NASPGHAN is governed by a thirteen-member Executive Council selected by the membership for their expertise and leadership in the science and practice of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition. The Executive Council determines policy; ensures that the organization has the necessary resources available to fulfill its mission; gives direction to the acquisition and disposition of resources; provides effective stewardship of resources; and strengthens the relevancy of NASPGHAN, serving as ambassadors of the organization and participating in community networks.
Executive Council
Past President
Benjamin Gold, MD, FAAP, NASPGHAN-F
Gi Care for Kids, LLC
Pediatric GI, Hepatology and Nutrition
Children's Center for Digestive Healthcare
993-D Johnson Ferry Road, NE, Suite 440
Atlanta, GA 30342
President
Jenifer R. Lightdale, MD, MPH
Associate Chief, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
300 Longwood Avenue, Fegan, 5th Floor
Boston, Massachusetts 02115
President-Elect
Vicky Lee Ng, MD
Hospital for Sick Children
555 University Ave 8th Flr-Rm 8262
Div of GI/Nutrition
Toronto, ON M5G 1X8
CANADA
Secretary-Treasurer
Norberto Rodriguez-Baez, MD
Department of Pediatrics
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center/Children’s Health Dallas
1935 Medical District Drive
Dallas, TX 75235
Council
Jorge Chavez Saenz, MD
Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico
Jose Garza, MD
Atlanta, GA
Christine Lee, MD
Boston, MA
Jennifer Strople, MD
Chicagao, IL
Jonathan Teitelbaum, MD
Long Branch, NJ
Justine Turner, MD, PhD
Edmonton, AB, Canada
NASPGHAN Committees
NASPGHAN’s success is dependent upon the diversity of its elected and appointed members' voluntary contributions and involvement. Committees support the work of NASPGHAN by facilitating programs, implementing new initiatives and exploring ways in which the society can better meet the needs of professionals and patients, thereby enhancing patient care.
