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Responsible for carrying out the mandates and policies of the House of Delegates.
Board of Trustees
The board meets quarterly and has all the powers of the House except amending the bylaws or establishing dues or assessments.
From the board, the president, president-elect, vice president, immediate past president, and secretary-treasurer form the executive committee. The committee meets monthly and acts for the board in implementing WSMA programs and establishing interim policy.
2025-2026 Board of Trustees
President
Past President
President-Elect
Vice President
Secretary-Treasurer
AMA Delegates
Amish Dave, MD, MPH
Colin Fields, MD
Teresa Girolami, MD
Matthew J. Grierson, MD
Erin K. Harnish, MD
Elizabeth Peterson, MD
Rodney Trytko, MD, MBA, MPH
AMA Alternate Delegates
Bridget Bush, MD, FASA
Carrie Horwitch, MD
Kat Jong, MD
Vivienne Meljen, MD
Libby Parker, MD
Rajneet Lamba, MD
Finance Committee Chair
Don Benz, MD
DEIB Committee Chair
Katina Rue, DO, FAAFP, FACOFP
Speaker of the House
Vice Speaker
Ray Hsiao, MD
WSMA Trustees
Peter Barkett, MD
Avanti Bergquist, MD
Naomi Busch, MD
Hans Cassagnol, MD, MMM
Rachel Clement, MD
Herbie Duber, MD, MPH, FACEP
Stephanie Fosback, MD, FACP
Ingrid Gerbino, MD
Alexander Hamling, MD, MBA, FAAP
Stephanie Hansen, DO
Trace Julsen, MD
Rebecca Kulgren, MD
Juan Mejia, MD
Alan Melnick, MD
Christine Pizzute, MD
Keren Rosenblum, MD
Sheree Sharpe, MD
Hunter Wessells, MD
Kristen Wyrick, MD
Áine Yore, MD
Young Physician Trustee
Resident Trustee
Brett Collins, MD
Student Trustee
Evan Thomas
Liaison – American Medical Association
Sheila Rege, MD
Liaison – Washington Physicians Health Program
Christopher C. Bundy, MD, MPH
Liaison – Physicians Insurance
David Carlson, DO
Liaison – WAMPAC Chair
Tony Quang, MD, JD
Liaison – Washington State Hospital Association
Andrew Jones, MD, MBA
Liaison – Washington Academy of Physician Assistants
Paul Surette, PA-C, MSPA
Liaison – Washington State Healthcare Leaders Association
Brett Vandenberg
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