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ABA Board of Trustees

The ABA Board of Trustees provides strategic direction, oversight, and guidance to help fulfill ABA’s mission and vision. With diverse expertise in burn care, research, and advocacy, the Board works to advance the ABA’s goals and serve the broader burn community.


Our Role

The Board of Trustees is responsible for:

  • Upholding the ABA's mission and values

  • Ensuring strong governance and financial stewardship

  • Setting strategic priorities and long-term goals

  • Supporting leadership development and member engagement

Leadership in Action

Each Trustee brings a unique perspective to the table, contributing to ABA initiatives that: 

  • Advance education and professional development

  • Strengthen partnerships with other organizations

  • Shape policies and standards in burn care

  • Promote public awareness and prevention

Meet the Board

President

Jeffrey E. Carter, MD, FABA

New Orleans, LA

President Elect

Leopoldo Cancio, MD, FABA

San Antonio, TX

Treasurer

David Harrington, MD

Providence, RI

Secretary

James Hill Holmes, IV, MD, FABA

Winston-Salem, NC

Secretary Elect

Kathleen Romanowski, MD, FABA

Sacramento, CA

Program Chair

Angela Gibson, MD, PhD, FABA

Madison, WI

Board Member

Gretchen Carroughter, MN, RN, CBRN

Seattle, WA

Board Member

Jeffrey Shupp, MD, FABA

Washington, DC

Board Member

Samuel Mandell, MD, MPH, FABA

Dallas, TX

Board Member

Mikki Rothbauer, LICSW, MSW

Minneapolis, MN

Board Member

Renée Warthman, MSOTR/L, BT-C, CHT

Phoenix, AZ

Board Member

Emily Werthman, PhD, MSN, RN, CBRN

Baltimore, MD

Past President

Robert Cartotto, MD

Toronto, ON, Canada

Past President

Sharmila Dissanaike, MD

Albuquerque, NM

Why Leadership Matters

Strong leadership ensures the ABA remains responsive to the needs of patients, professionals, and partner organizations. The Board helps guide the future of burn care by focusing on sustainable growth, accountability, and a shared commitment to excellence.