FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 10, 2026
Tallahassee, Florida– The Florida Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics (FCAAP) inducted three officers and four representatives to its Board of Directors for the 2026-2028 term. The newly elected Board members were formally inducted to the Board on Sunday, September 6, at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts during The Future of Pediatric Practice 2026, FCAAP’s annual conference.
“On behalf of the Florida Chapter of the AAP, I want to thank our outgoing board members for all their dedication and am really excited to work with our new board members. There is so much going on, with more to come, so their commitment is much appreciated,” said FCAAP’s newly installed President Jennifer Takagishi, MD, FAAP.
Congratulations to these members on their inductions:
President – Dr. Jennifer Takagishi of Tampa, FL
Vice President – Dr. Brandon Chatani of Orlando, FL
Secretary – Dr. Rani S. Gereige of Miami, FL
Treasurer – Dr. Brittany Bruggeman of Gainesville, FL
Region 2 Representative – Dr. Issa Hanna of Jacksonville, FL
Region 4 Representative – Dr. Shannon Fox-Levine of West Palm Beach, FL
General Pediatrician At Large Representative – Dr. Jennifer Hipp of Jacksonville, FL
The induction was preceded by a celebration of the work done by the Board members whose terms were ending. Thank you to these members for their service to FCAAP and their continued efforts on behalf of Florida’s children:
President – Dr. Rana Alissa of Jacksonville, FL
Vice President – Dr. Jennifer Takagishi of Tampa, FL
Secretary – Dr. Brandon Chatani of Orlando, FL
Treasurer – Dr. Rani S. Gereige of Miami, FL
Immediate Past President – Dr. Thresia Gambon of Miami, FL
Region 2 Representative – Dr. Brittany Bruggeman of Gainesville, FL
Region 4 Representative – Dr. Shannon Fox-Levine of West Palm Beach, FL
General Pediatrician At Large Representative – Dr. Robin Straus Furlong of Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Medical School Pediatric Department Chairs Delegate – Dr. Patricia Emmanuel of Tampa, FL
About the Florida Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics:
Through its more than 2,900 members, the Florida Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics promotes the health and welfare of Florida’s children and supports pediatricians and pediatric specialists as the best qualified providers of their health care.
MEDIA CONTACT
Alicia E. Adams, Esq., Executive Director, aadams@fcaap.org
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