Membership

Membership Advisory Group

The American Diabetes Association's Membership Advisory Group meets regularly to develop strategies for enhancing the professional membership experience.

Questions? Email [email protected].

Advisory Group Description

Purpose:

The Membership Advisory Group provides expert guidance on the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA’s) Professional Membership Initiative. This group oversees the development and enhancement of ADA’s Professional Membership benefits and strategies. The ADA's Membership Advisory Group meets regularly to develop strategies for enhancing the professional membership experience, including Interest Group engagement, professional awards, and networking opportunities.

Qualifications for Membership:

ADA Professional Member volunteers that represent the multidisciplinary diabetes care team as well as those who represent the research community will be eligible for service on this group.

Advisory Group Charges and Responsibilities:

  • Review membership benefit offerings and serve as a sounding board for new benefit ideas
  • Vote on applicants for membership-based leadership teams
  • Develop the long-term mission of and engagement strategies for ADA’s Interest Groups
  • Review membership marketing and communication materials targeting diverse audiences
  • Provide insights regarding successful membership management, revenue, growth, and engagement used by related organizations
  • Serve as a liaison to Interest Groups by connecting with the Leadership Team on a frequent basis

Advisory Group Commitment:  

  • Monthly conference calls (60 minutes)  
  • Regular email communication with the other members of the Membership Advisory Group, via the DiabetesPro Member Forum
  • Two-year term (January start)
  • One meeting per year at ADA’s Scientific Sessions
  • Regular email communication and/or attendance at Interest Group monthly meetings

 

Current Members

Jenise Wong, MD, PhD—Chair 
Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Endocrinology    
University of California San Francisco

Joseph Aloi, MD
Professor of Internal Medicine
Chief, Section on Endocrinology and Metabolism
Executive Director Endocrinology, Obesity and Metabolism Service Line 
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center

Rajesh Garg, MD
Professor of Medicine
The Lundquist Research Institute

Lynn E. Glenn, PhD, APRN-C
Assistant Professor
Augusta University, Augusta GA

Todd Hagobian, PhD—Immediate Past Chair 
Professor & Chair, Department of Kinesiology and Public Health 
California Polytechnic State University

Chelsea Howland, PhD, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor
College of Nursing, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa

Jenna Johal
Director of Provider Relations and Business Development
Valley Foot and Ankle Specialty providers

Anjan Kowluru, MSc, PhD
Distinguished Professor, Wayne State University
Senior Research Career Scientist, John D. Dingell VA Medical Center

Kathryn Evans Kreider, DNP, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, FAANP
Clinical Professor, Duke University School of Nursing 
Nurse Practitioner, Endocrinology, Metabolism and Nutrition
Duke University Medical Center

Abigael Kuponiyi, MSc (Distinction), IDF Fellow
Independent Researcher & Digital Health Educator

Kristina Naseman, PharmD, MPH, BCACP, CDCES, BC-ADM 
Pharmacist Program Coordinator Diabetes Stewardship
University of Kentucky HealthCare
Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center 

Bhargavi Patham, MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine, Houston Methodist
Director of Clinical Integrative Programs, Texas A&M’s Engineering Medicine (EnMed)

Scott J. Pilla, MD, MHS
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Sara (Mandy) Reece, PharmD, CDCES, BC-ADM, BCACP
Interim Dean, Assistant Dean of Student and Professional Affairs, Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Suwanee, GA

Michael B. See, MS, ACSM-CEP, CDCES, NBC-HWC, FADCES 
Consultant 

Kanhaiya Singh, PhD
Associate Professor 
McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine (MIRM)
Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh

Molly L. Tanenbaum, PhD
Clinical Associate Professor
Stanford Medicine School of Medicine

Susan Weiner, MS, RDN, CDN, CDCES, FADCES
Owner and Clinical Director
Susan Weiner Nutrition, PLLC