President: Heather Gochnauer, MD
Heather Gochnauer, MD is an attending physician at Rady Children’s Hospital and faculty at UCSD. She finds joy in caring for pediatric patients with connective tissue disease, eating tacos, playing soccer, and running. She hopes to foster a collaborative, upbeat work environment and support each individual's personal and career goals.
Vice President/Treasurer: Bobak Pousti, MD, MBA
Bobak Pousti MD, MBA is an attending physician at San Diego Family Dermatology, Assistant Professor at Touro University, and Volunteer Faculty at the La Jolla Veterans Affairs Hospital. He takes pride in taking care of and advocating for a predominantly underserved patient population spanning from central San Diego to San Ysidro. His goal is to support collaboration and community across San Diego practices.
Administrative Assistant: Sydney Korovec, BS
Sydney Korovec, BS is a medical scribe at Rady Children’s Hospital and serves as the administrative assistant for the San Diego Dermatology Society. Originally from San Diego, she earned her bachelor’s degree from UCSD and has experience in the medical device industry. Sydney is passionate about pediatric dermatology, patient education, and community engagement. Outside of medicine, she enjoys hiking, spending time by the Pacific Ocean, and gardening.