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Today (and always), we celebrate the women leading, supporting, and advancing academic surgery across the country. The AASA is proud to work alongside women whose leadership strengthens our institutions and helps shape the future of healthcare. #InternationalWomensDay2026

AASA is accepting speaker proposals for insightful content for ou r2026 Mid-Year Meetup – Sharpening Connections: Advancing Collaboration in Surgical Leadership on June 17, 2026. Submissions are due by March 10, 2026. Visit the website to learn more.

Built something you’re proud of? Share it! Join the joint session from the Society of Surgical Chairs & Association of Academic Surgical Administrators at #AASA26 in Washington, D.C. (Sept 26–29): “How I Built Something I’m Proud Of.” Submit your story: surveymonkey.com/r/6WLW6PB

We’re kicking off 2026 with a #BoardMemberMemo from Kathrina Munoz, MHA, who serves as Chair of the AASA Membership Committee! Hear Kat’s experience as a member of the AASA, and learn more about how you can join organization here: ow.ly/Rom550XR66h.

This year, the AASA is starting a brand-new series to welcome our newest members! We’re kicking off the series by spotlighting Natalie Nazon of Medstar Health. See her full highlight in our upcoming newsletter. ⭐ If you’d like to be featured, be sure to comment below!

Start 2026 with some great momentum! ✨ Join AASA and connect with a vibrant community shaping the future of academic surgical administration. Unlock new opportunities, insights, and growth this year. Read more here: aasa1.org

Wishing you a merry and warm holiday season! The gift of our camaraderie and fellowship in the AASA makes the season even brighter! ❄️ Not a member? Learn more about how you can join the fun today: aasa1.org.

Leadership, learning, and collaboration—AASA is where progress happens, in lockstep with a supportive group of surgical administrators from across the country. 🌐 ➡️ Discover new opportunities to get involved here: aasa1.org/page/BecomeaMe….

2026 is right around the corner — make this the year you invest in you. AASA connects academic surgical administrators with the education, resources, and community needed to thrive. Start the new year plugged in, supported, and growing. 🔗 Learn more: aasa1.org

AASA Members - Interested in getting plugged in to the organization? Join a committee! Reach out to any one of the committee chairs to find out more about AASA Committees and volunteer for the committee that is right for you. 💻 Learn more here: aasa1.org/page/AASACommi….

💬 Do you know how AASA began? In 1983, at the annual meeting of the Academic Practice Assembly of the Medical Group Management Association, a small group of surgical administrators formed of the AASA. Read more here: aasa1.org/page/History.

It's time for our weekly #AASASponsorSpotlight! This week's sponsor is Bridgepoint Coaching & Strategy Group! Bridgepoint Coaching provides a unique approach bridging an organization's strategy to execution through the vehicle of coaching. Read more: #what-makes-us-different" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">bridgepointcsg.com/#what-makes-us….

Are you new to AASA or considering membership? 📱Learn all about our organization and what benefits you can receive as a member here: aasa1.org/page/BecomeaMe….

Hiring for a role in your organization? 💼 AASA's Career Center provides a front seat to the latest job openings in academic surgery administration. Learn more about posting your open positions here: aasa1.org/networking/.

This week's #AASASponsorSpotlight is AMN Healthcare. AMN Healthcare has 30+ years of experience connecting clinicians across all specialties to top facilities nationwide. Learn more about their organization here: amnhealthcare.com/t/home/.

Missing Chicago and #AASA2025 already? Us, too! In the meantime, be sure to sign into your AASA portal on the organization website to access all of the great resources and conference materials available for review. 💻: aasa1.org

AASA Members -- We want to hear from you! 💬 Share your stories, inspire others, and connect with fellow members who value the journey of growth and accomplishment! 📱Log in to your portal here: aasa1.org/Login.aspx

Looking for a mentor? ✨ Join AASA and tap into the collective experience of surgical administrators from across the country! From conferences to webinars, find invaluable resources and your next mentor. 💻 Learn more about membership today: ow.ly/8Bev50WjK4Y.

Join us for a new #AASASponsorSpotlight series! This week's sponsor is the The Medicus Firm. The Medicus Firm one of the U.S.'s largest and most effective retained healthcare search teams. Learn more about sponsorship here: ow.ly/ijfR50Xb2oZ.

We're closing out #AASA2025 week sharing our new board! MANY thanks to the 2024-2025 board and President Nicole Jennings for their service! We'd also like to welcome incoming President Kaitlin Zielaznicki and the 2025-2026 Board of Directors! Have a great weekend, everyone!