Commissioners

Dr. Juli Olson, DC, DACM, FAIHM | Commissioner | Practitioner
Chiropractor, Pain Clinic & Clinical Champion & National Lead, Acupuncture VHA, Central Iowa VA HCS

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

  • Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM), Pacific College of Health and Science

  • Doctor of Chiropractic, Southern California University of Health Sciences (LACC) - Summa Cum Laude

  • Master of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, South Baylo University

  • Bachelor of Arts, University of California, Berkeley, Italian Studies

  • Bachelor of Sciences, University of California, Berkeley, Mass Communications

  • Licensed Doctor of Chiropractic, California & Iowa

  • Licensed Acupuncturist, California

  • Diplomate, Oriental Medicine, NCCAOM

  • Fellow, Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine (FAIHM)

  • Battlefield Acupuncture Instructor Certification

  • NADA Protocol Certified

Organizational Affiliations:

  • National Certification Commission on Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) - Examination Development Committee

  • Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine (member)

Dr. Steven B. Schram, PhD, DC, L.Ac. | Commissioner (Treasurer) | Practitioner
Private Practice in Chiropractic & Acupuncture, New York City
Owner and Founder, Chapter 1 Software, Inc.

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

  • Ph.D., Chemistry, University of Maryland

  • Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.), Life University

  • Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.), Pacific College of Oriental Medicine

  • Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry, Gettysburg College

  • Diplomate, Chiropractic, National Board of Chiropractic Examiners

  • Diplomate, Acupuncture, NCCAOM

  • Diplomate, Herbology, NCCAOM

Dr. Sandra Lee Wise, PhD, RN | Commissioner | Administrator
Adjunct Professor (Undergraduate and Graduate), Post University 

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

  • Ph.D., Health Education Major, Research Minor, University of Toledo

  • M.S. in Nursing, Community Health Nursing Major, Administration Practicum, The Ohio State University

  • B.S.N., Cum Laude Honors, Bowling Green State University

  • Registered Nurse

Organizational Affiliations:

  • HRSA Grant Reviewer

  • Sigma Theta Tau International - Abstract Reviewer, Task Force Member Chapter Chartering

Dr. Cynthia Neipris, L.Ac., Dipl.Ac., Dipl.C.H., D.A.C.M. | Commissioner | At-Large
Vice President, Career and Alumni Services, Pacific College of Health and Science

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

  • Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (D.A.C.M.), Pacific College of Oriental Medicine

  • Master of Arts in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yo San University- Valedictorian, Highest Honors

  • Bachelor of Arts in Humanities, Bowdoin College, Brunswick, ME - Valedictorian

  • Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.), New York

  • Nationally Board Certified Diplomate of Oriental Medicine (Dipl.Ac., Dipl.C.H.)

  • Acupuncture Detox Specialist, National Acupuncture Detox Association

Organizational Affiliations:

  • National Acupuncture Detox Association

  • NCCAOM Continuing Education Advisory Panel

Dr. Patricia M. Casello-Maddox, DC, MBA, MOM, L.Ac. | Commissioner | Academic/Educator
Owner, Educator, Author, Life Coach, Daily Life Success, Bloomington, MN

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

  • Doctor of Chiropractic (DC), Northwestern Health Sciences University

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA), Organizational Development, Marketing, University of St. Thomas

  • Master of Oriental Medicine (MOM), NWHSU College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

  • Bachelor of Science, Human Biology, Northwestern Health Sciences University

  • Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, University of Minnesota

  • Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.)

Organizational Affiliations:

  • American Academy of Sleep Medicine (member)

  • American Integrative Health & Medicine (member)

  • Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Association of Minnesota (member)

  • Council of Colleges for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (member)

  • Higher Learning Commission (HLC) - Site Peer Reviewer

Taryn De Sio, MS, TTS | Commissioner | Public Member
Founder, Whole Health Consulting LLC

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

  • M.Ed., Health & Wellness Education, American College of Education

  • M.S., Business Management & Leadership, CUNY School of Professional Studies

  • B.S., Business Managerial Economics, SUNY Empire State College

  • Tobacco Treatment Specialist (TTS) certification

  • Advanced Professional Mind-Body Medicine certificate

Dr. Zhanxiang Wang, M.D. (China), PhD, L.Ac. | Commissioner | Academic/Educator
Professor, Clinician, Department of Clinical Sciences, National University of Health Sciences

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

  • Ph.D., China Academy of Chinese Medicine Sciences, Beijing, China

  • M.D. (Bachelor in Medicine), Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, China

  • Postdoctoral Fellow, Indiana University School of Medicine

  • Assistant Res. Professor, Indiana University School of Medicine

  • Professor, National University of Health Sciences

  • Clinical Research Certificate, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

  • Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.)

  • Certified Chinese Herbologist and Acupuncturist, NCCAOM

Organizational Affiliations:

  • Asian American Acupuncture Association(US) - President/ Vice president

  • Specialty Committee of Hematology of World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies (WFCMS) Secretary/Vice-President

Staff

Jason A. Wright, MS, Dipl. OM (NCCAOM), L.Ac. | ACAHM Staff
Director of Accreditation Services

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

  • M.S., Bastyr University

  • B.S., Bastyr University

  • Diplomate in Oriental Medicine (NCBAHM)

  • Licensed Acupuncturist, New York state

Mike Skoglund, MA | ACAHM Staff | Director of Operations

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

  • MA, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO

  • BA, Central College, Pella, IA

Amos J. Folz, MS | ACAHM Staff | Associate Director of IT

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

  • M.S., Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, Western Governor's University

  • B.S., Information Technology – Security, Western Governor's University

Rev. Ketema S. Mason, MS, MBA | Commissioner | Public Member

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

  • M.S., Health Care Management, St. Joseph's College, Brooklyn, NY

  • MBA, Health Care Administration, Johnson & Wales University, Providence, RI

Dr. Mark S. McKenzie, PhD (China), MS OM, L.Ac. | ACAHM Staff
Executive Director

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in TCM Internal Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

  • Summer Institute for Educational Management, Harvard Graduate School of Education

  • Master of Oriental Medicine, Minnesota College of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine

  • OM Program, Minnesota Institute of Acupuncture & Herbal Studies

  • Bachelor of Arts, Biology/Computer Science, Augustana College

  • Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, NCCAOM

  • Diplomate of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology, NCCAOM

  • Minnesota Licensed Acupuncturist

Organizational Affiliations:

  • Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine (AIHM) - Co-Chair of the Academic Collaborative for Integrative Health Council

  • Association of Specialized and Professional Accreditors (https://aspa-usa.org), Board of Directors

Dr. Karl M. Gauby, PhD, JD | ACAHM Staff | Director of Regulatory Affairs

  • Academic and Professional Qualifications:

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Arizona State University, College of Education

  • Juris Doctor, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, Arizona State University

  • Master of Science, Human Resources Management, Golden Gate University

  • Master of Science, Biological Sciences/Microbiology, Eastern Kentucky University

  • Bachelor of Science, Medical Technology, Eastern Kentucky University

  • Bachelor of Arts, Biology, Berea College

  • Bar Admissions: Arizona, District of Columbia, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, and U.S. District Court of Arizona

  • Medical Technologist, MT (ASCP) - American Society for Clinical Pathology

  • Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) and Clinical Laboratory Director (CLDir) - National Certification Agency

  • Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) - Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics

  • Colonel (Retired), United States Air Force Reserves

Organizational Affiliations:

  • American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation - Commissioner 

  • American Academy of Forensic Sciences, Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission - Board Member

  • Midwifery Education Accreditation Council – Board Member 

  • Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), Grant County Indiana

  • Association of Specialized and Programmatic Accreditors (ASPA) - member

  • Association of Corporate Counsel - member

  • Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics - CCEP certified member

  • National Association of College and University Attorneys - member

  • American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) - associate member

  • Institute for Internal Auditors, Indiana Chapter - member

Dr. Katherine Taromina, DACM, Dipl. OM (NCCAOM), L.Ac. | Commissioner | Academic/Educator 
Co-President, Seattle Institute of East Asian Medicine, Seattle WA

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

  • Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM), Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, San Diego, CA

  • Master of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine, Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, New York, NY

  • Diploma of Traditional Oriental Medicine, Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, New York, NY

  • Bachelor of Arts in History and Sociology, New York University, New York, NY

  • Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.), Washington State

  • Diplomate in Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)

  • Diplomate in Chinese Herbology (NCCAOM)

  • Diplomate in Acupuncture (NCCAOM)

Organizational Affiliations:

Global Alternative Healthcare Project (GAHP) - Senior Clinician

John Yoo, MBA | Commissioner (Chair) | Administrator
Chief Executive Officer, Virginia University of Integrative Medicine

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA), Columbia Business School

  • Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Affairs, University of Virginia

Organizational Affiliations:

  • American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (member)

  • Society for Acupuncture Research (SAR) - Treasurer and Board Member

  • Council of Korean Americans (CKA) - Member

Dr. Robert Hoffman, DAOM, L.Ac.| Commissioner (Vice-Chair) | Administrator
President and Chief Executive Officer, Yo San University

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

  • PhD in Pharmacology, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University

  • Doctoral Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine (DAOM), Five Branches University

  • Master's Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yo San University

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Skidmore College

  • Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.), California Acupuncture Board

Organizational Affiliations:

  • California Society of Oriental Medicine - Board Member

  • Society of Acupuncture Research - Professional Member