Gifts In Honor of

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. Patricia Numann

-Dr. Danielle Katz
-Dr. Maureen Remitz

Dr. Christine Laronga
Moffitt Cancer Center

"Thank you for all of your support and mentorship over the years."

-Dr. Nell Maloney Patel

Dr. Sharon Lum
Loma Linda University Health Care

- Dr. Esther Yung

Dr. Elizabeth Shaughnessy
University of Cincinnati

"Dr. Shaughnessy is the consummate surgeon-scientist and supporter of women surgeons. I am
grateful for her friendship and support."
- Dr. Nancy Gantt

Dr. Marion Henry
University of Chicago

- Dr. Christina Colosimo

Dr. Annesley "AJ" Copeland

USUHS

- Dr. Amy Vertrees

Dr. Margaret Dunn

- Dr. Paula Termuhlen

Dr. Lola Fayanju
Perelman School School of Medicine, The University of Pennsylvania

- Dr. Sara Ginzberg

Dr. Melissa Montgomery
Ochsner Health

- Amanda Saltzman

Dr. Nicolas Cost
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

- Amanda Saltzman

Dr. Lena Napolitano
University of Michigan

- Pauline Park

2023

Dr. Patricia Numann

-Dr. Danielle Katz

Dr. Omaida Velazquez

-Dr. Nicholas Namais

Dr. Amalia Cochran
"Thanks for all you do for women and UF!"

-Dr. Gilbert Upchurch

Dr. Nancy Gantt

-Ms. Thomasin Savaiano

Dr. Kandace McGuire

-Dr. Pauline Park

Dr. Hilary Sanfey
"I truly appreciate your believing in me and support throughout my wonderful journey and
association with the AWS. You are a fantastic role model and friend!"

-Dr. Marilyn Marx

Dr. Amy Vertrees
Moffitt Cancer Center

"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
Moffitt Cancer Center

"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.

Dr. Nell Maloney Patel
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

"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
Retired

"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
University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville

Dr Mary Fallat
University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville

Dr. Jessica Kandel
University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville

"3 of my incredible mentors: Dr Mary Fallat, Dr Jessica Kandel, Dr Leigh Neumayer"

-Dr. Marion Henry

Dr. Sonia Sugg
University of Iowa

"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
University of Pittsburgh

"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
The Ohio State University Wexler Medical Center

"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
Loma Linda University Health

"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