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
Matthew R. D’Uva, FASAE, CAE
Chief Executive Officer - Ex Officio
American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases and AASLD Foundation
Education and Professional Development
Steven Folstein, MFA M.Ed.
Vice President
Team Members
Sally Cook - Manager, LMS & Accreditation
Linda Howard - Program Manager, Education
Julia Merrill, CAE - Director, AASLD Foundation & Early Career Programs
Faith Oyedepo - Program Manager, Education
Wendy Risso - Senior Manager, Training-Workforce-Education
Laura Shelters - Director, Education, Evaluation and Program Design
Victoria Wyma - Manager, AASLD Foundation & Early Career Programs
Corporate Partnerships, Development & Events
Jessica Curtis, CMP
Senior Vice President
Team Members
Nicole Abys-Smith - Manager, Marketing
Heather Cooney, CMP, CEM - Director, Exhibits and Sponsorships
Laura Gabriele - Senior Manager, Corporate Partnerships, AASLD Foundation
Patricia Marshall - Coordinator, Exhibits & Sponsorships
Ravenn Mathis - Coordinator, Marketing
Melissa Morrison, CMP, DES, PMP - Director, Meetings
Lisa Patterson - Manager, Event Services
Rayanna Roxas - Coordinator Development
Rebecca Steuer - Sales Manager, Exhibits and Sponsorships
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
Michael Providence, CAE - Director, Policy & Planning
Publications and Practice Resources
