Communications
Chair: Desmond Huynh MD | Co-Chair: Christiano Claus MD, PhD
Develops and implements communication strategies of the organization with a primary focus on social media.

Education
Chair: Vahagn Nikolian MD | Co-Chair: Jana Sacco MD
Organizes, develops and evaluates surgical skills labs, educational resources and related educational programs

Grants
Chair: Jonah Stulberg MD, PhD, MPH | Co-Chair: Lucas Beffa MD
Evaluates award research grants and awards as funding permits, oversees awarded grants and evaluates survey requests

International Relations
Chair: Agustin Alvarez MD | Co-Chair: Natalia Pascotini-Pereira MD
Conducts outreach to international partners, recruits members internationally, hosts international programs and fosters collaboration

Membership
Chair: Heidi Miller MD
Reviews member applications and oversees membership outreach, working with the administrative office to meet goals and objectives

Patient Advocacy
Chair: Mazen Al-Mansour MD | Co-Chair: Sharon Shiraga MD
Recommends, develops and implements patient advocacy strategies for the organization, and serves as the organization's liaison to community patient advocacy groups concerned with hernia disease.

Practice Advisory (Guidelines)
Chair: Monica Polcz MD
Draft advisories and collaborate on guidelines on hernia related topics consistent with the mission of AHS

Residents and Fellows
Chair: Nicole Tagtmeyer MD | Co-Chair: Benjamin Fung MD
Implements a pathway for new surgeons with an interest in abdominal wall disorders to make a contribution to the organization including annual meeting opportunities, and promoting trainee participation in the organization