The Role of Ethics in Medical Associations

Alex Bardakh, MPP, CAE Related Seminars and Products

Director, Public Policy and Advocacy at AMDA

The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine

Alex Bardakh as 15 years in leadership level association positions. Over that course his work has focused on directing policy and advocacy programs and helped direct many successful advocacy campaigns on Capitol Hill and with the Federal agencies. He is currently the Director of Policy and Advocacy for AMDA – The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine and has helped shape the strategic direction of the organization. He has been a recognized national speaker in his field. Alex has a masters degree in legal policy from the University of Maryland Baltimore County (that school that upset #1 seed Virginia in the NCAA tournament) and a bachelors degree in political science and psychology from the same University.

Ariel Jones Related Seminars and Products

Senior Director of Association Management

Pennsylvania Medical Society

Ariel Jones serves as the Senior Director of Association Management at the Pennsylvania Medical Society, spearheading the operations of Total Excellence Association Management, a distinguished division of PAMED offering comprehensive association management services. With a career spanning 17 years, Ariel has been deeply committed to strengthening and building non-profits and associations across the United States.

At the helm, Ariel oversees a dynamic team of 27 dedicated association professionals, diligently catering to the needs of 29 client associations. She firmly believes in the pivotal role associations play in shaping our world, advocating for inclusive representation in decision-making spheres.

A passionate advocate for mentorship, Ariel finds fulfillment in nurturing emerging association professionals, empowering them to thrive in their careers. She upholds a philosophy of leading with both curiosity and kindness, embodying these principles in her everyday endeavors.

A graduate of the esteemed AAMSE Leadership Academy, Ariel actively contributes as a member. She lends her time to various initiatives, serving on the annual meeting planning committee and the diversity, equity, and inclusion task force. Ariel looks forward to furthering her involvement with AAMSE, driving its progressive agenda forward.

Residing in Harrisburg, PA, Ariel finds joy in the company of her husband, two sons, and three beloved dogs. Beyond her professional pursuits, she indulges her passions as an avid Target shopper, discerning coffee enthusiast, and proud Penn Stater.

Renalin J. Malvar-Ledda Related Seminars and Products

Senior Director of Events and Operations

American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons

Renalin J. Malvar-Ledda is the Senior Director of Events and Operations of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS). Her current role requires her to wear multiple hats: help manage a small (but mighty!) staff of 10.75 FTEs supporting nearly 5,000 members in over 50 countries; liaise on behalf of the Board of Directors; administer the annual appointment process for 220 volunteers in 23 committees; and manage organizational events, including the AAHKS Annual Meeting and Spring Meeting, amongst many others. Prior to joining AAHKS, Renalin was the Executive Coordinator for Assessment Services of the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners, Inc. (NBOME).

Ashton DeLong Related Seminars and Products

General Counsel

The Maryland State Medical Society

Ashton DeLong is General Counsel for MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society and has a CIPP/US certification. Prior to joining MedChi, Ashton spent over three years working on behalf of Maryland doctors as an associate attorney at Medical Mutual Liability Insurance Society of Maryland. She also served as senior law clerk to former Chief Judge Patrick Woodward at the then Court of Special Appeals of Maryland and as law clerk to the late Judge Thomas Simpson, Jr. at the Circuit Court for Charles County.