The ACOEM professional staff manages day-to-day operations and supports the vision and mission of the organization.
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Director, Engagement
Ginny Costello
Ginny comes to ACOEM with a plethora of association membership experience. Ginny leads ACOEM in member recruitment and retention and is the primary point of contact for the Council on Member Engagement.
Coordinator, Member Experience
Sandra Cruz
Sandra’s primary focus is on providing outstanding customer service and support for inquiries related to membership and educational activities. She works collaboratively with all departments to streamline and improve the member experience and ensure customer satisfaction. Sandra has over 20 years of association, account management, and customer support experience.
Director, Marketing and Communications
Allison Fitch-Markham, MBA
Allison has more than 20 years of experience in marketing and communications leadership, including 15 years in association management for a national professional association and a global industry organization. Her expertise extends into membership development, convention planning, and technology implementation. At ACOEM, she oversees marketing strategy, creative communications, and database management.
Senior Manager, Partnerships
Janet Fyock, IOM
Janet is responsible for ACOEM's industry outreach and partnership development. She builds relationships, secures sponsorships, and manages advertising and exhibit sales for the annual meeting, AOHC. Janet creates event and membership marketing plans and is responsible for email campaigns and other promotional activities. Janet is the staff liaison to the new career research platform OEM Explore and enjoys representing the College at external events. Janet holds a BA in International Relations and French from Michigan State University.
Associate Director, Education
Nikki Hoffman, DES
Nikki has over a decade of experience in continuing medical education. At ACOEM, Nikki will manage, direct, and champion the development and delivery of a variety of educational offerings for the members of ACOEM and the greater OEM community. Nikki is a PCMA-certified Digital Event Strategist and holds a bachelor's degree from Michigan State University.
Senior Coordinator, Education
Nathalie Lacour
Nathalie is part of the education team and possesses a wealth of knowledge about ACOEM programs and history. Her primary responsibilities include ACOEM's Joint Provider program, MOC Part 4, support of live courses, and ACCME PARS and ABPM MOC recordkeeping.
Manager, Engagement
Berenice Lagrimas
Berenice Lagrimas is a seasoned association professional with extensive experience in nonprofit organization management. Returning to ACOEM after her recent roles with the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine, Berenice brings a wealth of expertise in membership relations, team building, and product marketing. She previously served ACOEM in both educational programming and support roles, where she contributed to the development of accredited CME courses.
Senior Manager, CRM
Chad Lovegren
Chad is a Salesforce Certified Administrator (SCA) and holds a degree in Telecommunications. Chad oversees ACOEM's customer relationship management technology.
Senior Manager, Scientific Affairs
Isabel Montoya-Curtis, MPH
Isabel manages the Specialty Societies Advancing Adult Immunizations (SSAAI) grant funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Counicil of Medical Specialty Societies (CMSS). The grant’s overarching goal is to ensure that all adults, especially high-risk adults with co-morbidities, receive up-to-date vaccinations. Isabel collaborates with ACOEM’s health system partners and employers to ensure seamless management, communications, and logistical execution of the project. Additionally, she manages the Guidance for the Medical Evaluation of Public Safety Employees which provides education and tools for occupational health professionals to serve their public safety patients. Isabel earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois - Chicago and her Master's in Public Health from Northern Illinois University.
Director, Scientific Affairs
Julie Ording, MPH
Julie oversees the College's scientific and guidance-related initiatives. She leads the Specialty Societies Advancing Adult Immunizations (SSAAI) grant funded by the CDC and CMSS to increase adult immunizations in occupational health settings. She is also the staff liaison for the Council on OEM Science and manages ACOEM's Practice Guidelines, Guidance for the Medical Evaluation of Public Safety Employees, and the International Occupational Medicine Society Collaborative (IOMSC). Julie has over 20 years of association experience and holds a MPH from the University of Illinois at Chicago School of Public Health.
Coordinator, Marketing and Communications
Charlie Peckman
Charlie has a degree in Journalism and Mass Communications from the University of Iowa as well as a Certificate in Entrepreneurial Management. Charlie brings experience in social media communication, PR, and marketing and is responsible for ACOEM's social media presence. He is actively involved in public relations, external relations, and is the staff liaison for ACOEM's Ambassador Program.
Manager, Education
Shahida Razvi
Shahida has over 20 years of association experience and has a degree in Management and Economics from the University of Toronto, Scarborough. Shahida supports the overall planning, implementation, and evaluation of ACOEM’s live and virtual meetings including AOHC.
Chief Executive Officer
Craig Sondalle
Craig Sondalle became ACOEM's CEO in November 2022. Craig has had a 25+ year career in association leadership, most recently as Executive Vice President of the Association Solutions division of MCI USA. He joined the engagement and experience agency after the acquisition of Sentergroup, a leading Chicago-based association management company he founded in 2000 and led as CEO through 19 years of corporate and client-focused success. Through Craig’s stewardship and approach to value-based leadership, Sentergroup provided innovative, tailored, and growth-orientated membership, marketing, education, event, and strategy solutions to a broad portfolio of association and non-profit organizations. Throughout his career, Craig has led and supported close to 50 associations, including a large and diverse roster within the health care arena.
Director, Education and Experience
Michelle Suarez, CMP, DES
Michelle has strategic oversight of all the meeting planning elements of ACOEM’s events and experiences, with a special emphasis on AOHC. As a Digital Event Strategist (DES), she oversees strategic analysis, support, and recommendations on ACOEM's online, virtual, and hybrid events.
Manager, Operations and Governance
Adam Walaszek
Adam plays a key role in providing support to members of the College through processing membership data, as well as providing assistance to volunteer-led special interest sections, workgroups, and committees. He oversees ACOEM's Fellowship program.