Search committee named for associate dean of DEI

Committee co-chairs will be, from left, Jasmine Marcelin, MD, and Emily McElroy

Committee co-chairs will be, from left, Jasmine Marcelin, MD, and Emily McElroy

The College of Medicine has named the search committee for the associate dean of diversity, equity and inclusion position.

Dean Bradley Britigan, MD, said the new position will pave the way for the many changes and new initiatives needed for the college to become a more active and effective participant in the drive to achieve racial and social justice, with goals that include developing improved approaches for admission and selection processes for medical students, residents/fellows, staff and faculty that support and welcome diversity in our college.

Emily McElroy, dean of the McGoogan Library for Health Sciences, and Jasmine Marcelin, MD, assistant professor, infectious disease, will co-chair the committee. Other members include:

  • Sheritta Strong, MD;
  • Nada Fadul, MD;
  • Diego Torres, MD;
  • Leah Cook, MD;
  • Portia Cavitt;
  • Wendy Grant, MD;
  • Erika Boessen, PhD;
  • Samuel Bierner, MD;
  • Kari Simonsen, MD;
  • Melissa Leon;
  • Lena Bolivar Johnson;
  • Hannah Tong, PhD;
  • Maher Abdalla, PhD;
  • Vimla Band, PhD;
  • Frantzlee LaCrete; and
  • Alejandro Wolfe, DO.