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Committees

ACFAS committees are led by dedicated member volunteers who help shape the College’s education, research, advocacy, publications, and member programs. Explore each committee below to learn about its role and impact.
Annual Scientific Conference Committee

The Annual Scientific Conference Committee is responsible for the development and implementation of the Annual Meeting program and its related entities including exhibits, abstract presentations and poster exhibits.

  • Brian J. Burgess, DPM, FACFAS, Chair
  • Shane M. Hollawell, DPM, FACFAS, Board Liaison 
  • Rachel H. Albright, DPM, MPH, FACFAS
  • Maryellen P. Brucato, DPM, FACFAS
  • Donald E. Buddecke, Jr., DPM, FACFAS
  • Benjamin D. Cullen, DPM, FACFAS
  • Jason George DeVries, DPM, FACFAS
  • Brandi M. Johnson, DPM, MS, FACFAS
  • Jeffrey E. McAlister, DPM, FACFAS
  • Mark A. Prissel, DPM, FACFAS
  • Katherine M. Raspovic, DPM, FACFAS
  • Ryan T. Scott, DPM, FACFAS
  • Samantha Luebbering, MNM, Staff Liaison
Promotion of the College and Specialty committee

The Promotion of the College and Specialty Committee manages the development and distribution of information regarding foot and ankle conditions and treatments, for patients and the public.

  • Matthew C. Dairman, DPM, FACFAS, Chair
  • Alan Ng, DPM, FACFAS, Board Liaison
  • Rebecca E. Cohen, DPM
  • Elizabeth Bass Daughtry, DPM, FACFAS
  • Treloara Brook Harrisson, DPM
  • Michael F. Kelly, DPM, FACFAS
  • Bryn J. Laubacher, DPM, FACFAS
  • Ashleigh Wells Medda, DPM, FACFAS
  • Bela A. Pandit, DPM, FACFAS
  • Sofie L. Pinney, DPM, MS, FACFAS
  • Rahn A. Ravenell, DPM, FACFAS
  • Meher Mike Vartanian
  • Michael Ryan Zimmerman, DPM, FACFAS
  • Ashley Doyle, MBA, CAE, Staff Liaison
Council for Journal Management

The Council for Journal Management manages and evaluates activities of the editor, section editors and publisher as specified in contracts and position descriptions. It is responsible for assuring the integrity and objectivity of editorial and peer review processes.

  • Adam E. Fleischer, DPM, MPH, FACFAS, Chair
  • Jason A. Piraino, DPM, MS, FACFAS, Board Liaison
  • Jarrett D. Cain, DPM, MSc, FACFAS
  • Michael D. Dujela, DPM, FACFAS
  • Jason D. Nowak, DPM, FACFAS
  • Eric Fan Shi, DPM, FACFAS
  • Naohiro Shibuya, DPM, MS, FACFAS, JFAS Editor
  • Thomas S. Roukis, DPM, PhD, FACFAS, FASTRAC Editor
  • Nancy Anderson, CPA, MBA, CAE, Staff Liaison
Council for Registry Management

The Council for Registry Management governs the National Foot and Ankle Registry (NFAR), the only clinical registry dedicated to foot and ankle surgery.

  • Naohiro Shibuya, DPM, MS, FACFAS, Chair
  • Thanh L. Dinh, DPM, FACFAS, Vice Chair
  • Andrew J. Meyr, DPM, FACFAS, Board Liaison
  • Daniel C. Jupiter, Phd
  • Christy M. King, DPM, FACFAS
  • Michael D. Liette, DPM, FACFAS
  • George T. Liu, DPM, MPH, FACFAS
  • Michael Subik, DPM, FACFAS
  • Nancy L. Anderson, CPA, MBA, CAE, Staff Liaison
  • PJ Andrus, MBA, CAE, Staff Liaison
  • Chris Simmons, Staff Liaison 
credentialing and privileging advisory team

The Credentialing and Privileging Advisory Team advises the the Board of Directors and Health Policy Committee on credentialing and privileging matters facing the surgical specialty.

  • Craig J. Breslauer, DPM, FACFAS
  • Charles W. Craft, DPM, FACFAS
  • Alan S. Goldenhar, DPM, FACFAS
  • David A. Groening, DPM, FACFAS
  • Todd Alan Hasenstein, DPM, MPH, FACFAS
  • Gregory P. Still, DPM, FACFAS
  • Jennifer C. Van, DPM, FACFAS
  • Harold W. Vogler, DPM, FACFAS
  • George F. Wallace, DPM, FACFAS
  • Garrett M. Wobst, DPM, FACFAS
  • PJ Andrus, MBA, CAE, Staff Liaison
Education and Scientific Affairs Committee

The Education and Scientific Affairs Committee is responsible for refinement of current programming and the development of new programming specifically focused on the changing needs of the podiatric profession.

  • Lisa T. Levick-Doane, DPM, FACFAS, Chair
  • Jason A. Piraino, DPM, MS, FACFAS, Board Liaison
  • Nicole Marie Brouyette, DPM, FACFAS
  • Danielle N. Butto, DPM, FACFAS
  • Brian Scott Derner, DPM, FACFAS
  • Karl W. Dunn, DPM, FACFAS
  • Adrienne M. Estes, DPM, FACFAS
  • Jeffrey D. Loveland, DPM, FACFAS
  • Joshua A. Sebag, DPM, FACFAS
  • Samantha Luebbering, MNM, Staff Liaison
Fellowship Committee

The Fellowship Committee provides foot and ankle surgeons the ability to advance their training and further their specialization by creating an awareness of fellowships available to them and expands upon opportunities for fellowship training currently available to the foot and ankle surgeon. The committee provides oversight for the College’s Recognized Fellowship Initiative.

  • Tonda R. Wooten, DPM, FACFAS, Chair
  • Mark E. Solomon, DPM, FACFAS, Vice Chair
  • Mitzi L. Williams, DPM, FACFAS, Board Liaison
  • Sriya S. Babu, DPM, FACFAS
  • Roberto A. Brandao, DPM, FACFAS
  • Lauren M. Christie, DPM, FACFAS
  • Melissa M. Galli, DPM, FACFAS
  • Zachary Paul Hill, DPM, AACFAS
  • Alan Kidon, DPM, FACFAS
  • Deana L. Lewis, DPM, FACFAS
  • Derek Jason Ley, DPM, FACFAS
  • Daniel D. Lowe, DPM
  • Kyle T. Mauk, DPM, FACFAS
  • Jennifer L. Mulhern, DPM, FACFAS
  • Tyler R. Tewilliager, DPM, FACFAS
  • David E. Waters, DPM, FACFAS
  • Michelle D. Kennedy, MS, CAE, Staff Liaison
Health Policy Committee

The Health Policy Committee is responsible for reviewing ACFAS activities relating to scope of practice, hospital privileges, credentialing, peer review and appropriate forms of treatment.

  • Diana Rogers, DPM, MS, FACFAS, Chair
  • Amber M. Shane, DPM, FACFAS, Board Liaison
  • Taylor J. Bunka, DPM, AACFAS
  • Paul J. Carroll, DPM, FACFAS
  • Janson L. Holm, DPM, FACFAS
  • Caroline R. Kiser, DPM, FACFAS
  • Emily Kuta, DPM
  • Erin R. Robles-Sherman, DPM, FACFAS
  • James H. Whelan, DPM, FACFAS
  • PJ Andrus, MBA, CAE, Staff Liaison
Leadership Development Committee

The Leadership Development Committee is responsible for oversight of the Chris Mahaffey Leadership Development Program. This committee is Board appointed on an annual basis.

  • Roya Mirmiran, DPM, FACFAS, Chair
  • Alan A. MacGill, DPM, FACFAS, Board Liaison
  • Jeffrey R. Baker, DPM, FACFAS
  • John T. Marcoux, DPM, FACFAS
  • James C. Sang, DPM, FACFAS
  • Michelle D. Kennedy, MS, CAE, Staff Liaison
Membership Committee

The Membership Committee is responsible for member recruitment and retention and ensuring member conformity to the ACFAS Bylaws. The Committee is also responsible for identifying, implementing and auditing new or existing member services. The committee focuses on support for the eleven ACFAS Student Clubs as well as resident members.

  • Dennis Zack Dawson, DPM, FACFAS, Chair
  • Andrew J. Meyr, DPM, FACFAS, Board Liaison
  • Madelaine Adkins
  • Anson K. Chu, DPM, FACFAS
  • Matthew D. Doyle, DPM, MS, FACFAS
  • Marian Rose Kavanaugh, DPM, AACFAS
  • Vidhi S. Mendpara, DPM
  • Timothy J. Miller, DPM, FACFAS
  • Bryce A. Paschold, DPM, FACFAS
  • Miranda Royds, DPM
  • Samantha Lou Williams, DPM, FACFAS
  • Michelle Kennedy, MS, CAE, Staff Liaison
Post Graduate Affairs Committee

The Post Graduate Affairs Committee is responsible for programs and services to enhance residency education, residency programs, and serve residency directors.

  • Colin M. Mizuo, DPM, FACFAS, Chair
  • Alan A. MacGill, DPM, FACFAS, Board Liaison
  • Stephanie Golding Avner, DPM, FACFAS
  • Adam Jeffrey Bernatsky, DPM, FACFAS
  • Kimberly Lynn Bobbitt, DPM, FACFAS
  • Isabella Jamer, DPM
  • Raymond  Lee, DPM, FACFAS
  • Laura Elizabeth Sansosti, DPM, FACFAS
  • Jennifer Rose Seifert, DPM, FACFAS
  • Shital Sharma, DPM, FACFAS
  • Nishit Vora, DPM, MPH, FACFAS
  • Michelle Kennedy, MS, CAE, Staff Liaison
Practice Management Committee

The Practice Management Committee develops effective approaches to foster positive relationships with the health insurance industry, government agencies and the health care community. It researches and identifies resources and tools for improved management of members’ practices.

  • Ellianne M. Nasser, DPM, FACFAS, Chair
  • Brett D. Sachs, DPM, FACFAS, Board Liaison
  • John Albert, DPM
  • Steven Cooperman, DPM, MBA, AACFAS
  • Michael A. Coyer, DPM, FACFAS
  • Alexandra K. Grulke, DPM, FACFAS
  • John A. Martucci, DPM, FACFAS
  • Kelsey J. Millonig, DPM, MPH, FACFAS
  • Heraj Patel, DPM, FACFAS
  • Joshua J. Wolfe, DPM, MHA, FACFAS
  • Lauren A. Wurster, DPM, FACFASSamantha Luebbering, MNM, Staff Liaison
Region Presidents Council

ACFAS Regions support the profession at the grassroots level. The 9 regions offer members the opportunity to connect through local seminars, meetings and labs. Regions also offer scholarships and grants to students and residents. A portion of each member’s dues is allocated for region activities.

Jarrett D. Cain, DPM, MSc, FACFAS
Chair and Board Liaison

Kerry J. Sweet, DPM, FACFAS
Pacific Region President

Austin P. Matthews, DPM, MHPE, FACFAS 
Big West Region President

Tyson E. Green, DPM, FACFAS
Gulf States Region President

Adam E. Fleischer, DPM, MPH, FACFAS
Midwest Region President

Zeeshan S. Husain, DPM, FACFAS
Great Lakes Region President

Joshua P. Daly, DPM, MBA, FACFAS
Southeast Region President

Erin R. Robles-Sherman, DPM, FACFAS
Mid-Atlantic Region President

Jennifer C. Van, DPM, FACFAS 
Tri-State Region President

Michael H. Theodoulou, DPM, FACFAS
Northeast Region President

Michelle D. Kennedy, MS, CAE
Staff Liaison

Research Committee

The Research/EBM Committee is responsible for administering the College’s research grant programs and for identifying and stimulating research in those areas where documented clinical studies are lacking.

  • Nicole K. Cates, DPM, FACFAS, Chair
  • Jacob Wynes, DPM, MS, FACFAS, Board Liaison
  • Jayson N. Atves, DPM, FACFAS
  • Alexandra Black, DPM, FACFAS
  • Talem Franco, DPM
  • Zachery Goguen, DPM
  • Lisa Marie Grant-McDonald, DPM, FACFAS
  • Christy M. King, DPM, FACFAS
  • Jessica Marie Knight, DPM, FACFAS
  • Samantha A. Miner, DPM, FACFAS
  • Michelle K. Yoakim, DPM, AACFAS
  • Nancy L. Anderson, CPA, MBA, CAE, Staff Liaison
Surgical Skills Committee

The Surgical Skills Committee is responsible for development, site selection, implementation, and refinement of all surgical skills courses

  • Michael A. Gentile, DPM, FACFAS, Chair
  • Gage M. Caudell, DPM, FACFAS, Vice Chair
  • Ryan B. Rigby, DPM, FACFAS, Board Liaison
  • Scott C. Carrington, DPM, FACFAS
  • Paul L. Goodman, DPM, FACFAS
  • Lisbeth Marie Keplinger, DPM, FACFAS
  • Ryan L. McMillen, DPM, FACFAS
  • Robert W. Mendicino, DPM, FACFAS
  • Jennifer C. Van, DPM, FACFAS
  • Samantha Luebbering, MNM, Staff Liaison

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