ADIEM Leadership

Ryan Ellis Tsuchida, MD

President

University of Wisconsin

Ryan Ellis Tsuchida, MD, is assistant dean for multicultural affairs for health professions learners and an assistant professor in the BerbeeWalsh Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. He is a board-certified emergency medicine physician.

Dr. Tsuchida earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School and completed his emergency medicine residency at the University of Michigan Medical Center, where he served as chief resident.

His work focuses on equitable and inclusive organizational leadership, pathway program development, support for medical and health professions learners, and quality improvement in clinical and educational settings. In 2024, he was named one of Wisconsin’s 38 Most Influential Asian American Leaders by Madison365.

Jason M. Rotoli, MD

President-Elect

University of Rochester

Jason Rotoli, MD, is an associate professor of emergency medicine at the University of Rochester Medical Center. He also  serves as associate emergency medicine residency program director. Additionally, he directs the Deaf Health Pathways humanities elective at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry.

Dr. Rotoli is an attending emergency physician with a focus on medical education, mentorship, and clinical care. He has extensive experience mentoring medical students, residents, and researchers. 

His work focuses on addressing health disparities among marginalized populations, with particular emphasis on Deaf American Sign Language users. He is fluent in American Sign Language and is actively engaged with the Rochester Deaf community, including collaboration with Partners in Deaf Health.

His research focuses on identifying barriers to care and clinical practices that contribute to disparities among Deaf individuals and developing approaches to improve equitable care.

Renee A. King, MD, MPH

Secretary-Treasurer

Denver Health

Sreeja Natesan, MD

Immediate Past President

Duke University

Sreeja (Sree) Natesan, MD, is an associate professor and associate program director in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Duke University.

Dr. Natesan earned her medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine. Additionally, she has completed extensive training in medical education through programs with the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), Academic Life in Emergency Medicine (ALiEM), the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), and Duke University.

Her work focuses on medical education, clinical teaching and feedback, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. She is co-founder and director of the Duke Graduate Medical Education Medical Education Leadership Track. Additionally, she co-chairs the Duke Graduate Medical Education Professional Development Committee. 

Dr. Natesan is active in national emergency medicine organizations. She maintains leadership roles within the Council of Residency Directors in Emergency Medicine and the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) Academy for Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Medicine. She has received multiple national and institutional awards for excellence in teaching and educational scholarship.

Italo Milton Brown, MD, MPH

Member-at-Large

Stanford University

Italo M. Brown, MD, MPH, is an assistant professor of emergency medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine, where he serves as health equity and social justice curriculum thread lead.

Dr. Brown earned his medical degree from Meharry Medical College and completed his emergency medicine training at Jacobi Medical Center and Montefiore Medical Center. He also holds a Master of Public Health from Boston University.

His work focuses on social medicine and health equity, with an emphasis on improving health outcomes for underserved populations. He is chief impact officer of T.R.A.P. Medicine, a barbershop-based wellness initiative addressing the physical and emotional health of Black men and boys.

Dr. Brown has contributed to national conversations on health equity through media and public engagement. He has worked with the ABC News Medical Unit and commentary in major outlets. He has also participated in the White House Office of Public Engagement Health Equity Leaders Roundtable. Additionally, he was recognized by the National Minority Quality Forum as a 40 Under 40 Leader in Minority Health.

Adedoyin Adesina, MD, MEd

Member-at-Large

Baylor College of Medicine

Adedoyin Adesina, MD, MEd, is an assistant professor and associate clerkship director in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine.

Dr. Adesina earned her medical degree from SUNY Downstate and completed her emergency medicine residency at Kings County Hospital Center/SUNY Downstate. She also holds a Master of Education in curriculum and innovation from the University of Houston.

Her academic work focuses on inclusive curriculum design, learner-centered innovation, and mentorship. She contributed to redesigning the medical school curriculum at her institution. Also, she developed an online module to train medical students in the effective use of medical interpreters for patients with limited English proficiency.

Dr. Adesina is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in medical education. She has served in multiple institutional and national roles. She is co-chair of education for the Academy for Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Medicine (ADIEM). Additionally, Dr. Adesina has received national recognition for excellence in teaching and educational innovation.

Valerie A. Pierre, MD

Member-at-Large

University of Maryland

Valerie A. Pierre, MD, FAAEM, FACEP, is an assistant professor of emergency medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.

Dr. Pierre completed her emergency medicine residency at One Brooklyn Health–Brookdale Hospital Medical Center and a clinical ultrasound fellowship at New York University.

Her work focuses on health equity, clinical ultrasound, reducing health disparities, and improving access to care for marginalized populations.

Dr. Pierre is active in national emergency medicine organizations, including the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM), where she serves as membership chair for the Academy for Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Medicine (ADIEM). She also serves as chair of the Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Section of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine. Also, Dr. Pierre contributes to committees within the American College of Emergency Physicians and the Society for Clinical Ultrasound Fellowships.

Meagan R. Hunt, MD

Development Officer

Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Meagan R. Hunt, MD, is an assistant professor of emergency medicine at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and a practicing emergency physician at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Dr. Hunt earned her medical degree from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine and completed her emergency medicine residency at the University of Cincinnati. She has practiced in both academic and community settings.

Her work focuses on operational leadership and high-quality care in mental health and substance use care in the emergency department. Also, her work involves fostering supportive clinical environments for providers. She has held leadership roles including adult emergency department medical director, assistant medical director, and physician director of advanced practice provider services.

Dr. Hunt is active in the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM), where she has served on multiple committees. She is a member of the Academy for Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Medicine (ADIEM). Additionally, she is the founder and chair of the ADIEM Operations Committee.