Wendy Macias-Konstantopoulos, MD, MPH, MBA

Times of change call for visionary and resilient leaders. The success of our collective mission to grow our specialty and support the inclusion of individuals from all walks of life will depend on individuals willing to work with the changes to evolve the vision, push the boundaries, and create opportunities for advancement. As the first-generation American daughter of Latinx immigrants with little more than a dream, I am intimately familiar with the overwhelming challenges of a first-generation college student and the immense privileges of a first-generation physician.

Throughout my career, I have endeavored to serve those who are walking up behind me in honor of those who helped pave the way. I have been blessed through a myriad of opportunities I never expected and as I continue to grow into a more seasoned emergency physician, it would be a privilege to serve our specialty through the ADIEM leadership. I believe that preserving the essence of our mission around diversity, inclusivity, belonging, and representation through the many changes that still lie ahead will require great courage, vision, and innovative collaboration with the forces of change.