Ken Canestrini is a retired Army Colonel (Medical Service Corps) with over 40 years of service in the United States Army and as a Federal Employee.  He has experience in leading combat medical units, military installation healthcare systems, and as a senior leader on the Army Surgeon General’s Staff.  Prior to coming to AMSUS, he was the Acting Director for DoD’s TRICARE Program at the Defense Health Agency.  He oversaw the policy and execution of the TRICARE Health Plan totaling $22B and serving over 9 million beneficiaries world-wide.  He has a Masters in Healthcare Administration from Baylor University and a Masters in Strategic Studies from the Air War College.

Susan joined the AMSUS team in 2009, bringing with her over two decades of membership, marketing, graphic design, and association management experience in the military and medical industry.  With MWR, she marketed West Point’s Hotel Thayer and opened & designed the logo for Walter Reed’s Malogne House. Susan has worked at associations representing industries including Food & Drug Law, fireworks concrete, and more. At AMSUS, she manages membership needs, services, programs, and the AMSUS store. Susan also recruits members at various meetings and exhibits.

When not happily assisting AMSUS members, Susan can be found hiking in Turkey, visiting a coal mine in Wales, or visiting a fireworks factory in Rio!

Diane joined the staff in 1994. As the Executive Assistant, she provides direct support to AMSUS Leadership and the Board of Directors. She also is the primary point of contact for the annual Awards Program.

Diane is a former U.S. Marine and enjoys yoga, baking and being outdoors.

Lori joined AMSUS in 2013 as the Manager of Continuing Education Programs. She is involved with the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of AMSUS educational offerings related to sessions at the Annual Continuing Education Meeting, webinars and CE/CME articles for the Journal of Military Medicine. Her tasks include reviewing abstract and manuscript submissions for compliance with up to sixteen medical accreditation providers. Lori’s background includes adult professional education management and primary educational instruction.

Stacie joined the AMSUS team in March 2014, managing exhibits and sponsorship opportunities at the Annual Meeting.  In 2018, her sponsorship responsibilities expanded to include the development of corporate support for AMSUS including the Executive Advisory Board, Mission Partners, and Annual Meeting and Regional Seminar Exhibits & Sponsorship.

Stacie graduated from Salisbury University and brings over 12 years of experience within the event industry to AMSUS. Stacie enjoys the beach, running, and spending time with her husband and two young daughters.

Jeanette joined AMSUS in 2012 and brings over 20 years of experience in conference planning and management. Through her broad range of meeting planning and logistics skills, she provides services varying from securing and negotiating hotel services to coordinating the development, production, and distribution of meeting materials and providing onsite support at meetings and conferences. She is responsible for over site of the meeting, registration and housing. Jeanette enjoys running and has completed several half marathons!

Martha joined the team in 2018 to ensure federal health professionals everywhere are aware of the benefits and opportunities available to them at AMSUS. With more than 20 years of experience managing association marketing and communications, she is responsible for AMSUS’ integrated marketing communications efforts and media relations. Martha has her M.A. in Journalism and has won awards for her campaign and publications work.