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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

Kristin Ondecko Ligda, MD, FASA (Immediate Past President)
Elizabeth Malinzak, MD, FASA (Past President)
Yar Luan Samantha Yeap, MD, MSc (Treasurer)
Leena Mathew, MD
Jessica Sumski, MD (Membership)
Harriet Hopf, MD, FUHM, FASA
Destiny F. Chau, MD
Tracey Straker, MD,MS, MPH, CBA, FASA
Linda Hertzberg, MD, FASA
Annery Garcia-Marcinkiewicz, MD (President)
Jacqueline Nager, MD (Communications)

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

Supporting Leadership

Research Chairs: Jennifer Lynch, MD, PhD
Assistant Treasurer: Lisa Weiss, MD
Chapter: Yelena Spitzer, MD
Chapter Liaisons: Lucille Hu, Claudia Mort
Medical Student Representative: Jane Onyumachi
Resident Representative: “Sisi” Siyun Xie, MD
October Meeting Co-Chair: Tiffany Moon, MD, FASA
Speaker Committee: Tiffany Angelo, DO, FASA & Lisa Weiss, MD, MCD
Website Committee Chair: Mamta Chura, MD
Social Media Committee Chair: Tera Cushman, MD, MPH

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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