Our purpose,
in practice.

Risha Bellomo

Executive Director

Risha Bellomo is the Founder and CEO of BCI Management & Communications, which she develops medical education programs, manages national and regional meetings, establishes strategic business plans for organizations and companies, and speaks on financial empowerment and building wealth patiently and intelligently. She has over 25 years of healthcare experience; and practiced as a dermatology physician assistant for 22 years before transitioning entirely into entrepreneurship.

Risha Bellomo is the co-founder of Diversity in Dermatology and the Diversified Dermatology Education Foundation. She is extremely passionate about giving back to her profession, to build platforms for medical professionals to increase not only their knowledge, but to elevate their careers and bring restorative balance to their lives.

Risha Bellomo has been married for 24 years and has two beautiful sons, Austin and Enzo. She is proud to call herself, “GiGi: to her grandson, Rohnin. Risha is an avid video game player and has been gaming since she was 8 years old.

Tracee Blackburn, PA-C

Integrative Medicine Co-Chair

Tracee Blackburn is a Board-Certified Physician Assistant, nationally certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and licensed by the state of Illinois. She has been serving in the healthcare industry since 1998 and has specialized as a PA in Dermatology since 2005. She also had the privilege of practicing in Adolescent and Pediatric Health and enjoys interacting with and treating children and teens. Tracee graduated from Midwestern University in Downers Grove, Illinois in 2005. She has worked in several entities of healthcare, but found her passion in Dermatology where she has extensive experience in general, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. Her special interests are anything that has to do with skin and hair, but specifically; acne, alopecia, eczema, psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa, and skin lesions. Tracee likes to focus her attention on patient education, as she believes it is a vital part to every patient’s recovery. She also holds a Masters degree in Integrative Medicine and specializes in Integrative Dermatology, She is an active member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, and an active member and former President and Director at Large of the Illinois SDPA. She enjoys volunteering her time where needed, such as the National Eczema Association, and has also participated in medical mission trips with CHAI to Haiti. Currently she is serving as the Co-chair of Integrative Dermatology for Diversity in Dermatology.

Tracee is a published author and has written three childrens’ books entitled “Wally The Wart”, “Xzema, A Children’s Guide to Happy Skin”, and “My Eczellent Day at Camp” ( in collaboration with Sanofi-Regeneron.) She is also a speaker, mentor, and creator of Project Skin-X, her passion project to help those in need of their dermatologic concerns, while helping to boost their self-confidence.

When she is not at work or driving her daughter around to social events and auditions, she loves to travel and is completing assignments for her DMSc, expected in 2025

Thais Delgado, PA-C

Provider Philanthropy Chair

Thais Delgado is a board-certified physician assistant specializing in general dermatology. She is committed to providing thoughtful, personalized care that helps patients feel confident and comfortable in their skin. Thais earned her master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Nova Southeastern University, graduating with highest honors.

Her path into dermatology began while working as a medical assistant, where she discovered a strong interest in skin health and patient care. That experience inspired her to pursue advanced training and become a physician assistant. She enjoys treating a wide range of dermatologic concerns, including conditions like eczema, acne, and rosacea. Thais also values the importance of early skin cancer detection and takes pride in educating her patients about prevention and long-term skin wellness.

Proud of her Latina heritage and as a first-generation college graduate, Thais is especially driven to uplift others from similar backgrounds. She is committed to mentoring and empowering first-generation students and healthcare professionals to reach their goals and pursue their passions.

Originally from Miami and now a longtime resident of Southwest Florida, Thais enjoys exploring new restaurants, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

Divine Mengue, MHS, PA-C

Early-Career Providers Chair

Divine is a Board-Certified Physician Assistant practicing medical and surgical dermatology in the Chicagoland area. She earned her Master of Health Sciences in Physician Assistant Studies from Duke University School of Medicine and her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and French from the University of Georgia.

She completed the rigorous Dermatology Diplomate Fellowship through the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA) and further enhanced her expertise through the Achieve Program by Diversity in Dermatology, where she gained mentorship and advanced training in core medical dermatology. Divine has procedural experience with shave and punch biopsies, excisions, cryotherapy, and intralesional injections, and she manages a wide range of conditions including acne, eczema, psoriasis, alopecia, and skin cancers.

As a newer provider who benefited greatly from DID and the Achieve Program, Divine is passionate about giving back to students and early-career APPs who are navigating the same path. She is especially dedicated to mentorship, early-career advocacy, and advancing representation in dermatology in order for each patient to get the quality care they deserve.

Fluent in English and French, with working proficiency in medical Spanish, Divine bridges cultural and linguistic gaps in medicine and advocates for equitable access to dermatologic care.

Outside of her clinical practice, she enjoys exercising, volunteering, hosting dinner parties, and spending quality time with her loved ones.

Shanna M. Miranti, MPAS, PA-C

Professional Relations & Publications Chair

Shanna Miranti grew up in Ormond Beach, FL and is the oldest of her 3 siblings…a Podiatrist, a Derm PA, and a Lawyer (who had the good sense to marry another Derm PA!) She got her undergraduate degree from Loyola University in New Orleans with a major in Biology and a Minor in Chemistry. She received her Masters/PA degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine. Shanna has practiced Dermatology for 19 years in both Jacksonville and Naples, and was the founding PA for Riverchase Dermatology. She is passionate about dermatology education, and has taught Dermatology to the PA students at NSU-Ft. Myers PA program for 9 years, guest lecturer at FGCU for over 15 years. Shanna lectures nationally to her dermatology colleagues, school nurses, athletic trainers, high school and college students, and to patients in the community. She is also the mother of 4 children under 12 years old…in her spare time.

Brittany Scurto, PA-C

Medical Language & Integrative Medicine Co-Chair

Brittany Scurto is a board-certified Physician Assistant who specializes in Medical, Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology as well as Integrative Medicine. She graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science with a Master’s Degree in 2006. Prior to specializing in Dermatology in 2015, Brittany practiced in a number of different medical fields including Pediatrics, Women’s Health, Surgery and Urgent Care. Her passion lies in treating the whole person and she strives to help her patients understand their medical conditions and improve their well-being through partnership and education. Brittany’s goal is to assure that her patients are not only healthy on the inside, but confident about their outside as well. Brittany loves to educate and often speaks about various medical topics. She also teaches pre-PA, PA and medical students. Brittany is currently the Medical Language chair and Integrative Medicine co-chair of Diversity in Dermatology. She values a strong work life balance that allows her to spend quality time with her 2 children, friends and family. She is an avid reader who enjoys cooking, dancing and singing. Having lived and worked abroad, she also loves to travel and donate her time/resources to various non-profit organizations. Brittany speaks fluent conversational and medical Spanish.

Cindy Sershen, DNP, DCNP, FNP-BC

Community Outreach & Patient Advocacy Co-Chair

Cindy Sershen, DNP, DCNP, FNP-BC is a board-certified Dermatology Nurse Practitioner. Cindy has been practicing Dermatology since she completed a fellowship in Dermatology in 2011. She practices at Lahey Hospital in Burlington, Lexington, and Peabody, MA. She completed a doctorate at University of Massachusetts in 2025; her project focused on improving affirming care for LGBTQ+ patients. She serves as clinical faculty for the Lahey Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Training Program, precepting and mentoring fellows. She has experience working with a diverse patient population in many settings, including: community health centers and global health. She provides care in both English and Spanish. Her clinical interests include: acne, hair loss, skin of color, transgender care, and providing equitable and inclusive care to all. Cindy enjoys giving educational lectures and frequently precepts NP students. In her spare time, she enjoys concert going and running.