AANA Committees
The 2027-2028 Committee Application window is now open.
We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to get involved by applying to serve on a committee. Devoted and skilled volunteers like you are crucial in influencing the future of the organization, and AANA greatly depends on your valuable input to thrive and cater to its expanding members. Apply today!
For additional details on committee member responsibilities or any questions on the application process, contact Melissa Villegas at melissa@aana.org.
The deadline to complete the application is Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Click "View Committee Roster" to display the 2025-2026 committee members.
Click "Committee Charges (PDF)" to display the committee's charges and responsibilities.
Council on Education
Education Committee
Committee Chair: William J. Ciccone II, M.D., FAANA
Staff Liaison: Martha Pascale, AAiP, CPM
Fellowship Committee
Committee Chair: Seth L. Sherman, M.D.
Staff Liaison: Lynnsey M. Ruiz, M.S.
International Committee
Committee Chair: Mark R. Hutchinson, M.D., FAANA
Staff Liaison: Melissa Villegas
Research Committee
Committee Chair: Alan L. Zhang, M.D., FAANA
Staff Liaison: Pablo Palafox-Castillo, M.S.
Surgical Skills Committee
Committee Chair: Scott Joshua Szabo, M.D.
Staff Liaison: Jami Firek, MAIOP
Council on Governance
Bylaws Committee
Committee Chair: John J. Christoforetti, M.D.
Staff Liaison: Laura Downes, CAE and Melissa Villegas
Committee on Committees
Committee Chair: Kevin F. Bonner, M.D., FAANA
Staff Liaison: Laura Downes, CAE and Melissa Villegas
Development Committee
Committee Chair: Paul E. Caldwell, M.D., FAANA
Staff Liaison: Laura Downes, CAE and Christine Nogal, M.B.A., CAE
Emerging Leaders
Committee Chair: David J. Tennent, M.D.
Staff Liaison: Vicki Markhardt
Finance Committee
Committee Chair: Jason L. Dragoo, M.D., FAANA
Staff Liaison: Dennis Siena
Membership Committee
Committee Chair: Josef K. Eichinger, M.D., FAANA
Staff Liaison: Lynnsey M. Ruiz, M.S.
Council on Communications
Communications and Technology Committee
Committee Chair: Harris S. Slone, M.D., FAANA
Staff Liaison: Christine Nogal, M.B.A., CAE
Council on Government Affairs
Advocacy Committee
Committee Chair: Patrick Wakefield Joyner, M.D., M.S.
Staff Liaison: Pablo Palafox-Castillo, M.S.
MAST
Committee Chair: Kelly G. Kilcoyne, M.D.
Staff Liaison: Fran O’Malley