Our Staff

The team at AASLD is committed to bringing our members the best experiences an association can offer. We strive to make sure that every educational opportunity keeps our members on the forefront of scientific achievements.

Leadership Team

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Matthew R. D’Uva, FASAE, CAE

Chief Executive Officer

American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases

AASLD Foundation and Patient Engagement

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Julie Deal

Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director

AASLD Foundation

Team Members

Julia Merrill, CAE - Director, Grants and Programs

Michael Providence, CAE - Senior Manager, Patient Engagement

Rayanna Roxas - Coordinator, Development

Victoria Wyma - Manager, Grant Programs and Research Awards

Education and Professional Development

Steven Folstein, MFA M.Ed.

Vice President

Team Members

Jake Alexander - Digital Coordinator

Sally Cook - Manager, LMS & Accreditation

Kelly Marks - Educational Program Management

Linda Howard - Program Manager, Education

Faith Oyedepo - Program Manager, Education

Wendy Risso - Senior Manager, Training-Workforce-Education

Laura Shelters - Director, Education, Evaluation and Program Design

Finance and Administration

Mukarab Islam, CPA

Vice President

Team Members

Luz Agustin - Assistant Controller

Aaron Batla, CPA - Senior Staff Accountant

Haroon Farooq - Administrative and Facilities Coordinator

Marketing and Communications

Team Members

Elise Bender - Senior Manager, Marketing

Joseph Ersek - Director, Digital Operations

Ravenn Mathis - Coordinator, Marketing

Tazeen Shirazi - Manager, Data Integrity and Analysis

Vanessa Velasco - Director, Marketing

Meetings and Corporate Partnerships

Jessica Curtis, CMP

Vice President

Team Members

Heather Cooney, CMP, CEM - Director, Exhibits and Sponsorships

Laura Gabriele - Senior Manager, Corporate Partnerships, AASLD Foundation

Melissa Morrison, CMP, DES, PMP - Director, Meetings

Lisa Patterson - Manager, Event Services

Rebecca Steuer - Sales Manager, Exhibits and Sponsorships

Lynn Tangorra, CMP - Manager, Meetings

People and Strategy

Marjorie Bynum, CAE

Chief of Staff

Team Members

Akuender Dot - Director, Member Communities

Alyssa Grime - Coordinator, People & Strategy

Julie Hoffman - Manager, Member Communities

Crystal Jones - Director, Human Resources

Patricia Marshall - Coordinator, Member Communities

Lynee Sanders - Executive Assistant to the CEO

Tracey Young - Senior Manager, Governance

Publications and Practice Resources

Elizabeth Durzy

Vice President

Team Members

Jenny Castano - Director, Practice Resources

Ann Haran - Director, Publications

Bianca Hughes - Manager, Publications

Kristen Johnson - Medical Illustrator

Erica Lowe - Editorial Assistant

Emili Malatesta - Senior Manager, Publications

Jaime Thomas, MHA - Manager, Practice Guidelines

Cherelle Wells - Editorial Assistant