Our Team

GHSA's staff and consultants manage the day-to-day operations of the association.

Jonathan Adkins

Jonathan Adkins
Executive Director
jadkins@ghsa.org | 202-789-0943

  • Organization Management
  • Board Relations
  • Federal Contracts

Pam Fischer

Pam Shadel Fischer
Senior Director of External Engagement
pfischer@ghsa.org | 202-580-7923

  • Consulting Services Initiative Coordinator
  • Partnership Development
  • Special Projects

Russ Martin

Russ Martin
Senior Director of Policy and Government Relations
rmartin@ghsa.org | 202-789-0945

  • Federal Agencies Liaison
  • Policy Development
  • Congressional Relations

          

Denise Alston

Denise Alston
Director of Finance and Administration
dalston@ghsa.org | 202-580-7929

  • Finance Management
  • Operations & Administration
  • HR

Kerry Chausmer

Adam Snider
Director of Communications
asnider@ghsa.org | 202-580-7930

  • Media Relations
  • Social Media
  • External Publications & Website

Kerry Chausmer

Kerry Chausmer
Director of Programs and Member Services
kchausmer@ghsa.org | 202-789-0944

  • Federal & State Grant Programs
  • State & Associate Membership
  • Meeting Sponsorship

          

Stephanie Nguyen

Stephanie Nguyen
Programs and Member Services Manager
snguyen@ghsa.org | 202-580-7931

  • State Grant Programs
  • Associate Membership Program
  • Annual Meeting Registration

Adrian Nicholas

Adrian Nicholas
Communications Coordinator
anicholas@ghsa.org | 202-580-7934

  • Media Relations
  • LEL Website, Webinars & Social Media
  • LEL Newsletters

Nana Pinkrah

Nana Pinkrah
Finance and Operations Coordinator
npinkrah@ghsa.org | 202-580-7932

  • Accounts Payable/Receivable
  • Operational Support

          

Tim Burrows

Tim Burrows
National Law Enforcement Liaison Program Manager
tburrows@ghsa.org | 202-580-7935

  • LEL Technical Assistance
  • LEL Training & Guidance
  • Representative at National Meetings

      Amadie Hart

      Amadie Hart
      Communications and Events Consultant
      ahart@ghsa.org | 202-580-7933

      • GHSA Annual Meeting Coordination
      • Special Projects
      • Strategic Consulting

        Kara Macek

        Kara Macek
        Research and Program Consultant
        kmacek@ghsa.org | 202-470-5356

        • BTSCRP Research Program
        • Website & Communications Support

                    

          Betty Mercer

          Betty Mercer
          State and Federal Programs Consultant
          mercerconsulting@comcast.net | 517-861-7831

          • Federal Grant Program Guidance
          • SHSO Resource Development
          • Federal Relations Committee Assistance