To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Women in Surgery Network, The Dukes’ Club invited nominations for innovative, inspiring and influential female colorectal surgeons.
Below are nominations received from our members.
![Ann Lowry](https://i0.wp.com/www.thedukesclub.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Ann-Lowry.jpg?fit=200%2C250&ssl=1)
Ann Lowry
A leader in colorectal surgery who has broken many glass ceilings, and is a role model to many women and men in the specialty.
![](https://i0.wp.com/www.thedukesclub.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Asha-Senapati.jpg?fit=200%2C250&ssl=1)
Asha Senapati
Mentor to many women in surgery. Strong research portfolio.
![Cat Boereboom](https://i0.wp.com/www.thedukesclub.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Cat-Boereboom.jpg?fit=200%2C250&ssl=1)
Cat Boereboom
Helped to deliver a great first year for the Early Years Consultant Network.
![Christine Hall](https://i0.wp.com/www.thedukesclub.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Christine-Hall.jpg?fit=200%2C250&ssl=1)
Christine Hall
Recently retired after a 30 year career. Cared nothing for fame or reputation but absolutely everything for the care of her patients.
![Clare McNaught](https://i0.wp.com/www.thedukesclub.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Clare-McNaught.jpg?fit=200%2C250&ssl=1)
Clare McNaught
Enthusiastic trainer and mentor. Honorary Secretary Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh.
![Debbie McNamara](https://i0.wp.com/www.thedukesclub.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Debbie-McNamara.jpg?fit=200%2C250&ssl=1)
Debbie McNamara
Consultant colorectal surgeon with a special interest in gender diversity in surgery. A great teacher and mentor.
![Deborah Keller](https://i0.wp.com/www.thedukesclub.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Deborah-Keller.jpg?fit=200%2C250&ssl=1)
Deborah Keller
A hard-working star, setting the example for female surgeons.
![](https://i0.wp.com/www.thedukesclub.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Deena-Harji.jpg?fit=200%2C250&ssl=1)
Deena Harji
An outstanding surgical leader, dedicated to embracing new technology and to lifting others as they climb.
![Deirdre Nally](https://i0.wp.com/www.thedukesclub.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Deirdre-Nally.jpg?fit=200%2C250&ssl=1)
Deirdre Nally
An inspiring and influential colorectal surgeon. President of ASiT.
![Elizabeth Tweedle](https://i0.wp.com/www.thedukesclub.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Elizabeth-Tweedle.jpg?fit=200%2C250&ssl=1)
Elizabeth Tweedle
Talented surgeon with many leadership skills. Keen on training and involving trainees in clinical research.
![](https://i0.wp.com/www.thedukesclub.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Erin-King-Mullins.jpg?fit=200%2C250&ssl=1)
Erin King-Mullins
An outstanding role model and advocate for women surgeons, especially during the COVID pandemic.
![Gabriela Möslein](https://i0.wp.com/www.thedukesclub.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Gabriela-Moslein.jpg?fit=200%2C250&ssl=1)
Gabriela Möslein
Hugely respected and influential. General Secretary of ESCP.
![Gill Tierney](https://i0.wp.com/www.thedukesclub.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Gill-Tierney.jpg?fit=200%2C250&ssl=1)
Gill Tierney
Measured and illuminating with drive and enthusiasm. Makes you believe that you too can achieve great things, with hard work, integrity and honesty.
![Helen MacRae](https://i0.wp.com/www.thedukesclub.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Helen-MacRae.jpg?fit=200%2C250&ssl=1)
Helen MacRae
Leader in minimally invasive surgery for inflammatory bowel disease for over 20 years. Has advanced surgical education knowledge globally.
![Helen Mohan](https://i0.wp.com/www.thedukesclub.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Helen-Mohan.jpg?fit=200%2C250&ssl=1)
Helen Mohan
Brilliant peer mentor. Calm, balanced and extremely thoughtful. Phenomenal work for training through ASiT.
![Ioanna Panagiotopoulou](https://i0.wp.com/www.thedukesclub.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Ioanna-Panagiotopoulou.jpg?fit=200%2C250&ssl=1)
Ioanna Panagiotopoulou
Passionate about patient care and a strong advocate for her patients and trainees.
![Itzel Vela Sarmiento](https://i0.wp.com/www.thedukesclub.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Itzel-Vela-Sarmiento.jpg?fit=200%2C250&ssl=1)
Itzel Vela Sarmiento
A referent in her field of oncologic surgery. Worked on the transition of GI cancer surgical treatment from open to MIS at her institute.
![Karen Telford](https://i0.wp.com/www.thedukesclub.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Karen-Telford.jpg?fit=200%2C250&ssl=1)
Karen Telford
The ‘Queen of Pelvic Floor’. Developed the Pelvic Floor Service at Wythenshawe Hospital over 15 years to make it a world leading service.
![Kate Hancorn](https://i0.wp.com/www.thedukesclub.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Kate-Hancorn.jpg?fit=200%2C250&ssl=1)
Kate Hancorn
An inspirational bespoke colorectal and trauma consultant surgeon. Delivers excellent teaching.
![Katie Adams](https://i0.wp.com/www.thedukesclub.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Katie-Adams.jpg?fit=200%2C250&ssl=1)
Katie Adams
Worked hard to deliver a great first year for the Early Years Consultant Network.
![Kim Gorissen](https://i0.wp.com/www.thedukesclub.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Kim-Gorissen.jpg?fit=200%2C250&ssl=1)
Kim Gorissen
A colleague, mentor and role model, and also an excellent clinician.
![Kirsten Boyle](https://i0.wp.com/www.thedukesclub.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Kirsten-Boyle.jpg?fit=200%2C250&ssl=1)
Kirsten Boyle
A phenomenal mentor generous with her time to trainees and juniors.
![Laura Hancock](https://i0.wp.com/www.thedukesclub.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Laura-Hancock.jpg?fit=200%2C250&ssl=1)
Laura Hancock
Instrumental in leading research and improving outcomes for IBD patients regionally and nationally.
![Nelya Melnitchouk](https://i0.wp.com/www.thedukesclub.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Nelya-Melnitchouk.jpg?fit=200%2C250&ssl=1)
Nelya Melnitchouk
A champion clinician and researcher. Set up the peritoneal malignancy and research fellowship programmes at her hospital.
![Nicola Fearnhead](https://i0.wp.com/www.thedukesclub.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Nicola-Fearnhead.jpg?fit=200%2C250&ssl=1)
Nicola Fearnhead
Impressive role model for women aspiring to leadership roles in surgery. Advocate of collaboration in clinical research.
![Nikola Henderson](https://i0.wp.com/www.thedukesclub.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Nikola-Henderson.jpg?fit=200%2C250&ssl=1)
Nikola Henderson
Strong, assertive and extremely talented female surgeon
![Robin McLeod](https://i0.wp.com/www.thedukesclub.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Robin-McLeod.jpg?fit=200%2C250&ssl=1)
Robin McLeod
Phenomenal achievements throughout every step of her career.
![Sanna Elgaddal](https://i0.wp.com/www.thedukesclub.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Sanna-Elgaddal.jpg?fit=200%2C250&ssl=1)
Sanna Elgaddal
Highly technical general surgeon with exemplary compassion and clinical acumen.
![Sarah Addison](https://i0.wp.com/www.thedukesclub.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Sarah-Addison.jpg?fit=200%2C250&ssl=1)
Sarah Addison
Strong, determined surgeon who has patients at the centre of her practice and excels in teaching, mentoring and leading.
![Sarah Duff](https://i0.wp.com/www.thedukesclub.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Sarah-Duff.jpg?fit=200%2C250&ssl=1)
Sarah Duff
Excellent surgeon. Great academic. Fantastic teacher and guide. Fabulous as leader and a role model.
![Sarah Mills](https://i0.wp.com/www.thedukesclub.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Sarah-Mills.jpg?fit=200%2C250&ssl=1)
Sarah Mills
Excellent surgeon, endoscopist and an excellent trainer. Everything is in her stride.
![Sarah O'Dwyer](https://i0.wp.com/www.thedukesclub.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Sarah-ODwyer.jpg?fit=200%2C250&ssl=1)
Sarah O’Dwyer
A true trailblazer. Pioneered surgical treatment for peritoneal tumours in the UK and beyond.
![Sue Clark](https://i0.wp.com/www.thedukesclub.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Sue-Clark.jpg?fit=200%2C250&ssl=1)
Sue Clark
Inspirational and supremely focussed on patient care. Dedicated to training the next generations of surgeons and furthering her speciality.
![Susan Moug](https://i0.wp.com/www.thedukesclub.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Susan-Moug.jpg?fit=200%2C250&ssl=1)
Susan Moug
Highly conscientious surgeon with impressive research CV. Altruistically gives students and trainees opportunities to flourish and excel.
![Tracey Hull](https://i0.wp.com/www.thedukesclub.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Tracey-Hull.jpg?fit=200%2C250&ssl=1)
Tracy Hull
A master surgeon and valued mentor who has held almost every leadership position in US colorectal surgery.