AIM Officers and Executive Committee Members
AIM Officers
Chair
Kathy Kudish (CT)
Chair-Elect
Amber Tirmal (Phila)
Immediate Past Chair
Michele Roberts (WA)
Secretary-Treasurer
Tom McCleaf (PA)
Executive Committee Members
Ron Balajadia (HI)
Emily Messerli (KY)
Monife Stout (USVI)
Heather Roth (CO)
Molly Howell (ND)
Matt Bobo (AK)
Stephanie Schauer (WI)
Kurt Seetoo (MD)
Stephen White (SC)
Rich Lakin (UT)
AIM Staff
Claire Hannan, MPH
Claire Hannan joined the Association of Immunization Managers as its first Executive Director in 2004 and has spent her career working to support immunization policies and practices. She is responsible…
Katelyn Wells, Ph.D.
As the Chief Research and Development Officer, Katelyn develops and manages AIM's research and evaluation activities; oversees AIM’s top priorities and vision; and strategically works to increase AIM’s financial stability…
Bradley L. Ward, MPH
As Director of Federal Grants, Bradley is responsible for directing and managing AIM’s CDC project portfolio; oversees the development, implementation, and maintaining of resources for immunization program improvement; organizes mentoring…
Tessa Atkinson-Adams, MPA
As Communications Director, Tessa is responsible for developing and executing the organization's communications strategy. She manages all communications and ensures they are clear, unified, and compelling; provides oversight of the…
Se’an Bournes, MS
Se’an (pronounced “Ce-on”) manages an AIM CDC cooperative agreement as Federal Grants Project Manager. Before joining AIM, Se’an served as a Project Manager at PCORI and a Program Manager at…
Mackenzie Melton, MPH
Mackenzie brings more than 20 years of public health, nonprofit, and vaccine advocacy experience to AIM. As Outreach and Education Manager, she designs and implements education and training on immunization…
Kristy Westfall
As Data Project Manager, Kristy supports members with immunization information systems (IIS) and data exchange. She worked with the Wyoming Department of Health Immunization Unit in various roles before joining…
Diadra Biles, Ph.D.
As the MAP Project Manager, Dr. Biles works on implementing and evaluating the activities associated with the Member Assistance Program (MAP). Before joining AIM, she served as the Tobacco Program…
Bertrand Kila
As Finance Manager, Bertrand is responsible for managing AIM’s finances which includes: generating financial reports, facilitating AIM’s annual audits, facilitating dues invoicing, payments, and reporting and coding income and expenditure.…
Trevor Jennings
As the Senior REACH Program Coordinator, Trevor assists with activities related to AIM’s partnership with CDC’s Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) program. Prior to joining AIM, she…
Katie Drumhiller, MPH
As Research and Evaluation Specialist, Katie leads AIM’s data collection and evaluation efforts and provides support for research grants and publications. Before joining AIM, she worked as a researcher and…
Ellie Austin
As Federal Grants Program Coordinator, Ellie works on the implementation of the activities associated with a cooperative agreement awarded by CDC—providing support for AIM awards, membership support, and leadership development…
Breyah Atkinson
As Research and Development Program Coordinator, Breyah supports the Corporate Alliance Program, AIM’s annual Leadership in Action Conference, the IDEAS technical assistance program, and research and development grants. Prior to…
Angelika Hernandez, MA
As the Digital Communications Coordinator, Angelika assists with AIM’s digital media efforts, including the website, social media, and email communications. She has supported organizations such as Banner Health, the Phoenix…
Katelyn McCullough
Katelyn McCullough is a 2021 CDC Public Health Associate assigned to AIM. As a Public Health Associate, she assesses the immunization environment, addresses public health needs and challenges, and facilitates…
Katherine Palmer
Katherine Palmer is a 2020 CDC Public Health Associate assigned to AIM. As a Public Health Associate, Katherine’s role at AIM includes understanding the immunization environment and the challenges that…
Aleah Jensen
As Policy Analyst, Aleah works closely with AIM’s executive director to organize and facilitate member activities and meetings, assist with media outreach and presentations and synthesize COVID-19 information for AIM…
Jasmine Murray
As Executive Assistant, Jasmine works closely with AIM’s Executive Director by providing calendar management, meeting support, and project management. She also assists members, staff, and stakeholders. Jasmine has over 25…
Sloan Petersohn
As an intern, Sloan supports AIM on various teams, such as research, data capturing, and media cataloging. She works closely with different team members to develop and disseminate vital AIM…
Trisha Soin
As an intern, Trisha works closely on various programs at AIM, such as legislative policy tracking, digital media efforts, partnered campaigns, research, and data capturing. Trisha graduated from the University…
Lori Linstead
Lori is a private consultant who works with AIM to support immunization program managers in coordinating and operationalizing immunization information systems (IIS). She also assists AIM with various member services…
Brent Ewig, MSPH
Brent serves as a policy advisor consultant to AIM. He monitors the immunization policy landscape and develops resources to support AIM members engaging in effective policy development. He represents AIM…
Dan Hopfensperger
Dan Hopfensperger joined AIM as a consultant in the fall of 2015, primarily in the area of Immunization Information Systems. Prior to joining AIM, Dan spent 36 years with the…
Emily Less, MPH
As a public health consultant for AIM, Emily focuses on vaccine confidence, immunization policy, and supporting research and development. Before joining AIM, she worked at Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, where…
Monica Mayer, MPH
Monica manages the Corporate Alliance Program and has been with AIM since her retirement in 2018. She facilitates the Virtual Exhibit Hall webinars and coordinates the Exhibit Hall for the…