- Medical Director
- Board-Certified Dermatologist
- Board-Certified in Obesity Medicine
- Clinical Instructor of Dermatology, Northwestern University
- Academic Associate Member, University of Chicago Section of Dermatology, Biological Sciences Division, Pritzker School of Medicine
- Voluntary Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Training & Education
Undergraduate: University of Notre Dame; Bachelor of Science, summa cum laude
Medical School: University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine; Doctorate of Medicine with honors in the top 10% of her class
Internship: Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Internal Medicine
Residency: University of Chicago Hospitals; Chief Resident, Dermatology
Academic Appointments
- Voluntary Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Instructor of Clinical Dermatology
- Academic Associate Member, University of Chicago Section of Dermatology, Biological Sciences Division, Pritzker School of Medicine
Government Appointments
- Chair, Florida Board of Medicine – 2025
- Vice Chair, Florida Board of Medicine – 2024
- Member, Florida Board of Medicine (appointed by Governor DeSantis) – 2022-Present
– Rules & Legislative Committee
– Joint Surgical Care & Quality Assurance Committee
– Probation Committee - Past Chair, Illinois State Medical Disciplinary Board (appointed by Governor Pritzker) – 2019-2021
- Fellow, Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)
- Commissioner, Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (representing Florida Allopathic) 2024-present
Affiliations
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL
Leadership – Current Positions
- Chair, Advisory Board, American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)
- Director, American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)
- Co-chair, Federal Affairs Workgroup, American Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS)
- Co-chair, Professional Conduct Committee, American Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS)
- Chair, Political Advocacy Committee, American Independent Medical Physician Association (AIMPA)
- President, Illinois Dermatologic Society (IDS)
- Trustee, Illinois State Medical Society (ISMS)
- Chair, Illinois Derm PAC
- Chair, Florida Derm PAC
- Representative, Medicare Advisory Council (J6)
Other Committees (member):
- American Academy of Dermatology (AAD): Budget, Compensation, Governmental Affairs and Health Policy (GAHP), Organizational Structure, Communications, Skin PAC, Congressional Policy, DermCAC
- Illinois State Medical Society (ISMS): Government Affairs (Board Liaison), Endorsements, Economics, IMPAC
- American Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS): State Affairs Work Group
Memberships
- American Academy of Dermatology
- American Society of Dermatologic Surgery
- American Board of Obesity Medicine
- American Independent Medical Physician Association
- Chicago Dermatological Society
- Illinois Dermatological Society
- Illinois State Medical Society
- Young Professionals Organization (YPO): America’s Gateway (Miami), Mosaic, Chicagoland
Awards
2024
- Florida Academy of Dermatology “Distinguished Service” Award: Recognized for outstanding leadership, dedication, and extraordinary contributions to the field of dermatology.
- Florida Academy of Dermatology “Star of the Academy” Award: Honored for outstanding leadership, passion for advocacy, and dynamic work to protect the field of dermatology.
- Florida Hero Award: Awarded by Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis for demonstrating exceptional courage, compassion, and resilience in the face of adversity.
2023
- American Academy of Dermatology Presidential Citation Award: Acknowledged for leadership in advocacy, contributions to SkinPAC, and outstanding service on the Florida Board of Medicine.
- Illinois State Medical Society Physician Leader of the Year: Celebrated for extraordinary leadership in medicine, education, and advocacy.
2022
- American Academy of Dermatology Presidential Citation Award: Commended for dedication and leadership in serving on the Florida State Medical Board and representing volunteerism and service among AAD members.
- American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Association President’s Award: Recognized for organizing a humanitarian campaign to gather donations and medical supplies for the people of Ukraine.
- Newsweek’s America’s Best Cosmetic Dermatologists: Named among the Top 125 cosmetic dermatologists.
2021
- American Academy of Dermatology National Patient Care Hero Award: Recognized for improving access to COVID-19 vaccines for frontline health care professionals.
- American Academy of Dermatology Association’s Advocate of the Year: Awarded for outstanding grassroots advocacy efforts.
- American Academy of Dermatology Presidential Citation Award: Honored for exceptional dedication and service to the SkinPAC Board.
- American Academy of Dermatology SkinPAC Fundraiser of the Year: Recognized for excellence in fundraising efforts.
2020
- American Academy of Dermatology SkinPAC Fundraiser of the Year: Recognized for excellence in fundraising efforts.
- American Academy of Dermatology Presidential Citation Award: Acknowledged for being instrumental in passing state legislation classifying skin cancer screening as preventative care without patient out-of-pocket costs.
2019
- American Academy of Dermatology SkinPAC Fundraiser of the Year: Recognized for excellence in fundraising efforts.
- Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year (Midwest, Bootstrapper Category): Honored for entrepreneurial excellence.
- American Society of Dermatologic Surgery Patient Safety Hero: Awarded for promoting and protecting patient safety.
- American Academy of Dermatology State Society Special Recognition Award: Honored for promoting and protecting patient safety.
- Melanoma Research Foundation Excellence in Prevention Award: Recognized for excellence in melanoma prevention.
2018
- Castle Connolly Top Doctor Award (2014-2018): Named a top doctor for multiple consecutive years.
2017
- Castle Connolly Exceptional Women in Medicine (2017): Recognized for exceptional contributions to medicine.
- Chicago Magazine Top Doctor for Cancer: Dermatology (2017): Named a top doctor in dermatology for cancer treatment.
- Western Suburban Living Top Doctor: Dermatology (2017): Honored as a leading dermatologist.
2015
- University of Chicago Distinguished Service Award for Early Achievement: Recognized for significant early career achievements.
- Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce Athena Award: Honored for outstanding leadership and contributions to the community.
2014
- McHenry County Top Under 40 Award: Recognized as a top professional under 40 years old.
2011
- William Fremd High School Distinguished Graduate Award: Honored as a distinguished graduate for outstanding accomplishments.
2002
- American Medical Women’s Association Award: Awarded to a female medical student for outstanding scholastic achievement.
2001
- University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine Catherine Dobson Prize: Awarded for the best oral presentation at the 56th Annual Senior Scientific Session in clinical investigation.
1997
- Phi Beta Kappa: Inducted into the prestigious honor society recognizing academic excellence.
1994:
- Notre Dame Scholar: Recognized as a scholar for exceptional academic achievements.