HCMA Welcomes Three New Board Members

June 13, 2025

Amadou Diarra, Ph.D.

Amadou Diarra, Ph.D. is a distinguished healthcare executive with over three decades of leadership experience in the  global pharmaceutical industry. Throughout his career, he has consistently driven transformative solutions that  foster pharmaceutical innovation, advance health equity, and shape global health policy across North America, Europe, Asia, and emerging markets.


With a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Science from the University of Tours, France, and an MBA in Management from École Supérieure de Commerce de Tours, Amadou combines deep scientific expertise with robust business

acumen. He also completed the General Management Program at INSEAD, equipping him with the strategic insights necessary to lead in the dynamic global healthcare landscape. Amadou received the 2024 Heart of BioNJ Award for his exceptional efforts on behalf of patients. As a member of BMS’s G100, Global Leadership Team, Global Inclusion & Diversity Council among others, Amadou has left a legacy, championing innovation, diversity, and sustainability in the global healthcare industry. 
Jan Berger, MD, MJ

Jan Berger, MD, MJ is an independent director with significant board and committee experience, a Chief Executive Officer of an International Consulting Company, a Fortune 20 corporate officer, an author, and a keynote speaker.  Jan has proven success in public, private and government service over the last 30 years in both healthcare, life sciences, veterinary care and consumer goods/services. This tri-sector experience including her role at CVS Health and Health Intelligence Partners has been translated into her roles in the board room. In 2019, Jan was recognized by Crain’s Business Chicago as a Notable LGBTQ Executive, in 2022 she was recognized by Mogul as a top 100 DEI Leader, 2023 recognized by Directors and Boards as an Outstanding Director of a Public Company and in 2023 and 2024 Recognized in The Global Who’s Who in Trust, Ethics and Leadership.  


Jan holds a Doctor of Medicine degree, a Master’s in Jurisprudence from Loyola University in Chicago, Certificate in Healthcare Business Administration from University of South Florida, and Board Director Certification for Kellogg School of Management and a black belt in Six Sigma. 

John Shanley was the Vice President of Finance & Accounting for Center for Community Self-Help.  He has worked with Habitat for Humanity, both as an Executive Director of one of the San Francisco Bay Area chapters  and as a Project Manager at headquarters in Americus, GA. 


John has volunteered as AARP Foundation Tax-Aide and worked with the Durham Arts Council.