American Academy Of Dermatology

Rosemont, IL · Founded 2000

Advocates for dermatologists and their patients through policy influence and regulatory engagement

Primary audience
Medical Professionals
Work area
Professional Advocacy
Topic
Dermatology
Contact
Cyndi J Yag-Howard MD
Website Contact

About Organization

Represents the interests of dermatologists and promotes excellence in dermatologic patient care through research and advocacy. Based in Rosemont, IL. Operating with 353 volunteers and annual revenue of $14.9 million as of 2023.

What They Focus On

Healthcare Policy

Influence federal and state policies affecting dermatologic care delivery and patient access to treatment

Professional Advocacy

Represent dermatologist interests with regulators and policymakers to advance the specialty

Clinical Research

Support research initiatives that enhance dermatology practice standards and improve patient outcomes

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$14.9M

+7.3% vs 2022

Expenses (2023)

$13.6M

+5.8% vs 2022

Assets (2023)

$27.1M

+2.2% vs 2022

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 $14,866,604 $13,633,647 $27,067,923 0
2022 $13,851,019 $12,887,777 $26,476,292 0
2020 $14,196,056 $10,948,066 $35,994,511 0
2019 $13,522,301 $12,264,235 $18,938,146 0
2018 $13,076,325 $12,239,999 $17,860,005 0

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Policy Monitoring

    Track legislation and regulations that impact dermatologic care and physician practice

  • 02

    Stakeholder Engagement

    Build relationships with policymakers and regulatory agencies to represent dermatology interests

  • 03

    State Support

    Fund state dermatology associations to advance advocacy priorities at local levels

  • 04

    Research Advancement

    Support research initiatives that improve patient outcomes and clinical practice standards

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by American Academy Of Dermatology

Policy Advocacy

Influences public and private entities on policies and regulations affecting dermatologic care delivery

State Advocacy Support

Provides grants to state dermatology associations to advance legislative and regulatory priorities

Research Initiatives

Promotes dermatology research to advance patient care and clinical practice standards

Leadership Development

Cultivates leadership capabilities among dermatology professionals to strengthen the specialty

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind American Academy Of Dermatology.

CJ

Cyndi J Yag-Howard MD

Vice President-Elect (Beg - 3/2023)
0 hrs/week
Compensation: $10,000
CK

Cacinda Kuhn

Vice President, Member Relations & Engagement
11 hrs/week
CE

Caryn Etkin

Director, Clinical Reg. & Quality Sciences
EK

Elizabeth K Usher

Executive Director & CEO
13 hrs/week
EH

Erik Horn

Senior Director Information Technology & Security
11 hrs/week
KL

Karry La Violette

Senior Vice President, Advocacy & Policy
Full-time
KD

Kathleen Domanowski

Director, Communications
10 hrs/week
KT

Kenneth Tomecki MD

Immediate Past President (Thru - 3/2023)
0 hrs/week
KK

Krista Kauper

Senior Vice President, Member Experience And Strat
12 hrs/week
LG

Lara Graf

Director, Medical Journals Publishing
LR

Leighton Rudy Anderson

Vice President, Development & Revenue
4 hrs/week
LS

Linda Stein Gold MD

Vice President (Thru - 3/2023)
0 hrs/week
ML

Maribeth Laws

Director, Advocacy & Policy Operations
Full-time
MK

Mark Kaufmann MD

President (Thru - 3/2023)
0 hrs/week
MF

Matthew Fitzgerald

Vice President, Science & Quality
5 hrs/week
MT

Melanie Tolley Hall

Senior Vice President, Marketing & Communications
11 hrs/week
RS

Robert S Kirsner MD

Vice President (Beg - 3/2023)
1 hrs/week
RB

Rosemarie Balk

Director, Strategic Research & Analytics
11 hrs/week
ST

Sarah Tancredi

Senior Vice President, Operations
11 hrs/week
SR

Seemal R Desai MD

President-Elect (Beg - 3/2023)
1 hrs/week
SF

Shawn Friesen

Director, Legislative, Political & Grassroots Advo
35 hrs/week
SJ

Steven J Debnar

Chief Financial Officer
12 hrs/week
SL

Suzanne Lothary

Director, Marketing
10 hrs/week
TA

Terrence A Cronin Jr MD

President (Beg - 3/2023)
6 hrs/week
TM

Timothy Moses

Senior Director, Meetings & Conventions
AO

Amy Outschoorn

VP, Continuing Professional Education
4 hrs/week

Milestones

2000

Organization Founded

2000

American Academy of Dermatology established to represent dermatologists and patients

2001

Tax-Exempt Status Granted

2001

Received IRS tax-exempt status recognition as professional advocacy organization

2019

Revenue Growth Period

2019

Expanded advocacy programs with revenue increasing from $13.1 million to $14.9 million

2023

Peak Operations

2023

Reached highest revenue of $14.9 million with 353 volunteers supporting mission

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AM
Alexander Miller MD Board Director 0.06 hrs/week · $15,000
BR
Brent R Moody MD Board Director 0.06 hrs/week · $5,000
AH
Adelaide Hebert MD Board Director 0.06 hrs/week
AO
Adrian O Rodriguez MD Board Director 0.06 hrs/week
AT
Allison T Vidimos MD Board Director 0.06 hrs/week
AM
Amy McMichael MD Board Director 0.06 hrs/week
AH
Andrew Hart Weinstein MD Board Director 0.38 hrs/week
AA
April Armstrong MD Board Director 0.06 hrs/week
BP
Brad P Glick MD Board Director 0.06 hrs/week
BA
Bruce A Brod MD Board Director 0.06 hrs/week
CB
Cheryl Burgess MD Board Director 0.06 hrs/week
DD
Daniel D Bennett MD Secretary-Treasurer 6.25 hrs/week
JL
Jennifer Lucas MD Board Director 0.06 hrs/week
KN
Keyvan Nouri MD Assistant Secretary-Treasurer 0.25 hrs/week
LG
Lawrence Green MD Board Director 0.06 hrs/week
LF
Lindy Fox MD Board Director 0.06 hrs/week
MH
Maria Hordinsky MD Board Director 0.06 hrs/week
MA
Murad Alam MD Board Director 0.06 hrs/week
NL
Naomi Lawrence MD Board Director 0.06 hrs/week
RA
Ruth Ann Vleugels MD Board Director 0.06 hrs/week
TF
Tammie Ferringer MD Board Director 0.06 hrs/week
TS
Todd Schlesinger MD Board Director 0.06 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$914K

Highest Paid

$111K

Shawn Friesen

Compensated Officers

15

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Shawn Friesen Director, Legislative, Political & Grassroots Advo $0 $111,355 $111,355 34.51
Elizabeth K Usher Executive Director & CEO $0 $82,885 $82,885 13.12
Sarah Tancredi Senior Vice President, Operations $0 $74,348 $74,348 11.26
Melanie Tolley Hall Senior Vice President, Marketing & Communications $0 $63,305 $63,305 11.36
Matthew Fitzgerald Vice President, Science & Quality $0 $62,673 $62,673 4.51
Suzanne Lothary Director, Marketing $0 $56,341 $56,341 10.04
Steven J Debnar Chief Financial Officer $0 $55,283 $55,283 11.84
Kathleen Domanowski Director, Communications $0 $55,182 $55,182 10.17
Caryn Etkin Director, Clinical REG. & Quality Sciences $0 $54,991 $54,991 —
Amy Outschoorn VP, Continuing Professional Education $0 $54,172 $54,172 3.94
Erik Horn Senior Director Information Technology & Security $0 $53,903 $53,903 11.34
Lara Graf Director, Medical Journals Publishing $0 $49,685 $49,685 —
Krista Kauper Senior Vice President, Member Experience And Strat $0 $47,309 $47,309 12.32
Leighton Rudy Anderson Vice President, Development & Revenue $0 $46,225 $46,225 4.32
Maribeth Laws Director, Advocacy & Policy Operations $0 $46,137 $46,137 37.2

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$89K Grants Given
11 Organizations

Top Grantees

11 total
DF
Dermatology Foundation EVANSTON, IL
$14K
WD
Wisconsin Dermatological Society MILWAUKEE, WI
$10K
MD
Maryland Dermatologic Society BALTIMORE, MD
$10K
CS
California Soc Of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery WEST SACRAMENTO, CA
$9K
MD
Missouri Dermatological Society Association Inc. JEFFERSON CITY, MO
$9K
NS
Nevada Society For Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery CENTENNIAL, CO
$8K
NC
North Carolina Dermatology Association RALEIGH, NC
$8K
TD
Texas Dermatological Society AUSTIN, TX
$6K
DS
Dermatological Society Of New Jersey BARRINGTON, NJ
$5K
RI
Rhode Island Derm Society PROVIDENCE, RI
$5K
+1 more grantees
Dermatology Foundation Wisconsin Dermatological Society Maryland Dermatologic Society California Soc Of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery Missouri Dermatological Society Association Inc. Nevada Society For Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery North Carolina Dermatology Association Texas Dermatological Society Dermatological Society Of New Jersey Rhode Island Derm Society Ohio Dermatological Association
Dermatology Foundation Wisconsin Dermatological Society Maryland Dermatologic Society California Soc Of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery Missouri Dermatological Society Association Inc. Nevada Society For Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery North Carolina Dermatology Association Texas Dermatological Society Dermatological Society Of New Jersey Rhode Island Derm Society Ohio Dermatological Association

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Related Organizations

2 affiliated entities reported on IRS Form 990 Schedule R

2

Tax-Exempt Affiliates

2
American Academy Of Dermatology Inc
Rosemont, IL
Membership Association For Dermatologists.
501(c) 501(C)(3)
American Academy Of Dermatology Association Political Action Committee
Washington, DC
Political Action Committee Supporting Dermatologists
501(c) 527

Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule R (Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships)

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying
36 Registrations
24 Clients
Yes Self-Lobbying

Clients 24 total

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2 filings
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2 filings
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1 filing
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1 filing
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1 filing
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1 filing
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1 filing
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1 filing
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1 filing
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1 filing
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1 filing
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1 filing
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1 filing
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1 filing
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1 filing
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1 filing
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1 filing
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1 filing
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Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

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Phone

(847) 330-0230

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9500 W Bryn Mawr Ave 500 Rosemont, IL 60018