FY 2026-2027 Board of Directors
COA is led by a Board of Directors and Executive Director Jacqueline Rychnovsky, PhD, CAE. The Board of Directors has elected, voting members, and one ex-officio, non-voting member (Executive Director). Directors represent their U.S. Public Health Service professional category, Ready Reserve officers, officers in the field, and retired officers.
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Executive Committee
| Chair |
LCDR Chris Mendoza-Truong (Bio) |
| Chair-Elect |
CDR Alyssa Givens (Bio) |
| Treasurer |
CDR Jenna Cope (Bio) |
| Past Chair |
CAPT Kurt Kesteloot (Bio) |
| Executive Director (ex officio) |
Jacqueline Rychnovsky (Bio) |
Commissioned Corps Category
| Dental |
CAPT Vicky Ottmers (Bio) |
| Dietitian |
CDR Jenna Cope (Bio) |
| Engineer |
CAPT Kurt Kesteloot (Bio) |
| Environmental Health |
CAPT Kazu Okumura (Bio) |
| Health Services |
CAPT Neelam Ghiya (Bio) |
| Medical |
CDR Melissa Reyes (Bio) |
| Nurse |
CDR Alyssa Givens (Bio) |
| Pharmacist |
LCDR Chris Mendoza-Truong (Bio) |
| Scientist |
CAPT Tracy Powell (Bio) |
| Therapist |
LT Averie Summey (Bio) |
| Veterinarian |
CDR Angelina Williams (Bio) |
| Field Representative |
CDR Lashley Hatch (Bio) |
| Field Representative |
LCDR Rachel McBride (Bio) |
| Field Representative |
CDR Carissa Haney (Bio) |
| Ready Reserve Officer |
LT Jesse Samluk (Bio) |
| Veteran/Retired Officer |
CAPT (Ret.) Margaret Riggs (Bio) |
| Veteran/Retired Officer |
CAPT (Ret.) Beth Fritsch (Bio) |
| Veteran/Retired Officer |
CAPT (Ret.) Holly Williams (Bio) |
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