Committees
All committees are run by members and work to advance the AACD’s mission. For more information, please email info@theaacd.org.
Aim: Identify research questions and facilitate collaborative research
Chair: Saranya Wyles
Co-Chair: Yakir Levin
Coordinators: Lucia Ray & Lucy Rose
Aim: Develop procedures and policies to improve trainee cosmetic education
Chair: Tanya Greywal
Co-Chair: Ashley Decker
Coordinators: Kevin Truong-Balderas
Aim: Ensure that the society has broad representation and that cosmetic services are broadly available
Chair: Rawaa Almukhtar
Co-Chair: Desmond Shipp
Coordinator: Alexandra Richmond
Medical Student Members:
Aim: Improve access to cosmetic and laser procedures
Chair: Sami Saikaly
Co-Chair: Zeena Nawas
Coordinators: Anna Poliner & Lucy Rose
Resident Members:
Aim: Facilitate mentorship of junior faculty and trainees interested in cosmetic dermatology
Chair: Megan Rogge
Co-Chair: Shilpi Khetarpal
Coordinator: Christy T. Behnam & Samip Sheth
Aim: Optimize the in-clinic experience of the cosmetic patient, including delivery of high-quality care
Chair: Ronald Sulewski
Co-Chair: Elika Hoss
Coordinators: Gabriella Alvarez & Alexandra Richmond
Aim: Facilitate compliance with GME/ACGME
Chair: Jenny Hu
Co-Chair: Vesna Petronic-Rosic
Coordinator: Miguel Aristizabal
Aim: Encourage all academic cosmetic dermatologists to join, and ensure members see value in participating
Chair: Yakir Levin
Co-Chair: Adelaide Hebert
Committee Coordinators: Alexander Jafari & Melissa Ma
Nathan Uebelhoer
Aim: Plan scientific and social programs for the annual meeting
Chair: Anna Bar
Co-Chair: Rawaa Almukhtar
Committee Coordinators: Bianca Kang, Miguel Aristizabal & Alexandra Richmond
Aim: Distribute awards for outstanding achievements within cosmetic dermatology
Chair: Shraddha Desai
Co-Chair: Sirunya Silapunt
Committee Coordinator: Bianca Kang
Aim: Recommend new board members, committee chairs, and committee members
Chair: Murad Alam
Co-Chair: Kira Minkis
Committee Coordinator: Bianca Kang
Aim: Oversee fundraising, budgeting, and audits
Chair: Murad Alam
Co-Chair: Travis Blalock
Committee Coordinator: Bianca Kang
Aim: Foster relationships with industry partners to support the overall mission of the AACD
Chair: Frankie Rholdon
Co-Chair: Mara Weinstein Velez
Industry Liaison: Deirdre Hooper
Coordinator: Lauren Gawey