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Women in Anesthesiology is a volunteer-led professional organization dedicated to promoting the future of women in the field of anesthesiology. Our website functions as a place to manage membership and payment, keep track of upcoming events, and link to and highlight social media pages. We are committed to supporting women in the field of anesthesiology and creating opportunities for their professional growth and development. We offer a range of services including networking events, mentorship programs, and educational resources to help women succeed in their careers.

Given the developing body of literature surrounding the challenges women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM) face, we decided to form a group that helps focus on techniques and tools that will help women physicians advance in the careers while addressing the specific challenges women physicians may face.

You will find information about our annual meeting, starting a WIA chapter, organizing tools, educational resources, and more on our website. We invite you to become a dues-paying member of this volunteer-run non-profit organization, so that we can continue to support you!

Our Mission

Women in Anesthesiology (WIA) is a physician organization committed to the professional and personal development of women anesthesiologists. We support the recruitment, retention, and job satisfaction of women in anesthesiology, promoting a culture of inclusivity and diversity.

Board of Directors

Executive Board

Annery Garcia-Marcinkiewicz, MD, MSCE (President)

Kristin Ondecko Ligda, MD, FASA (Immediate Past President)

Yar Luan Samantha Yeap, MD, MSc (Treasurer)

Jennifer Lynch, MD, PhD (Board Secretary)

Leena Mathew, MD

Harriet Hopf, MD, FUHM, FASA

Tracey Straker, MD, MS, MPH, CBA, FASA

Linda Hertzberg, MD, FASA

Advisory Board

Selma Calmes, MD

Wendy Campana, PhD

Rekha Chandrabose, MD (Founder)

Jane Fitch, MD

Gerry Manecke, MD

Kelly McQueen, MD

Renee Navarro, MD

Sasha Shillcutt, MD, MS

Marjorie Stiegler, MD

Cynthia Wong, MD

Amy Pearson, MD

Supporting Leadership

Jessica Sumski, MD (Membership)

Jacqueline Nager, MD (Communications Director)

Tera Cushman, MD, MPH (Social Media Director)

Caiomhe Duffy, MD, MSc, CPPS, FCAI (Research Chair)

Shanique Kilgallon, MD (Resident Component Director)

Asca Zavala, MD, MPH, FASA (Medical Student Component Director)

TBD (Chapter Director)

Pankti Acharya, MD (Resident Representative)

Medical Student Component Leadership

Co-Presidents: Shweta Mohapatra & Ruhi Patil
Mentorship Chairs: Jacqueline Comiter & Nia Hammett
Research Chairs: Anwesha Ranabijuli & Temitayo Olasehinde
Events Chairs: Megan Dahl & Natalia Skrodzka
DEI Chairs: Nangah Tabukum & Oluwaseun Akinkuolie
Social Media Chair: Niharika Talasila

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