Mentorship Committee

Committee Mission

The Mentorship Committee promotes the concept of mentorship within the WDS by facilitating the establishment of long-term relationships between mentors and mentees and promoting projects with a clearly discernible plan to help with career development. The committee provides opportunities for young physicians to establish these relationships through various mentorship programs and recognizes WDS members who have been exceptional mentors through the Mentor of the Year Award.

Committee Members

Toyin Falola, MD

Chair

(4/1/2024-3/31/2027)

Shari Ochoa, MD

Deputy Chair

(4/1/2026-3/31/2027)

Melissa Mauskar, MD

Board Liaison

(4/1/2026-3/31/2027)

Lia Gracey, MD

Deputy Board Liaison

(4/1/2026-3/31/2027)

Kelly Cha, MD

Member

(4/1/2025-3/31/2028)

Maija Kiuru, MD

Member

(4/1/2025-3/31/2028)

Lesley Clark-Loeser, MD

Member

(4/1/2024 - 3/31/2027)

Kelly Park, MD

Member

(4/1/2025-3/31/2028)

Nicole Trupiano

Member

(4/1/2026-3/31/2029)

Janelle Mallett

Member

(4/1/2026-3/31/2029)

Lotus Mallbris

Member

(4/1/2026-3/31/2029)

Kristina Donohue

Member

(4/1/2026-3/31/2029)

Frances Khouri

Member

(4/1/2026-3/31/2029)

Michelle Tarbox, MD

Member

(4/1/2026-3/31/2029)

Naiara Barbosa

Member

(4/1/2026-3/31/2029)

Christine Lopez, MD

Member

(4/1/2025-3/31/2028)