ISA Annual Meeting Agenda
Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
Location: Malcolm X College, Chicago, IL
Hosted by: Illinois State Assembly of the Association of Surgical Technologists
 In collaboration with: Malcolm X College Surgical Technology Program, led by Program Director Dr. Natan Mendes and Program Staff
 7:00 AM – 7:45 AM | Registration & Breakfast
  • Check-in, name badges, and event packets
  • Complimentary breakfast and refreshments
7:45 AM – 8:00 AM | President’s Report & Committee Updates
  • Presented by ISA President
 8:00 AM – 8:15 AM | Welcome & Opening Remarks
  • Dr. Natan Mendes, Master of Ceremonies
  • Overview of the day’s events
 Morning Speaker Sessions
8:15 AM – 9:05 AM
  • Dr. Deborah Loeff: Pediatric Surgery & Mentorship
9:05 AM – 9:10 AM
  • Break
9:10 AM – 10:00 AM
  • Michelle Rinard: History of the International Museum of Surgical Science
10:00 AM – 10:05 AM
  • Break
10:05 AM – 10:55 AM
  • Dr. Pryor: Breast Implant Illness (BII) – Surgical Insights & Advocacy
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | Legislator Presentation & Advocacy Update
  • Legislative updates and advocacy for surgical education
  • Presentation of the Legislator of the Year Award
50th District Illinois State Representative - Barbara Hernandez
  • Remarks from Margaret Vaughn
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM | Lunch & Scrub Bowl
  • Sponsored by Malcolm X College
  • Student competition, prizes, and networking
 12:45 PM – 1:30 PM | Afternoon Speaker Session
  • Rebecca Good, CST, CSFA, FAST and Mike Torti, & Kidney Foundation Representative: Everyone Has a Story:  Exploring Your Role in Kidney Transplants
1:30 PM – 1:35 PM
  • Break
 2:30 PM | Guided Museum Tour
  • Hosted by the International Museum of Surgical Science
  • Focused on surgical technology exhibits
  • Complimentary for all attendee
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                                              October 2025 ISA Scrub Bowl Malcolm X College