Perhaps unsurprisingly, this issue of Interchange is devoted to COVID-19. As a professional society comprised of critical care anesthesiologists, SOCCA members have responded in numerous ways to the unfolding pandemic: clinical care at the bedside, reconfiguring perioperative spaces, leading surge responses at all levels, developing clinical and operational guidance at the national level, and remaining at the forefront of investigative efforts. In the meantime, the critical care fellowship match cycle has drawn to a close, and those of us in academic settings are both celebrating our departing trainees while preparing for the influx of new faces.

It is my pleasure to take the helm of editing Interchange, but I must first acknowledge the antecedent efforts of Kevin Hatton. Kevin advanced the content, consistency, and formatting of the newsletter while also soliciting contributions both from the Society’s leadership and membership, alike. It will certainly be my goal to maintain forward momentum in these areas.

It has been my privilege to be Editor of the SOCCA Interchange. It is a daunting task…but worth the work. This work has easily demonstrated to me the power of our Society and its membership. The vast knowledge, experience, and ability to collaborate, frequently with short notice, is exciting, invigorating and a testament to you all.

Hello!! It is my pleasure to introduce myself to you as the newest editor of our SOCCA Interchange Newsletter. I have been a part of the Newsletter now for a number of years, writing and editing a wide variety of interesting and informative pieces under the direction of previous editors that have mentored me in many different ways.