The ACMG Foundation is guided by a distinguished group of leaders who are recognized for their expertise and commitment to advancing medical genetics and genomics. Through their leadership and philanthropy, they help create opportunities that strengthen the genetics workforce, support education and research, and improve the lives of patients and families. Together, they are committed to Empowering ACMG Through Giving by investing in the people, programs, and initiatives that advance the future of genetics and genomics.
ACMGF Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is responsible for the direction and completion of ongoing work of the organization defined by the ACMGF’s mission statement and strategic plan. ACMGF Board members are volunteers and elected by colleagues. Once approved, a member is eligible to serve a term commencing at the ACMG Annual Meeting. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: fundraising and fiduciary governance, oversight of legal and ethical considerations, and strategic direction.
Brynn Levy, MSc(Med), PhD, FACMG
President
2026 – 2028
Nancy J. Mendelsohn, MD, FACMG
Past President
2026 – 2028
Harry Ostrer, MD, FACMG
President-Elect
2026 – 2028
Sarah H. Elsea, PhD, FACMG
Treasurer
2025 – 2028
Madhuri Hegde, PhD, FACMG
Secretary
2023 – 2027
Sucheta D. Bhatt, MD, FACMG
Director
2025 – 2027
Marilyn C. Jones, MD, FACMG
Director
2024 – 2028
James Lu
Director
2025 – 2027
Rong Mao, MD, FACMG
Director
2023 – 2027
Katie Johansen Taber, PhD
Director
2024 – 2028
David Tilstra, MD, MBA, FACMG
Director
2019 – 2028
Mira B. Irons, MD, FACMG
Ex-Officio Representative
2023 – 2027
Susan D. Klugman, MD, FACMG
Ex-Officio Representative
2021 – 2027
Christa L. Lese Martin, PhD, FACMG
Ex-Officio Representative
2025 – 2027
Melissa T. Forburger, CAE, SHRM-CP
Interim Chief Executive Officer
2025 – 2026
ACMGF President
Professor Brynn Levy, MSc(Med), PhD, FACMG
President, ACMG Foundation
Brynn Levy, M.Sc.(Med)., Ph.D., FACMG, is a Professor of Pathology and Cell Biology at the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. He is also the Medical Director of the Clinical Cytogenetics Laboratory of New York-Presbyterian and a Co-Director of the Laboratory of Personalized Genomic Medicine in the Department of Pathology & Cell Biology at Columbia University. He is an early adopter of new technologies for both clinical and research purposes and actively works with groups like the American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG), College of American Pathologists (CAP), Cancer Genomics Consortium (CGC), and the International Society for Prenatal Diagnosis (ISPD) to establish national and international standards and guidelines for integration of new technologies for clinical use.
Dr. Levy recently served as the Genetics and Genomics Section Editor for the journal Prenatal Diagnosis and currently serves on multiple ACMG, CAP, and ClinGen committees. He is the current President of the ACMG Foundation and a past President and one of the founding Board members of the CGC. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the ISPD. He has over 200 peer-reviewed publications, book chapters and presentations and is actively involved in shaping the direction and professional activities of the field of clinical genetics and laboratory diagnostics.
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Melissa T. Forburger, CAE, SHRM-CP
Interim Chief Executive Officer
7101 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 990, Bethesda, MD 20814
301-718-9603
Melissa T. Forburger, CAE, SHRM-CP, is a seasoned nonprofit association executive with more than 30 years’ experience leading organizational operations, optimizing governance, and delivering value to mission-driven membership organizations. Recognized for her collaborative approach, Melissa has dedicated her career to enhancing organizational performance and supporting the professional needs of nonprofit associations. Her comprehensive background spans membership engagement, volunteer management, strategic planning, financial management, human resource management, and operational excellence.
Stepping in as Interim CEO in 2025 was a natural fit for Melissa, who previously served the College for nearly a decade, including in a senior leadership capacity as the Director of Administration where she oversaw strategic initiatives, program development, and cross-departmental operations. Her long-standing familiarity with ACMG’s mission, culture, and membership makes her exceptionally well-positioned to guide the organization through this period of transition.
Melissa has held key leadership roles focused on organizational effectiveness, strategic planning, and program management. Throughout her career, both within ACMG and externally, she has been recognized for fostering collaboration, strengthening internal processes, and aligning complex programs with organizational goals.
In her interim role, Melissa will oversee daily operations and work closely with ACMG and Foundation leadership and staff to ensure continuity across all programs, member services, strategic initiatives, and partnerships.
Melissa and her husband Dave live in the DC suburbs with their three (almost) grown children and loveable labradoodle Archie.
Staff
Melissa T. Forburger, CAE, SHRM-CP
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Alexis Morgan, MPH
Chief Operating Officer
Nataly Schwartz, MBA
Senior Foundation Manager
Judy F. Worthy, MBA
Director of Communications and Public Relations