Headache Journal

Board & Committees

The AHS Board of Directors plays a pivotal role in shaping and advancing the mission and objectives of the Society. They not only contribute to organizing events and educational symposia, but also spearhead cutting-edge research initiatives and offer endless support to headache professionals, ensuring that awareness of the latest advancements in headache are visible. The AHS Board is proud to advance the mission of improving the lives of individuals with migraine and other headache disorders. 

Our Board of Directors 

Voting Members 

President

Matthew S. Robbins, MD, FAHS

Immediate Past President

Todd J. Schwedt, MD, MSCI, FAHS

President-Elect

Jessica Ailani, MD, FAHS

Treasurer

Rashmi B. Halker Singh, MD, FAHS

Secretary

Noah Rosen, MD, FAHS

Corporate Liaison

Stewart J. Tepper, MD, FAHS

Members-at-Large 

Andrea M. Harriott, MD, PhD

Stephanie J. Nahas, MD, MSEd, FAHS

Serena L. Orr, MD, MS, FAHS

Scott W. Powers, PhD, ABPP, FAHS

Amynah Pradhan, PhD, FAHS

Marcela Romero-Reyes, DDS, PhD, FAHS

Amaal J. Starling, MD, MSc, FAHS

Christina L. Szperka, MD, MS, FAHS

Non-Voting Members 

Editor-in-Chief, Headache®

Amy Gelfand, MD, FAHS

Advanced Practice Provider Board Liaison

Annika Ehrlich, DNP, NP, RN

Chair, EDI Advisory Council

Larry (LC) Charleston IV, MD, MS, FAHS

Chair, Special Interest Groups

Nina Riggins, MD, FAHS

Chair, American Migraine Foundation

Nim Singh Dua, MPH

Past President Advisors  

Andrew C. Charles, MD, FAHS

Kathleen B. Digre, MD, FAHS

David W. Dodick, MD, FAHS

Peter J. Goadsby, MD, PhD, FAHS

Richard B. Lipton, MD, FAHS

Elizabeth W. Loder, MD, MPH, FAHS

Lawrence C. Newman, MD, FAHS

R. Allan Purdy, MD, FAHS

Joel R. Saper, MD, FAHS

Stephen D. Silberstein, MD, FAHS

Paul Winner, DO, FAHS

James R. Couch Jr., MD, PhD, FAHS

Our Committees 

Achievement Recognition Committee

Advocacy Committee

Awards Committee

Bylaws Committee

CME Committee

EDI Advisory Council

Education Committee

Ethics Committee

Executive Committee

Exhibits Committee

Finance Committee

Funding Committee

Guidelines Committee

Leadership Development Committee

Long Range Planning Committee

Media Committee

Membership Committee

Nominating Committee

Pacific Rim Committee

Practice Management Committee

Publications Committee

Research Committee

Scientific Program Committee

Scottsdale Program Committee

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