Elections Participate in ASTDA Elections and Governance Votes

Elections are a vital part of ASTDA’s member‑led governance. Through this process, members elect colleagues who will guide the Association’s work in advancing STI science, practice, and policy. In addition, members are asked to vote on proposed Charter and Bylaws changes that help ensure ASTDA’s governance remains current and responsive. Learn more about the candidates and proposed changes, and cast your vote to have your voice heard. Elections close May 6, 2026.

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At Large Candidates

In this election, ASTDA members will elect two At‑Large members to serve on the Board of Directors. Members may vote for up to two candidates on the ballot. We encourage you to review the candidate statements and cast your votes accordingly.

Lao-Tzu Allan-Blitz

My name is Lao-Tzu Allan-Blitz. I am a clinician scientist dedicated to advancing sexual health equity by combining technologic development, implementation science, community engagement, and public health practice.

Stacey Griner

I would be honored to serve on the ASTDA Board of Directors and to give back to a community that has played such an important role in my professional journey. ASTDA has helped shape my research path and connected me with colleagues who…

Aniruddha Hazra

I am an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Chicago, where my work focuses on advancing sexual health through the implementation of HIV and STI prevention strategies in real-world clinical settings.

Jana Jarolimova

I am an early-career Infectious Diseases physician-investigator and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Brown University. My research program focuses on improving STI prevention, diagnosis, and care through clinically-…

Stephen Jordan

I am an Associate Professor of Medicine and Microbiology & Immunology at Indiana University School of Medicine, where my clinical and research work focuses on sexually transmitted infections, particularly Chlamydia trachomatis,…

Roxanne Kerani

Trained as an infectious disease epidemiologist, my career has spanned both public health practice and academia. I am currently Research Associate Professor in the University of Washington (UW)…

Philana Liang

In 2003, my final clinical rotation in PA school was at the Baltimore City Health Department STI Clinic. The stars aligned when a PA there retired, and I became the newest member of the sexual health workforce upon graduation.

Candice McNeil

I am eager to contribute through service on the ASTDA Board of Directors as an academic public health physician committed to advancing the STI field through leadership, mentorship, and collaboration. As an Associate Professor of Infectious…

Ruth Ntsiba-Mampila

I am honored to be considered for the ASTDA Board of Directors. As a Communicable Disease Specialist II and Epidemiologist with the Georgia Department of Public Health, I have spent years on the front lines of STD/HIV prevention,…

Casey Pinto

I am an Associate Professor of Public Health at Penn State and have practiced as a nurse practitioner in non-academic infectious disease and STI clinics for over 15 years. I would like to serve on the ASTDA board for two main reasons.

Erika Samoff

Thank you for considering me for the ASTDA board! My 26 years in STI work have taken me from front-line clinical settings to the CDC to state-level leadership in program development and surveillance alongside ongoing collaboration with academic…

Christina Schumacher

At this time of uncertainty, fostering the next generation of scientists and professionals in our field is essential. As an epidemiologist who has devoted her career to improving STI prevention programs, I have greatly benefitted from the guidance…

Jenell Stewart

I am an Infectious Diseases physician-scientist at the Hennepin County Medical Center and University of Minnesota. Thanks to incredible mentorship and collaborations, I have built a career at the intersection of clinical care, research, and…

Olivia Van Gerwen

Being part of ASTDA has been both foundational to my growth as a sexual health physician-scientist and a genuine joy. This community has shaped me into my best professional self—from receiving the Early Career Award in 2025 alongside…

Barbara Wilgus

I am applying for the at-large member position on the ASTDA Board of Directors. I have a strong interest in mentoring and supporting the next generation of STI professionals, and strongly believe that ASTDA leadership should reflect the diversity…

Lok Yung

I am honored to be advanced to the election phase for an at-Large Member position on the ASTDA Board of Directors. I am an Infectious Diseases attending at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens and Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at Weill Cornell…

Jason Zucker

I first came to ASTDA as a fellow, at a Junior Investigators Forum, and left with something I did not expect: a sense of belonging in a field that deserves far more attention and resources than it receives. That experience shaped…

Proposed Charter & Bylaws Changes

The ASTDA Board proposes changes to the organizations’ Charter and Bylaws, summarized below. The current version of the bylaws, approved January 7, 2020, is available here. The proposed updated version with changes highlighted is available here.

Summary of proposed changes

Change to terms for at-large Board members from three 2-year terms to one 4-year term with eligibility to run for a second term after a 4-year time off the Board
Addition of criteria defining eligibility for the Association President
Addition of a process for removal of Board members and Executive officers
Revised renumeration section to allow flexibility for the Board to provide reasonable compensation for services rendered
Other minor changes to clarify, correct typos, and update the Association address

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