Committees
All committees are run by members and work to advance the AACD’s mission.
Aim: Identify research questions and facilitate collaborative research.
Chair: Molly Wanner
Co-Chair: Kachiu Lee
Coordinators: Kavya Kannan, Teya Dragovic & Vanessa Lazaro-Camp
Aim: Foster a collaborative community of cosmetic dermatology educators dedicated to sharing expertise, refining teaching strategies, and elevating the quality of resident education through mentorship, professional development, and academic collaboration. Empower educators to advance excellence in cosmetic dermatology training.
Chair: Maggie Chow
Co-Chair: Tanya Greywal
Coordinators: Kevin Truong-Balderas, Hannah Kaye & Jessica Katz
Aim: Ensure that the society has broad representation and that cosmetic services are broadly available.
Chair: Tanya Greywal
Co-Chair: Valerie Callender
Coordinators: Asia Henderson & Hanin El-Khateeb
Medical Student Members:
Aim: Improve access to cosmetic and laser procedures.
Chair: Swati Kannan
Co-Chair:Zeena Nawas
Coordinators: Talia Thomas & Gabriela Palma
Resident Members:
Aim: Facilitate mentorship of junior faculty and trainees interested in cosmetic dermatology.
Chair: Nour Kibbi
Co-Chair: Sarah Kim
Coordinators: Christina Lopez & Winnie Fan
Aim: Optimize the in-clinic experience of the cosmetic patient, including delivery of high-quality care.
Chair: Alison Boucher
Co-Chair: Kira Minkis
Coordinators: Gabriella Alvarez & Rachel Ziebart
Aim: Facilitate compliance with GME/ACGME.
Chair: Jayne Joo
Co-Chair: Lisa Akintilo
Coordinator: Sabrina Smith & Thanvi Gullapalli
Aim: Encourage all academic cosmetic dermatologists to join, and ensure members see value in participating.
Chair: Kira Minkis
Co-Chair: Suzanne J. Sirota Rozenberg
Committee Coordinator: Joycie Chang & Teya Dragovic
Aim: Plan scientific and social programs for the annual meeting.
Chair: Ronda Farah
Co-Chair: Kira Minkis
Committee Coordinators: Bianca Kang & Gabriella Alvarez
Aim: Distribute awards for outstanding achievements within cosmetic dermatology.
Chair: Kira Minkis
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: Rawaa Almukhtar
Co-Chair: Raman Madan
Coordinator: Bianca Kang