Please join us in welcoming Katie Kelm and Alan Swendiman as the newest members of the SECU Family House at UNC Hospitals Board of Directors. Their initial two-year terms began on March 1, 2025.

We are deeply grateful for their commitment and excited to have them join our Family. Alongside all of our dedicated Board members, they will help shape our vision and strategic direction, support philanthropic initiatives, and serve as ambassadors for Family House —sharing our mission and the vital work we do.

Katie Kelm

Katie Kelm moved to North Carolina two decades ago for her doctoral studies in Pharmacology and postdoctoral studies in Psychology at UNC Chapel Hill. Katie channels her passion for writing and effective communication in her role as a Medical Writing Director at PPD, the clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific. In this capacity, she leads teams that provide regulatory medical writing support to biotech and pharmaceutical clients. Additionally, she drives process improvement initiatives and holds a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, highlighting her dedication to operational excellence. She volunteers with the American Medical Writers Association Carolinas Chapter and Saint Thomas More Catholic Church.

Alan Swediman

Alan Swendiman has a wealth of experience in both Federal and State government, having served in numerous legal, managerial, and leadership roles. His career includes positions with the Executive Office of the President, USAID, DHS/ICE, GSA, and the Federal Labor Relations Authority, where he applied his expertise in law, administration, and operations in service to the country. Alan is also the founding principal of The Capitol Connection, LLC, a consulting firm that provides strategic guidance to entities contracting with the government. He also has more than 30 years of experience in the private practice of law with Jackson & Campbell PC, the oldest firm in Washington DC. In addition to his professional accomplishments, Alan has been an active volunteer, including serving on multiple nonprofit boards. He holds a BA in Political Science and History from UNC-Chapel Hill and a JD from Georgetown University Law Center.