Pediatric Committee
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What is the INHALE Pediatric Committee?
As one of two Collaborative Quality Initiatives that serve pediatric patients, INHALE has established a Pediatric Committee to address the unique needs of this population. They may address issues such as:
- Diagnosis for children under 5
- Diagnosis and escalation algorithms
- Use of biologics
- Communication of the needs of the pediatric populations to the collaborative
Expectations
Time commitment for being a part of this committee will be approximately 2-3 hours per quarter. If you would like to nominate yourself or someone you know who might be interested in joining, please fill out the following form.
Interest Form
Meet the INHALE Pediatric Committee
Click each advisor’s name to learn more about why they chose to join the committee.
Gayatri Shanker, MD, FAAP, MS
Caring Pediatric Partners, Pediatrician, PCP
Asthma is the leading cause of childhood morbidity from chronic disease, affecting 8-10% of children in the USA. It is associated with frequent school absences, emergency department visits, and hospitalizations, significantly impairing a child’s quality of life and educational outcomes. I am honored to serve on the INHALE Pediatric Subcommittee, where we collaborate with peers to develop clinical algorithms and best practices. Our goal is to educate physicians and patients to improve asthma control in children. Having the expertise and guidance of pulmonologists like Dr. Lugogo and Dr. Lewis on the committee makes this group effort very successful.
Sharon McManus, DO
Pediatrician, Pediatric Healthcare PLLC, UP
Dr. McManus has over 20 years of medical student and resident education. She is excited about outpatient best practice protocols. For the benefit of our practice and for the Corewell East pediatric community, she is interested in helping disperse the information and aiding independent provider in establishing care pathways. As an experienced pediatrician, she has the clinical abilities and connections to disseminate resources.
Sara Laule, MD
Physician, East Ann Arbor Pediatrics, UMMG
I joined the Pediatric Asthma Subcommittee to help so that kids with asthma can reach their fullest potential and never feel slowed down.
Timothy White, MD
Pediatrician, Cereal City Pediatrics, IHP
I think the work the INHALE CQI is doing is amazing. I enjoy the collaboration of the pediatric committee in shaping a CQI so it’s evidence based and meaningfully improves patient care in a way that pediatricians can accomplish.
Jeannette Marchand Mateyak, MD
Physician, Northpointe Pediatrics, PC, CIPA
In the past, I have seen many children with asthma withdraw from sports and physical activity due to uncontrolled asthma symptoms. I have seen children have asthma attacks at the least convenient time causing them to miss important school and family events and holidays. I would like to help families learn to recognize asthma symptoms and control the asthma so that asthma or asthma attacks don’t interfere with a child’s fun, sleep, education, and daily routine.
Toby Lewis, MD, MPH
Pediatric Pulmonologist, UMHS Pediatric Pulmonology, UMMG
As a pediatric pulmonologist dedicated to improving health for kids with asthma, I’m excited to be part of INHALE’s team focused on the unique needs of children. Working with colleagues from across the state on the issues and challenges of pediatric asthma practice gives me an opportunity to make a difference beyond my individual patients.
Sheri Titus, LPN, AE-C, CM
Nurse & Asthma Educator, Cascade Pediatrics, LLP, CIPA
Sheri received her LPN degree in 1997 and has worked in pediatric primary care her entire nursing career. She became a Certified Asthma Educator through the National Asthma Education Certification Board in 2013. In 2016, Sheri received her care management certification through the MI Center in Clinical Systems Improvement (MICCSI). She has a passion for educating patients on self-management of their asthma symptoms as well as monitoring their progress. Sheri joined the INHALE Pediatric Subcommittee in 2025 to advocate on patient’s behalf for affordable medications and accessible knowledge for asthma maintenance and improving health outcomes
Karla Stoermer Grossman, MSA, BSN, RN, AE-C
Nurse & Asthma Educator, INHALE
Karla is a nationally Certified Asthma Educator with more than 20 years of experience supporting high-risk asthma patients. As the Clinical Site Coordinator for INHALE, she partners closely with participating providers and physician organizations to strengthen patient outcomes through guideline-based care. She is committed to bringing her extensive clinical expertise to the Pediatric Advisory Board, helping shape meaningful, actionable patient education—and ensuring that the voices and experiences of patients and families are carried back to the providers who serve them.
Andrea McCaig, BSN, RN
Nurse, UMHS Pediatric Pulmonology, UMMG
As a pediatric pulmonary nurse and clinical care coordinator for our severe asthma programs at Mott Children’s Hospital, I joined the pediatric committee with INHALE to not only gain knowledge and insight into new practices or discrepancies among patient care for pediatric asthma patients across Michigan but to also bring those experiences back to Michigan Medicine to help our patients, their families and our programs.
Maggie Carey, BS, MPH
PO Admin, CIPA
I joined the committee to advocate for pediatric practices within value-based care and to collaborate with the great team that makes up INHALE. I have a strong passion for pediatrics and enjoy promoting educational materials that support comprehensive care for children throughout Michigan.