Board of Directors

Northern Kentucky University

College of Health and Human Services

Nunn Drive/FH 495 E

Highland Heights, KY  41099

(859) 572-5864

Dr. Lasley’s educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences degree from Baptist College of Health Sciences in 2001, a Master’s of Science in Administration degree from Central Michigan University in 2003, and a Doctorate of Philosophy in Education degree, with a specialty in curriculum and teaching from Northcentral University in 2016. She is registered in radiography and radiation therapy and has worked in a variety of positions in her career, including as a staff medical radiographer, a staff radiation therapist, and a radiation therapy clinical coordinator.

Dr. Lasley served on the Editorial Review Board (ERB) for the Radiation Therapist and has several publications in several journals including the Radiation Therapist, The Journal of the Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Science & Education, The Quest, and the Radiologic Technology. In 2014, she wrote her first grant titled Enhance Educational Technology to Improve Patient Experiences in Radiation Oncology and Graduate Outcomes for $314, 950. She was instrumental in securing this award for Virtual Environment Radiation Therapy (VERT). This system has become a valuable tool for medical radiography and radiation therapy students learning cross-sectional anatomy.

In addition, Dr. Lasley has presented at numerous local, state, and national conferences during her career.  

University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College

9555 Plainfield Road

Blue Ash, OH  45236-1096

(513) 745-5689

Dr. Herrmann is a faculty member in the Allied Health Department at the University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College. She completed her undergraduate education in Radiologic Technology at The Ohio State University, earned her Master of Education in Health Education degree, and a Doctorate of Philosophy in Educational Studies degree with a concentration in Educational Policy and Higher Education at the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Herrmann is a past president of the Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences and an advocate for radiation safety. Her most recent research is related to equity and inclusion in medical imaging. 

The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Unit 2

Houston, TX 77030-4009

(713) 563-3489

Dr. Dehghanpour is a Professor and the Program Director for the Medical Dosimetry Program at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center located in Houston, TX. She supervises, organizes, and leads all aspects of the program. She is an active member of various professional societies and serves on different committees and task groups. In particular, she participated in the recent revision of the AAMD Curriculum Guidelines for the medical dosimetry educational programs, has made numerous presentations in the local, state and national conferences, served as an active JRCERT site visitor from 2009 to 2019, has served as an AEIRS liaison to AAMD since 2012, and joined the JRCERT board of directors in April 2019.

Her area of interest is utilizing instructional technology and innovative teaching strategies in order to create an active learning environment for the students that promotes their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Her latest research involves investigating ways to improve the quality of students’ clinical education. Dr. Dehghanpour was recognized as the recipient of the 2021 AAMD Outstanding Achievement Award and MD Anderson Faculty Educator of the Year 2020.

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

4505 Maryland Parkway, Box 453017

Las Vegas, NV  89154-3017

(702) 895-3811

Dr. Hensley is currently the Clinical Coordinator of the University of Nevada Las Vegas Radiography program in Las Vegas, NV. Dr. Hensley is active in the profession as the co-founder of the Nevada Society of Radiologic Technologists and Board of Director for Lambda Nu. He has also served on the board for ACERT and was an affiliate delegate for Nevada in the ASRT House of Delegates.  

Pima Medical Institute

780 Bay Blvd, Suite 101

Chula Vista, CA  91910

(619) 425-3200, ext. 121

Dr. Schmidt is currently the Program Director for the Pima Medical Institute radiography program located in Chula Vista, CA. She is responsible for program growth and maintenance, instruction, curriculum design/revision, administration, and providing program director/faculty mentoring, education and training. She has also served on a number of sub-committees for the Radiologic Technology Certification Committee (RTCC) for diagnostic programs in California, including review of the California fluoroscopy examination content specifications, and development of a scope of practice based on the ASRT Scope of Practice for Radiographers. Dr. Schmidt has been an active JRCERT site visitor since 2008. In her “spare” time, Dr. Schmidt is an avid golfer, enjoys hiking, relaxing at the beach, spending time with family and friends, and being at home with her two cats, Julietta and Pepi.

Columbia State Community College

1665 Hampshire Pike, Walter 112

Columbia, TN  38401

Phone (Work): (931) 540-2595

Dr. Fleming is radiography certified and holds an Associate of Applied Sciences in Radiologic Technology degree, a Bachelor of Science in Health Arts degree, a Master’s in Business Administration degree, and a Doctor of Education in Learning Organizations and Strategic Change degree. Her career at Columbia State Community College (Tennessee) includes 18 years as radiologic technology clinical coordinator followed by 15 years in service to the Health Sciences Division’s Nursing & Allied Health programs, while maintaining active status as a radiography faculty member. 

Dr. Fleming is a past President and Life Member of the Tennessee Society for Radiologic Technologists and has also served on multiple American Society of Radiologic Technologists committees and in the House of Delegates. Dr. Fleming has presented on numerous topics at local, state, and national conferences. She leads an International Studies embedded clinical program annually with a focus on increasing students’ understanding of cultural differences in healthcare and interdisciplinary team building. She became an active site visitor for the JRCERT in 1996 and joined the Board of Directors in April 2021.  

McLennan Community College

1400 College Drive

Waco, TX  76708

(254) 299-8342

Meredith is currently a Professor and Program Director for the radiologic technology program at McLennan Community College located in Waco, TX. Her educational background includes an Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology degree from McLennan Community College in 1997, a Bachelor of Science in Professional Development and Advanced Patient Care degree from Grand Canyon University in 2011, and a Master of Science in Clinical Practice Management degree from Texas Tech Health Science Center in 2014. Meredith is registered in radiography with a 12-year clinical career, split between employment at two large hospitals, where she served as a lead technologist and a diagnostic supervisor for many of those years. She joined the educational world in 2009 and assumed the role of program director in 2015. 

In addition to her daily duties, Meredith is a member of the ASRT and TxSRT professional organizations, participates in philanthropic and collegiality activities regularly, and makes professional growth and development opportunities a priority. As an educator, she strives to support student success through innovative teaching strategies and the holistic development of both soft and hard skills. Meredith joined the JRCERT Board of Directors in April 2021.

Meredith and her husband, Jeff, have a son in the U.S. Army, a daughter in college, and another son in the early years of grade school. She enjoys home design, cooking, and relaxing by the pool with family and friends.   

Stanford Healthcare

300 Pasteur Drive, HG012A

Stanford, CA  94305

(650) 850-1641

Judith Wood is certified in radiography and magnetic resonance and holds an Associate of Allied Sciences in Radiologic Technology from Gannon University, a Bachelor of Arts from DePaul University, and a Master of Business Administration (Concentration in Healthcare Management) from Loyola University.  She currently serves as the Radiology Administrative Director at Sandford Health Care in Sandford, California. 

Ms. Wood has a number of years of experience in the radiology department.  She started her career as a Special Procedures Technologist and since has worked as a radiographer, magnetic resonance technologist, computed tomography technologist, and clinical specialist.  Ms. Wood’s last 20 years have been served through hospital administrative and managerial roles.  She is an active member of The Association of Medical Imaging Management (AHRA) and joined the JRCERT Board of Directors in October of 2021.

Emory University

1365 Clifton Road NE

Atlanta, GA  30309 

Phone (Work): (803) 479-6332

Dr. Davis is Assistant Professor at Emory School of Medicine where she also serves as Medical Director for Quality in the Radiology Department. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry and Psychology degree at Wellesley College in Wellesley, MA. In 2009 she received her medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC. Subsequently, she completed a Diagnostic Radiology residency and a Neuroradiology fellowship at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, NC. Dr. Davis obtained her Master of Business Administration degree in 2017 from Yale University with a focus in healthcare management.

Since completing her M.B.A., Dr. Davis has focused her professional and academic areas of interests in organizational change and innovation within the healthcare space. As a physician, her core objective is to serve the needs of the patient. To wholly serve the patient requires more than the interaction at the point of care, but rather creating and functioning within a system built to support the patient and providers. This has driven the early focus in her career on operational workflows and improving quality within the inpatient and ambulatory spaces through innovative approaches and new technologies.

Retired Professor of Nursing

Elgin Community College

Elgin, IL  60123

Ms. Friedberg joined the JRCERT Board of Directors in April of 2022, bringing with her over 40 years of clinical and educational nursing practice experience.  Her experience has been focused on oncology nursing, medical-surgical nursing, and nursing leadership.  She began her career by obtaining her Diploma of Nursing from Wesley-Passavant School of Nursing/Northwesters Memorial Hospital.  She then went on to obtain her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and her Master of Science in Nursing Sciences from the University of Illinois at the Medical Center

Her latest role was as Professor Emeritus at Elgin Community College where she provided didactic and clinical education, served as the Nursing Outcomes and Evaluation Committee Chair, and the Nursing Curriculum Committee Chair.  Clinically, she has served as a nurse manager, quality assurance consultant, infection control nurse, and Associate Director of Nursing.  Ms. Friedberg has also served her community as the Senior Citizen Advisory Board Member for Illinois Representative Christine Winger.