Meet the Officer Candidates

I’ve been a proud member of the medical imaging and radiation therapy professional community for 16 years. I began my career in magnetic resonance imaging and have worked to expand my knowledge across multiple disciplines through the years. I’m currently serving as an imaging director at Atrium Health in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. My prior work experience of directly serving the great state of North Carolina for 15 years and serving this past year as treasurer on the ASRT Board of Directors has adequately prepared me for this role. I'm eternally grateful for faculty from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for instilling in me the importance of connection and advocacy through professional societies, most notably the North Carolina Society of Radiologic Technologists and ASRT. They spurred in me a passion that continues to burn, propelling me to serve in a greater manner. It has been a true honor to learn from the trailblazers before me, and I look forward to using my knowledge and expertise to continue propelling our profession forward.

As touched on last year, the biggest issue facing our profession continues to be the workforce shortage coupled with increased workload. Increased demand from an aging population and enhanced technology with innumerable capabilities places immense pressure on an already limited workforce. I continue to be impressed by the work of the Consensus Committee on the Future of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy as not only have they identified root causes of these issues, but they are also implementing solutions to attract future technologists, build pipelines for growth and retain current professionals in our field. Our CEO has positioned us to Be Seen and have a seat at tables that influence not just us in the now but where we will be in 10, 20 and 30 years. We must do our part in both our professional and personal lives to Be Seen and show our friends, family and the public who we are and why we are so unique!

The primary role of the ASRT Board of Directors is to ensure our core operations are holding true to our mission and vision as a professional society. The Board serves to represent our members and make strategic decisions that shape the future of our profession. Our Board absolutely has to look to the future and make changes now that are going to set up upcoming generations of medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals for success. My clinical expertise and proven leadership in various capacities, combined with my ability to connect with others, has prepared me for this role and to help ASRT lead! In a world where trust is lacking, I take pride in the integrity and transparency of our existing Board and look to carry that forward in all I do. Thank you for the opportunity to continue serving as a trusted Board member.

I proudly served as secretary on the ASRT’s Board of Directors from 2024-2025. As the 2024 ASRT Award for Advocacy winner and a 2023 American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Gold Standard recipient, I have consistently demonstrated a passion for championing the interests of radiologic technologists nationwide. My leadership journey includes extensive service with the Tennessee Society of Radiologic Technologists, where I held multiple board positions and served two terms as president. My educational background in learning organizations and strategic change has equipped me to work collaboratively and strengthened my ability to lead with purpose. I have grown as a leader through the ASRT, being an alumnus of both the ASRT Leadership Academy for Educators and the ASRT Online Advocacy Academy. Additionally, I have served on the Committee on R.T. Advocacy and as an affiliate delegate for the state of Tennessee. As an educator, I’ve held key leadership roles, including radiography program director and faculty senator, and I’ve actively contributed to Austin Peay State University’s leadership development program and various college committees. These experiences have equipped me to foster innovation, support professional development and advocate for excellence in radiologic education.

The top issue facing the radiologic science profession is the workforce shortage, along with misinformed solutions to address the gaps. There is a critical need to educate the public about the role and importance of radiologic technologists within the health care team. Without this understanding, decisions made by administrators and government officials often have negative consequences due to their lack of knowledge about our scope of practice, education requirements and ASRT-established curricula. ASRT’s campaign to raise national awareness of the profession is vital to the fight against encroachment, the battle for licensure, securing competitive salaries and improving workplace environments. I will address this issue by continuing my advocacy work and encouraging technologists to take on leadership roles, thereby becoming decision-makers within their organizations. Additionally, I will encourage others to educate in their workplaces, on social media and to their lawmakers on the city, county, state and national levels.

The primary role of the ASRT Board of Directors is to collaborate on strategic decisions, set goals and objectives and ensure the organization fulfills its mission and adheres to its core values. They are responsible for identifying and managing risks that could impact the organization’s success and are accountable to stakeholders, including ASRT members, employees and the radiologic technology community. The Board provides guidance and oversight to the executive team, ensuring that the organization delivers value to all professionals and positions itself for long-term success. Based on my experiences with the ASRT, TSRT and my university, I have demonstrated the ability to collaborate with others, direct teams and make strategic decisions. Additionally, my advocacy work and passion for educating others about the profession align with the ASRT’s mission to advance and elevate the medical imaging and radiation therapy profession.

My experience in radiologic technology is extensive and personally rewarding. I worked as a radiographer in level I trauma hospitals, worked in a community hospital, then moved into education, first as an instructor. Within one year I was promoted to program director, then faculty development director and dean of imaging, and now I serve as the chief academic officer at the largest provider of outpatient imaging services in the United States. All along, it has been my honor and privilege to serve the Louisiana affiliate in several offices and committees, and to serve the national nonprofit Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences — where I am recognized as a life member and fellow — as treasurer, secretary, president and chair of the board. My career has shown progressive leadership, from instructor, program director, chair of the department and dean of imaging to now chief academic officer.

I believe the primary issue facing the radiologic sciences is the workforce crisis due to aging, retirements and chronic diseases. The demand for our expert imaging and therapeutic services increases. However, there exists a paucity of qualified radiographers, sonographers and radiation therapists. The ASRT’s white paper from the 2024 Consensus Committee on the Future of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy promotes a career ladder of well-trained imaging specialists. This career ladder in medical imaging and radiation therapy is a concept I have promoted, encouraged and developed through educational programs in the Los Angeles area for over a decade. These career ladder programs have been successful and have changed the lives of our former students and their families as they have grown their career.

The ASRT Board of Directors has the awesome task of carefully managing the direction of our profession through legislative input at the state and federal levels while continuing to offer high-quality continuing education for its members through engagement of subject matter experts and dedicated volunteers. Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to serve the ASRT and its members by speaking at Annual Governance and House of Delegates Meetings as well as through my contributions on a variety of committees and elected positions, most recently as the chair and delegate of the Education Chapter. My experiences in state affiliates and national nonprofit organizations can benefit the ASRT through my collaborative approach to consensus leadership and decision-making.

In leading a productive legislative team in Georgia, I’ve learned that effective communication and fostering collaboration are key to success. By valuing diverse perspectives and building strong teams, we’ve raised the visibility of medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals, working toward the shared goal of ensuring high-quality patient care. In Georgia, we are being seen. Our work in Georgia has grown into a powerful movement that will continue thriving, and my experience in uniting diverse groups will be valuable as secretary for the ASRT Board of Directors. My proven leadership shows how important collaboration and clear communication are in advancing our profession by promoting high standards of patient care, recognizing qualified individuals, and advocating for safety, advancement, patient-centered care, lifelong learning and ethical care.

Workforce shortages are the most pressing issue for the medical imaging and radiation therapy profession. Shortages lead to increased workloads, potential critical errors and burnout among existing staff. Building on former ASRT President Heather Moore’s plan of building pipelines into our profession is crucial in alleviating this problem. The Georgia Society of Radiologic Technologists has already partnered with educational institutions and hospital organizations to build a collaborative team to raise awareness about careers in medical imaging and radiation therapy. By sponsoring a hands-on workshop this year, we have already sparked interest among the many students who are looking to belong.

ASRT’s mission is to advance and elevate the medical imaging and radiation therapy profession and enhance quality, safe patient care. I bring a proven ability to build a movement that thrives. In an era where unity can be challenging to achieve, it’s inspiring to witness diverse professionals coming together to elevate our field. My experience with advocacy through legislation is built upon trustworthiness and integrity. When I say I will do something, I follow through; when I tell someone I will be there, I am there. This trustworthiness is supported with strong teamwork and collaboration. My collaboration with both the ASRT and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in the past shows I can continue advancing the ASRT’s mission. My push for higher standards is centered on ensuring that professionals are qualified to provide the best possible care through lifelong education.

My qualifications are rooted in a proven commitment to state affiliate and national governance. I have followed the pathway of service, holding the complete executive leadership cycle for the Texas Society of Radiologic Technologists: vice president, president-elect, president and board chair. This was built on my prior board service with the Missouri Society of Radiologic Technologists.

Nationally, I am currently serving as chair of the ASRT Commission and have served multiple terms as a Nuclear Medicine Chapter delegate, a member of the Practice Standards Council Nuclear Medicine Subcommittee and an affiliate delegate. I am a graduate of both the ASRT Leadership Academy and the ASRT Educator Institute. My service complements my governance experience as a board member for the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology and as chair of my university’s institutional review board. I am an educator and a multicredentialed technologist, providing me with a 360-degree view of our profession.

The top issues facing the ASRT are flat membership growth (-0.71%) and member apathy (a 1.6% voter turnout rate). While the Be Seen campaign, started by Danny Gonzales and executed by Melissa Pergola and the ASRT staff, has done an excellent job of raising our visibility, it is time for us to Be Heard! My Be Heard! platform will address flat membership growth and member apathy with three planks:

• A Be Heard! advocacy engine: Create a database of national and state legislators who hold key committee assignments — as well as these legislators’ top staff — to professionalize our lobbying efforts.
• Bundle national and state affiliate dues to strengthen our affiliate membership numbers and increase their strength in advocating at the state level.
• Propose a Be Heard! member-directed fund: Allocate a portion of our $15.86 million in investment gains (not dues) for members to vote on funding new projects, giving 98.4% of disengaged members a real voice.

The Board’s prime role is twofold: 1) to set the high-level strategic vision that advances and elevates our profession and 2) to provide proven, high-level governance for the Society. My skill set directly supports this executive leadership role. I have a proven record of governance, having completed the full four-year executive leadership cycle for the Texas Society of Radiologic Technologists, culminating as president and board chair. My national-level policy experience complements my role as a board of directors member for the JRCNMT and my high-trust governance role as chair of my university’s institutional review board. I have the executive leadership and strategic planning experience necessary to serve our members and our mission.

I have been a registered radiographer and computed tomography technologist for 15 years. Currently, I am the program director for a hospital-based radiography program in Fargo, North Dakota. Supporting students and professionals as they grow in this field is one of my greatest passions. It has been a true honor to serve ASRT members as secretary on the ASRT Board of Directors and represent our profession at the national level this past year. Within the North Dakota Society of Radiologic Technologists, I have served in multiple leadership roles, including president, and have enjoyed collaborating with colleagues in neighboring states to provide quality educational opportunities for our members. My previous work on ASRT committees, including the Committee on Bylaws and Commission, as well as serving as vice president of the North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board reflect my commitment to advancing our profession and protecting the patients and communities we serve.

One of the most pressing issues facing our profession is the ongoing staffing shortage. While this challenge is real, it should never serve as justification for relaxing standards, reducing oversight or allowing professional encroachment. Our patients depend on the expertise and integrity that only qualified medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals can provide. Now more than ever, we must advocate for our profession by maintaining a strong presence at the state, local and national levels. By amplifying our voices, we reinforce the value we bring to the health care team and protect the standards that define us. Equally important is investing in our future — mentoring students, supporting new technologists and fostering professional pride. Through advocacy, collaboration and education, we can continue to strengthen our professional identity and ensure that medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals remain a respected and essential component of the health care team.

The primary role of the ASRT Board of Directors is to serve its members by advocating for the profession, elevating the visibility of medical imaging and radiation therapy and guiding the future of the radiologic sciences. The Board works to ensure that the interests of technologists are represented at every level, while maintaining the highest standards of patient care and professional integrity. Serving on the ASRT Board of Directors over the past year has provided me with invaluable insight into the challenges and opportunities facing our profession, and it has strengthened my leadership and collaboration skills. I believe in building consensus, fostering open dialogue and uniting members around shared goals. My experience in education, state and national leadership as well as professional advocacy equips me to continue supporting the advancement of our profession, empowering members and protecting the standards that define us.

With 27 years in the radiologic sciences, I’ve built my career around quality, compliance and compassionate patient care as the regulatory compliance and quality management coordinator and lead quality assurance/quality control mammography technologist at Cheyenne Radiology Group. My work managing budgets, data and accreditation programs has strengthened my organization, integrity and financial accountability — skills I’ll bring to the ASRT treasurer role. I’ve been fortunate to serve our profession in many capacities, including as former president, treasurer and delegate for the Wyoming Society of Radiologic Technologists, where I currently serve as legislative chair. I’m also a graduate of the ASRT Leadership Academy and former Mammography Chapter delegate and chair, and I have served on several ASRT committees and councils. I’m passionate about supporting technologists, promoting transparency and ensuring strong financial stewardship to keep ASRT thriving and advancing our shared mission of excellence in medical imaging and patient care.

One of the top issues facing the ASRT and the radiologic science profession is maintaining a strong, unified voice in the face of workforce shortages, evolving technology and growing legislative challenges. As imaging professionals, we must ensure that our value, expertise and role in patient care are clearly recognized and protected. I believe the key to addressing this is through continued advocacy, education and member engagement. We need to strengthen connections between ASRT leadership, affiliates and members at every level, encouraging participation and communication so that all voices are heard. I would promote collaboration between state societies and ASRT to support legislative awareness, professional growth and leadership development opportunities. By investing in our members and empowering them to advocate for the profession, we can ensure that radiologic technologists remain visible, valued and vital to the future of health care.

The primary role of the ASRT Board of Directors is to provide strategic leadership, financial oversight and advocacy that advance the profession while ensuring the organization remains fiscally sound, transparent and aligned with its mission to serve members and patients. The Board must balance vision with accountability, guiding the future of the radiologic sciences through collaboration, integrity and responsible stewardship. My background in regulatory compliance, quality management and leadership directly supports this role. As a former president, treasurer and delegate for the Wyoming Society of Radiologic Technologists, I understand the importance of fiscal responsibility and transparent decision-making. My experience overseeing accreditation, budgets and data-driven quality initiatives at Cheyenne Radiology Group has strengthened my analytical and organizational skills. I bring a steady, detail-oriented and compassionate approach to leadership, committed to advancing ASRT’s goals while maintaining the trust and engagement of our members and the communities we serve.