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American College of Academic Addiction Medicine
1061 American Lane, Suite 310
Schaumburg, IL 60173-4976
Phone: 847.375.6861
[email protected] 

Staff

Carly Reisner, Executive Director

Carly began serving as Executive Director of ACAAM in September of 2024. She previously worked at Association Management Center (AMC) in a variety of roles, including CEO of the American Pain Society (APS) and Executive Director of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM). She also provided governance consultation and support for many other professional healthcare associations. Carly played an integral role in assessing and developing a business plan with ACAAM leaders board members that became the impetus for ACAAM launching its membership program. In addition, Carly provided staff leadership as ACAAM transitioned to AMC. Carly is a strategic thinker with a diverse background in the medical association management and nonprofit industry. She is also a passionate and skilled relationship-builder who creates fulfilling, productive teams, and partnerships.

Tim Brennan, MD MPH, Vice President for Medical and Academic Affairs

Dr. Brennan is passionate about expanding high-quality and financially sustainable academic addiction medicine fellowship training around the United States. He works with emerging and established fellowship programs from inception to accreditation. Additionally, Dr. Brennan is the Director of the Addiction Institute at Mount Sinai West and Mount Sinai St. Luke’s Hospitals and the Program Director of the Fellowship in Addiction Medicine Program at the Icahn School of Medicine Mount Sinai in New York City. Dr. Brennan has spoken at state, national and international levels about addiction policy issues, particularly as related to young adults. He is the co-editor of Lippincott’s Essentials of Addiction Medicine and was appointed by Governor Cuomo to serve on the Medical Review Board at the New York State Justice Center.

Dr. Brennan is Board Certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics and Board Certified in Addiction Medicine by the American Board of Preventive Medicine.

Dawn Levreau, Director of Operations, Programs, and Products

Dawn oversees ACAAM’s operations and program delivery, including governance, membership, communications, educational offerings, financial planning, technology platforms, and volunteer engagement. She works closely with the Board of Directors, committees, staff, and partners to carry out organizational priorities and support ACAAM’s continued development. Since joining ACAAM in 2021, Dawn has built much of the infrastructure supporting the organization’s membership, educational programs, and online services, including its association and learning management systems. She also oversees ACAAM’s educational portfolio, supports fellowship and workforce initiatives, and helps guide organizational planning and day-to-day operations. Known for her practical and collaborative approach, Dawn works across all areas of the organization to translate ideas and strategic priorities into sustainable programs, services, and operational processes.

Additional Staff

  • Kristen Gesicki – Marketing Coordinator
  • Morgan James – Data Specialist
  • Phyllis Milz – Finance Manager