 Each year generous donors make gifts to the Association of Women Surgeons Foundation in honor of mentors, colleagues, faculty, and friends. We would like to share with you the donors and honorees.
2024
Dr. Annesley "AJ" Copeland
USUHS - Dr. Amy Vertrees
- Amanda Saltzman
Dr. Margaret Dunn
- Dr. Sonia Sugg
- Dr. Sara Ginzberg
 Dr. Marion Henry - Dr. Christina Colosimo  Dr. Christine Laronga "Thank you for all of your support and mentorship over the years."
-Dr. Nell Maloney Patel
- Dr. Esther Yung
Dr. Melissa Montgomery - Amanda Saltzman
- Dr. Pauline Park
 Dr. Patricia Numann
Dr. Hilary Sanfey - Dr. Barbara Bass
- Ben Beck In Honor of Bryce Gaffar ......................................... Dr. Iljiana Gaffar In Honor of Mary & Robert Hollands ....................... Dr. Celeste Hollands
In Honor of Isadora Siqueira ................................... Carey Payne
In Honor of Muriel Pories ........................................ Dr. Susan Pories
In Memory of Penelope Louisa Joseph .................. Dr. D'Andrea Joseph
In Memory of Daniel Theberge ............................... Dr. Mary Maniscalco-Theberge
In Memory of Debbie Newman ............................... Dr. Lisa Newman
2023 Dr. Patricia Numann
 Dr. Omaida Velazquez  Dr. Amalia Cochran  Dr. Nancy Gantt  Dr. Kandace McGuire  Dr. Hilary Sanfey  Dr. Amy Vertrees "Dr. Vertrees work continues to inspire. She's amazing and I'm thankful for her contributions to
coaching, leadership, digital media and now, her book! She's such a BOSS!" -Dr. Elizabeth Acquista
Dr. Christine Laronga "Thank you for all of your support and mentorship over the years."
-Dr. Nell Maloney Patel
Dr. Laronga received additional gifts in her honor from Marybeth S. Hughes, MD and Chantal Reyna, MD.
"As lifelong friends of Dr. Maloney Patel, her friends chose to celebrate a milestone birthday by donating to the future of women in surgery."
-Friends of Dr. Nell Maloney Patel
 Dr. Dixie Mills "This donation is dedicated to honoring Dr. Dixie Mills with my appreciation of her very wise and unique medical counsel to me. There is no one like her. Dixie delivers invaluable guidance in the most personable and professional manner reflecting her warm and caring nature."
-Betts G. Mayer
 Dr. Leigh Neumayer  Dr Mary Fallat  Dr. Jessica Kandel -Dr. Marion Henry
 Dr. Sonia Sugg "I would like to honor Dr Sugg for her leadership, mentorship and sponsorship for so many students, residents and faculty in our department. I would not be where I am without her!"
-Dr. Ingrid Lizarraga
 Andrew B. Peitzman, MD, FACS "Dr. Peitzman is a role-model surgeon: leader, educator, clinician. However, his focus on his family, wellness and finding balance was even more important for his surgical trainees."
-Dr. Nancy Gantt
 Dr. Jonathan Wisler "Dr. Wisler has been a staunch supporter of many young surgeon careers and has been instrumental in supporting #heforshe environment in the surgical world. Along with creating mentorship opportunities for women in surgery, he has continuously advocated on behalf of underrepresented mentees as they progress through their surgical education and development. He embodies the best of mentorship. "
-Dr. Anahita Jalilvand
 Dr. Tanya Minasian "I'm forever grateful for your support and extremely lucky to have you as my mentor. Thank you for your exemplary work and for setting the standard high for young female neurosurgeons. "
-Dr. Rasha Elbadry
 Dr. Eleni Tousimis "Thank you for the wind!"
-Dr. Aiste Gulla
 Dr. Kate McGinigle "Thank you for creating opportunities for me and helping me to achieve my dreams. "
-Dr. Daniel Kindell
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Dr. Nicolas Cost
Dr. Kimberly Ephgrave
Dr. Lola Fayanju
Dr. Sharon Lum
Dr. Lena Napolitano
Dr. Elizabeth Shaughnessy
Dr. Guy Wilocx
Dr. Nell Maloney Patel