Becky – Executive Director | MDAFP
As your executive director, I find tremendous joy in serving you.
This job gives me a great deal of gratification in so many areas of my responsibility, including working with MDAFP’s great leaders, engaging members in our advocacy efforts, getting to know and helping nurture FM residents and medical students interested in Family Medicine, as well as working with my great staff to do the work of the strategic plan.
In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family (especially my grandbabies), hanging out with friends and spending time outdoors.
Madeline – Program Development Specialist | MDAFP
My main focus is the development of fundraising programs and sponsorship collaboration to provide funding essential to supporting foundation and academy programs and services. I really enjoy promoting the specialty of family medicine to students and collaborating with MDAFP leadership to help enhance the quality of family medicine in Maryland.
When I am not working, I enjoy playing golf and spending time with family and friends.
Melody – Communications & Membership Specialist | MDAFP
I work closely with MDAFP members to deliver clear, effective messaging that strengthen connections and foster meaningful engagement. I hold a degree in Advertising and Public Relations and bring a passion for impactful communication to our team.
Outside of work, I enjoy hiking with my family, reading, and spending time with my dogs.
Ana – Communications & Administrative Specialist | MDAFP
I assist with member and donor communications, event planning and coordination, sponsorship initiatives, fundraising activities, and organizational projects. I work closely with members, donors, and partners to build meaningful relationships and create engaging programs that support our organization's mission and goals. As a bilingual professional, I enjoy connecting with people, building relationships, and creating meaningful experiences that strengthen engagement and bring people together.
Outside of work, I enjoy cooking, spending time with friends, exploring local events, concerts and restaurants, and attending sporting events.
Brandon, CAE – Education and CME Director | MDAFP
I’m Brandon and I work in member services and oversee our member educational programming. My favorite part of my role is working with the Education Committee to develop programming to help keep our members engaged and informed.
In my spare time I enjoy going on family walks and spending time outside.
Karen – Accounting Operations Specialist | MDAFP
My role is to assist the Executive Director in overseeing all the bookkeeping functions of the Academy. I take pride in providing the Treasurer and the Board of Directors accurate and timely information on the financial health of the Academy.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and exploring the outdoors.
Joshua – Event Manager and Technology Coordinator | MDAFP
My dual role as event manager and technology coordinator provide me the opportunity to provide value in both areas of interest/expertise. Working with people and overseeing event logistics as well as problem-solving that is involved in IT work are my favorite things to do.
My free time is spent with my wife and son doing the things we love together including sports, hiking and biking.
