Presidential Citations

These individuals are recognized for playing an important role during the President’s tenure. Whether it was offered guidance, mentorship, friendship, or providing support, these individuals helped each AHLA President accomplish their goals and serve AHLA in the best way possible.

Awarded by Asha Scielzo, 2024-2025 President

Elisabeth Belmont:  for serving Asha's very first AHLA Mentor and providing tremendous encouragement and guidance throughout Asha's AHLA journey.

Tom Hyatt:  for supporting Asha's presidential priority of effective governance by providing education around best practices of high performing boards.

Trish Markus:  for serving as a wonderful role model and sounding board as Asha navigated her presidency.

Tom Shorter:  for generously providing advice and counsel as Asha led numerous initiatives in furtherance of our association's Strategic Plan.

Eric Zimmerman:  for advancing Asha's presidential priority of supporting the next generation of health law professionals and inspiring others to do the same.

Awarded by Patricia A. Markus, 2023-2024 President

Brian Dobbins:  for his loving support, unparalleled bunny dad skills, and wearing the WBF shirt in public.

Marilyn Lamar:  for her ongoing mentorship, fabulous wit, and excellent perspective.

Robert L. Wilson, Jr.:  for his dependability, career mentorship, and following his instincts.

Anne Hoover:  for her can-do spirit, friendship, and proficiency.

Amy Leopard:  for her sunny attitude, persistence, and shared love of wine.

Awarded by Tom Shorter, 2022-2023 President  

Stacey Shorter: for her unwavering love, support and guidance.  

Christine Borne: for her organization, loyalty, and ability to keep me headed in the right direction.  

Carrie Noonan: for her loyalty, tenacity, and team spirit.  

Ralph Topinka: for his friendship, career guidance, and mentoring.  

Emily Morris: for her attention to detail, organization, and patience.