MMA Staff

Executive Staff
	Janet Silversmith (612) 362-3763 Chief Executive Officer Directs the staff, and plans, organizes and coordinates the programs and activities of the Association to assure that objectives are attained, plans fulfilled and member needs met.
	Shari Nelson (612) 362-3725 Executive Office Associate Provides administrative support to executive staff and human resources services for the MMA and related organizations.
Finance and IT
	J on Stensland (612) 362-3751 Director, Finance & IT, CFO Responsible for directing financial and information technology activities.
	Traci VanElsberg (612) 623-2865 Manager of Accounting Services Assists the CFO in administration and supervision of accounting and financial systems of Minnesota Medical Association, and related organizations.
	Ka Bao Lee (612) 362-3701 Accounting Associate Provides bookkeeping, accounting and administrative services for the MMA and related organizations.
	May Yang (612) 362-3734 IT Operations Analyst Ensures the accuracy and integrity of the MMA database and works with staff to retrieve information from MMA information systems including mobile phone management and support.
	Patrick Jones (612) 362-3765 Payroll and Staff Accountant Provides payroll, account reconciliation, and financial reporting services for the MMA and related organizations.
Membership
	Elizabeth Anderson (612) 362-3740 Director of Membership Responsible for recruitment, retention and engagement of MMA members.
	Kim Anderson (612) 362-3748 Physician Outreach Manager This position is responsible for recruiting, retaining, and engaging members in the MMA.
	Mary Canada (612) 362-3728 Membership, IT & Web Associate Provides support for the Membership, Marketing and Communications departments, IT and website content.
Communications, Education & Events
	Dan Hauser, APR (612) 362-3726 Director of Communications, Education and Events Responsible for communications, education, events, media relations, social media and web.
	Lyndsey Aspaas, CHCP (612) 362-3744 Manager of Education and Events Manages MMA events and the association's continuing medical education (CME) functions, including the recognition program and the Joint Provider/Joint Providership of educational activities.
	Lindsey Schneider (612) 362-3755 Education and Events Coordinator Provides support for the educationand events department.
	Kathryn Forss (612) 362-3731 Creative Director Designs and illustrates the MMA's printed and online materials.
	Linda Picone (612) 362-3758 Editor, Minnesota Medicine Responsible for content of the MMA's award-winning magazine.
Advocacy
	Dave Renner, CAE (612) 362-3750 Director of Advocacy Directs the activities of the Advocacy Department. Participates in policy development and plans legislative strategy. Lobbies at the Minnesota Legislature and works with state policymakers to achieve MMA goals.
	Eric Dick (612) 362-3732 Manager of State Legislative Affairs Contributes to the development of MMA’s legislative and grassroots activities, and lobbies at the Minnesota Legislature to achieve MMA’s legislative goals.
	Kristen Gloege (612) 362-3742 MMA State Policy Analyst & MMA Foundation CEO This position is responsible for leading MMA policy analysis and development in the areas of payment policy, quality measurement, and health care financing consistent with MMA’s strategic advocacy direction.
	Juliana Milhofer, JD (612) 362-3735 Public Health and Policy Engagement Manager Provides project and analytical support for the MMA’s health policy functions, consistent with strategic direction.
	Kari Winning, JD MHA (612) 362-3738 Policy Counsel Responsible for providing accurate legal research, analysis, and project support for the MMA’s advocacy work, consistent with the organization’s strategic direction, and providing periodic legal advice on matters that affect the association.
Not sure who you are looking for? Email mma@mnmed.org; or call 612-378-1875 for assistance.

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