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CAN EXECUTIVE BOARD

Shaping the Future of Neonatal Care in California

Executive Board

Denise Suttner, MD

PRESIDENT (2024-2026)
Rady Children’s Hospital/UCSD

Thomas K. Shimotake, MD

PAST PRESIDENT (2022-2024)
UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital

Meera Sankar, MD

Vice President
Stanford University

Christine Johnson, MD

Secretary
Stanford University

Rowena Cayabyab, MD

TREASURER
USC Keck School of Medicine

Alexis Davis, MD

AAP DISTRICT IX CHAIR
Stanford University

Regional Representatives - 2024-2026

Dr. Steve McElroy (NE)

Dr. Pui Lai (NW)

Dr. Ana Banerjee (SE)

Dr. Roxanne Arcinue (SW)

Regional Representatives - 2023-2025

Kristen Hubert, MD (NE)

James McGuire, MD (NW)

Kushal Bhakta, MD (SE)

Fiona Baervelt Werthheimer, MD (SW)

Regional Representatives - 2022-2024

Steve Gwiazdowski, MD (NE)

Tabitha Solomon, MD (NW)

Eniko Sajti, MD (SE)

Kalpashri Kesavan, MD (SW)

Regional Representatives - 2021-2022

Deepika Sankaran, MD (NE)

Dongli Song, MD (NW)

Maria Fe-Villosis, MD (SW)

Katherine Coughlin, MD (SE)

Beyond Medical Care: A Voice for Newborns and Families

We understand that a healthy newborn thrives in a healthy environment. That’s why we advocate for families, pushing for access to essential resources and supporting programs that educate the public about newborn health.