Meet the Staff

When we talk about collegiality and building lasting relationships, we’re not just talking about Academy Members. The Academy staff is a tight-knit team, and most have been with us for many years.

This page is where you can put faces with names and learn a little about the experienced, talented, and dedicated people who help Academy Members achieve their goals.

A highly respected attorney, a prosperous legal entrepreneur and a co-founder of two national organizations for estate planning...
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Robert
Armstrong
President

Believing that law is both a rewarding business and a noble profession, Sanford has dedicated himself not only to honing his ow...
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Sanford M.
Fisch
CEO

Jennifer Price has been a dynamic presence within our organization since 1993. She was actually the second addition to the Acad...
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Jennifer
Price
Chief Operating Officer

Steve Hartnett brings a broad range of educational and professional experiences to the Academy. Mr. Hartnett has practiced esta...
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Steve
Hartnett
Director of Education

Dennis Sandoval’s interest in providing estate and financial planning services did not begin when he joined the Academy. It did...
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Dennis
Sandoval
Director Emeritus of Education

As Director of the Projects and Event Planning Department, Erin is responsible for the planning and execution of the Academy’s ...
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Erin
Mathew
Director, Projects and Event Planning

As Director of Web and Online Marketing Services, Rita works with our Web, SEO, and eLearning teams to plan, develop, and imple...
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Rita
Chaires
Director, Web and Online Marketing Services

As Director of the Member Services, Alicia oversees all functions and team members that support Academy Members in receiving th...
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Alicia
Durante
Director, Member Services

As the Event Manager for the Projects and Event Planning Department (PEP Department) Chloe orchestrates memorable and inspirati...
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Chloe
Slovinsky
Event Manager

It’s a good thing Donna enjoys being busy. As the Executive Assistant, Donna is responsible for providing administrative suppor...
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Donna
Higgins
Executive Assistant

Donna Hooper is a key part of the American Academy Technical Support Department. Donna’s role as Manager of the Academy’s Softw...
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Donna
Hooper
Manager of Software Development and Training

As Web Development Manager, Ijaz is responsible for the development and implementation of new strategies, processes, and tools ...
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Ijaz
Rafi
Web Development Manager

Ivy is a part of the Member Services Department and specializes in member recruitment. She works closely with other Academy dep...
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Ivy
Atkinson
Membership Consultant

As Department Coordinator for Web and Online Marketing Services, Kim leads our Geek Squad, providing front-line support to all ...
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Kim
DeLisle
Department Coordinator for Web and Online Marketing Services

Lillian is the Practice Leadership Coach for Academy. Lillian coaches on all aspects related to setting and accomplishing their...
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Lillian
Valdez
Practice Leadership Coach

Hailing from the faraway streets of beautiful Florence, Italy, where every cobblestone bespeaks of the human potential for crea...
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Medeis
Nadir
Graphic Design Manager

As the Marketing Administrator, Natalie maintains the Academy blog and provides marketing support to the Recruiting Department....
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Natalie
DeGeorge
Marketing Campaign Specialist

Tess is the newest member of the Academy and brings with her a broad range of professional and personal experiences as the Acco...
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Tess
Lashkari
Accounting Manager

As the Member Services Coordinator (MSC), Nicole provides support for various Membership programs and services. This includes b...
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Nicole
Laforteza
Member Services Coordinator

As a member of the technical support department, Randy provides support and training for the Academy’s Proprietary Software, Co...
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Randy
Murray
Technical Support Trainer and Project Manager

Randy Harwick has been applying his computer skills on behalf of the Academy since before there was an Academy. He began his re...
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Randy
Harwick
Technical Services Engineer

Roberta Ferguson is the Web and Online Marketing Coach for the Academy which allows her the opportunity to help our members wor...
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Roberta
Ferguson
Web and Online Marketing Coach

Sarah was born in San Francisco and grew up in small suburb right outside the big city. She is a first generation American and ...
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Sarah
Eilen
Sales and Marketing Administrator

Shereece has been helping business owners grow their businesses for over 20 years. Her consulting career started in Utah doing ...
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Shereece
Steed
Membership Consultant

As Practice Building Consultant, Susan coaches Academy Members on all aspects related to setting and accomplishing their busine...
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Susan
Russel
Practice Building Consultant

As a Practice Building Coach, Timour coaches Academy Members on all aspects related to setting and accomplishing their business...
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Timour
Mobarak
Practice Building Coach

As the Operations Manager, since joining the Academy in 1997, Traci negotiates with Academy vendors to ensure group pricing for...
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Traci
Paul
Operations Manager

As a member of the Academy Technical Department, Taylor aims to provide timely, quality resolutions to common issues and questi...
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Taylor
Jones
Technical Department