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September is shaping up to be another meaningful and active month for the American Burn Association (ABA). As I look across everything underway, from our committees and leadership nominations to education, advocacy, regional engagement, disaster preparedness, and preparations for ABA 2027, I am struck by how increasingly connected this...
Being a member of the American Burn Association means different things at different points in our careers.
As I look at what is happening across the ABA this August, I see those different dimensions of membership coming together: opportunity, education, connection, leadership, science, and a voice in the future...
As we move into July, I want to share several important updates from across the American Burn Association (ABA). June was a full and meaningful month for ABA, with continued progress in education, governance, disaster readiness, workforce development, prevention, advocacy, quality, partnerships, and long-term planning.
Across all of...
As I sit down to write this month's message, I am reminded once again that the burn community is defined not only by how we respond to challenges, but also by how we prepare for the future.
Over the past several weeks, we have witnessed multiple incidents across...
As we move forward from an energizing and highly successful 2026 ABA Annual Meeting in Orlando, I continue to reflect on the strength, commitment, and collaboration that define our burn care community. This year’s meeting was the highest-attended ABA Annual Meeting in our association’s history, with 2,333 participants from...
I am very excited about our 2026 ABA Annual Meeting in Orlando. This is more than an opportunity to reconnect with colleagues and friends—or to meet new ones—it is also a moment to reflect on how far we have come over the past 12 months and the momentum we...
As March unfolds, there is a strong sense of connection and shared purpose across the burn care community. Over the past year, my conversations with members, board and committee leaders, and professionals across burn centers have reinforced something that defines this field: the strength of interdisciplinary teams working together in service of patients and...
Dear ABA members,
As we move further into 2026, I want to take a moment to reflect on the momentum building across our burn care community and the partnerships that make this work possible.
Across the burn care...
Dear ABA members,
Happy New Year to you and your loved ones. As 2026 begins, I want to thank you for the dedication, expertise, and compassion you bring to burn care. I know I say this almost every month, however, it’s important to reinforce this message. The strength...
Dear ABA members, partners, and new friends,
As 2025 comes to a close, I want to extend my warmest wishes for a joyful holiday season and to express my deep appreciation for all that you bring to our burn care community. These first nine months as your CEO...