Maximizing Access Committee
The Maximizing Access Committee strives to increase the presence, visibility, access and support of historically excluded and marginalized groups through nondiscriminatory means. It advocates for policies and develops resources, available to eligible participants regardless of race, to promote practices that advance belonging and opportunity for all.
Institutional affiliations listed for identification purposes only. Members serve in their personal capacities and do not represent their affiliated institutions or employers.

Lea Vacca Michel
- Chair (2023–2026)
- Rochester Institute of Technology

Shane Austin
- (Incoming chair) (2025–2028)
- The University of the West Indies

Allison C. Augustus–Wallace
- (2024–2027)
- Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans

Anton Bennett
- (2024–2027)
- Yale University School of Medicine

Oluwarotimi Folorunso
- (2025–2028)
- Harvard Medical School

Benjamin Garcia
- (2025–2028)
- Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

Ivelitza Garcia
- (2025–2028)
- Allegheny College

Yass Kobayashi
- (2025–2028)
- Augusta University/University of Georgia Medical Partnership

Dominique Monroe
- (2025–2028)
- Van Andel Research Institute

Teresita Padilla–Benavides
- (2023–2026)
- Wesleyan University

Alberto Rascón
- (2024–2027)
- Arizona State University

Timothy Rhoads
- (2024–2027)
- University of Wisconsin–Madison

José Arcadio Rodríguez–Martínez
- (2025–2028)
- University of Puerto Rico Río Piedras

Yufeng Wei
- (2024–2027)
- New Jersey City University

Kiesha Wilson
- (2024–2027)
- University of South Carolina School of Medicine