Committees
All committees are run by members and work to advance the AACD’s mission.
Aim: Identify research questions and facilitate collaborative research
Chair: Yakir Levin
Co-Chair: Molly Wanner
Coordinators: Shalinie Mahadeo & Huongly Do
Aim: Develop procedures and policies to improve trainee cosmetic education
Chair: Ashley Decker
Co-Chair: Maggie Chow
Coordinators: Kevin Truong-Balderas & Hannah Kaye
Aim: Ensure that the society has broad representation and that cosmetic services are broadly available
Chair: Rawaa Almukhtar
Co-Chair: Tanya Greywal
Coordinators: Asia Henderson & Hanin El-Khateeb
Medical Student Members:
Aim: Improve access to cosmetic and laser procedures
Chair: Zeena Nawas
Co-Chair: Swati Kannan
Coordinators: Talia Thomas & Aashish Batheja
Resident Members:
Aim: Facilitate mentorship of junior faculty and trainees interested in cosmetic dermatology
Chair: Shilpi Khetarpal
Co-Chair: Nour Kibbi
Coordinators: Christy T. Behnam, Samip Sheth & Josh Morales
Aim: Optimize the in-clinic experience of the cosmetic patient, including delivery of high-quality care
Chair: Elika Hoss
Co-Chair: Alison Boucher
Coordinators: Gabriella Alvarez & Alexandra Richmond
Aim: Facilitate compliance with GME/ACGME
Chair: Vesna Petronic-Rosic
Co-Chair: Jayne Joo
Coordinator: Miguel Aristizabal
Aim: Encourage all academic cosmetic dermatologists to join, and ensure members see value in participating
Chair: Yakir Levin
Co-Chair: Kira Minkis
Committee Coordinator: Melissa Ma
Nathan Uebelhoer
Aim: Plan scientific and social programs for the annual meeting
Chair: Rawaa Almukhtar
Co-Chair: Ronda Farah
Committee Coordinators: Bianca Kang, Miguel Aristizabal, Alexandra Richmond & Gabriella Alvarez
Aim: Distribute awards for outstanding achievements within cosmetic dermatology
Chair: Sirunya Silapunt
Co-Chair: Kira Minkis
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: Mara Weinstein Velez
Co-Chair: Rawaa Almukhtar
Coordinator: Bianca Kang