2025–2026 Presidential Year in Review

A look back at the achievements, milestones, and impact of the American Burn Association during the 2025–2026 presidential year.

Watch Dr. Carter's Message Explore the Highlights

The 2025–2026 year was marked by progress, collaboration, and a shared commitment to advancing burn care.

Together, ABA members, volunteers, burn centers, researchers, educators, and industry partners strengthened programs, expanded educational opportunities, advanced research, promoted prevention, and improved patient care. From launching a new strategic plan and website to growing membership and expanding key programs, the accomplishments highlighted throughout this report reflect the collective impact of a dedicated multidisciplinary community.

Thank you for your leadership, expertise, and engagement. The ABA's success is driven by the individuals who contribute their time and talents in support of our mission. We invite you to explore the highlights of the past year and celebrate what we achieved together.

Jeffrey Carter, MD, FABA
President

Ed Dellert, RN, MBA, CAE, FACEHP
Chief Executive Officer

A Year of Progress

Education & Professional Development

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Prevention & Advocacy

Research & Innovation

Volunteer Leadership in Action

The ABA's success is driven by volunteers who dedicate their time, expertise, and leadership to advancing the mission.

ABLS Advisory Committee
Lourdes Castañon

Aftercare and Reintegration Committee
Lindsay Burnett
Sandra Cramolini

Archives Committee
Lucy Wibbenmeyer

Audit & Compliance Committee
Steven Wolf

Awards Committee
Jeffrey Carter

Burn Prevention Committee
Clifford Sheckter

Burn Therapist Certification Committee
Marla Robinson

Bylaws Committee
James Holmes

Clinical Practice Guidelines Committee
Robert Cartotto

Conflict of Interest Committee
Linwood Haith

Disaster Committee
Carl Flores

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
Arpana Jain

Economics & Access Committee
Taryn Travis

Education Committee
Miranda Yelvington

Ethical Issues Committee
Alice Fagin

Fellow of the ABA (FABA) Committee
Linwood Haith

Finance & Investment Committee
David Harrington

Global Health Committee
Vimal Murthy

Government Affairs Committee
Ryan Fey

Industry Partnerships Committee
David Harrington

Membership Advisory Committee
Betsey Ferrerira

Nominating Committee
Ingrid Parry

Nursing Committee
Sylvia Dao

Organization & Delivery of Burn Care Committee
Kathleen Romanowski

Program Committee
Angela Gibson

Quality & Burn Registry Committee
Nicole Bernal

Reconstruction Committee
Sigrid Blome-Eberwein

Rehabilitation Committee
Matthew Godleski

Research Committee
David Burmeister

Verification Committee
J. Kevin Bailey

APRN/PA SIG
Amber Kohler

Burn Camps SIG
Kelly McElligott

Burn Program Leaders SIG
Emily Krebsbach

Burn Psychosocial SIG
Kelly McElligott

Canadian SIG
Claudia Malic

Disaster SIG
Philip Chang

Firefighters SIG
Joe Brooks

Nursing SIG
Nicole Pachon

Nutrition SIG
Beth Shields

OT/PT SIG
Lori Connolly

Pediatric Burns SIG
Daniel Marx

Pharmacy SIG
Rita Gayed

Physicians SIG
Roselle Crombie

Prevention/Epidemiology SIG
Angela White

Quality & Burn Registry SIG
Farrah Parker

Reconstructive SIG
Justin Gillenwater

Reintegration SIG
Jill Sproul

Research SIG
Rachel Nygaard

Substance Use Disorder (SIG)
Jeremy Goverman

Thank You to Our Industry Partners

The ABA is grateful for the organizations that support education, research, prevention, quality initiatives, and professional development throughout the year.