Advocacy Ad Hoc Task Force
The Advocacy Ad Hoc Task force was established to vet and evaluate EAST's role in lobbying and advocacy; specifically what is permissible within EAST's 501(c) 3 status and make recommendations to the EAST Board of Directors. The Ad Hoc Task Force will consider:- What issue(s) does EAST want to advocate for or against?
- How does advocating for or against these issues advance EAST’s exempt purpose?
This ad hoc task force was approved by the EAST Board of Directors on January 13, 2024. The initial term of ad hoc task force is May 1, 2024 - April 30, 2026 and can be extended with Board approval.
Members
Jason W. Smith, MD, PhD, MBA, FACS, Ad Hoc Task Force Chair- University of Louisville in Louisville, KY
- Term ends 04/30/2026
Stephanie Streit, MD, FACS, Ad Hoc Task Force Chair- George Washington University School of Medicine in ,
- Term ends 01/18/2025
Bellal Joseph, MD, FACS, Task Force Member- University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ
- Term ends 04/30/2026
Hee Soo Jung, MD, FACS, Task Force Member- University of Wisconsin in Madison, WI
- Term ends 04/30/2026
Randi Smith, MD, MPH, Task Force Member- Emory University School of Medicine in ,
- Term ends 04/30/2026
Esther S. Tseng, MD, FACS, Task Force Member- MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland, OH
- Term ends 04/30/2026
Ashley Y. Williams, MD, Task Force Member- University of South Alabama Medical Center in ,
- Term ends 04/30/2026