2021 Alice Mayo Society Board of Directors
- President: Kristina Tiedje president@ams-mn.org
- Vice President: Bernadetta Elder
- Secretary: Michelle Warrington
- Treasurer: Sophia Chen
- Communications Director: Dawn Mitchell communications@ams-mn.org
- Activities Director: Daly J. Feldman-Chicoma activities@ams-mn.org
- Events Director: Brittany Hill
- Board Member-At-Large: Deb Wilkinson
- Board Member-At-Large (Emeritus): Lois Kennel
- Past President: Salma Bydon
- Past Past President/Events Mentor: Enid Campos
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
Kristina Tiedje, PhD, 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.”
Bernadetta Elder, Vice 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."
Michelle Warrington, Secretary
AMS member since: 2006
Board member since: 2020
Family: Husband works in Rheumatology. They have two children.
Work experience: Previously worked as an elementary school teacher and a private tutor
What goals do you hope to accomplish this year? "I have always enjoyed attending AMS activities. People come together during these events. I hope to be able to reach out to other friends and acquaintances and encourage them to attend our various activities throughout the year."
AMS member since: 2006
Board member since: 2020
Family: Husband works in Rheumatology. They have two children.
Work experience: Previously worked as an elementary school teacher and a private tutor
What goals do you hope to accomplish this year? "I have always enjoyed attending AMS activities. People come together during these events. I hope to be able to reach out to other friends and acquaintances and encourage them to attend our various activities throughout the year."
Sophia Chen, Treasurer
AMS member since: 2016
Board member since: 2019
Family: Husband works in Radiology. They have three children.
Occupation: Sr. Health System Engineer 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: Sr. Health System Engineer 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.”
Dawn Mitchell, Communications Director
AMS member since: 2007
Board member since: 2018
Family: Husband works in Family Medicine. They have three teenage children.
Work experience: Previously worked in marketing communications
What goals do you hope to accomplish this year? “I hope to bring more AMS members together by better communicating the variety of events and activities AMS provides.”
AMS member since: 2007
Board member since: 2018
Family: Husband works in Family Medicine. They have three teenage children.
Work experience: Previously worked in marketing communications
What goals do you hope to accomplish this year? “I hope to bring more AMS members together by better communicating the variety of events and activities AMS provides.”
Daly J. Feldman-Chicoma, Activities Director
AMS member since: 2007
Board member since: 2020
Family: Husband works in Laboratory Medicine and Pathology. They have one daughter.
Work experience: English as a Foreign Language Professor in Peru. English Language Center Academic Coordinator in Peru. Spanish Instructor in college and high school in the U.S. Spanish Interpreter for a local Rochester agency. Volunteer in Spanish classrooms in some Rochester schools.
What goals do you hope to accomplish this year? "I hope to coordinate and organize AMS activities that give members opportunities to meet, connect and reconnect with other members."
AMS member since: 2007
Board member since: 2020
Family: Husband works in Laboratory Medicine and Pathology. They have one daughter.
Work experience: English as a Foreign Language Professor in Peru. English Language Center Academic Coordinator in Peru. Spanish Instructor in college and high school in the U.S. Spanish Interpreter for a local Rochester agency. Volunteer in Spanish classrooms in some Rochester schools.
What goals do you hope to accomplish this year? "I hope to coordinate and organize AMS activities that give members opportunities to meet, connect and reconnect with other members."
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."
Lois Kennel, Board Member-At-Large (Emeritus)
AMS member since: 1973
Board member since: 2019
Family: Husband was a cardiology consultant in Community Internal Medicine. They have a daughter living in Canada and a son on staff at Mayo Clinic.
Work experience: Previously a high school English teacher
What goals do you hope to accomplish? “I want to be an advocate for emeritus AMS members, many of whom live at Charter House."
AMS member since: 1973
Board member since: 2019
Family: Husband was a cardiology consultant in Community Internal Medicine. They have a daughter living in Canada and a son on staff at Mayo Clinic.
Work experience: Previously a high school English teacher
What goals do you hope to accomplish? “I want to be an advocate for emeritus AMS members, many of whom live at Charter House."
Deb Wilkinson, Board Member-At-Large
AMS member since: 1981
Board member since: 2020
Family: Husband works in Family Medicine. They have three children, including daughter, Elizabeth Cozine, MD, who works in the Department of Family Medicine.
Work experience: Worked in a variety of sales positions, as well as volunteering in the nonprofit sector doing strategic planning, policy updates and fund development
What goals do you hope to accomplish? "I plan to offer a different perspective, as well as some institutional knowledge."
AMS member since: 1981
Board member since: 2020
Family: Husband works in Family Medicine. They have three children, including daughter, Elizabeth Cozine, MD, who works in the Department of Family Medicine.
Work experience: Worked in a variety of sales positions, as well as volunteering in the nonprofit sector doing strategic planning, policy updates and fund development
What goals do you hope to accomplish? "I plan to offer a different perspective, as well as some institutional knowledge."
Salma S. Bydon, Past President
AMS member since: 2013
Board member since: 2016
Family: Husband works in Neurosurgery. They have one son.
Work experience: Part-time policy attorney with the American Bar Association. Also a certified mediator for the State of Minnesota and serves on two committees at the State Bar of Michigan for policy reform and ethics.
AMS member since: 2013
Board member since: 2016
Family: Husband works in Neurosurgery. They have one son.
Work experience: Part-time policy attorney with the American Bar Association. Also a certified mediator for the State of Minnesota and serves on two committees at the State Bar of Michigan for policy reform and ethics.
Enid Campos, Past Past President/Events Mentor
AMS member since: 2008
Board member since: 2014
Family: Husband works in Urologic and Breast Pathology
Work experience: Previously worked as a psychiatrist. Volunteers at the free clinic in Dodge Center doing lectures in Spanish related to mental health. Also dedicates some hours teaching Spanish at her children’s school.
Why did you decide to join the AMS Board? “I wanted to help new families in town feel welcome. AMS plays a pivotal role helping new families adjust and facilitating a smooth transition into their new town.”
AMS member since: 2008
Board member since: 2014
Family: Husband works in Urologic and Breast Pathology
Work experience: Previously worked as a psychiatrist. Volunteers at the free clinic in Dodge Center doing lectures in Spanish related to mental health. Also dedicates some hours teaching Spanish at her children’s school.
Why did you decide to join the AMS Board? “I wanted to help new families in town feel welcome. AMS plays a pivotal role helping new families adjust and facilitating a smooth transition into their new town.”