2024–2026 District and Section Fellow Officer Elections
Get involved because your specialty and your patients need your leadership now more than ever.
We are currently accepting nominations for the 2024-2026 term. All elected candidates in this cycle will take office immediately following their Fall 2024 Annual District Meetings. For more information, view the Fellow Election Rotation Chart (PDF).
How to Apply
To become a candidate for office, you must be a Fellow or Fellow Senior Status member of ACOG. Your official address must be within the district or section for which you are running for office. You must submit the following materials electronically to [email protected] by July 15, 2023:
- A letter from you stating the office for which you would like to be a candidate.
- A one-page, single-sided, summary statement of your curriculum vitae (see sample [PDF])
- A complete curriculum vitae
- A signed copy of the Policy on Public Statements by ACOG Officers and Those Seeking Nomination for Office (PDF)
After candidates submit the information listed, their applications will be processed and they will be contacted to confirm official candidacy. Once confirmed, candidate names will be listed on the ACOG website under the position for which they applied. Candidate materials will be distributed to each District or Section Nominating Committee in the fall for consideration.
To view position descriptions and responsibilities associated with each office, visit https://www.acog.org/about/leadership-and-governance/elections/district-and-section-elections and scroll down to view all position descriptions.
District Officer Positions
District Positions
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Chair Elect*
- Kathleen Morrell, MD, MPH
Secretary
- Ashlesha Dayal, MD
Treasurer
- Leah Kaufman, MD
Young Physician
- Molly Findley, DO, MPH, MS
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Chair Elect*
- Nabal Bracero, MD
Secretary
- Eduardo Lara-Torre, MD
Treasurer
- Anne Banfield, MD
- Chris Chisholm, MD
Young Physician
- Kelly Brier San Miguel, MD
- James Casey, MD
- Lauren Messinger, MD
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Chair Elect*
- Amy Burkett, MD
Secretary
- Tani Malhotra, MD
- Maria Phillis, MD, JD
Treasurer
- Coy Flowers, MD
Young Physician
- Erin Higgins, MD
- Maria Phillis, MD, JD
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Chair Elect*
- Bliss Kaneshiro, MD, MPH
Secretary
- Laura Mercer, MD, MBA, MPH
Treasurer
- Sarah Prager, MD
Young Physician
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Chair Elect*
- Antoinette (Toni) Marengo, MD
Secretary
- Catherine Cansino, MD, MPH
- Juliana Melo, MD, MSCS
- Minako Watabe, MD, MSc
Treasurer
- Susan Crowe, MD
- Oroma Nwanodi, MD
Young Physician
- David Klein, MD
- Catherine Gordon, MD
- Shilpa Mathew, MD, JD
- Hayley Miller, MD
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Chair Elect*
- Daniel Christie, MD
Secretary
- Christina Adams, MD
Treasurer
- Andrea Friall, MD
Young Physician
- Mercedes Garcia, MD
- Maritza Rivera-Montalto, MD, MPH
- Bradley Sipe, MD
*District Chairs Elect will automatically move on to serve a separate term as the District Chair once their Chair Elect term is complete. By applying for this particular office you are agreeing to serve a total of four years (one two-year term as District Chair Elect, and one two-year term as District Chair). Automatic ascension applies to this position only.
Section Officer Positions
District I Sections
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- Chair
- Vice Chair
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Chair
- Chloe Zera, MD, MPH
Vice Chair
- Megan Evans, MD, MPH
Secretary/Treasurer
- Huma Farid, MD
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Chair
- Melissa Martinez-Adorno, MD
Vice Chair
Secretary/Treasurer
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Chair
- Annie Leung, MD
Vice Chair
District II Sections
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Chair
- Cynthia Abraham, MD
- Laura Ruggiero, MD
Vice Chair
Secretary/Treasurer
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Chair
- Stephanie McNally, MD
Vice Chair
- Vaibhavi Umesh, MS, MD
Secretary/Treasurer
District III Section
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- Chair
- Vice Chair
- Secretary
- Treasurer
District IV Sections
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Chair
- Pamela Lotke, MD, MPH
Vice Chair
- Kate Arnold, MD, MBA
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Chair
- Adrienne Zertuche, MD, MPH
Vice Chair
- Melissa Kottke, MD, MPH, MBA
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- Chair
- Vice Chair
- Secretary
- Treasurer
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Chair
- Patricia Seal, MD
Vice Chair
Secretary/Treasurer
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Chair
- Frances Casey, MD, MPH
Vice Chair
- Carrie Sopata, MD, MPH
Treasurer
- Jaclyn Nunziato, MS, MD
District V Sections
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- Chair
- Vice Chair
- Secretary
- Treasurer
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Chair
- Lyndsey Neese, MD
Vice Chair
Secretary
Treasurer
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Chair
- Vashali Bhargava, MD*
Vice Chair
- Sangeeta Kaur, MD
- Monique Swain, MD
Secretary
- Raminder Kaur Khangura, MD, MS
Treasurer
- Sara Jaber, MD
*Pending Board approval
District VI Sections
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Chair
- Arturo Garza-Cavazos, MD
Vice Chair
Secretary/Treasurer
- Dhara Bhakta, MD
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Chair
- Karla Solheim, MD
Vice Chair
- Jennifer Schuchmann, MD
Secretary/Treasurer
- Lindsey Jenkins, MD
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- Chair
- Vice Chair
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- Chair
- Vice Chair
- Secretary
- Treasurer
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Chair
- Leslie Abitz, MD
Vice Chair
- Laura Hanks, MD
Treasurer
- Jess Nokovic, DO
District VII Sections
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Chair
- Renee McGraw, MD
Vice Chair
Secretary/Treasurer
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Chair
- Robin Bone, MD*
Vice Chair
- Christina Lord, MD
Secretary/Treasurer
- Nicole Freehill, MD, MPH
- Jane Martin, MD
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Chair
- Lara Harvey, MD, MPH
Vice Chair
- Nikki Zite, MD, MPH
Secretary
Treasurer
- John Schorge, MD
District VIII Sections
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Chair
- Tori Fewell, MD
Vice Chair
- Shruti Bala, MD, MPH
Secretary
- Talia Coney, MD
- Nichole Manhert, MD
- Elyssa Metas, MD
Treasurer
- Patricia Habak, MD
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- Chair
- Vice Chair
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Chair
- Sarah Peterson, MD, MSc
Vice Chair
- Catrina Bubier, MD
- Antigone Parrish, MD
Treasurer
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Chair
- LeAyn Dillon, DO
Vice Chair
- Tiffinie Mercado, MD
Treasurer†
†Denotes an appointed position.
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Chair
- David Jackson, MD
Vice Chair
- Kira Brooks, MD
Secretary/Treasurer
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Chair
Vice Chair
- Lisa Hofler, MD, MPH, MBA
Secretary
- Sujata Chouinard, MD
Treasurer
- Megan Henrie, MD
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Chair
- Lisa Bayer, MD
Vice Chair
- Carmen Doom, MD, PhD
Secretary
Treasurer
District IX Sections
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Chair
- Grace Cavallaro, MD
Vice Chair
- Jana Freeman, MD
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Chair
- Maryam Guiahi, MD, MSc
Vice Chair
- Zishan Hirani, MD, MS
- Stephanie Lin, MD
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Chair
- Mya Zapata, MD
Vice Chair
- Kiran Kavipurapu, DO, JD, MPH
- Jose Medrano, MD
- Deepjot Singh, MD, MMM
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Chair
- Stacey Hulley, MD
Vice Chair
- Beatriz Folch-Hayek, MD
- Mai Hoang, MD
- David Klein, MD, MS
District X Sections
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Chair
- Heather Barbier, MD
Vice Chair
- Samantha Simpson, MD
- Eva Welch, MD, MS
Vice Chair - Retired
- Daniel Gruber, MD
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Chair
- Kati Dengler, MD
Vice Chair
- Brandy Butler, MD
Vice Chair - Retired
District XI Sections
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Chair
- George Barnett, MD
Vice Chair
- David Vineyard, JD, MD
Secretary/Treasurer
- Tanay Patel, MD, MBA
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Chair
Vice Chair
Secretary/Treasurer
- Brandi Ring, MD
District XII Sections
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Chair
- Courtney Rhoades, DO, MBA
Vice Chair
- Kathryn Eraso, MD
- Maritza Rivera-Montalto, MD, MPH
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Chair
- Aaron Elkin, MD
Vice Chair
- Maria Morales-Velez, MD
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Chair
- Veronica Alvarez-Galiana, MD, MSED
Vice Chair
- Lydia Fein, MD
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Chair
- Juan Otero-Pinto, MD
Vice Chair
- Wilma Castilla-Puentes, MD