Leadership team

Row one, left to right: Jane Norstrom, Ann Deshler, Mary Sue Beran, MD, Kiralee Camp, David Abelson, MD Row two, left to right: Jinnet Fowles, PhD, Janice Pearson, Karol Carstensen, Paul Terry, PhD, Karen Swenson, PhD Row three, left to right: Sonya Painschab, Gregg Simonson, PhD, Richard Bergenstal, MD, Lisa Harvey, Joan Bissen, Curt Savstrom Not pictured: David Knutson

The Institute’s leadership team includes experts in research, education and development. With deep scientific and operational knowledge, this team sets the direction for the Institute and leads our talented and dedicated employees. 

Paul E. Terry, PhD
President and Chief Executive Officer

David Abelson, MD
Chairman, Board of Directors

Mary Sue Beran, MD
Clinician, Investigator

Richard M. Bergenstal, MD
Executive Director, International Diabetes Center

Joan Bissen
Director, Professional Education and Continuing Medical Education

Kiralee Camp
Education Specialist

Karol M. Carstensen
Executive Director, Professional Services

Ann Deshler
Executive Director, Research

Jinnet B. Fowles, PhD
Senior Vice President, Research

Lisa Harvey
Director, Health Education Center

David Knutson
Director, Health Systems Studies

Jane Norstrom
Director, Eating Disorders Institute

Sonya Painschab
Manager, Communications

Janice Pearson
Director, International Diabetes Center Consulting

Curtis Savstrom
Controller

Gregg Simonson, PhD
Director, International Diabetes Center, Professional and Industry Training

Karen Swenson, PhD
Research Scientist