2026 Board of Directors

Dr. Mark Schultzel (he/him) is a shoulder and elbow surgeon and Division Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery at United Medical Doctors in San Diego, California, and Orthopaedic Surgery Chair at the Sharp Community Medical Group. He received his orthopedic surgery training at the University of Missouri, Kansas City, and completed a fellowship in shoulder and elbow surgery at the prestigious Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic. He completed a Bachelors of Science in Biology and Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from UC San Diego, and later returned as a practicing surgeon to earn an MBA from the UCSD Rady School of Management, with specializations in marketing and international supply chain.  Dr. Schultzel is the Chief Medical Officer at Modiv Health, and has participated in multiple health-tech related start-ups. He is a member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES), sitting on their Belonging and Opportunity Committee, a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery (AAOS) and Chair of their Shoulder and Elbow Exam Committee, and sitting on their Diversity Advisory Board and Emerging Professionals Committees, and is a fellow of the American Orthopaedic Association (AOA), serving on their Social Media/Communications Committee in the Emerging Leaders Program. He is also a team physician for the US Olympic Committee and Team USA Kendo. He believes strongly in student and trainee mentorship, and is an Associate Professor for the UCSD Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Touro University School of Medicine (CA and NV), and Rocky Mountain University. As a founding member of Pride Ortho, Dr. Schultzel is an ally who cares about making orthopedic surgery a welcoming specialty, where we gain perspective in diversity, and where we celebrate anyone who wants to pick up a hammer or an arthroscope and be a part of our team.

Dr. David Fralinger (he/him) is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon for Advocate Children's Hospital in Chicago Illinois. He earned an undergraduate degree in Biological Chemistry from Tulane University, in New Orleans LA, and continued at Tulane University for his Doctor of Medicine Degree. He completed his residency training at the University of Illinois, Chicago and his Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery fellow at A.I. DuPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, DE. He has authored nearly a dozen peer reviewed publications and many more abstracts and presentations. His main clinical interests include pediatric spinal deformity and the care of children with cerebral palsy and neuromuscular disorders. He is a founding member of Pride Ortho and currently serves as the Treasurer.

Ayesha Rahman (she/her/hers) is a hand and upper extremity surgeon at New York-Presbyterian Hospital in Queens, NY. She serves as co-director of the hand surgery service where she covers Level I trauma. She holds multiple academic appointments including Assistant Professor at Weill Cornell Medical College, Assistant Clinical Professor at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Adjunct Faculty for St. John’s University, and teaching attending for the HSS Orthopedic Residency Program. She completed her orthopedic residency at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases and a fellowship in hand and upper extremity at the University of California San Francisco. She obtained her medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine, where she was a founding member of their first LGBTQ medical student group Hoya MedAlliance. She additionally holds Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Michigan. She is active in multiple orthopedic societies and industry, and is passionate about mentoring the next generation of youth to pursue STEM careers. She is originally from Ann Arbor Michigan and a huge Wolverines football fan. She met her wife in New York City, where they currently reside with their two rescue kitties.

Ashley Rogerson (she/her) is an adult spine surgeon at University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, NY.  She completed undergraduate studies in neuroscience and psychology at Allegheny College in Meadville, PA followed by medical school at the Penn State University College of Medicine. Ashley matched at Tufts for residency and despite absolutely hating the first two weeks of her spine rotation as a PGY2, she eventually saw the light! She stayed in Boston, MA to complete her spine surgery fellowship at Newton Wellesley and Massachusetts General Hospital.  She returned to Tufts Medical Center where she practiced from 2016-2023 before moving back home to Rochester, NY.  Ashley is passionate about teaching and mentorship and helped found the Resident Wellness Initiative at Tufts in 2020.  She is co-director of the Louis A. Goldstein Spine Fellowship and Associate Residency Program Director at the University of Rochester.  Ashley met her wife while playing lacrosse together in college and they have been married since 2013. They live in a suburb of Rochester with their two children.

Jenni M. Buckley is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at University of Delaware, where her research and teaching interests include product design, biomechanics, and design instruction and DEI issues in engineering education. Dr. Buckley has BS (2001) in Mechanical Engineering from University of Delaware, a MS (2004) and PhD (2006) in Mechanical Engineering from UC Berkeley, and a Postdoctoral Fellowship from UCSF in Orthopaedic Surgery. She is the Co-Founder and President of The Perry Initiative, a non-profit organization dedicated to recruiting and retaining women in orthopaedics and engineering. She is also the founding co-director of The Design Studio at University of Delaware, a nationally recognized academic makerspace for training engineers. Dr. Buckley lives in Delaware with her wife, Dr. Amy Trauth, two awesome kids, Galen and Addy, and a pack of animals, including her hands-down favorite, Sir Isaac Newton (the cat).

Dr. Namm is an Orthopaedic Trauma surgeon at St. Francis Hospital, a level 1 trauma center in Hartford, CT, and assistant professor at University of Connecticut School of Medicine. He received his undergraduate degree in biochemistry and economics at New York University prior to completing medical school, also at NYU. He completed his orthopaedic residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX followed by an orthopaedic trauma fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis. He subsequently returned home to the northeast where he was born and raised. He serves on the OTA diversity committee and moral injury, advocacy and physician wellness committee. He is passionate about LGBTQ+ advocacy and representation, especially within the field of orthopaedics. He spends his free time with family and friends and enjoys the outdoors and traveling the world.

Ezra Goodrich (he/him) is an orthopedic surgery resident at Henry Ford Health in Detroit, Michigan. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Bethel College in North Newton, Kansas, and went on to earn his medical degree from the University of Kansas in Kansas City. In addition to serving as the Chair of Communications, he also serves on the Pride Ortho Mentorship Committee and the Henry Ford Orthopedics Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. Ezra is an out and proud queer, transgender man, hoping to provide representation for LGBTQ+ folks within orthopedics. Ezra shares his home with a multitude of pets, and enjoys spending time away from the hospital at the local rock-climbing gym.

Tyler Tetreault (he/him) is a pediatric spine surgeon at Children's Hospital Los Angeles in Los Angeles, CA. He completed his undergraduate studies in Biophysics at the University of Pennsylvania and obtained his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine. During his residency training at the University of Colorado, he completed a pediatric orthopedics fellowship at CHLA, followed by a complex adult spine surgery super-fellowship at the University of Colorado. Clinical interests include pediatric cervical spine deformity, pediatric trauma, and early onset scoliosis. He is an MBA candidate at the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business. As a transgender man who transitioned during residency, he is dedicated to improving LGBTQ+ representation in orthopedics. He serves as a member of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion working-group for the CHLA Department of Surgery. He married his wife in 2021 and together they enjoy camping, cooking, and spending time with their two dogs.

Aliya Feroe (she/they) is an orthopedic surgery resident at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. She completed her undergraduate studies in Biology at Bowdoin College in Maine. She subsequently earned her medical and public health degrees from Harvard Medical School and the Harvard School of Public Health, respectively. Alongside her residency training and role as the Chair of Research, Aliya serves on the Mayo Clinic Department of Orthopedic Surgery Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. Early clinical interests include pediatric hand surgery and hand trauma. Outside of residency, Aliya enjoys exploring new breweries, hiking with her puppy Maverick, and biking around Southeastern Minnesota.

Alicia Jacobson (she/her) is an orthopedic surgery resident at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. She completed her undergraduate degree in Chemistry and Public Leadership at the University of Maryland followed by her medical degree at the University of Michigan Medical School. In addition to her role as Co-Chair of the Research Committee, Alicia serves on the PrideOrtho Education Committee. Outside the hospital, Alicia and her wife Jess enjoy hiking, snuggling with their overly affectionate lab, Casey, and watching college basketball—go Blue!

Dr. Fram (she/her) is an orthopedic trauma surgeon and Assistant Professor at Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. She received her undergraduate degree in biology from the University of Pennsylvania prior to completing medical school at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. She completed orthopedic residency at Thomas Jefferson University with the renowned Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, followed by an orthopedic trauma fellowship at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. She spends her time treating patients at a busy Level 1 trauma center, teaching, and performing research. Dr. Fram believes every single person should feel comfortable pursuing a career in orthopedics regardless of their background or identity, as long as they are committed to hard work and the furthering of the field.

Dr. Brown (he/him/his) is a general orthopaedic surgeon practicing in a critical access hospital in Williston, ND. He is a professional coach with extensive education and experience in coaching competencies recognized through the International Coaching Foundation. As faculty, he taught orthopaedic residents for 15 years at the University of Minnesota Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Brown has experience in mentoring for multiple orthopaedic organizations including the Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society, Nth Dimensions, American Association of Latino Orthopaedic Surgeons, and J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society. He has extensive leadership experience including Associate Chief of Surgery at Park Nicollet Health Services in St. Louis Park, MN; Orthopaedics & Spine Service Line Leadership Dyad at CHI Franciscan Health System, Tacoma, WA; and past president of the Minnesota Orthopaedic Society and Washington State Orthopaedic Association.

Kaitlyn Beck (she/her) serves as the Operations Manager for Pride Ortho. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from the University of Kansas and went on to complete a Master’s in Exercise Science and Nutrition, with a concentration in Exercise Science, at South Dakota State University. Currently, Kaitlyn is the Lead Athletic Trainer at University Health Medical Center, where she collaborates with an orthopedic surgeon and nurse practitioner to provide comprehensive care for patients with orthopedic injuries. She specializes in total joint replacements and is dedicated to advancing patient care while advocating for greater recognition of Athletic Training as a vital profession. Outside of her professional work, Kaitlyn enjoys spending quality time with her husband and their three dogs, embracing family time and reality tv as her favorite way to recharge.