Committees

Anita Mikkilineni, MD, joined the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at The GW Medical Faculty Associates in September 2022. She primarily works at the GW Hospital and outpatient office as a generalist OBGYN. She also serves as faculty at the Sexual Health and Gender Affirmation (SAGA) Center at GW and is the OBGYN Resident SAGA Rotation Director.

Dr. Mikkilineni has a Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Biology degree from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD.

She then completed her Medical Degree at Drexel University School of Medicine. She completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at The George Washington University Hospital (GWUH) in June 2020. While at GWUH she was actively involved in women’s health advocacy and legislation. She served as an officer for the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) and educated physicians on physician advocacy. She remains an active participant in the legislative priorities of her patient population. Dr. Mikkilineni was also a recipient of the Ryan Family Planning Award and Minimally Invasive Surgery Award while in residency.

Dr. Mikkilineni’s interests are focused on sexual health and pelvic pain, vulvar disorders, and women’s health advocacy. She has a passion for educating her patients and providing comprehensive and compassionate care. She specifically seeks to change the training standards in OBGYN residency programs to include sexual health and genito-pelvic pain concerns so that all OBGYN providers are able to care for these patients. She looks forward to working with women as they navigate through the many joys and challenges of women’s health.

In her free time, Dr. Mikkilineni loves to travel, do arts and crafts with her kids, hike very tall mountains, attempt desserts that are way out of her league, and get out there to lobby and fight for basic human decency and respect in this country.

Dr. Corey Babb is a board-certified gynecologist dedicated to advancing awareness and acceptance of female sexual health. Through education, advocacy, and empathy, he helps patients feel heard, validated, and empowered to find answers in a complex medical landscape.

He is a Fellow of the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH), a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, and a member of the International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disorders (ISSVD). Dr. Babb currently serves on the Board of Directors for ISSWSH as the chair for the Social Media Committee, the Scientific Program Committee for The Menopause Society, and the Vaginitis and Emerging Therapies Committees for the ISSVD.

A respected educator and reviewer for multiple sexual medicine journals, Dr. Babb has been featured in numerous national and international publications. He is the author of A Practical Guide to Female Sexual Medicine and the forthcoming A Practical Guide to Menopausal Medicine (CRC Press).

In his free time Dr. Babb loves to cook, bake, and most importantly, eat. He also enjoys learning about random topics, like historical linguistics or how to homestead.

I’m passionate about transforming how we care for women through every stage of life. As a physician, educator, and researcher at Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona, I’m driven to bridge science, empathy, and innovation in women’s health.

Equally central to my work is a deep commitment to medical education. I’m dedicated to developing the next generation of physicians who are not only clinically excellent but also compassionate, inclusive, and equipped to advance the future of medicine. As Dean of the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine – Arizona campus, I’m honored to help shape learning environments that inspire curiosity, leadership, and innovation.

I serve as Professor of Medicine, Chair of the Division of Women’s Health Internal Medicine, and Assistant Director of the Women’s Health Center. My clinical and research focus includes menopause, sexual health, LGBTQ+ care, and sex- and gender-specific medicine.

Nationally recognized as a leader in menopause and sexual health, I speak frequently at professional meetings and have published extensively in the field. I’m a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, Fellow and Board Member of the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH), and Board Member of the American Medical Women’s Association Sex and Gender Health Collaborative.

When she’s not working, Jewel spends her time traveling with her husband and two children, enjoying indie shows, and recharging with a ride on her Peloton.

Lisa Valle

Dr. Jandra Mueller earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Pacific University in 2012 and her Master’s degree in Integrative Health and Nutrition from Maryland University of Integrative Health in 2020. Dr. Mueller applies a comprehensive, holistic approach to treating pelvic health conditions throughout all phases of life, with a special interest in pelvic pain and endometriosis. Jandra has also played a pivotal role in shaping educational initiatives, speaking at international conferences to educate healthcare professionals on the critical importance of pelvic health. She is actively involved with the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH) on the Scientific Committee and as the current Education Committee Chair. Her passion for pelvic health has expanded into her hobbies, most recently in crocheting pelvic health medical models. In her spare time she also loves reading mindless romance or fantasy novels and painting by numbers!

Jandra unwinds through crocheting, bringing to life everything from educational pelvic health models to playful creations like Goku, Gritty, and Ghost Spider. When she’s not stitching, she’s making the most of her (very limited!) free time with her stepdaughter—swimming, dancing around the house, playing board games, and embracing the chaos of house gymnastics.

Obstetrician-Gynecologist | Midlife Women’s Health Specialist | Sexual Medicine & Pelvic Pain Expert

Fellow, International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health

Dr. Roberta Renzelli-Cain is a dedicated physician, educator, and advocate with a career spanning clinical care, research, education, and policy reform in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Female Sexual Medicine, Menopause, and Pelvic Pain Disorders. A Fellow of the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH), she serves on its Board of Directors and chairs the Fellowship Committee. She has also been deeply involved in ISSWSH’s Membership Outreach efforts, fostering engagement, mentorship, and professional development—particularly in regions where access to specialized women’s healthcare is limited. Additionally, she has contributed to ISSWSH’s Special Interest Group on Deep Dyspareunia and the Sexual Health Core Curriculum Development Committees.

As a researcher, Dr. Renzelli-Cain has led Phase 2 and Phase 3 FDA trials focused on improving treatments for endometriosis-related pelvic pain, PCOS-related androgen excess, and Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause. Her work also explores the effects of hormonal therapy on cardiac perfusion using Magnetic Resonance Imaging, contributing to a deeper understanding of women’s cardiac health.

With 27 years of experience in teaching and mentorship, she has supported the growth of medical students, residents, and fellows in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Sexual Medicine. She has also helped train advanced trainees across allied health fields, including physical and occupational therapy, psychology, social services, nursing, advanced practice providers, and PhD candidates, recognizing the importance of an interdisciplinary approach to patient care.

Committed to expanding access to women’s sexual healthcare, Dr. Renzelli-Cain has worked through direct patient care, research, education, and advocacy to improve healthcare delivery and reduce barriers to care, particularly for underserved communities.

Her commitment to service led to appointments on the West Virginia Women’s Commission and as Medical Director of the State of West Virginia’s Center of Excellence in Women’s Health and Research—one of the original 20 Centers of Excellence funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. During her tenure, she worked to shape healthcare policy and expand services, with a particular focus on improving care for women in Appalachia. By addressing systemic barriers, she has helped bridge healthcare disparities and ensure that women in rural and economically disadvantaged areas receive the care they need.

Dr. Renzelli-Cain has advanced Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health through research, advocacy, and education. She continues to collaborate with healthcare professionals, policymakers, and community leaders to create meaningful, lasting improvements in women’s health.

Since much of her professional life involves electronic communication, Roberta actively seeks to avoid screens during her free time. She has held a deep passion for the arts since childhood and has worked to instill these values in her children. She regularly enjoys attending the theatre and ballet, as well as listening to various genres of music, ranging from opera and classical to modern jazz and bluegrass.

Heather Howard

Dr. Laura Hatzler is a medical doctor with a strong focus on gynecology and female sexual medicine. Next to her work as a physician at the gynecology department of the Charite University Hospital, her central aim is to increase the accessibility and the quality of diagnostic, preventive, and therapeutic tools for women with gynecological conditions and concomitant sexual dysfunctions. Therefore, she initiated the research group Female Desire at the Institute of Sexology and Sexual Medicine, where she and her team conduct research on female sexual functioning from a biopsychosocial perspective. They continuously work on developing new diagnostic tools and interventions and cooperate with a large network of scientists, doctors, psychologists and partners in the industry to promote evidence-based care for women.

Ms. Goldstein, a graduate of Brown University, is Sexuality Educator and Clinical Research Manager at San Diego Sexual Medicine, responsible for sexual medicine educational programming and clinical research. She works with the SDSM team to develop clinical research projects, write protocols and oversee clinical trials. She also arranges for training in sexual medicine for medical students, residents, fellows and clinicians from all over the United States. She works with regional support groups to provide education to providers, students and the public. In addition, she develops programs for The Institute for Sexual Medicine, a charitable corporation dedicated to research and education in the field. Ms. Goldstein co-authored When Sex Isn’t Good to provide education and empowerment to women with sexual dysfunction. She is an associate editor of Textbook of Female Sexual Function and Dysfunction, and Female Sexual Pain Disorders, and author of multiple peer reviewed papers. Mrs. Goldstein is a Past President of the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health (ISSWSH) as well as Industry Relations Chair. She is also a member of the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT), the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP), the International Society for Medical Shockwave Therapy and the Sexual Medicine Society of North America. She is an AASECT Certified Sexuality Educator and an ACRP Certified Clinical Research Coordinator. Ms. Goldstein, a Lifetime ISSWSH Fellow, received the Distinguished Service Award from ISSWSH in 2017 as well as from SMSNA in 2017, and along with her husband, the Transformatory Team Award from ISSM in 2024.

When she’s off the clock, Sue fills her time with books, walks in the fresh air, singing, swimming, and making memories with her grandchildren.

Aleece Fosnight, PA-C (she/her) is a board-certified physician associate and nationally recognized leader in sexual medicine and hormone health. She is the owner, founder, and medical director of the Fosnight Center for Sexual Health in Asheville, North Carolina, where she provides comprehensive, trauma-informed, consent-forward, inclusive care for sexual health concerns across the lifespan.

Aleece is an AASECT-certified sexuality counselor and educator, an ISSWSH Fellow, and a nationally certified menopause practitioner. Her clinical expertise includes sexual medicine, urology, hormone therapy, menopause care, pelvic health, and gender-affirming care. She practices through a weight-inclusive Health at Every Size® (HAES®) framework and integrates evidence-based medicine with biopsychosocial approaches to sexual health. Her work emphasizes equitable, culturally responsive care and reducing barriers to sexual healthcare for historically marginalized and underserved communities.

Passionate about advancing provider education, Aleece developed the PA Sexual Medicine Fellowship, a postgraduate training program designed to expand clinical expertise in sexual health, hormone therapy, and gender-affirming care for physician associates. It is the first year-long fellowship in the United States designed to advance physician associate training and leadership in sexual medicine.

She is also the founder of the Fosnight Institute, where she develops continuing medical education programs in menopause and sexual medicine with an emphasis on inclusive, patient-centered clinical practice. Aleece is a sought-after national speaker and educator and serves in leadership roles within professional organizations dedicated to advancing sexual medicine, promoting health equity, and improving patient-centered care.

Outside of her clinical and leadership work, Aleece enjoys spending time with her family, self-care with her sauna blanket, and re-watching Grey's Anatomy.

Aleece Fosnight, PA-C (she/her) is a board-certified physician associate and nationally recognized leader in sexual medicine and hormone health. She is the owner, founder, and medical director of the Fosnight Center for Sexual Health in Asheville, North Carolina, where she provides comprehensive, trauma-informed, consent-forward, inclusive care for sexual health concerns across the lifespan.

Aleece is an AASECT-certified sexuality counselor and educator, an ISSWSH Fellow, and a nationally certified menopause practitioner. Her clinical expertise includes sexual medicine, urology, hormone therapy, menopause care, pelvic health, and gender-affirming care. She practices through a weight-inclusive Health at Every Size® (HAES®) framework and integrates evidence-based medicine with biopsychosocial approaches to sexual health. Her work emphasizes equitable, culturally responsive care and reducing barriers to sexual healthcare for historically marginalized and underserved communities.

Passionate about advancing provider education, Aleece developed the PA Sexual Medicine Fellowship, a postgraduate training program designed to expand clinical expertise in sexual health, hormone therapy, and gender-affirming care for physician associates. It is the first year-long fellowship in the United States designed to advance physician associate training and leadership in sexual medicine.

She is also the founder of the Fosnight Institute, where she develops continuing medical education programs in menopause and sexual medicine with an emphasis on inclusive, patient-centered clinical practice. Aleece is a sought-after national speaker and educator and serves in leadership roles within professional organizations dedicated to advancing sexual medicine, promoting health equity, and improving patient-centered care.

Outside of her clinical and leadership work, Aleece enjoys spending time with her family, self-care with her sauna blanket, and re-watching Grey's Anatomy.

Ms. Goldstein, a graduate of Brown University, is Sexuality Educator and Clinical Research Manager at San Diego Sexual Medicine, responsible for sexual medicine educational programming and clinical research. She works with the SDSM team to develop clinical research projects, write protocols and oversee clinical trials. She also arranges for training in sexual medicine for medical students, residents, fellows and clinicians from all over the United States. She works with regional support groups to provide education to providers, students and the public. In addition, she develops programs for The Institute for Sexual Medicine, a charitable corporation dedicated to research and education in the field. Ms. Goldstein co-authored When Sex Isn’t Good to provide education and empowerment to women with sexual dysfunction. She is an associate editor of Textbook of Female Sexual Function and Dysfunction, and Female Sexual Pain Disorders, and author of multiple peer reviewed papers. Mrs. Goldstein is a Past President of the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health (ISSWSH) as well as Industry Relations Chair. She is also a member of the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT), the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP), the International Society for Medical Shockwave Therapy and the Sexual Medicine Society of North America. She is an AASECT Certified Sexuality Educator and an ACRP Certified Clinical Research Coordinator. Ms. Goldstein, a Lifetime ISSWSH Fellow, received the Distinguished Service Award from ISSWSH in 2017 as well as from SMSNA in 2017, and along with her husband, the Transformatory Team Award from ISSM in 2024.

When she’s off the clock, Sue fills her time with books, walks in the fresh air, singing, swimming, and making memories with her grandchildren.

Dr. Christiansen is a graduate of the University of Minnesota Medical School and completed her residency in family medicine at the University of Minnesota in St. Paul, MN. She practiced full spectrum family medicine for 10 years and has specialized in sexual medicine for more than 15 years. She is also a menopause-certified provider. She works as a sexual medicine physician in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. Her clinical interests include both male and female sexual dysfunction, and helping her patients to enjoy an important part of life.

She is involved with teaching medical students and residents of the University of Minnesota Medical School. She has also presented at multiple local, national, and international medical conferences. In addition, Dr. Christiansen is active with the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH) serving on committees and has been part of expert panels of sexual medicine specialists to publish articles in peer-reviewed journals. She is enthusiastic about teaching patients, students, and colleagues about the importance of sexual health and well-being.

In her free time, she started her own business called Intimate Focus which provides information and quality products to enhance and restore sexual health and wellness. She created a platform where people can find reliable, trustworthy medical information and feel comfortable purchasing products and tools to enhance sexual intimacy.

Caitlin W. is a patient advocate committed to bridging the gap between patients and providers. Caitlin W. is a researcher and educator by day, with a PhD in microbiology. She chose to dive into patient advocacy when she experienced the gaps in public knowledge of sexual medicine. Caitlin was diagnosed with neuroproliferative vestibulodynia in 2018 after years of chronic pain, searching for answers, and being told it was “all in her head.” Through a stroke of luck, she found out that sexual medicine was a field of medicine and there were specialists trained to help her. After finally getting the answers she was searching for, Caitlin began a long, and ongoing, journey of treatment and healing.

Frustrated by the barriers to finding up-to-date, evidence-based information, Caitlin decided to work on building a bridge between sexual medicine specialists and ill-informed patients. In 2019, she launched her website www.sexmedadvocate.com with the goal of teaching patients about the cutting-edge research in the field of sexual medicine and latest standards-of-care. Caitlin recognizes that researchers’ and clinicians’ knowledge is inaccessible to most patients due to journal paywalls and scientific jargon. She is using her science background to be a bridge between patients and providers by sharing scientific research in a format that is accessible to everyone.

Caitlin joined ISSWSH as a patient advocate member in 2019. She has presented research projects at multiple ISSWSH annual meetings that aim to make patient’s voices heard and connect more patients with knowledgeable providers. She serves on ISSWSH committees on behalf of patients to ensure that ISSWSH continues their commitment to effectively meeting patients’ needs. She is currently chair of the Public Outreach Committee that runs Prosayla.

In her free time, Caitlin spends time with her family, especially her son. She has recently taken up running and wants to try a 50k ultramarathon this year.

Dr. Megan L. Falsetta, PhD is an Associate Professor at the University of Rochester with a joint appointment in OB/GYN and Pharmacology and Physiology. She serves as the Associate Director for OB/GYN Research Labs. She completed her undergraduate degree in Biology at Alfred University, then moved onto graduate school at the University of Iowa. She completed her PhD in Microbiology and Immunology in 2009, focusing on how Neisseria gonorrhoeae forms biofilms to evade the immune response in women, which may contribute to asymptomatic infection. She then studied oral biofilms and early childhood caries as a post-doc at the University of Rochester. She returned to studying women’s health during a second post-doc, which ultimately led to her appointment as OB/GYN faculty. Her ongoing research aims to discover and understand mechanisms of vulvar disease and genitopelvic pain, specifically vulvodynia, lichens sclerosis, and endometriosis. Very little is known of the causes and mechanisms of genitopelvic disease. Dr. Falsetta contends that understanding these mechanisms is the key to improving patient care through the development of mechanism-based therapeutics, new diagnostics, and greater visibility of vulvar disease.

Dr. Falsetta is usually short on free time, but she loves to read, journal, and spend time with her family. They also enjoy going to concerts, live theater, and watching movies.

Jeff Kiesner is associate professor of psychology at the University of Padova, Italy. His current research focusses on female sexual health, including genito-pelvic pain conditions (e.g., vulvodynia), sexual pleasure, and how the menstrual cycle influences changes in sexuality and physical and psychological symptoms. Before focusing his research, teaching, and community outreach on sexual health, his work focused on menstrual cycle health and social and affective development during adolescence. He is the chair of the Scientific Committee and sits on the Board of Directors for the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health. He is also on the Committee of Psychologists and Psychiatrists for the Società Italiana di Andrologia e Medicina della Sessualità, on the Scientific Committee of the Comitato Vulvodinia e Neuropatia del Pudendo, and an active member of the International Society for Sexual Medicine and the European Society for Sexual Medicine. He is Associate Editor of Sexual Medicine Reviews.

Dr. Corey Babb is a board-certified gynecologist dedicated to advancing awareness and acceptance of female sexual health. Through education, advocacy, and empathy, he helps patients feel heard, validated, and empowered to find answers in a complex medical landscape.

He is a Fellow of the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH), a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, and a member of the International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disorders (ISSVD). Dr. Babb currently serves on the Board of Directors for ISSWSH as the chair for the Social Media Committee, the Scientific Program Committee for The Menopause Society, and the Vaginitis and Emerging Therapies Committees for the ISSVD.

A respected educator and reviewer for multiple sexual medicine journals, Dr. Babb has been featured in numerous national and international publications. He is the author of A Practical Guide to Female Sexual Medicine and the forthcoming A Practical Guide to Menopausal Medicine (CRC Press).

In his free time Dr. Babb loves to cook, bake, and most importantly, eat. He also enjoys learning about random topics, like historical linguistics or how to homestead.