Recollection of words by Dr. Valerie E. Armstead introducing the AUA Distinguished Service Award to Dr. Maya Hastie (in absentia):

by Valerie Armstead, MD, DABA, FASA
2025 | Summer Issue Newsletter

Dr. Maya Hastie is a distinguished anesthesiologist, educator, and leader who has made significant contributions to the field of anesthesiology, particularly in medical education, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and professional organizations. Her work with the Association of University Anesthesiologists (AUA) and Columbia University highlights her impact on academic anesthesiology.

Leadership in the Association of University Anesthesiologists (AUA)
Dr. Hastie served as the inaugural chair of the first AUA Leadership Advisory Board (LAB). Her tenure focused on fostering mentorship, enhancing diversity, and promoting scholarly collaboration.  She has been a generous collaborator & co-author throughout her membership in the AUA.  Maya has done a yeoman’s job in clearing the hurdles for what are probably the most significant publications AUA collaborators. Most is notably the January 2025 results of the AUA survey about sexual harassment among academic anesthesiology faculty published in Anesthesia & Analgesia.  These works are often cited, and Dr. Hastie has proven to be much sought after representative of the AUA as a visiting Professor or keynote speaker at other institutions.

Her leadership in the AUA and at Columbia University continues to inspire the next generation of anesthesiologists, ensuring progress in both clinical practice and medical education.

Dr. Maya Hastie is most deserving of this award.

Author

Valerie E. Armstead, MD, DABA, FASA
Professor of Anesthesiology, Clinician Educator
Department of Anesthesiology
Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine
Philadelphia, PA