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CAN EXECUTIVE BOARD

Shaping the Future of Neonatal Care in California

Executive Board

Thomas K. Shimotake, MD

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

Robert Kahle, MD

PAST PRESIDENT (2020-2022)
Mercy San Juan Medical Center

Denise Suttner, MD

VICE PRESIDENT (2022-2024) / PRESIDENT-ELECT (2024-2026)
Rady Children’s Hospital/UCSD

Meera Sankar, MD

SECRETARY
Stanford University

Erika Fernandez, MD

TREASURER
Dignity Health, Commonspirit

Alexis Davis, MD

AAP DISTRICT IX CHAIR
Stanford University

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.