Our Speakers

  • Dr. Carrie Davis

    Adjunct Clinical Professor at IUSM Bloomington

    “How to Meet with Legislators”

  • Dr. Brian William Morrison

    University of Miami Residency Program Director

    “Access to Dermatologic Care for Homeless Populations”

  • Dr. Toby Maurer

    Clinical Professor at IUSM and UCSF

    “Global Health & Derm”

  • Dr. Christine Kannler

    Northeast Dermatology Associate

    “Advocating for Firefighters & My Journey”

  • Dr. Amy Derick

    Director of American Academy of Dermatology

    “Advocating for Skin Cancer Prevention”

  • Dr. Andy Bridge

    Andy Bridge is a native of West Lafayette, IN. He graduated with honors from Wabash College and Indiana University School of Medicine, and holds an MBA from the IU Kelley School of Business. He completed his internship and dermatology residency at Indiana University, and was the inaugural Joe Moore's fellow in dermatopathology. He is double board certified in Dermatology and Dermatopathology and currently practices on the northside of Indianapolis. Andy was responsible for the initial dermatology curriculum at Marian University's College of Medicine and was a frequent lecturer at the school's inception. He enjoys playing wheelchair tennis and food and wine. He's engaged in his community serving on the boards of the Eskenazi Health Foundation, Newfields Board of Governors, and an advisor to the Gregory S. Fehribach Center.  He recently completed a 3-year term on the Diversity Committee of the American Academy of Dermatology, and is the current President of the Indiana Academy of Dermatology.

  • Dr. Dara Spearman

    Dr. Dara Spearman

    Dr. Spearman was raised in Grand Rapids, MI. She received her BS and BA from Hope College in Holland, MI where she was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. She attended the University of Michigan Medical School where she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. Dr. Spearman continued her training at the University of Michigan for Dermatology Residency. Dr. Spearman is also very active in her state and national medical societies. She was the president of the Indiana Academy of Dermatology from 2022-2024 and has served on committees for the American Academy of Dermatology and the Indiana State Medical Society.

  • Rie Yotsu, MD, MIPH, DTM&H, PhD

    Dr. Rie Yotsu is a board-certified dermatologist with interests in global health and skin-related neglected tropical diseases (skin NTDs). She received her MD from The Jikei University School of Medicine, her MPH in International Health from the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, and her PhD in International Health from The University of Tokyo. She is currently an associate professor at the Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. Her research focuses on the epidemiology, surveillance, and management of skin NTDs through the use of digital health tools to bring healthcare closer to low- and middle-income countries. She has multiple functions in the global community, from acting as a consultant for WHO, editorships in multiple journals, and leadership roles in dermatological or NTD-related groups. Her vision is to contribute to achieving Skin Health for All as a part of universal health coverage.

  • Mary Logue MD

    Dr. Mary Logue is a board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon from central Illinois that currently practices at Monument Health Dermatology in Spearfish, South Dakota. She earned her medical degree and completed her dermatology residency at the University of New Mexico, where she served as chief resident and continues as volunteer faculty. Dr. Logue is the founder and president of the Rural Access to Dermatology Society, which is dedicated to improving dermatologic care for underserved rural populations through research and education. Her commitment to rural health has earned her national recognition, including a recent appointment to the American Academy of Dermatology’s Ad Hoc Task Force on Access to Care and Community Outreach.