Leadership

Executive Committee

January 15, 2025 - January 14, 2027

President & Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Advocate

Julpohng "JP" Vilai, MD, FAAP
Vice President, Homeless Youth Advocate, School Health Champion, Chapter CATCH Facilitator

Mitch Strominger, MD, FAAP

Immediate Past President & Vision Advocate

Jose Cucalon Calderon, MD, FAAP

Secretary/Treasurer, Smoke-Free Chapter Champion &

Chapter Immunization Representative

Leann "Lee" DiDomenico McAllister, MBA

Executive Director

Active Chapter Champions

The Nevada AAP is almost entirely run by chapter members who volunteer their time and talents. We are continuously looking for chapter members who want to take a leadership role. Visit our Get Involved page to learn more.

Caroline Barangan, MD, FAAP

UNR Pediatrics Residency Program Director

Pam Greenspon, MD, FAAP

Early Childhood Champion

Debra Hendrickson, MD, FAAP

Chapter Climate Advocate

Lloyd Jensen, MD, FAAP

Disaster Preparedness Chapter Champion

Randi Lampert, MD, FAAP

Mental Health Initiatives Chapter Champion & Immigrant Health Advocate

Anamaria Manea, MD, FAAP

Liaison with the Section on Endocrinology (SOEn)

Fateh Peera, MD, FAAP

UNLV Pediatric Program Director

Steven Shane, MD, MS, FAAP

Obesity Prevention Advocate

Section on Pediatric Trainees

The American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Pediatric Trainees (SOPT) strives to empower and enable pediatric trainees to be strong leaders and advocates for the health and well‐being of all children. These pediatric trainees go above and beyond in their contributions to the Nevada Chapter of the AAP.

Anjali Agrawal, DO

Pediatric Resident Representative, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Gun Violence Prevention Advocate

Natalie Osborn, MD

Pediatric Resident Representative, University of Nevada, Reno

Pediatrician Health & Wellness Chapter Champion

Aasna Shah, DO

Pediatric Resident Representative, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Suicide Prevention Ambassador

Madelyn Colbert

Medical Student, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Advocacy Chapter Champion

Chapter Interns

Our chapter interns are key to the Nevada Chapter of the AAP. Like our SOPT members, these dedicated individuals bring fresh energy and a commitment to children's health. They provide invaluable support for our initiatives, from research and advocacy to events and communications. Their contributions are essential to our mission, and they gain vital experience as they help us succeed.

Emily Huston

Master of Healthcare Administration

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Wajiha Moin

Bachelor of Arts

Barnard College, Columbia University

Leeza Pesok

Neuroscience and Behavior/Pre-med