Our Advisory Board

The GME Compass Advisory Board brings together passionate leaders from across the graduate medical education community who are committed to advancing our mission of supporting, educating, and empowering GME professionals. Representing a variety of roles, specialties, institutions, and areas of expertise, our board provides strategic guidance, innovative ideas, and diverse perspectives that help shape the future of GME Compass.

More than advisors, our advisory board members are active contributors who champion professional development, leadership, collaboration, scholarship, community engagement, technology, and innovation within graduate medical education. Through their service, they help ensure that GME Compass, LLC remains responsive to the evolving needs of program coordinators, program managers, program directors, designated institutional officials, faculty, and the broader GME community.

Advisory board members serve two-year terms with the opportunity for one additional consecutive term. Together, they work to foster meaningful connections, develop valuable resources, expand educational opportunities, and strengthen the national GME community, helping build a profession where every GME professional has access to the knowledge, support, and leadership opportunities they need to thrive.

We are proud to be building an advisory board that reflects the collaborative spirit of GME Compass, LLC and our commitment to guiding GME professionals with real insight, practical experience, and a shared vision for the future of graduate medical education.

Research & Scholarly Engagement

Kandice Collins, C-TAGME Hamilton Medical Center Family Medicine

Kandice Collins, C-TAGME, is the Program Coordinator at the Hamilton Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Program in Dalton, GA. Over the course of her decade-plus career in Graduate Medical Education (GME), she has held progressive roles of responsibility at both university- and community-affiliated programs, developing a special expertise in rural residency program needs. Driven by a people-first belief, Kandice leads by nurturing relationships to unlock individual potential. She echoes Robert K. Greenleaf’s servant leadership philosophy that true leadership is measured by whether those served grow healthier, wiser, freer, and more likely to serve others themselves. Kandice holds an AA degree in Intercultural Studies and a BA in Interdisciplinary Studies with focuses in Healthcare Management and Psychology. Committed to lifelong learning, she is currently pursuing her MA in Organizational Leadership. When she isn't working, Kandice is usually busy with her large family at a ball field or enjoying a short weekend getaway, with Dollywood being a personal favorite. She and Joey, her husband of 14 years, have five children ranging in age from 3 to 11, and they love living life together to the fullest. An avid chocolate enthusiast, Kandice has a knack for finding the best local chocolate shop in any town—a skill she considers essential, as she firmly believes that quality chocolate can brighten anyone's day.

In addition to her past institutional leadership roles, including service on a Program Coordinator Advisory Council, she is actively involved with the Association of Family Medicine Administrators (AFMA), serving on both the Mentorship and Webinar Committees. Some of the service roles closest to her heart have been her involvement in various ministry capacities, as well as serving on the Board of the Chamber of Commerce in her hometown of historic Selma, Alabama. These experiences reflect her commitment to mentorship, community, service, and strengthening the people and organizations around her.

Odinae Sullivan is a multifaceted professional with a creative passion for program management and a strong commitment to servant leadership. Odinae Sullivan’s passion for professional development is rooted in her educational background, having earned a dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Human Development and Family Studies and Psychology. She has further strengthened her expertise through certification coursework in Organizational Development and Leadership from St. Joseph’s University and participation as a WHEA Scholar at Emory University’s Woodruff Health Education Academy. Odinae remains deeply committed to advancing education, learning, and leadership initiatives, with a particular focus on advocating for the GME community and the workforce that drives program success. Currently, Odinae serves as a Program Coordinator at Emory University School of Medicine, bringing more than a decade of experience in graduate medical education. With eight years dedicated to Obstetrics & Gynecology residency programs, she offers both deep subject-matter expertise and a strong operational foundation. Since joining Emory’s Graduate Medical Education team in 2020, she has excelled in dual roles as a GME Program Coordinator and a non-ACGME Program Manager. In her second year at Emory, Odinae channeled her passion for service and community-building into leading the GME Program Coordinator Professional Development (PCPD) Task Force. Through this initiative, she works to strengthen the Emory GME community by enhancing the coordinator experience through structured education, accessible resources, and meaningful connection. The PCPD Task Force’s mission is to develop a comprehensive professional development platform that supports the evolving needs, responsibilities, and functions of Emory’s Program Coordinator community. Its goals include formalizing orientation processes; creating ongoing professional development opportunities; standardizing GME trainings; fostering mentorship; promoting wellness and effective coping strategies; and establishing a strong network of support with accessible resources. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Odinae is a devoted wife and mother to her 5‑year‑old son, who is her inspiration and the light of her world. She volunteers with several organizations dedicated to advocating children’s rights and expanding access to medical resources for children with special needs, a cause close to her heart. One of her favorite Jamaican sayings is: “Mi likkle but mi tallawah” tells us that size is not the same as strength.

Meredith Feldman serves as the Neonatology Fellowship Program Manager at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), bringing more than ten years of experience in graduate medical education, program management, and professional leadership. She holds a Master of Science in Management with a concentration in Program Management and a Graduate Certificate in Leadership. Meredith is passionate about building connections, fostering inclusive communities, and creating opportunities for meaningful engagement. In 2020, she founded the Organization of Neonatal-Perinatal Training Program Coordinators (ONTPC), a professional organization that has grown to nearly 100 members, and continues to serve as its President and Co-Chair of the Professional Development Subcommittee. At CHOP, Meredith serves on multiple institutional committees focused on wellbeing, engagement, and community, including as a Wellbeing Champion for the Division of Neonatology, as well as serving on the New Fellow Hospital Orientation and Department of Pediatrics Employee Engagement committees. She is committed to creating programs and initiatives that strengthen connections, promote collaboration, and enhance the experience of those within her professional community. Nationally, Meredith is active in the Association of Pediatric Program Directors (APPD), where she serves as Mid-Atlantic Co-Chair and Mid-Atlantic Mentoring Workgroup Co-Lead. She is also active in the National Society of Academic Medical Administrators (NSAMA), contributing to annual conference planning. Meredith has presented workshops, panels, and posters at APPD, ACGME, and NSAMA conferences on professional development, fellowship engagement, and building collaborative professional networks. She was the 2023 recipient of the NSAMA Distinguished Academic Medical Administrator Award. As a Community Engagement Board Advisor, Meredith brings a strong commitment to connecting people, strengthening communities, and developing meaningful opportunities for engagement. She is excited to contribute her experience in leadership, collaboration, and community building to help advance the Board’s mission and impact.