Board of Directors | Advisory Council
Among the most notable and respected members of the dermatology community, our Board of Directors members draw upon their diverse experience across the specialty to guide the Dermatology Foundation. These exceptional individuals bring their passion for strengthening the specialty through expanding knowledge, all in the service of improving patient care. The Foundation thanks our Board of Directors for their unwavering dedication. Click on the names below to learn more about these remarkable dermatologists.

Elizabeth I. McBurney, MD
Chair, Advisory Council
Janet A. Fairley, MD
President
Sewon Kang, MD
Vice President
Renée J. Mathur, MD
Secretary-TreasurerMembers at Large

Yvonne E. Chiu, MD

George Cotsarelis, MD

Eric S. Fromer, MD

Stuart R. Lessin, MD

Kishwer S. Nehal, MD

Ginette A. Okoye, MD

John T. Seykora, MD, PhD

Jonathan S. Weiss, MD
Advisory Council
Lindsey Ackerman MD
Christian L. Baum, MD
Ronald R. Brancaccio, MD
Bruce A. Brod, MD
Jennifer C. Cather, MD
Misty D. Caudell, MD
Emily Y. Chu, M.D., PhD
Karen Connolly, MD
M. Laurin Council, MD
Connor P. Dolehide, MD
Beth A. Drolet, MD
William W. Huang, MD, MPH
Joseph C. Kvedar, MD
Megan H. Noe, MD, MPH
Jack S. Resneck, Jr, MD
Frankie G. Rholdon MD
Kathleen S. Stokes, MD
Valencia D. Thomas, MD
Karolyn A. Wanat, MD
Ashley Wysong, MD, MS
Kim B. Yancey, MD
Meet the Foundation Team
Guiding the operational excellence and implementation of purpose is the DF team. Led by John Bournas, Executive Director, the Foundation is undergoing transformational change as it strengthens its digital, educational, fundraising, and research capabilities in support of the dermatology community and patients. With over 80 years combined professional nonprofit management, the staff brings their passion and experience to help the Foundation succeed.

John E. Bournas, MA, MBA
Executive Director
Yana Uvarova
Data Analyst and Special Projects
Christine M. Boris, MBA
Deputy Executive Director
Jim Struthers, BA, AFP
Director of Development