About

AHRA Committees & Task Forces

Committees and Taskforces create volunteer opportunities that are aligned with the AHRA mission and vision. Learn more about each of our committees and taskforces by reading the descriptions below. If you have any questions regarding a committee or taskforce, please contact memberservices@ahra.org.

The Leadership Development Committee was created to nurture members interested in AHRA Leadership roles in a number of ways, including volunteerism. Please connect with a member of the Leadership Development Committee to discuss more to find the right fit for you.

Looking to Get Involved? Click here to view a list of current volunteer opportunities.

2024-2025 Committees and Task Forces

Name Position
Carla M. Knisley, CRA Chair
Christina Browning Member
Danielle F. Henricksen, CRA Member
Elyce M. Wolfgang, CRA Member
Jennifer Kirkman, CRA Member
Serage Rahima, CRA Member
Ethan McCarty, CRA Member
Casey Reed, CRA Member
Tom Jessie Member
Derek Taylor, CRA Member

Name Position
Carmen Geerlings Chair
Coral Phillips Member
Rachel Thiesse-Yount, CRA, FAHRA Member
Beverly Rosipko Member

Name Position
Lisa Wood, CRA Chair
Brahamjit Raghav, CRA Member
Bridget Hill, CRA Member
Jennifer Kirkman, CRA Member
Andrea Deuesenberry Member
Peggy Pust, CRA, FAHRA Member
Donna Morris, CRA Board Liaison

Name Position
Jacqui Rose, CRA, FAHRA Editor-in-Chief
Rachel Thiesse-Yount, CRA Member
John Beall, FAHRA Member
Jack Durbin, CRA-retired Member
Stefanie Manack, CRA Member
Susan MacIntyre, CRA Member
Elyce Wolfgang, CRA Member
Suzieann Bass Member
Laurie Hitzel, CRA, FAHRA Board Liaison

Name Position
Shannon Gutierrez Chair
Jim Zheng, CRA Member
Nicole Dhanraj, CRA Member
Huyen Le Member
Luis Marquez, FAHRA Member
Krissie Stich, CRA Member
Lillian McGrier Advisor
Cindy Winter, CRA, FAHRA Board Liaison

Name Position
Becky Allen, CRA Chair
Amanda Garlock, CRA Member
Cathy Story, CRA, FAHRA Member
Danielle Henricksen, CRA Member
Nicole Dhanraj, CRA Member

Name Position
Andrew Ruiz, CRA Chair
Pariss Jackson, CRA Member
Christine Van Cucha Member
Mark Steffen, CRA, FAHRA Member
Christine Harris Member
Michelle Nocera, CRA Member
Jason Scott, CRA, FAHRA Member

Name Position
Dave Partridge, CRA, FAHRA Chair
Denise Pugh Member
Roland Rhynus, FAHRA Member
Rich Egan, CRA Member
Elena Danilova Member
Marcy Parsons, CRA Member
Dominique Smith, CRA Member
Lisa Walling, CRA Member
Jamie Coder, CRA Board Liaison

Name Position
Jason Theadore, CRA, FAHRA Co-Chair
Rich Dewit Co-Chair
Terry Bucknall, CRA, FAHRA Member
Art Tasaka Member
Jory Vidulich, CRA Member
Tom Wall Member
Sandy Edson, FAHRA Member
Kim Evans, CRA, FAHRA Member
Gina Greenwood, CRA, FAHRA Member
Terry Lynn Bucknall, BA, CRA, FAHRA Member
Sharon Harms, CRA, FAHRA Member
Kevin Ordway, CRA Member
Ryan Pavlak, CRA Member
Mario Pistilli, CRA, FAHRA Member

Name Position
Elizabeth Gravunder, CRA Chair
Tracy Banks, CRA Member
Adam Rosa, CRA Member
Aiysha Lewis Member
Andrew Ruiz, CRA Member
Christopher Mitchell, CRA Member
Wendy Renneke Board Liaison

Name Position
Beth Allen, CRA Member
Terry Lynn Bucknall, CRA, FAHRA Member
Robin Johnson Member
Dawn Jarrett, CRA Member
Timothy Gustafson Member
James Maxwell Member
Melissa Ramos Member
Jim Zheng, CRA Member
Barb Gaffney, CRA Member

Name Position
Luann Culbreth, CRA, FAHRA Chair
Melody Mulaik, CRA, FAHRA Advisor
Sara Nofziger-Drew Member
Luis Carvajal Member
Mario Pistilli, CRA, FAHRA Member
Lynn Imel, CRA Member
Nathan Baugh Member
Mark Steffen Member
Rick Phillips Member
Marie Fredrick Member
Traci Foster, CRA Board Liaison

Annual Meeting Design Team
The Annual Meeting Design Team (AMDT) functions as a task force and fulfills an active and important role in the planning, preparation and operation of the Annual Meeting and Exposition.

Curriculum Committee
The Curriculum Committee will provide guidance, advocacy, and supervision to educational programs by ensuring the curriculum is academically sound, comprehensive, and responsive to the needs of the audience.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
The Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee will collaborate with the AHRA volunteer and professional leadership to foster an environment of diversity, inclusion, and engagement through the education and adoption of diversity-promoting strategies.

Leadership Development Committee
The Leadership Development Committee is responsible for providing clear direction and path for the development of members within AHRA for leadership opportunities;  identifying the best candidate(s) for the Class II Education Foundation Directors; identifying the best possible slate of qualified candidates for the elected offices of President-elect and the elected Directors.

Member Recognition Committee
The AHRA’s Member Recognition Committee (MRC) is responsible for the oversight and selection of AHRA’s awards, scholarships, and member recognition.

Membership Committee
The Membership Committee will collaborate with AHRA leadership to provide the highest value to members and help ensure long-term retention through the delivery of quality programs and services. The committee advises leadership on membership policies to ensure responsiveness to member needs, and oversees programs for the recruitment and retention of members.

Product and Services Committee
The Product and Services Review Committee will contribute to and advise the AHRA Board and Leadership by providing recommendations for the creation or updating of new and existing AHRA products/ services, and/or the discontinuation of existing products and services.

Regulatory Affairs Committee
The Regulatory Affairs Committee will use a systematic approach to evaluate proposed legislation, regulations and budget rules that impact medical imaging. The Committee may evaluate alliances, partnerships, or coalitions, including existing arrangements to ensure that they are furthering the goals of the organization. 

CLIMB Design Team
The CLIMB Design Team will actively plan, prepare, and execute operations of AHRA's spring conference, AHRA CLIMB: The Conference for Leadership in Imaging Management and Business