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Leadership
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Kate Rowland, MD, MS, FAAFP
Chair
RUSH University, IL
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Corinne Kohler, MD, FAAFP
President
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Santina Wheat, MD, MPH, FAAFP
President-elect
NW Medicine Regional Medical Group, IL
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Syed (Mustafa) Alavi, MD, FAAFP
First Vice President
Erie Family Health Centers, IL
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Christina Wells, MD, MBA, MPH, FAAFP
Second Vice President
UI Health Mile Square Health Center, IL
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Rebecca Maddrell, MD, FAAFP
Class of 2026
Loyola Medicine, IL
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Avinash Mantha, MD, FAAFP
Class of 2026 | Treasurer
Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, IL
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Kasiemobi Okonkwo, MD
Class of 2026
SIHF Healthcare, IL
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Romero Santiago, MD, MPH
Class of 2027
Carle Urbana North Annex, IL
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Eric Sullivan, MD
Class of 2027
Rush Lincoln Park, IL
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Jennifer Thomas, MD, FASAM
Class of 2027
Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers, IL
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Stefani Beard, DO
Class of 2028
Rush West Loop, IL
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Dominique Fons, MD, FAAFP
Class of 2028
UICOM - Peoria, IL
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Ashley Schaefer, MD
Class of 2028
NW Medicine Regional Medical Group, IL
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Sydney Doe, MD
New Physician
Esperanza Health Centers, IL
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Nikhil Vatti, MD
New Physician
Endeavor Health, IL
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Jun Park, MD
Resident Member
UICOM, FMR - Peoria, IL
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Shruthi Mekala
Student Member
UICOM - Rockford, IL
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Michael A. Hanak, MD, FAAFP
Delegate
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Monica Fudala Melendy, MD, FAAFP
Delegate
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Tabatha Wells, MD, FAAFP
Alternate Delegate
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Santina Wheat, MD, FAAFP
Alternate Delegate
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Amro ElSharoud, MD
Congress Observer
IAFP members in good standing can share ideas, issues, or opportunities with the Board—no formal resolution required. Simply email a brief summary of what’s on your mind. Whether it's a challenge in your practice, a policy worth exploring, or a way to better support members, we want to hear from you. The IAFP President reviews all submissions and may recommend them for discussion or action by the Board or a Committee.
There is no deadline—send your ideas whenever you are ready. You might be contacted to discuss further or to present to the Board or a Committee. We will keep you updated on what happens next. Your perspective can help advance family medicine in Illinois. It all starts with you.
The IAFP will hold elections for our Officers and Board of Directors via online voting, ensuring that all Active members in good standing can run for the board and vote for its members.
We support diversity, equity, and inclusion in all their forms, recognizing that they require an enduring commitment, fully reflected in our organizational culture, values, activities, and behaviors.
The newly elected members will be installed at our Annual Meeting on December 12, 2026, in Naperville, IL. The Board of Directors typically meets four times per year: once in person at the Annual Meeting and three times virtually.
Active members in good standing may self-nominate for these positions:
The deadline to submit your nomination is June 30, 2026. You will be required to upload your headshot photo, CV, and a Letter of Interest to complete the online form. Your letter of interest should clearly state how you can contribute to or directly address at least one aspect of the Strategic Plan.
Please see the panel below for descriptions of each position.
