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