(240)485-1821
Melissa Garvey
Writer and Editor
Bio
(240)485-1826
   
Finance/Administration  

Meredith Graham

Director of Finance
Bio

(240)485-1805
Lillian Grant
Interim Staff Accountant
(240)485-1806
D. Tate
Financial Specialist/Program Coordinator
Bio
(240)485-1805
   
Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health  

Editorial Office

Francie Likis CNM, NP, DrPH
Editor-in-Chief JMWH (Off-Site)
Bio

(240)485-1815
Tekoa King CNM, MPH
Deputy Editor JMWH (Off-Site)
Bio
 
Patricia Aikins Murphy CNM, DrPH, FACNM
Deputy Editor JMWH (Off-Site)
Bio
 
Stephanie Bergwall
Managing Editor
Bio
 
   
Global Outreach  

Anne Hyre CNM, MSN, MPH  

Director
Bio

(240)485-1830
Duncan Muguku  MBA 
Program Manager  
Bio
(240)485-1832

Annie Clark  CNM, MPH

Senior Technical Advisor
Bio  

(240)485-1833
Holly Blanchard CNM
Senior Technical Advisor  
Bio
(240)485-1828
Sandra Buffington CNM, MPH, PNP, FACNM
Senior Technical Advisor (Off-Site)  
Bio
(520)749-3967
Diana Beck  CNM
Senior Technical Advisor (Off-Site) 
Bio
(541)431-3441
   
Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME)  
JoAnn Burke
Administrative Assistant  
Bio   
(240)485-1802
   
A.C.N.M. Foundation, Inc.  

Susan Berkun

Director
Bio

(240)485-1850
Lisa Paine CNM, DrPH, FACNM
Consultant (Off-Site)  
Bio
(617)876-6660
Carolyn Gegor CNM, MS FACNM 
President  (Off-Site)
Bio
(202)687-1563
   
General Information  
Fax Machine (240)485-1818
Media Reviews 
Carrie Bright Executive Director
American Midwifery Certification Board
(410)694-9424
Front Desk
Contact for general information
(240)485-1800
   
   
   
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