Contact Us

Special Operations Medical Association
111 West Jackson Blvd., Ste. 1412
Chicago, IL  60604

(913) 222-8659
Fax: (913) 222-8606
[email protected]


JerrieLynn Kind, Executive Director
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JerrieLynn reports to the Board of Directors and is responsible for managing new initiatives, as well as long-term financial and strategic planning. She oversees the operations of the headquarters and professional staff and ensures that the organization maintains sound financial principles and makes progress in achieving its goals.

Amanda Gaster, Associate Executive Director
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Amanda is the primary contact for questions about the SOMA Scientific Assembly. She works with various committees including the Program Committee and Awards.

Caroline Shell, Director of Meetings 
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Caroline works with SOMA leaders to plan and manage the Scientific Assembly. She is responsible for all meeting logistics, including management of vendors and contractors. 

Candice Miller, Account Executive
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Candice works with the committee chairs and manages the SOMA LMS, SOMed.

Raven Hardin, Operations Director
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Raven coordinates logistics pertaining to Scientific Assembly registration and membership.

Exhibits and Sponsorships Coordinator
Manages all exhibit and sponsorship sales for the Scientific Assembly.

The SOMA office will be closed for the holidays:

Monday, December 23, 2024 – Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Please email us at [email protected] and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

We apologize for any inconvenience.