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.

Rwanda Campbell
Christina Cox Lebreton
Julianne DeMartino
Sheila Hill
Kathy Jorda
Sonia Matthews
Brigid McCue
Gerogia Ragonetti
Enid – Yvy Rivera-Chiauzzi
Kristie Wavers
Tori O’Daniel

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.

Adrienne Adams
M.Katherine Chamberlain
Christina Cox-Lebreton
Julianne DeMartino
Georgia Graham
Sheila Hill
Jennifer Kasirsky
Tyler Katz
Brigid McCue
Tori O’Daniel
Jamie Perry
Catherine Stika
Jessica Young

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.

Melanie Altizer
Douglas Creedon
Julianne DeMartino
Kendreia Dickens-Carr
Theresa Fisher
Sherry Jones
Jacob Kowenski
Audrey Levy
Natalie Locci-Molina
Brigid McCue
Jamie Perry
Georgia Ragonetti
Katherine Taylor
Stephanie Warsheski
Stacy Young
Jessica Young

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.

Andea Braden
Stephanie Caywood
Erin Conroy
Sheila Hill
Jacob Kowenski
Elena Rhoads Baeza
Stacy Slat
Kristie Wavers

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.

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.

Alissa Erogbogbo
Regina Kaplan
Jennifer Lincoln
Nicole Scogin
Kim Washkowiak
Jessica Young

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.

Melanie Altizer
Stephanie Caywood
Milinda Carson
Douglas Creedon
Amy Gerhardt
Carrie Johnson
Alan Rosenbauam
Catherine Stika
Vanessa Torbeson

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.

Melanie Altizer
Barbara Dill
Stacy Slat

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.