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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee

Promotes equity, representation, and belonging within AAST and trauma care. Leads initiatives that expand access, strengthen workforce diversity, and integrate DEI principles into leadership, education, and professional development.

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Members

Najiha Farooqi

Associate Membership DEI Committee Liaison

Dr Karyn Butler FACS, FCCM

Abington Memorial Hospital | Chief | Surgical Critical Care | Chair

Brandon Bruns

University of Texas Southwestern | Vice-Chair

Marta McCrum

University of Utah | Vice-Chair

Cherisse Berry

New York University School of Medicine | Chief of Acute Care Surgery | Associate Professor of Surgery | Ex-Officio

Suresh Agarwal, Jr.

Duke University Medical Center | Member

Vanessa Arientyl

Emory University | Member

Rikat Baroody

Wright State | Member

Tasce Bongiovanni

UCSF/ZSFG | Member

Christian Cain

University of Maryland | Member
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