2025 AAFPRS National Elections

Pursuant to Article XI, Section 1 of the AAFPRS Bylaws, the 2025 Nominating Committee hereby presents the below report to the AAFPRS Membership. The following members have been nominated to be placed on the 2025 AAFPRS Election Ballot, under the below open positions (individuals are listed under each open position in alphabetical order):

President-elect (one elected position to be filled)

  • Babak Azizzadeh, MD, PhD
  • Benjamin C. Marcus, MD


Group Vice President-elect for Public and Regulatory Affairs
(one elected position to be filled)

  • Jose E. Barrera, MD
  • Kofi Derek O. Boahene, MD

 

Canadian Regional Director (Only members vote who reside in any province in Canada) (one elected position to be filled)

  • Matthew D. Brace, MD
  • Raman "Rick" Jaggi, MD


Eastern Regional Director (Only members vote who reside in one of these states: CT, DE, DC, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT) (one elected position to be filled)

  • Manoj T. Abraham, MD
  • Jennifer C. Kim, MD


Western Regional Director (Only members vote who reside in one of these states AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NV, NM, OR, UT, WA, WY) (one elected position to be filled)

  • Jill L. Hessler, MD
  • Myriam Loyo Li, MD

 

Director-At-Large (one elected position to be filled)

  • Angela K. Sturm, MD
  • Andrew A. Winkler, MD

 

Nominating Committee (three elected positions to be filled)

  • Mark M. Beaty, MD
  • Andres Gantous, MD
  • Cynthia M. Gregg, MD
  • Lisa E. Ishii, MD
  • Amit Kochhar, MD
  • Kristina Tansavatdi, MD

 

Audit Committee (one elected position to be filled)

  • Daniel G. Becker, MD
  • Charles M. Boyd, MD

 

Southern Region Credentials Committee Representative (one elected position to be filled)

  • Laura T. Hetzler, MD
  • Erin J. Smith, MD

2025 AAFPRS Elections Packet (inclusive of proposed bylaws amendments)

The 2025 AAFPRS Election Information Packet is provided to the membership in conjunction with the 2025 AAFPRS National Elections to allow our members to review the candidates and proposed bylaws amendments in advance of voting. A print version of the packet mailed to the AAFPRS eligible voting members without email addresses. Please take the time in advance of voting to review the candidates so you can cast your votes and fulfill one of the most important actions you can take as an Academy member.

2025 AAFPRS Election Information Packet

 

Nomination and Election Dates
  • July 22: AAFPRS Elections Packet mailed to eligible voting members without email addresses and emailed to all AAFPRS members in good standing
  • July 29: 2025 AAFPRS Proposed Bylaws Amendments Town Hall -- 8:30PM ET - details emailed to all members in good standing
  • August 12: the 2025 AAFPRS National Elections open
  • September 5: the 2025 AAFPRS online elections close and mailed ballots must be postmarked by this date
  • September 20: 2025 AAFPRS Business Meeting held during the 2025 AAFPRS Annual Meeting - if you miss voting via a mailed or online ballot, you can vote at the AAFPRS Business Meeting

The AAFPRS Election page will continue to be updated with on-going nominations and elections information, so be sure to check back for more information.

As per our Academy Bylaws, only individuals who are in the Member, Fellow, Retired (Member/Fellow) or Emeritus (Member/Fellow) membership categories are eligible to vote, and must be in good standing/current with 2025 dues.

Our Deepest Appreciation

The AAFPRS Board of Directors and Staff extends their deep appreciation to all members who propose themselves or another for an open elected leadership position, candidates who agree to run for office, members who generously volunteer their time, and to all members who vote. Voting in the elections is one of the most important responsibilities a member can take. We also thank the AAFPRS Nominating Committee for the diligence and time they undertake to recommend a qualified slate of candidates.

Contact Information
Questions regarding the elections? Contact Patricia Adair, Director, Member Relations.
Questions regarding your membership status? Contact Member Relations.