The Advocacy Committee shall guide and champion our organization’s stance on OB/GYN Hospitalist medicine and women’s health issues, fostering alignment and partnerships with national and international organizations.

Linda Anderson
Simon Edber
Alissa Erogbogbo
Nicole Rankins
Sarah Weaver
Emelia Winston
Julianne DeMartino

The purpose of the ACM Committee is to advise on and participate in the development of the SOGH annual meeting, including establishing the ACM theme, the overall direction for general session and workshop content, recommendation and recruitment of speakers, faculty, industry partners and clinical content contributors, serving as an ambassador for the ACM during the planning process, and volunteering on-site at the ACM as needed.

Linda Anderson
Jen Butler
Juliane DeMartino
Marc Hester
Sheila Hill
Shubhangi Kesavan
Marsha Matsunaga-Kirgan
Brigid McCue
Tori O’Daniel
Kristin Powell
Eileen Reardon
Emily Rogers
Rebecca Seay
Cate Stika
LaToya Smith
Sarah Weaver
Amy VanBlaricom

The Communications Committee at SOGH is dedicated to enhancing the organization’s media presence. The committee’s strategic plan fosters community engagement, brings important issues to light, and supports events and resources. The committee aims to support SOGH’s digital platforms and guarantee efficient internal and external communication.

Stephanie Caywood
Shubhangi Kesavan

The purpose of the Education Committee is to oversee SOGH medical education activities, manage current educational materials, keep core competencies current, and collaborate with other committees in all education-related matters.

The Fellowship Committee shall provide guidance and standard-setting recommendations for OB Hospitalist Fellowship program timelines and curriculum as well as oversee the Trainee National Didactic Series and other trainee-centered Society activities.

Andrea Braden
Sonia Ceballos
Erin Conroy
Jennifer Eaton
Anthony Grandelis
Sheila Hill
Shubhangi Kesavan
Jacob Kowenski
Robert Long
Brigid McCue
John Nichols
Tori O’Daniel
Kristin Powell
Karen Schneider
Stacy Slat
Ann Williford

The purpose of the Global Outreach Task Force is to explore, recommend, and develop potential international educational opportunities.

The Governance Committee is responsible for the ongoing review and recommendations to enhance the quality and effectiveness of the organization’s governance as well as its Board of Directors. The Governance Committee shall be Chaired by the Society’s Vice President and its members shall include current or past Board members and Officers.

Eileen Reardon

The purpose of the Membership Committee is to provide guidance around the Society’s member benefits and to recruit and retain active members of the Society.

Rwanda Campbell
Stephanie Caywood
Kim Washkowiak
Brendan Carroll

The purpose of the Nominating Committee is to review and vet Board and Officer applicants based on the election criteria set forth by the Board of Directors. The Nominating Committee shall be Chaired by the Immediate Past President and shall consist of an additional Past President, 3 current Board members, and 2 members at-large. All members of the Nominating Committee shall be recommended by the Governance Committee to the Board of Directors for approval.

The purpose of the Quality and Safety Committee is to provide guidance on and participate in the organization’s efforts to educate, communicate, and publish the most up-to-date material with a focus on Quality & Safety in OB/GYN Hospitalist care. The committee develops and maintains the SOGH Clinical Consults on the SOGH Resource Center.

The purpose of the Research Committee is to oversee SOGH activities as they relate to academic, research, and content development efforts. The Research Committee is responsible for coordination and management of research abstracts that are submitted for presentation at the ACM, the development and analysis of the biennial Salary and Employment Survey, and other research projects and publications.

Milinda R. Carson
Catharine Giani
Carrie Lynn Johnson
Marsha Matsunaga-Kirgan
Tom Neely
Alan Rappleye
Cate Stika
Dyanne M. Tappin

The purpose of the RISE Fund Committee is to oversee the development and activities of the SOGH RISE Fund. The committee will propose to the Board annual contributions from the RISE Fund to its designated Research, Inclusion, Safety, and Education initiatives.

Milinda Carson
Julianne DeMartino
Jennifer Eaton
Colleen Kepner
Sheetal Sheth
Jane So
Brook Thomson
Amy VanBlaricom

The purpose of the SIM Committee is to support the Annual Clinical Meeting (ACM) Committee in coordinating all aspects of SIM course offerings for the ACM as well as to support the society’s commitment to support its members in acquiring the tools needed to run a successful OB/GYN Hospitalist program. Committee members assist in the development of SIM course structure and content; recommend and recruit SIM faculty and speakers; volunteer on-site at the ACM SIM sessions; and participate in SIM planning meetings.