Committees and Liaisons
AOASM accomplishes its work through the efforts of volunteers who serve on committees. Below is a list of our standing (or permanent) committees and ad-hoc (or temporary) committees and their members. AOASM also has established relationships and collaborations with other associations and organizations. Listed below are those relationships and the volunteers who liaise with those groups. Please click on the Committee below to learn more about each Committee and find a listing of members.
Annual Clinical Conference Committee
The Clinical Conference Program Committee works with the Chair, (First Vice President) and meeting planner to establish the program for the annual clinical conference. This includes finalizing educational content and pre-conference workshops, soliciting speakers and moderators, planning events like workouts, social events, fun run, etc. Committee will assist with the marketing of the program through content created for the website and member communications.
Warren Bodine, DO, Chair
Bylaws Committee
The By-Laws Committee is responsible for the regular review of the By-Laws to ensure that they remain consistent with the goals and objectives of the Academy and comply with existing law.
Angela Cavanna, DO, Chair
FAOASM Award Committee
The Fellow Award Committee shall be responsible for reviewing applicants for the Award of Fellow and recommending approval to the Board of Directors. The Fellow Award Committee shall also be responsible for maintaining communication with current Fellows ensuring that the current Fellows fulfill their obligations as a Fellow of AOASM. Criteria for and maintenance of the award of fellow will be reviewed and updated by the committee with final approval by the board of directors and executive committee as deemed necessary. The Chair shall be appointed by the current President for a 3-year term.
The Award of Fellow of the AOASM is bestowed to an individual who meets the criteria set forth by the fellowship awards committee under the directions of the board of directors. Members awarded the distinction of fellow are authorized to use the designation, “FAOASM” for as long as they remain active members of the AOASM.
Jason Tarno, DO, Chair
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will work with the AOASM Treasurer in planning, monitoring, and evaluating the organization’s funding, financial management, facilities, assets, risks, and insurance programs. The committee shall work with the Executive Director and the Treasurer in developing long-range financial plans; reviewing annual budgets and financial reports; and recommending internal controls and other financial policies to the board. The committee shall perform such other duties as may from time to time be required by the board.
Stephanie Aldret, DO, Treasurer
Michele Gilsenan, DO, Co-Chair
Kathy Lambert, DO, Co-Chair
Membership Committee
The Membership Committee shall support the mission and goals of AOASM in matters of public relations, act as a liaison between AOASM and other medical organizations. It will advise and assist AOASM in increasing its presence in the medical and lay communities and assist its members in developing enhanced public relations opportunities. The Membership Committee shall be responsible for recruitment and retention of qualified members, periodic survey of membership ascertaining their level of satisfaction with the Academy and its activities.
Bhavesh Joshi, DO, Chair
Dan Brannen, DO
Dan Cavallo, DO
Cara Conrad, DO
Daniel Day, DO
Brett DeGooyer, DO
Elan Goldwaser, DO
Matthew Heller, DO
Brandon Klein
Al Kozar, DO
Tony Leazzo, DO
John Luksch, DO
Michael Messmer, DO
Courtney Nolan, DO
Joshua Priddle, DO
Kate Quinn, DO
Anne Rex, DO
Christopher Rial, DO
Pricisilla Tu, DO
Daniel Savarino, DO
Ashley Koontz Sturts, DO
Jason Smith, DO
Brett Spain, DO
Justin Stumph, DO
Ron Torrance, DO
Jennifer Trpkovski. DO
Sarah Turner, DO
Gillian Wooldridge, DO
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (Membership Sub-Committee)
Christina Wong, Chair
Abode Agaja, DO
Stephanie Aldret, DO
Allison Bardowell, DO
Annemarie Beran, DO
Nicholas Bohannon, DO
Matt Chung, DO
Steven Gawrys, DO
Bradley Goldstein, DO
Nicole Goddard, DO
Jessica Huerta, DO
Bhavesh Joshi, DO
Patrick McLendon, DO
Jessica Motley, DO
Dwan Perry, DO
Chris Rial, DO
Mohamed Shitia, DO
Sneha Suresh, DO
Kevin Valvano, DO
Matthew Wilson, DO
Tyler Wilson, DO
Nominations Committee
It shall be the duty of the Nominating Committee to nominate candidates for the positions of Officer and Member of the Board of Directors and present the same to the Board of Directors at the Annual Membership Meeting. The Academy may conduct elections by mail. Any member entitled to vote may vote for Directors by mail. Nothing herein shall be construed to prevent members from making appropriate nominations to fill vacancies from the floor at any conclave called for the purpose of electing Directors.
Kate Quinn, DO, Chair (Immediate Past President)
OMED 2026
The OMED Program Committee works with the Chair, (Second Vice President) and meeting planner to establish the program for the annual AOA OMED conference. This includes finalizing educational content and soliciting speakers and moderators. Program content can be collaborative with other Osteopathic Specialty Colleges. Program Chair is required to attend OMED. Committee members are encouraged to attend OMED. Chair and committee members will work with the American Osteopathic Association to meet the AOA’s deadlines for submission of all materials. Committee will assist with the marketing of the program through content created for the website and member communications.
Gillian Wooldridge, DO, Chair
Past Presidents' Advisory Committee
The Past Presidents’ Advisory Committee shall be responsible for advising the Board on actions before the Board. The Past Presidents’ Advisory Committee will be represented on the Board of Directors by the Immediate Past President who shall serve as liaison between the Board and the Committee. Committee is made up of all Past Presidents who maintain membership in AOASM.
Rob Franks, DO, Chair
Rebeccah Rodriguez-Regner, DO, Vice Chair
Publications and Research Committee
The Publications/Research Committee shall serve as a resource and liaison from the Society to the Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine. The Publications/Research Committee also works with other committees (Medical Education, Program, Public Relations, etc.) to develop educational publications for professionals and the public. The Publications/Research Committee shall stimulate interest in research among the Academy’s members by offering training in research methods to Fellows/Residents and Academy members and to secure funding in support of Research by Academy members.
John Luksch, DO, Chair
Sidelines Newsletter Committee
The Sidelines/Newsletter Committee is responsible for coordinating the monthly content for the staff member who will layout and distribute the newsletter. Monthly information includes President’s Letter, CJSM article link, member profile, student committee reports, and other information throughout the year.
Mark Rogers, DO, Chair
Angela Cavanna, DO, Co-Chair
Sportsosteopathy Committee
The Sportsosteopathy Committee is responsible for coordinating the lectures in Germany hosted by the DAAO. Responsibilities include maintaining appropriate curriculum and updating lectures with the DAAO representatives, selecting appropriate lecturers for presentation, and maintaining a repository of past lecture materials.
Michele Gilsenan, DO, Co-chair
Kate Quinn, DO, Co-chair
Noshir Amaria, DO
Jeff Bytomski, DO
Daniel Cavallo, III, DO
Angela Cavanna, DO
Daniel Clearfield, DO
Kayla Cuadros, DO
Brett DeGooyer, DO
Geoff Dreher, DO
Kurt Heinking, DO
Greg Hon, DO
Jessica Huerta, DO
Andrew King, DO
Patrick Leary, DO
Rick Margaitis, DO
Demetri Menegos, DO
Alexandra Myers, DO
John Neidecker, DO
Beth Raleigh, DO
Naresh Rao, DO
Rebeccah Rodriguez, DO
Mark Rogers, DO
Richard Schuster, DO
Jesse Shaw, DO
Asad Siddiqi, DO
Social Media Committee
Anne Marie Zeller, DO, Chair
Nicole Fremarek, DO
Student Relations Committee
The Student Relations Committee shall be responsible for maintaining close communication with the student sports medicine clubs on the several osteopathic medical school campuses. The Committee will devise ways and means to increase the participation of osteopathic medical students in the activities of the Academy and devise plans to increase the number of students who join the Academy when they complete medical school and become practicing physicians.
Brett Sprouse, Chair
Warren Bodine, Chair
Student Executive Board
Nicholas Bohannon
Navkiram Bedi
Molly Cich, Vice Chair
Owen Doster, Chair
Saana Kizzier
Sydney Shindler
Delaney Yorks
Resident and Fellow Executive Committee
Trent Giner, DO, Executive Committee Chair
Annemarie Beran, DO
Chase Bowman, DO
Michele Collingsworth, DO
Cara Conrad, DO
Steve Gawrys, DO
Kyle Hopkins, DO
Nicholas Hora, DO
Anthony Noll, DO
Michael Shaffer, DO
Christopher Whelan, DO
Olabode Agaja, DO, Chair
Priscilla Tu, DO, Chair
Webinar Committee
Gillian Wooldridge, DO, Chair
Website Committee
The website committee is responsible for creating new content for the AOASM website, reviewing posted content for relevancy, and suggesting new functionality to staff responsible for updates.
Anne Marie Zeller, DO, Chair
Megan Boyer
Daniel Brannen
Daniel Day, DO
Geoffrey Dreher, DO
Brandon Eck, DO
Chris Huckle, DO
Bhavesh Joshi, DO
Brandon Klein
Tony Leazzo, DO
Kate Quinn, DO
Rebeccah Rodriguez-Regner, DO
Ashley Koontz Sturts, DO
Justin Stumph, DO
Jen Trpkovski, DO
Gillian Wooldridge, DO
Ad Hoc Committees
Archives Committee
Stephanie Aldret, DO, Chair
House of Delegates
Gillian Wooldridge, DO, Delegate
Liaisons
Advanced Team Physicians Course (Co-sponsor)
Jeffrey R. Bytomski, DO, 2025 Liaison
GOSM/Sportsosteopathy
Michele Gilsenan, DO
Kate Quinn, DO
Joint Commission on Sports Medicine and Science
Bill Feldner, DO
Rob Franks, DO
Mark Rogers, DO
National Athletic Trainers’ Assocaition / CATS
Jen Trpkovksi, DO
NCAA Mental Health Advisory Group
Mark Rogers, DO
NCAA Prevention and Harm Reduction Advisory Group
Warren Bodine, DO
Preparticipation Evaluation (PPE) Monograph Editorial Committee (American Academy of Pediatrics)
Stephanie Aldret, DO
Mary Solomon, DO
Team Physicians Consensus Statement
Lori Boyajian-O’Neill, DO
Rob Franks, DO