Kimberly A. Hoarle, MBA, CAE
Executive Director
Since: January 2017
Kim has worked in association management for over 20 years including roles with the American Society of Healthcare Risk Management at the American Hospital Association, the American Academy of Dermatology, and the American Academy of Periodontology. She has extensive experience in membership services, and has also has expertise in education, marketing, international affairs, physician leadership development, strategic planning, governance and financial management.
Roles & Responsibilities
Working with the Board of Directors to operationalize and implement their vision and strategic plan. Overall financial and operational management of the ABA.
Maureen T. Kiley, BBA
Senior Program Director
Since: February 2009
Maureen has served in the corporate, financial, and nonprofit business environment for over 25 years, focusing on business relationship management, marketing, project initiatives, professional coaching, revenue growth and operations. Within the ABA, Maureen has collaborated with Committee, Board, Special Interest Groups and partner organizations, membership, exhibitor and meeting planning, quality, international and burn prevention projects, and advocacy and business development. Maureen earned an undergraduate degree at Loyola University of Chicago in Business Administration and Marketing.
Roles & Responsibilities
Maureen is responsible for key programs such as the Burn Registry and overall management of committees and SIGs including the appointment process. She works closely with some of the most active committees to assist with project management, such as Burn Prevention and ODBC. She also provides oversight for verification and ABLS. Maureen plays a key role in helping the ABA develop collaborative relationships with other organizations, government agencies.
Janet Turner, MBA
Senior Director of Finance and Administration
Since: October 2010
Janet comes to the ABA with 15 years of experience in various accounting and financial planning & analysis roles at companies such as Accenture and Baxter Healthcare Corporation. Janet earned an undergraduate degree from Northern Illinois University and her MBA from DePaul University.
Roles & Responsibilities
Janet directs all financial operations to ensure appropriate financial management and analysis to support the ABA’s operations and strategic initiatives. She is responsible for establishing and maintaining financial policies, procedures, controls and reporting systems.
Carl Siska, BS
Senior Manager, Membership & Operations
Since: August 2017
Carl comes to the ABA with a background in association membership management, database management, marketing, business development, and banking. With more than 20 years of experience in various management roles, he last served as Membership Director at the Illinois CPA Society.
Roles & Responsibilities
Manages membership and related operations. Carl has a hands-on role in member services, database management, member recruitment, and streamlining operations.
Lori Palfalvi, CRA
Senior Manager, Research Administration
Since: October 2017
Lori is a Certified Research Administrator (CRA) with twenty years of experience in her field. She has worked at various institutions including Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, the Department of Veterans Affairs, Rush University Medical Center and Shire. She has extensive experience with federal, foundation and industry grants and contracts.
Roles & Responsibilities
Lori is responsible for the managing the administrative activities of the ABA grants including compliance with regulations. She works closely with the BSAP and Research Committees.
Susan Gell-Horton, MAEd
Education Manager
Since: July 2019
Susan comes to the ABA from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). At ACEP, Susan managed their online education offerings including the eCME platform, producing podcasts, managing the LMS, and working with faculty to produce educational activities. She was also the staff liaison for their largest section, the American Association of Women Emergency Physicians (AAWEP). Susan worked closely with the accreditation manager to submit applications for CME, submit pre- and post-activity reporting and maintain records for ACCME compliance.
Roles & Responsibilities
Susan is responsible for directing, managing and providing strategic oversight for all aspects of ABA educational activities including development, execution and evaluation.
Kristin Hitchcock, MSI
Quality Program Manager
Since: July 2019
Kristin comes to us from the Society for Vascular Surgery where she served as Senior Manager, Clinical Practice Guidelines and Quality. She has broad experience in research and program management in health care, having held roles in academic, specialty society, consulting and payer settings. She has expertise in development of evidence- and consensus-based recommendations, and has built knowledge infrastructure to support outcomes research, benchmarking and quality improvement initiatives. She is interested in helping organizations build knowledge capabilities that promote continuous learning, innovation, and patient-centered healthcare. Kristin has a Master’s of Science in Information from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and is pursuing additional studies in health informatics.
Roles & Responsibilities
Kristin is responsible for ensuring that data-driven, clinical quality improvement programs are designed and implemented in alignment with the ABA’s strategic goals.
Laura Roberts, CAE
Strategic Initiatives Manager
Since: January 2020
Laura has served health care associations for more than 15 years, most recently at the American Hospital Association. Her areas of expertise include volunteer engagement, leadership development, member services, project management, and event oversight. She received her BA in Psychology from St. Mary’s College of Maryland and is an ASAE Certified Association Executive.
Roles & Responsibilities
Laura is responsible for overseeing committee operations, project management, and volunteer training. She also manages the activities of the Board of Trustees and facilitates the ABA awards processes.
Fatima Malek
Project Specialist
Since: March 2021
Fatima has served the healthcare association arena for 7 years, recently with the American Heart Association. Her areas of expertise include committee and volunteer engagement, project management, CME accreditation expertise, assisting as Executive Assistant to Chief Diversity Officer and working closely with the CEO Suite. She has obtained her BA in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Texas at Dallas in Non-Profit and Education, Paralegal Certification from University of Texas at Arlington and currently is obtaining her Masters in Social Work from University of Texas at Arlington, with a focus in Community Practice.
Roles & Responsibilities
Fatima is responsible for assisting and managing ABA committee operations and Special Interest Groups, project management, and volunteer training. She will also assist in managing with Awards and the Mentoring process.
Lucy A. Rogan
Marketing and Social Media Specialist
Since: October 2018
Lucy comes to the ABA with a background in publishing, marketing, and social media. She has strong writing, editing and design skills and written and designed content for several publications. She earned an undergraduate degree in Strategic Communications from the University of St. Thomas. She has a minor in Italian Studies and studied abroad in Naples, Rome, and Florence.
Roles & Responsibilities
Lucy develops and implements the ABA’s social media strategy. She executes marketing strategies to promote membership, educational programs, products and services to members, prospects, and stakeholders for the ABA.
Daniel Cox, MM
Program Specialist
Since: May 2018
Daniel comes to the ABA new to the world of association management with a background in executive assistance and music production. In his free-time, Daniel is a composer and performer and received his Master’s in Music Composition degree from the University of Colorado-Boulder.
Roles & Responsibilities
Daniel assists and works with the various ABA programs: ABLS, Quality, Annual Meeting, Virtual Education, Accreditation and other programs, as NLC and the Reconstructive course.
Pernell Myers
Member Services Coordinator
Since: May 2021
