ASRM Launches New Ambassador Program to Strengthen Volunteer Engagement

January-12-2026 ASRM Launches New Ambassador Program to Strengthen Volunteer Engagement

ASRM is excited to announce the official launch of the ASRM Ambassador Program, unveiled during the 2025 Scientific Congress. This new initiative is designed to create a clear and supportive pathway for members who wish to deepen their involvement with ASRM and contribute to the advancement of reproductive medicine. 

The Ambassador Program serves as a structured volunteer pipeline that helps ASRM better understand members’ interests, experience, and desired level of engagement. Through the application process, members share information about their background and involvement, allowing ASRM to match them with opportunities that align with their expertise and readiness.

“Our community is full of talented, passionate professionals who want to contribute, but they don’t always know where to start,” said ASRM Chief Education and Science Officer, Dr. Chevis Shannon. “This program helps us create a more accessible and equitable pathway for meaningful participation.” 

A New Way to Volunteer — and Be Recognized 

One of the primary objectives of the Ambassador Program is to establish a dedicated group of “go-to” volunteers who are prepared to support ASRM initiatives throughout the year. Ambassadors are placed into tier levels that reflect their experience and previous engagement, making it easier for ASRM to connect each member with opportunities that are the right fit—from short-term tasks to committee participation to leadership development. 

For Ambassadors, the benefits are simple but powerful:

• Streamlined access to volunteer opportunities 
• Assignments that match their skills and interests 
• Recognition through digital badges and visibility within the ASRM community 

Ambassadors will also play an essential role in shaping the future of ASRM by lending their expertise, providing valuable feedback, and supporting programs that enhance our professional community. 

Meet the Inaugural Class of ASRM Ambassadors 

ASRM is proud to recognize the first cohort of Ambassadors comprising more than 80 members who represent a wide range of disciplines, career stages, and contributions across reproductive medicine. These individuals were selected based on their engagement history and responses to the new Ambassador application, which helps ASRM vet experience and determine appropriate tier placement.

Please join us in congratulating our inaugural Ambassadors:

Enthusiast 

Johnny Awwad, MD 

Bala Bhagavath, MBBS 

Jared Bieniek, MD 

Stephanie Nichol Burns, PhD, HCLD 

Bruce Carr, MD 

Serena Chen, MD 

Lee Collins, JD 

Judith Daar, JD 

James Dupree, MD 

William Gibbons, MD 

Linda C. Giudice, MD, PhD 

Virginia Mensah, MD 

Alan Penzias, MD 

Scott Purcell, PhD 

Bo Yu, MD 


Trendsetter 

Julie Bindeman, PsyD 

William Catherino, MD, PhD 

Matt Coward, MD 

Nidhi Desai, JD 

Joshua Halpern, MD 

Caitlin Hebert, BA, BSN 

Heather Hipp, MD 

Stanton Honig, MD 

Heather Huddleston, MD 

Kathleen Hwang, MD 

Tarun Jain, MD 

Angela Lawson, PhD 

Winifred Mak, MD, PhD 

Peter McGovern, MD 

Benjie Mills, MD 

Molly Moravek, MD, MPH 

Sunni Mumford, PhD 

Kutluk Oktay, MD, PhD 

Lubna Pal, MBBS 

Shana Perman, PA 

Salu Ribeiro, MSc, BS 

Joseph Sanfilippo, MD 

Nanette Santoro, MD 

Mitch Schiewe, PhD 

Danny Schust, MD 

James Segars, MD 

Steven Spandorfer, MD 

Jessica Spencer, MD 

Tamara Tobias, NP 


Guru 

Valerie Baker, MD 

Robert Brannigan, MD 

Sandra Carson, MD 

Mindy Christianson, MBA, MD 

Christos Coutifaris, MD, PhD 

Alan DeCherney, MD 

Rebecca Flyckt, MD 

Marina Gvakharia, PhD 

Karl Hansen, MD, PhD 

Erica Johnstone, MD 

Lowell Ku, MD 

Dolores Lamb, PhD 

Paul Lin, MD 

Gloria Richard-Davis, MD, MBA 

Divya Shah, MD, MEd 

Hugh Taylor, MD 

Kim Thornton, MD 


Legend 

G. David Adamson, MD 

Ruben Alvero, MD 

Paula Amato, MD 

Kurt Barnhart, MD 

Marcelle Cedars, MD 

Eve Feinberg, MD 

Elizabeth Ginsburg, MD 

Clarisa Gracia, MD 

Micah Hill, DO 

Sangita Jindal, PhD 

Sigal Klipstein, MD 

John Pettroza, MD 

Richard Paulson, MD 

Samantha Pfeifer, MD 

Catherine Racowsky, PhD 

Peter Schlegel, MD 

Amy Sparks, PhD 

Michael Thomas, MD 

James Toner, MD, PhD

Interested in Becoming an ASRM Ambassador? 

ASRM encourages all members, whether new to the organization or already deeply involved, to apply to the Ambassador Program. Completing the application helps us understand how you’d like to engage and ensures that future volunteer opportunities are well-matched to your goals and experience. 

Becoming an Ambassador is one of the best ways to: 

• Expand your professional network 
• Develop leadership experience 
• Support ASRM initiatives 
• Make a meaningful impact on the reproductive medicine community 

If you're ready to get involved, we encourage you to apply today and take the next step in your ASRM volunteer journey. 

Learn more about the ASRM Ambassador Program 

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