SDMS Committees & Task Forces
SDMS Committees serve as the foundation for the Society's efforts on behalf of its members. Committee members are volunteers who have agreed to contribute time and energy to the committees' activities.
SDMS Task Forces consist of members who have agreed to contribute time and energy to a specific activity or cause. Volunteer positions on each task force are appointed by the current SDMS President. The President chooses members who have specialized in the activity or has experience with the particular cause.
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MEMBERS
- Tanya Nolan, EdD, RDMS, RT(R) (Chair)
- Sharlette Anderson, MHS, RDMS, RDCS, RVT
- Angela Burns, MS, RCS, ACS
- Nadia Chupka, BS, RDMS, RVT
- Tara Cielma, BS, RDMS, RDCS, RVT, RT(S)
- Debra Crandell, EdD, RDMS
- Cara Hill, BS, RDMS, RVT, RT(R)
- Elizabeth McIlwain, MHS, ACS, RCS, FASE
- Sally Miller, BS, RDCS, RT(R), FASE
- Katherine Peak, EdD, RDMS, RVT, RT(R)
- Matthew Ryan, MHA, RDMS, RVT, RT(R)
- Jaime Taylor, BS, RDMS, RDCS
- Kathryn Wampler, MA, RDMS, RVT, RT(R)
- Kelsi Weakley, MS, RDMS, RVT
- Ted Whitten, BA, RDMS, RVT, FSDMS
- Ann Willis, MS, RDMS, RVT
- Aubrey Rybyinski, BS, RDMS, RVT, FSDMS (Board Liaison)
- Alyssa Meek, MBA, CMP (Staff Liaison)
OBJECTIVES
- Plan program content for the SDMS in-person and virtual events including identifying and securing faculty.
- Ensure planning and implementation of the SDMS in-person and virtual events, is consistent with the SDMS Board Policy: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion [B.5.1].
- Provide support for the SDMS in-person and virtual events as needed.
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MEMBERS
- Patty Moraino-Braga, MS, RDMS, RDCS, RVT, RT(R) (Chair & Board Liaison)
- Ellen Bowman, EdD, RDMS, RDCS, RT(R)(M)
- Robert DeJong, RDMS, RDCS, RVT, FSDMS
- Richard Palma, BS, RDCS, ACS, RCS, FSDMS, FASE, FACVP
- Koko Park, BS, RDCS, RVT, ACS, FSDMS, FASE
- Amy L Wilson, MS, RDMS, RVT, RT(R)
- Don Kerns, JD, CAE (Staff Liaison)
- Mary Rodriguez, CAE (Staff Liaison)
OBJECTIVE
- Review and make recommendations to the SDMS Board of Directors regarding any professional ethics violations brought before the committee.
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MEMBERS
- Bridgett Willey, PhD, RDMS, RDCS, RVT, RT(R), FSDMS (Chair & Board Liaison)
- Dora DiGiacinto, MEd, RDMS, RDCS, FSDMS
- Shawn Gagnon, RDMS, RVT, RT(R)
- Mitzi Roberts, EdD, RDMS, RDCS, RT(R), FSDMS
- Samuel Stoughton, MHA, RDCS, FASE
- Christy Davis, MSA, CAE (Staff Liaison)
OBJECTIVES
- Review and recommend the proposed annual budget to the SDMS Board of Directors.
- Review and recommend SDMS Financial Policies to the SDMS Board of Directors.
- Review periodic financial reports.
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MEMBERS
- Catherine Rienzo, EdD, RT(R)(ARRT), RDMS, FSDMS (Chair & Board Liaison)
- Mitzi Roberts, EdD, RDMS, RDCS, RT(R), FSDMS
- Ted Whitten, BA, RDMS, RVT, FSDMS
- Bridgett Willey, PhD, RDMS, RDCS, RVT, RT(R), FSDMS
- Aubrey Rybyinski, BS, RDMS, RVT, FSDMS
- Don Kerns, JD, CAE (Staff Liaison)
- Mary Rodriguez, CAE (Staff Liaison)
OBJECTIVE
- Periodically, review the SDMS and SDMS Foundation Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws to ensure consistency with the SDMS mission and strategic plan.
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MEMBERS
- Molly Siemens, RDMS, RVT, RT(R) (Chair)
- Clark Garcia, RCS, RVS
- Allison Gillan, BS, RDMS, RVT
- Jill Grise, RDMS, RVT
- Emily Hildebrand, BSDMS, RDMS, RDCS, RVT
- Talisha Hunt, BSRT, RDMS, RDCS, RVT
- Georgeanne Lammertin, MBA, RDCS, RCS, FASE
- Darla Matthew, BAS, RDMS, RT(R)(S)
- Rose McCalla-Henry, RDMS, RDCS, RVT
- Kimberly Michael, MA, RDMS, RVT, RT(R), FSDMS
- Jean Murphy, RDMS
- Lalya Q. Simmons, MEd, RDMS, RDCS
- Katherine Ryan, BA, RDMS, RVT
- Cathie Scholl, DHSc, RDMS, RVT
- Taufique Siddiqui, RDMS, RVT, RDCS
- Terry Sorensen, DHSc, RDMS, RDCS, RVT RT(R)
- Lonette Spence, DHSc, RVT
- Tammy Stearns, MS, RDMS, RVT, RT(R), FSDMS, FAIUM
- Samuel Stoughton, MHA, RDCS, FASE
- Tricia Turner, BS, RDMS, RVT, FSDMS
- Laura Vaughn, RDMS, RVT, RCS
- Elizabeth Woodruff, BS, BA, RDMS, RVT, RPhS
- Angelena Zehm, MEd, RDMS, RDCS, RVT
- Patty Braga, MS, RDMS, RDCS, RVT, RT(R) (Board Liaison)
- Alyssa Meek, MBA, CMP (Staff Liaison)
OBJECTIVES
- Manage all SDMS awards, recognitions, and competitions including the application/submission and evaluation processes.
- Ensure all SDMS awards, recognitions, and competitions, including the application/submission and evaluation processes, is consistent with the SDMS Board Policy: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion [B.5.1].
- Review and make recommendations to the SDMS Board of Directors regarding any needed changes to the application/submission and evaluation processes.
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MEMBERS
- Mitzi Roberts, EdD, RDMS, RDCS, RT(R), FSDMS (Chair & Board Liaison)
- Tara Cielma BS, RDMS, RDCS, RVT, RT(S)
- Valerie Echeverria, MS, RT(R)(M), RDMS, RVT
- Kevin Rooker, RDMS, RVT, RT(R)
- Kelly Staub, MS, RDMS, RVT, RT(R)
- Felicia Toreno, PhD, RDMS, RDCS, RVT
- Kathryn Wampler, MA, RT(R), RDMS, RVT
- Ted Whitten, BA, RDMS, RVT, FSDMS
- Don Kerns, JD, CAE (Staff Liaison)
- Mary Rodriguez, CAE (Staff Liaison)
OBJECTIVES
- Develop the slate of candidates for elected office each year for presentation to the membership.
- Develop policies and procedures for the SDMS nomination and election process and make recommendations for consideration by the SDMS Board of Directors.
- Ensure the SDMS nomination and election process is consistent with the SDMS Board Policy: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion [B.5.1].
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MEMBERS
- Jennifer Bagley, MPH, RDMS, RVT, FSDMS, FAIUM (Chair)
- Talisha Hunt, BSRT, RDMS, RDCS, RVT
- Moyosore Idowu Fawole, RDCS
- Claudia Innaco, BS, RDMS, RDCS
- Kimberly Michael, MA, RDMS, RVT, RT(R), FSDMS
- Melissa McCabe, BS, RDMS, RVT
- Kevin Rooker, RDMS, RVT, RT(R)
- Mary Whitsett, BS, RDMS, RVT, RT(R)(T)
- Ted Whitten, BA, RDMS, RVT, FSDMS (Board Liaison)
- Don Kerns, JD, CAE (Staff Liaison)
- Mary Rodriguez, BS, CAE (Staff Liaison)
OBJECTIVE
- Review current literature and research on the reprocessing of ultrasound transducers and other infection control applicable to sonography.
- Review guidelines and recommendations for the cleaning and disinfection of all medical ultrasound transducers and any additional equipment that may be utilized or touched during the procedure (e.g., keyboard, chairs, beds, ultrasound gel, light switch, etc.).