Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is the governing body of COA. The Board of Directors holds regular meetings, the minutes of which are sent to the Branches. The Board is required to keep the members informed of its activities. The officers of the Board include the Chair, Chair-Elect and Treasurer.

The Board of Directors is authorized to hire an Executive Director. The Executive Director carries out the day-to-day activities of COA under the direction of the Board of Directors.

Board Members

Dental Officer
CAPT Daniel Hickey

Dietitian Officer
CDR Blakeley Fitzpatrick

Engineer Officer
CAPT Anthony Zimmer

Environmental Health Officer
CAPT Wendy Fanaselle

Health Services Officer
CAPT Craig Wilkins

Medical Officer
CAPT Marc Safran

Nurse Officer
CDR Anita Pollard

Pharmacist Officer
CAPT Nita Sood

Scientist Officer
CDR Sara Newman

Therapist Officer
CAPT Rita Shapiro

Veterinarian Officer
CAPT Charlotte Spires

Field Representatives

CAPT Jose Belardo
CDR Dana Hall

LCDR Jonathan Rash

Inactive Reserve Officer
CAPT Steven Libutti

Retired Officers
CAPT Robert DeChristoforo, (Ret.)

CAPT James Knoben, (Ret.)
RADM Robert Williams, (Ret.)

Ex-Officio
JOAG Chair - LCDR Carlos Bell
MOLC Chair - CDR Postelle Birch-Smith

Resolution Committee Information

• COA Resolutions Policy
• COA Resolutions Submission Form