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Marketing and Communications Advisory Council (MAC) 

The purpose of the Marketing and Communications Advisory Council is to:

  • Discuss ideas pertaining to marketing and communications efforts for the member institutions of AACOM,
  • Present recommendations for the improvement of communications and marketing efforts on behalf of osteopathic medical education to the Board of Deans,
  • Assist new and developing colleges of osteopathic medicine in implementating sound communications and marketing programs,
  • And to further the efforts of the promotion of osteopathic medical schools and the osteopathic profession to the general public, media, legislators and all other individuals/entities who would benefit from knowledge of osteopathic medicine.

AACOM Staff Liaison: Wendy Fernando, Vice President for Communications and Marketing; wfernando@aacom.org

Send an e-mail to this group (members only): mac@lists.aacom.org 

Join the MAC group on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=33901657946


MAC Collaborative Site (members only)
Includes Official Documents, member directory, space for announcements, calendar, discussions and more.


 

Group Leader(s)

NameTitleInstitutionPosition
Karoline E. Lane, MLSChairOhio University Heritage College of Osteopathic MedicineDirector of Communication
Scott ColtonVice ChairNova Southeastern University - College of Osteopathic MedicineDirector of Medical Communications
Natalie C. LutzSecretaryKansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic MedicineVice President for University Relations

Group Roster

Harriet Arnone, PhD
Institution:New York College of Osteopathic Medicine of The New York Institute of Technology
Position:Vice President for Planning and Assessment

Pierre A. Bellicini
Institution:Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Position:Director of Communications and Marketing

Mary Louise Bianco-Smith
Institution:University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - School of Osteopathic Medicine
Position:Director of Marketing

Marilea Butcher
Institution:West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Position:Associate Vice President of Administrative Affairs

Scott Colton
Title:Vice Chair
Institution:Nova Southeastern University - College of Osteopathic Medicine
Position:Director of Medical Communications

Kendall Dillon, MBA
Institution:Des Moines University - College of Osteopathic Medicine
Position:Director of Marketing and Communications

Amy Drittler, MS
Institution:Lincoln Memorial University - DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
Position:Associate Director of Marketing and Public Relations

Dana Fay
Institution:Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University
Position:Director of Communications

Jacqueline Forsythe, MBA
Institution:A.T. Still University of Health Sciences - School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona
Position:Special Assistant to Vice President of Communication & Marketing

Patricia Grauer
Institution:Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Position:Editor and Public Relations Director

Virginia Halterman
Institution:A.T. Still University of Health Sciences - Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
Position:Communications & Marketing Associate

Lucy Holman
Institution:University of Pikeville - Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine
Position:Assistant Vice President for Public Relations

Nancy A. Jones
Institution:Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
Position:Executive Director of University Events

Jeffery Keating
Institution:Western University of Health Sciences/College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
Position:Executive Director of Public Affairs

Patricia A. Kelley, MEd
Institution:University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Position:Associate Dean of Constituent Services

William P. King, MBA
Institution:Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
Position:Assistant Vice President for Student Services & Media Relations, COMSSO Chair

Karoline E. Lane, MLS
Title:Chair
Institution:Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Position:Director of Communication

Natalie C. Lutz
Title:Secretary
Institution:Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
Position:Vice President for University Relations

Michael Polin
Title:Associate Member
Institution:Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Bradenton Campus
Position:Assistant Director of Communications & Marketing

Schyler Richards
Institution:Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine
Position:Associate Vice President for Advancement

Wendy W. Romano
Institution:Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Position:Director of Marketing and Communications

Julie K. Rosenthal, MS
Institution:Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Position:Executive Director of Admissions & Marketing

Robyn Siroky
Institution:A.T. Still University
Position:Coordinator, Communication & Marketing

James T. Sotiros
Institution:Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Position:Associate Vice President for Institutional Advancement & Chief Advancement Officer

Jean Tips
Institution:University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth/Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Position:Vice President of Marketing and Communications

Heinz Woehlk, PhD
Institution:A.T. Still University of Health Sciences - Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
Position:Assistant to the President

 
 

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