2023 Board of Governors
The 20-member board represents the interests of medical school graduates, residents, fellows, and students. The board serves as the official vehicle for alumni to maintain personal and professional relationships with the school. The board works to support the school’s mission, provide governance of the Alumni Society, and receive information of importance from SIU School of Medicine for the professional well-being of the alumni membership.
SIU School of Medicine Alumni Society Board of Governors
Richard Austin, MD '14
Emergency Medicine
(Vice President 2020-2023)
Austin Beason, MD '17
Ortho Surgery (Term Expires 2025)
Elizabeth Montgomery Collins, MD, MPH, DTM '96
Pediatrics/Global Health
(Term Expires 2025)
Nicole Florence, MD '96
Internal Medicine/Pediatrics
(Term Expires 2023 w/ renewal 2026)
Jason Gillihan, MD '06
Anesthesiology
(Term Expires 2025)
Breck Jones, MD '15
Neurological Surgery
(Term Expires 2023 w/ renewal 2026)
Renee Mueller, MD '01
Colon and Rectal Surgery
(Term Expires 2026 w/ renewal 2029)
Amanda Mulch, MD '03
Obstetrics and Gynecology
(Term Expires 2026 w/ renewal 2029)
Michael Pick, MD '76
Rheumatology
(Term expires 2024 w/ renewal until 2027)
Stephen Raben, MD '90
Family Medicine
(Term Expires 2024)
Susan Reeder, MD '85
Internal Medicine
(Secretary 2020-2023)
Mark Schmelzel, MD '79
Surgery
(Term Expires 2024)
Thomas Selby, MD '13
Residency (Dermatology)
(Term Expires 2026 w/ renewal 2029)
Diane Hillard-Sembell, MD '86
Orthopedic Surgery
(Term expires 2024 w/ renewal until 2027)
David Skillrud, MD '79
Pulmonary/Sleep Medicine
(Term Expires 2025)
Stephen Soltys, MD '80
Psychiatry
(Term Expires 2023 w/ renewal 2026)
Christine Todd, MD '93
Internal Medicine
(Term Expires 2025)
Elizabeth Valencia, MD '09
Radiology - Diagnostic
(Term Expires 2026 w/ renewal 2029)
Lisa Wichterman, MD '81
Radiology
(Treasurer 2020-2023)
Matt Winkleman, MD '02
Family Medicine
(President 2020-2023)
Board of Governors Ex Officio
Wendi El-Amin, MD
Associate Dean for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Haneme Idrizi, MD '03
Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Admissions
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Jerry Kruse, MD, MSPH
Dean and Provost
Cassie Mattson, CMP
Director of Alumni Affairs
Kris Fisher
Executive Director, Development and Alumni Relations
Medical Student Representatives
Emilee Gibson
Class of 2023
Joey Maiocco
Class of 2024
Molly Smith
Class of 2025
Madison Stacey
Class of 2026
Madison Nelson
Class of 2024
Lincoln Scholars Program
Staff
Katie Oxby
Administrative Aide
Kate Moore
Program Coordinator
Nicole Edmiston
Event Manager