2025 Elections

The following candidates have submitted nominations for open positions on the Society for Education in Anesthesia Board of Directors:

Director (Three Positions – Two Year Term)

If you not have already done so, we strongly encourage all members to review their position statements by clicking on their name above.

Voting Procedure

This election will be done using an electronic balloting process. The advantage of this method is everyone who is eligible to vote (not just the members attending the Fall Meeting), will be able to do so. THERE WILL BE NO VOTING AT THE FALL MEETING.

  1. On September 1, all members eligible to vote (exceptions are associate, medical students, residents, emeritus and honorary members) will receive an email from Electionbuddy.com with your unique access key, which can only be used to vote once, and the link to submit your ballot.
  2. You may vote for up to three (3) Director candidates. Once you make your selection, you simply hit "Submit ballot" and your vote will be cast. You will receive an email from Electionbuddy.com that verifies you have voted.
  3. Elections will close on October 1. Within 7 day of the close of the election, the results will be certified by the Secretary and submitted to the Board of Directors.
  4. If you do not receive an email with your unique voter ID by Friday, September 5, please contact Andrew Bronson, CAE at the SEA Office for assistance ([email protected] or 414-389-8614).

Candidate for Director: Dawn Dillman, MD

Thank you for considering me for a position on the SEA Board of Directors amongst this stellar set of candidates. I first attended an SEA meeting in 2003 as a new faculty member at Oregon Health & Science University who had just taken the role of Medical Student Director. The first time I came to a meeting, I had the immediate sense that these were my kind of people. I continued to show up as I took on other administrative roles: course director in the OHSU School of Medicine, Associate Program Director for the Residency, Director of Student Affairs, and eventually Vice-Chair for Education. Four years ago, I transitioned from OHSU to University of Iowa to be closer to family.

Through it all, the SEA has been there for me, helping me grow my skills and career. I have had the pleasure of presenting on panels and workshops, committees and co-organizing two fall meetings, and still learn something with every meeting I attend. I would love the opportunity to continue to give back to the SEA. If re-elected to the Board, I will continue to advocate for the SEA as welcoming and inclusive of all members as possible, to help continue the growth of this wonderful community of practice.


Candidate for Director: Adrian Hendrickse, BM, MMEd, MAcadMEd, FRCA

My journey with the Society for Education in Anesthesia (SEA) began serendipitously. I was told—rather directly—that joining the society was essential to becoming a true educator. At my very first SEA meeting, during registration no less, I was invited to help organize a future event. From that moment, I was hooked.

I became Chair of the Educational Meetings Committee in 2015, a role I held until 2022. It was difficult to step away, as it kept me deeply engaged in nearly all aspects of SEA’s mission. Even after passing on that responsibility, I have remained actively involved with SEA and the ASA's educational initiatives. Now, as I gradually reduce my clinical duties, I find myself eager for new ways to re-engage with the community.

Since joining SEA in 2009, I’ve rarely missed a meeting. I’m continually inspired by the collaborative energy and shared commitment to improving anesthesiology education. My involvement in SEA has undoubtedly supported and shaped my academic career—and I’m passionate about helping others find similar success.

I believe SEA is the natural home for clinician-educators. We must continue to grow our visibility and relevance. While I value the insightful contributions from our experienced educators, I also see a vital need to welcome and retain junior educators. Their active participation is key to the society’s future growth and evolution.


Candidate for Director: Bridget Marroquin, MD, MHPE

After a brief but meaningful career as an OB-Gyn, I realized my true calling as an academic anesthesiologist, connecting with gracious mentors who welcomed me into the UNC Anesthesiology family. Embarking on a second residency, the learning environment re-energized me: the buzz of an active classroom, curious conversations, exciting clinical encounters, mentoring and collaboration across specialties and disciplines.

My first chair, Dr. Denham Ward, launched my academic career, encouraging me to submit a PDLD to the ASA. (Embarrassingly, I had to ask a trusted colleague, “What is a PBLD?”) The following year he sent me to my first SEA meeting, the Workshop on Teaching (SWOT) in Lexington, KY. It was at this meeting I found my people, passionate teachers, and yet, still humbly learning themselves. From my first SWOT, I have been involved in SEA, co-presenting numerous workshops and abstracts over the past decade, even receiving the Philip Liu Award for Excellence in Education in 2017. I have served the Research Committee since 2017. Additionally, I have co-directed the Chief Leadership Conference since 2019. In 2018 I was invited to join the SWOT as teaching assistant, eventually joining as core faculty in 2020.

I completed a Masters in Health Professions Education (MSHPEd) in 2022. The rigorous course work inspired a deep dive into pedagogy, learner engagement, curriculum development and educational leadership. Applying this new skillset, I have developed innovative curriculum at home institutions, SEA and SWOT.

Although my career path has been circuitous, the SEA community has continually provided support and inspiration, allowing me to build a fulfilling academic career. In my pursuit of a SEA Board of Directors position, I desire to give back and now serve SEA, providing leadership and mentorship to our community, inspiring curiosity in learners and teachers alike, shaping the future of education in anesthesia.


Candidate for Director: Barbara Orlando, MD, PhD, FASA

I am honored to be considered for a position on the Society for Education in Anesthesia Board of Directors.

As an enthusiastic and active SEA member since 2016, I demonstrated my commitment as Co-Chair of the Publication Committee, where I initiated diverse newsletter topics and introduced innovative formats like video author introductions. I am now privileged to serve as the incoming Chair of the Educational Meeting Committee, and I am eager to build upon Dr. Ondecko's excellent guidance. I consistently value the high-quality lectures and workshops at SEA meetings.

The SEA has also provided me with opportunities to lead workshops on topics including interns’ curriculum and wellness, connecting me with like-minded educators dedicated to advancing our specialty.

A few years ago, I co-hosted the meeting with Dr. Bryan Mahoney, forging a valuable partnership with SAAAPM to create targeted workshops for their members. The meeting's theme, "Developing a Professional Identity," was well received, with attendees praising the caliber of the lectures and workshops.

My dedication to the SEA is profound, nurtured by the friendships and professional relationships I've developed within the society. I am eager to leverage my strong work ethic and diverse experience to broaden the SEA's influence within the anesthesiology community. A key focus is attracting more junior attendings to our meetings, as I firmly believe in the immense value of SEA membership.

I recognize the exceptional caliber of the other candidates and would be truly honored to be selected from such an accomplished group of educators and physicians.

Thank you for your consideration.


Candidate for Director: Tetsuro (Ted) Sakai, MD, PhD, MHA, FASA

It is a privilege to be considered for a position on the Board of Directors of the Society for Education in Anesthesia (SEA). This organization has long inspired my commitment to advancing excellence in anesthesiology education. As an academic anesthesiologist, educator, and mentor, I have dedicated my career to the development of future generations of anesthesiologists. My involvement with SEA has been a cornerstone of that journey. As Chair of the SEA Research Committee (2020-2025), I have worked to strengthen the society’s scholarly foundation, promoting high-quality education research and supporting emerging educators through mentorship and collaborative initiatives.

Throughout my career, I have had the honor of developing innovative educational programs, including structured mentorship pathways, resident research tracks, and faculty development initiatives. I am a proud recipient of the SEA and ASA Distinguished Educator in Anesthesiology Award (2019), which reflects my enduring commitment to teaching excellence. At the University of Pittsburgh, I served as Vice Chair for Professional Development (2019-2024) and led the Faculty Promotion and Appointment Committee, where I championed the academic advancement of clinical educators. Now, as Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, I continue to lead efforts that prioritize educational quality, mentorship, and faculty growth.

If elected to the SEA Board of Directors, I will bring a clear vision and deep commitment to fostering innovation, inclusion, and mentorship in anesthesiology education. I am dedicated to enhancing SEA’s impact through strategic partnerships, supporting educator development across all career stages, and advancing scholarly inquiry in teaching and learning. I am excited about the future of SEA and look forward to making meaningful contributions to its continued success. Thank you for your consideration and your support.


Candidate for Director: K. Karisa Walker, MD, MEd, FAAP

I joined the Society for Education in Anesthesia over a decade ago as a new academic attending. I knew there had to be “more” to teaching in medicine than what I had experienced; I had just enrolled in the MEd program at Johns Hopkins University School of Education and was looking to learn how to best serve my learners. What I found was so, so much more than a place to learn: a collaborative, dedicated group of educators and servant leaders who became my mentors and friends. Having personally benefitted so meaningfully from our society, I want to give back. I am honored to be considered for a position on the Board of Directors.

Through my decade of membership in SEA, I have served in a few different roles. As the Chair-Designee and later Chair of the Membership Committee, I worked to promote our society among likely new members to build our membership base using social media. As a member of the Faculty Development Committee, I have regularly presented workshops and co-chaired our Fall 2023 meeting. Several years ago, my education research team was honored with a Dr. Philip Liu award. Outside of SEA, I am a pediatric anesthesiologist at the University of Florida where I also serve as an Associate Program Director for the core residency program. Prior to my current position I have served as a CCC Chair and Fellowship Associate Program director. On a national level, I have been part of the ACGME Milestones 2.0 working groups for Anesthesiology and Pediatric Anesthesiology.

I believe that SEA’s strengths are its members and its culture. Our members bring a wealth of knowledge, creativity, experience, and passion we can share – yet this remains an (unintentionally) well-kept secret in our specialty. I envision expanding our collaborations with other societies to reach a greater audience and fullfil our mission to serve those who teach. We should continue to work to address the lack of financial resources available for education research by supporting expanding our grant programs, which in turn will lead to greater dissemination of this important scholarly work. Additionally, our society culture is unmatched in our specialty – we are inclusive, supportive, and collaborative, which I believe stems from our collective identity as educators. As a member of the board, I would support initiatives to perpetuate our SEA Values and ensure that as we grow the soul of the educator remains the soul of the organization.

Thank you for your consideration.


Candidate for Director: Jed Wolpaw, MD, MEd, FASA

I am honored to be considered for another term on the board of directors. I was lucky to have incredible mentorship in my early years as a program director thanks in no small part to the connections I have made through SEA. I served for 4 years as the Chair of the Resident Education Committee and am an associate editor for JEPM where I have served for the past 6 years. In addition to these positions, I have given workshops, presented abstracts, and participated in every Fall and Spring SEA meeting since 2016. I was elected to the board 2 years ago and during my term I have worked to find ways for SEA and AACPD to collaborate. I am excited that this November SEA and AACPD will be co-hosting a workshop series for new PDs at the SEA Fall meeting.

I am the president of the Association of Anesthesiology Core Program Directors (AACPD) and in that role, and as a member of the board of SEA, I will continue to find ways for the two organizations to cooperate that will be mutually beneficial.

I also believe that we should experiment with different forms of communication to further our goals as an organization. My podcast, ACCRAC, now has more than 60,000 monthly listeners worldwide, making it an excellent platform to foster collaboration. We can also harness the power of social media to connect and share in new ways. I help run the PD and APD Facebook group which has been a helpful avenue for collaboration over the past few years and will continue to expand that platform.

Additionally, we are facing a pivotal time in anesthesiology education. With competency-based advancement, signaling, exams becoming pass/fail, new and exciting methods of teaching and learning coming on the horizon, this is a time for us to take the lead in medical education in our specialty and beyond. I think SEA is perfectly poised to play a key role in these initiatives and it would be an honor to serve the organization as it does so. I am deeply appreciative of your consideration.


Candidate for Director: David A. Young MD, MEd, MBA, FASA

My name is David Young and I am running for a position on the SEA Board of Directors. Since 2005, I strongly feel that SEA has positively shaped and developed my career in medical education. I feel very passionate about using these developments to enhance the SEA membership for you!

My regular role includes being a Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology as well as in the Department of Education, Innovation, and Technology at Baylor College of Medicine. My main leadership roles include being the Vice-Chair for Faculty Development in the Department of Anesthesiology and also the Vice-Chair for Academic Affairs in the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine at Texas Children's Hospital. I am currently the Chair of 3 promotion committees as well as having roles in several national organizations including the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia and the American Board of Anesthesiology. My recent past experiences before the previously mentioned roles focused largely in the field of medical simulation.

I started my journey within SEA at the Workshop on Teaching in 2006. After quickly realizing this society is a perfect fit for me, I’ve progressively expanded my involvement. I started the SEA Peer Coaching Program in 2008 and remain the current Chair. Since 2013, I have been the Co-Chair of the Faculty Development Committee. I was also the Co-Chair of the 2011 Spring Meeting in San Antonio. Since 2011, I have been a member of the CME Planning Committee and from 2007-2010 was a member of the Educational Meetings and Faculty Development Committees. I was honored in receiving the ASA-SEA Distinguished Educator in Anesthesiology Award. I also regularly facilitate workshops at the SEA meetings typically on Peer Coaching and Academic Promotions as well as serve as a SEA Mentor.

I envision my function on the Board of Directors having 2 roles. First, supporting established SEA activities and agenda items that result in short-term improvements and expansions for the entire SEA membership. My other role would be to brainstorm novel ideas to overall improve the future experience and value of the organization. For example, creation of an SEA “Academy of Scholars” to recognize experts in medical education. This Academy would function mostly to create networking opportunities and advise other medical educators within the membership in terms of professional development and academic promotion. Another novel project would be the development of SEA-endorsed teaching certificates. These certificates would perhaps be at different levels [i.e. basic, advanced] and be awarded after completing a specific amount of previously approved, high-quality activities.

Once again, I am very much looking forward to advancing the educational mission of the Society for Education in Anesthesia.

Thank you in advance for considering my nomination!