Cynthia Shortell, MD, Chief of the Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, has been named Chair of the Diversity Committee for the Southern Association for Vascular Surgery (SAVS). The SAVS was established to promote the art and science of vascular surgery and to further education in the comprehensive care of vascular disease, including disorders of the arteries, veins, lymphatics and microcirculation exclusive of the heart and brain. Dr. Shortell has served as councilor-at-large to the association and will continue her service in her new role as Diversity Committee Chair.