2022 Alice Mayo Society Board of Directors
- President: Bernadetta Elder president@ams-mn.org
- Vice President: Sophia Chen
- Secretary: Ruby Reena Gulati
- Treasurer: Victoria Chen
- Communications Director: Julie Tschumperlin communications@ams-mn.org
- Activities Director: Tammy Lee activities@ams-mn.org
- Events Director: Brittany Hill
- Board Member At Large: Sherry Jester
- Board Member At Large (Emeritus): Lynda Sharbrough
- Past President: Kristina Tiedje
Interested in serving on the board? Find out more about the Alice Mayo Society Board of Directors and fill out an application form.
Meet your AMS Board of Directors
Bernadetta Elder, President
AMS member since: 2017
Board member since: 2019
Family: Husband works in Neurosurgery. They have three children.
Work experience: Previously an extravehicular mobility unit mission manager at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas
What goals do you hope to accomplish this year? "As Vice President, I will continue to work to further the Alice Mayo mission and support the recreational needs of Alice Mayo Society members. I would like to engage each member in AMS, whether it be through social interaction or community service."
AMS member since: 2017
Board member since: 2019
Family: Husband works in Neurosurgery. They have three children.
Work experience: Previously an extravehicular mobility unit mission manager at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas
What goals do you hope to accomplish this year? "As Vice President, I will continue to work to further the Alice Mayo mission and support the recreational needs of Alice Mayo Society members. I would like to engage each member in AMS, whether it be through social interaction or community service."
Sophia Chen, Vice President
AMS member since: 2016
Board member since: 2019
Family: Husband works in Radiology. They have three children.
Occupation: Management Consultant with a background in hospital administration, finance, audits, risk management and programming
Why did you join the AMS board? “After joining a few AMS events, I found AMS is a wonderful organization, and I am appreciative of the board’s hard work and what they do to make every event possible. It’s my honor to serve our society and work with many dedicated and talented AMS board members.”
AMS member since: 2016
Board member since: 2019
Family: Husband works in Radiology. They have three children.
Occupation: Management Consultant with a background in hospital administration, finance, audits, risk management and programming
Why did you join the AMS board? “After joining a few AMS events, I found AMS is a wonderful organization, and I am appreciative of the board’s hard work and what they do to make every event possible. It’s my honor to serve our society and work with many dedicated and talented AMS board members.”
Ruby Reena Gulati, Secretary
AMS Member Since: 2008
Board Member Since: 2022
Family: Rajiv Gulati (cardiologist), Mayari Gulati (17), Rohan Gulati (14)
What goals do you hope to accomplish this year? I understand what it is like to be away from friends and family, and to be a Mayo Consultant's spouse. I hope to support the members of our board with all that they do to make this a great year for our members.
AMS Member Since: 2008
Board Member Since: 2022
Family: Rajiv Gulati (cardiologist), Mayari Gulati (17), Rohan Gulati (14)
What goals do you hope to accomplish this year? I understand what it is like to be away from friends and family, and to be a Mayo Consultant's spouse. I hope to support the members of our board with all that they do to make this a great year for our members.
Victoria Chen, Treasurer
AMS Member Since: 2015
Board Member Since: 2022
Family: Husband works in Neuro-ophthalmology. They have two children.
What goals do you hope to accomplish this year? The AMS helps Mayo families make connections through many events, social groups, and service opportunities. I am honored to be able to help the board and work with such a great organization.
AMS Member Since: 2015
Board Member Since: 2022
Family: Husband works in Neuro-ophthalmology. They have two children.
What goals do you hope to accomplish this year? The AMS helps Mayo families make connections through many events, social groups, and service opportunities. I am honored to be able to help the board and work with such a great organization.
Julie Tschumperlin, Communications Director
AMS Member Since: 2013
Board Member Since: 2022
Family: Husband works in Physiology and Biomedical Engineering. They have two daughters.
What goals do you hope to accomplish this year? I hope to help share information about all the wonderful events and activities available to members of AMS and to welcome to members to the community.
AMS Member Since: 2013
Board Member Since: 2022
Family: Husband works in Physiology and Biomedical Engineering. They have two daughters.
What goals do you hope to accomplish this year? I hope to help share information about all the wonderful events and activities available to members of AMS and to welcome to members to the community.
Tammy Lee, Activities Director
AMS Member Since: 2016
Board Member Since: 2022
Family: Husband works in Medical Oncology. They have 3 children.
What goals do you hope to accomplish this year? My goal is to create opportunities for connection among AMS members through social activities and community service.
AMS Member Since: 2016
Board Member Since: 2022
Family: Husband works in Medical Oncology. They have 3 children.
What goals do you hope to accomplish this year? My goal is to create opportunities for connection among AMS members through social activities and community service.
Brittany Hill, Events Director
AMS member since: 2016
Board member since: 2019
Family: Husband works in Anesthesia/Critical Care. They have four children.
Work experience: Previously worked in business/finance
Why did you join the AMS board? “I wanted to be involved in a group that helps and supports the significant others of consultants—a group that provides opportunities for friendship, growth and interaction with others while bettering the community."
AMS member since: 2016
Board member since: 2019
Family: Husband works in Anesthesia/Critical Care. They have four children.
Work experience: Previously worked in business/finance
Why did you join the AMS board? “I wanted to be involved in a group that helps and supports the significant others of consultants—a group that provides opportunities for friendship, growth and interaction with others while bettering the community."
Sherry Jester, Member at Large
AMS member since: 2002
Board member since: 2022
Family: Husband, Harry Cloft, interventional neuro-radiologist, grown son, married, living in Michigan works in sustainability sector, college age daughter, schooling in Michigan studying climate science, high school aged daughter at Century.
Work experience: Pediatrician (retired), multiple (past and present) community volunteer activities in Rochester including health care, schools, music organizations, church, athletics, disaster response and homeless/refugee community members.
Why did you decide to join the AMS Board? I hope to welcome Mayo spouses to the Rochester community and share my knowledge of the opportunities in our community for recreation and service.
AMS member since: 2002
Board member since: 2022
Family: Husband, Harry Cloft, interventional neuro-radiologist, grown son, married, living in Michigan works in sustainability sector, college age daughter, schooling in Michigan studying climate science, high school aged daughter at Century.
Work experience: Pediatrician (retired), multiple (past and present) community volunteer activities in Rochester including health care, schools, music organizations, church, athletics, disaster response and homeless/refugee community members.
Why did you decide to join the AMS Board? I hope to welcome Mayo spouses to the Rochester community and share my knowledge of the opportunities in our community for recreation and service.
Kristina Tiedje, PhD, Past President
AMS member since: 2007
Board member since: 2019
Family: Husband works in Laboratory Medicine and Pathology. They have two children.
Work experience: Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University of Lyon 2 in France and a researcher at the Laboratory of Contemporary Issues. While currently on leave, she has worked on clinical research projects and conducted long-term field research. She also has served as a volunteer interpreter, served on several editorial boards and is currently an associate editor of the Journal for the Study of Religion, Nature and Culture. In addition, she is the president of the board of the Rochester Dance Company.
What goals do you hope to accomplish this year? "I hope to be able to continue to make Rochester a welcoming environment for new Mayo families and to contribute to enhancing the activities provided to Mayo spouses and families.”
AMS member since: 2007
Board member since: 2019
Family: Husband works in Laboratory Medicine and Pathology. They have two children.
Work experience: Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University of Lyon 2 in France and a researcher at the Laboratory of Contemporary Issues. While currently on leave, she has worked on clinical research projects and conducted long-term field research. She also has served as a volunteer interpreter, served on several editorial boards and is currently an associate editor of the Journal for the Study of Religion, Nature and Culture. In addition, she is the president of the board of the Rochester Dance Company.
What goals do you hope to accomplish this year? "I hope to be able to continue to make Rochester a welcoming environment for new Mayo families and to contribute to enhancing the activities provided to Mayo spouses and families.”