Committees and Groups Serving the Academy
Committees:
Nominations Committee
Dr. Yana Nedvetsky – Chair (2027)
Dr. Kyle Schulz (2026)
Dr. Dr. Chris Mack (2025)
Dr. Eben DeArmond (2024)
Dr. Juliana DeCosta (2028)
Dr. Paul Hasegawa – Ex Officio
Dr. Richard Stevenson III– Ex Officio
Research Committee
Dr. Taiseer Sulaiman - Chair - (2028)
Dr. Mary Anne Melo (2026)
Dr. Thomas Grubbs (2024)
Dr. Sarah Alhalees (2024)
Dr. Sumi Ahmed (2027)
Dr. Martha Brackett (2026)
Dr. Mohammadhousein Tajik (2026)
Dr. Marc Hayashi (2027)
Dr. Amira Elgreatly (2027)
Mr. Kevin Matis – Ex Officio
Finance Committee
Dr. Joel M. Wagoner – Chair
Dr. Paul Hasegawa
Dr. Richard Stevenson III
Constitution and Bylaws Committee
Dr. Kevin Frazier – Chair (2025)
Dr. Fernando Haddock (2025)
Dr. Marcela Hernandez (2025)
Scientific Sessions Committee
Dr. Juliana DaCosta - Chair (2024)
Dr. Chris Griffin (2025)
Dr. Chris Mack (2023)
Dr. Colby Smith (2026)
Dr. Richard Stevenson – Ex Officio
Mr. Kevin Matis – Ex Officio
Other Groups Serving the Academy
Trustees of the Founders Fund
Dr. Susanne T. Grennell – Chair (2025)
Dr. Richard D. Tucker – Vice Chair (2025)
Dr. Timothy Carlson Secretary/Treasurer (2025)
Dr. Frederick Eichmiller (2025)
Dr. Barry Evans (2025)
Dr. Greg Smith (2025)
Dr. Paul Hasegawa – Ex Officio
Dr. J. Martin Anderson - Honorary
Dr. Joel Wagoner - Honorary
Dr. William E. Morris - Honorary
Rising Star Faculty Award Committee
Dr. Ana Bedran-Russo (Chair)
Dr. Tina Lopez
Dr. Juliana da Costa
Dr. Deborah Cobb
Dr. Gustovo Oliveira
Annual Meeting Arrangements (Banquets, Gala Reception)
Dr. Richard Stevenson III
Dr. Tina Lopez
Website
Dr. Eric McRory
Dr. Paul Hasegawa
Dr. Richard Stevenson III
Audiovisual Arrangements
Dr. Paul Hasegawa – Chair
Dr. Richard Stevenson III
Hospitality
Dr. Tom Cyr
Dr. Ana Bedran-Russo
Public Information, Signs, and Local Arrangements
Dr. Timothy R. Toepke – Chair
Registration
Dr. Richard Stevenson – Chair
Dr. Tina Lopez
Ms. Tina Cody