President: Reid Oldenburg, MD, PhD
Reid Oldenburg, MD, PhD is an attending physician at UCSD and VA medical centers. His practice focuses on general dermatology, inflammatory skin diseases and hospital dermatology. His research focus is on reactive infectious mucocutaneous eruptions, DRESS syndrome and eosinophil biology. His goal is to support early stage researchers and collaborative research.
Vice President/Treasurer: Dr. Heather Gochnauer, MD
Dr. Heather Gochnauer is a current pediatric dermatology fellow at Rady Children's Hospital and is excited to stay on as faculty after fellowship. 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.
Administrative Assistant: Leah Moyal, OMS-III
Leah Moyal is a third-year medical student at the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine and serves as the administrative assistant for the San Diego Dermatology Society. Originally from San Diego, she earned her undergraduate degree from UCLA and previously conducted dermatologic research at Rady Children’s Hospital. Leah is passionate about pediatric dermatology and community engagement, with a background in science education through Teach For America. Outside of medicine, she enjoys hiking, spending time by the Pacific Ocean, and searching for the perfect spicy chai.