CGA-IGC COMMITTEES

The purpose of the CGA-IGC Committees is to foster an environment of collaboration and to offer members greater involvement with the society.

If you're interested in being a part of a CGA-IGC committee, we put out a call to join committees annually, in the run-up to the annual meeting. If you have any questions, please contact info@cgaigc.com

Education

The Education Committee shapes year-round educational content for CGA-IGC. The education committee’s major projects have included planning and hosting webinars, recording podcasts and posting monthly multi-disciplinary journal scans. Collaboration with other committees on important initiatives, particularly involving DEI issues, is essential. The committee also plans to organize online journal clubs and challenging case discussions. We are looking for creative members enthusiastic about expanding current educational efforts.

CGA-IGC Council Liaisons

Anu Chittenden MS, LCGC, CGAF

Jessica Long MS, LCGC, CGAF

Co-Chairs

Colleen Flahive MD

Josie Baker MS, CGC

Vice-Chair

Ying Liu MD

Members

Sarah Safadi MD

Kristin Zelley MS

Dana Zalkin MD

Melissa Heller CGC

Sanjee Arora PhD

Xiuli Liu MD

Maria McGreevy MD

Mary Smithson MD

Anoushka Dua MD

Julie Moskowitz MS, CGC

Heather Hannon APP

Membership

The Membership Committee is focused on growing CGA-IGC membership. This committee will work closely with the executive council and other working committees to develop CGA activities that can draw new membership. We welcome members who have leadership positions or connections with multidisciplinary professional scientific societies to facilitate collaborations. New ideas about growing CGA-IGC membership are welcome.

CGA-IGC Council Liaisons

Christine Drogan MS, LCGC, CGAF

Greg Idos MD

Chair

Thomas Attard MD

Vice Chair

Stephanie Cohen MS, CGC

Members

Shenin A. Sanoba MS, CGC

Candace Peterson MS

Linda Rodgers Fouche MGC, LCGC

Sheila Rustgi, MD

Robin Dubin Pt Advocate

Danielle Marino MD

Allison Zeznick APP

Katherine Prince CGC

Rachel Hodan MS, CGC

Research

The Research Committee is responsible for shaping research programming throughout the year and at the annual meeting. This includes soliciting and reviewing/scoring research abstracts, nominating abstracts for plenary presentations and awards, organizing poster walks at the annual meeting, and organizing collaborative research sessions throughout the year (webinars) and at the annual meeting. The committee also helps collect and curate resources to assist members who are interested in research. Members may also be invited to review grant submissions with the grant review committee.

CGA-IGC Council Liaisons

Joshua Sommovilla MD

Mohammad Ali Abbass MD

Chair

Sarah McGee MS, CGC

Vice Chair

Holli Loomans-Kropp Ph.D, MPH

Members

Ajay Bansal MD

Leah Biller MD

Bill Grady MD

Angela Arnold Ross MS, LCGC

Luigi Ricciardiello MD

Maureen Mork, MS CGC

Giulia Martina Cavestro MD

Elena Stoffel MD

Samantha Beck CGC

Kirk J. Wangensteen MD

Tim Yen MD

Communications

This committee is focused on promoting CGA-IGC activities via multimedia platforms (social media, website postings, bulletins, lay media press releases). This committee will work closely with the executive council and other working committees to optimize wide promotion of CGA activities. Committee members are responsible for reviewing CGA content (such as webinars, podcasts, journal scans, clinical resources) and providing content summaries that can be used in communications. No experience with social media is required, however members will be required to create a X (Twitter) and LinkedIn account to engage with CGA content. Joining this committee is a great way to improve written/social media communication skills and increase your visibility/presence.

CGA-IGC Council Liaisons

Alicia Latham MD

Gautam Mankaney MD

Chair

Michelle Springer MS, LGCG, CGAF

Vice Chair

Monika Laszkowska MD, MS

Members

Anna Strang MS, CGC

Chandrika Kurpad MS, LCGC

Ophir Gilad MD

Alessandro Mannucci MD

Dan Li MD

Anuja Chitre CGC

Mehul Trivedi MD

Lisa Brown CGC

Blake Jones MD

Megan Dwyer CGC

Dylane Wineland CGC

Jennifer Fijor APP

Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The JEDI committee is responsible for promoting diversity and inclusiveness throughout the organization, including in its membership, governance and education programming. Activities include guiding educational content, drafting multimedia communications content (social media, e-blasts, website posts), developing resources to assist members in caring for underserved populations, promoting diversity in the organizations through member programs, and annual meeting planning.

CGA -IGC Council Liaisons

Elana Levinson MS, MPH, CGC, CGAF

Beth Dudley Yurkovich MS, MPH, CGC, CGAF

Chair

Hannah Campbell BA, LGC

Vice Chair

Yvonne Cardona CGC

Members

Nicole Doria MD

Lauren Sferrazza MS, LGC

Tara Namey MS

Veroushka Ballester MD, MS, AGAF

Ananya Jain CGC

Jennyphane Alexandre MSGC, MSc

Ashley Hendershot APP

Joanna Mercado CGC

Thomas Ward CGC

Emily Epstein LMSW

Meeting Planning

The Meeting Planning Committee is responsible for planning the annual meeting. The committee is led by the current CGA-IGC President and creates the program, suggests invited speakers and helps communicate with speakers and moderators as necessary. Committee members are required to attend the annual meeting and often serve as moderators for the sessions. This committee benefits most from DIVERSITY of members (surgeons, counselors, scientists, gastroenterologists, oncologists). Meeting planning will be done in close communication with Council and the DEI committee.

Chair

Elana Levinson MS, MPH, CGC, CGAF

Vice Chairs

Greg Idos MD

Beth Yurkovich Dudley MS, MPH, CGC, CGAF

Members

Lisen Axell MS, CGC

Jennifer Weiss MD, MS

Lauren Gima MS, LCGC

Asaf Maoz MD

Marianne Dubard-Gault MD, MS

Robert Hollis MD

Megha Ranganathan MS, CGC

Isabel Anez Bruzual MS, LGC

Zachariah Foda MD

Nicolette Rodriguez MD, MPH

Grant Review

The Grant Review Committee is responsible for reviewing and scoring CGA-IGC grant proposals. Committee members are also tasked with tracking grant recipient progress, reviewing no-cost extensions, and approving final reports. Committee members participate in presentation of grant awards at the annual meeting and moderating research sessions for grant recipients.

CGA-IGC COMMITTEES

Anu Chittenden MS, LCGC, CGAF

Jessica Long MS, LCGC, CGAF

Co-Chairs

Chair

Members

Shenin A. Sanoba MS, CGC

Alicia Latham MD

Gautam Mankaney MD

Chair

Sonia Kupfer MD

Vice Chair

Matthew B. Yurgelun, MD

Members

C. Richard Boland MD

Heather Hampel MS, CGC

Maureen Mork MS, CGC

Paul E. Wise MD

CGA-IGC COMMITTEES

Anu Chittenden MS, LCGC, CGAF

Jessica Long MS, LCGC, CGAF

Co-Chairs

Chair

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Members

Shenin A. Sanoba MS, CGC

Alicia Latham MD

Gautam Mankaney MD

Chair

Sonia Kupfer MD

Vice Chair

Matthew B. Yurgelun, MD

Members

C. Richard Boland MD

Heather Hampel MS, CGC

Maureen Mork MS, CGC

Paul E. Wise MD