Leadership & Association Governance
We are led by guiding principles and strong leadership from our Board of Directors and staff leaders.
Governance
Association Governance and Leadership
Our Decisions Are Based on Strong Guiding Principles
A well-governed association is an effective one. With a diverse member-elected Board of Directors working alongside staff leadership, ADCES® has just the right mix of leaders to fulfill our strategic plan goals.
Their combined experience and expertise widen our pool of resources to extend our services wherever they’re needed. To learn about our guiding principles and member-related business, read our bylaws, meeting minutes and board values.
Association Bylaws
ADCES's bylaws provide transparency into the guiding principles and rules that define the governing structure of our association and serve as a framework for how we govern. Read the current ADCES Bylaws
Share Your Expertise & Support Your Specialty
Volunteering opens many doors. You can gain additional leadership opportunities, build your technical skills, forge friendships and give back to the specialty.
Applications for positions on our national committees are closed. Please check back in August 2026, when we will be seeking volunteers for our 2027 national committees.
Board Members
ADCES Board of Directors
Elected by our members, the ADCES Board of Directors focus on strategic planning, financial oversight and association governance. They also meet regularly to address membership interests.
Katherine Suk O'Neal
PharmD, MBA, BCACP, CDCES, BC-ADM, AE-C, CLS, FADCES, FAPhA
Gwen Klinkner
DNP, RN, BC-ADM, CDCES, FADCES
Veronica Brady
PhD, RN, FNP-BC, ACRN, BC-ADM, CDCES, FADCES
Starlin Haydon-Greatting
MS-MPH, BSPharm, CDM, FAPhA, FADCES
Matthew Hornberger
MBA, CAE
Kristine Batty
PhD, CRNP, BC-ADM, CDCES, FADCES
Erin DaRosa
MBA, RDN, LD, CDCES
Patricia Davidson
DCN, RDN, CDCES, LDN, FAND, CHSE, FADCES
Kathy B. Doane
PharmD, RDN, BC-ADM, CDCES, DipACLM
Alefiya Faizullabhoy
MBA, MS, RD, CDCES, CDN, FAND
Samuel Grossman
PharmD, PHD, CDCES, FADCES
Sarah Hormachea
MS, RD, CDCES, BC-ADM
George Huntley
CEO, Diabetes Leadership Council
Ka Hei Karen Lau
MS, RDN, LDN, CDCES
Dorthy Lee
MS, RD, CDCES
Janice MacLeod
MA, RD, LD, CDCES, FADCES
Susan McLaughlin
MOL, BS, RDN, CDCES, LMNT, CPT
Christine Memering
MSN, RN, CDCES, BC-ADM, FADCES
Wendy Mobley-Bukstein
PharmD, BCACP, CDCES, CHWC, NASM-CPT, FADCES, FAPhA
Staff Leaders
ADCES Senior Leadership
Employed by our association, the ADCES senior leadership team consists of seasoned professionals in their fields that support us in administering our programs.
Matthew Hornberger
MBA, CAE
Matthew Biecker
MBA
Leslie Kolb
DrPH, MBA, RN
Christine Carter-Eggers
SPHR; SHRM-SCP
Paulina Duker
MPH, BSN, RN, CDCES