Opportunities
for Women In
Leadership

New York ACEP is offering a one-year mentorship program in emergency medicine for those seeking mentorship for career advancement. The program pairs mentors based on career interests and will involve networking opportunities and career development webinars.

2026-2027 Owl Mentees

  • Electra Nassis, MD, NewYork-Presbyterian – Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
  • Hannah Norton, DO, University of Rochester
  • Liza Hartofilis, MD, NewYork-Presbyterian – Columbia
  • Ridhima Ghei, MD, NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine
  • Lisa Santoriello, MD, Northwell – Long Island Jewish
  • Erica Baker-Adler, MD Montefiore Medical Center

2026-2027 Owl Mentors

  • Nicole Berwald, MD FACEP, Northwell Health – SIUH
  • Lauren Curato, DO FACEP, NewYork-Presbyterian – Columbia
  • Christine DeSanno, DO FACEP, NYU Langone Health
  • Brenna Farmer, MD MBA MS FACEP, NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
  • Penelope C. Lema, MD FACEP, NewYork-Presbyterian – Columbia
  • Ninfa Mehta, MD MPH, Northwell Health – Peconic Bay Medical Center
  • Erica Baker-Adler, MD Montefiore Medical Center

OWL Program Chair

Lauren Curato, DO FACEP 

OWL Program Planning Committee Members

Nicole Berwald, MD FACEP 

Penelope C. Lema, MD RDMS FACEP 

Katelynn Ethier, Executive Director

This is an excellent opportunity for Senior Residents to jumpstart their career and explore the possibilities within emergency medicine; Fellows and Junior Faculty to explore a niche and develop an area of interest to enhance their career and Established Faculty to evaluate and navigate career transitions, identify a niche and expand their leadership skills. All are encouraged to apply

The next cohort will run 2028-2029; applications will open in the winter of 2028. 

Open to:

  • Senior Residents
  • Fellows
  • Junior Faculty
  • Established Faculty

Photo: New York ACEP Board member and 2024-2025 Mentor, Dr. Penelope Lema, and her mentee Dr. Maria Tama at the 2024 program kickoff retreat.