Maria Aleman, PhD
Research Assistant Professor, Pharmacology
mmaleman@email.unc.edu
Diversity Liaisons
Basic Science Liaisons
Adriana Beltran, PhD
Associate Professor of Genetics and Pharmacology; Director, Human Pluripotent Cell Core
Adriana_beltran@med.unc.edu
Jay Brenman, PhD
Professor, Cell Biology and Physiology
brenman@med.unc.edu
Jonathon Cornett
Student Services Manager, Curriculum in Genetics and Molecular Biology and the Curriculum in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
jcornett@email.unc.edu
Kennita Johnson, PhD
Research Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering
kennita@email.unc.edu
Silvia Ramos, MD, PhD
Associate Professor, Biochemistry & Biophysics
silvia_ramos@med.unc.edu
Rebecca Walker, PhD
Professor, Social Medicine
rebecca_l_walker@med.unc.edu
Bernard E. Weissman, PhD
Professor of Pathology & Lab Medicine, Pediatrics
bernard_weissman@med.unc.edu
Clinical Liaisons
Kristy Borawski, MD
Associate Professor of Urology
Kim Brownley
Professor, Psychiatry
kim_brownley@med.unc.edu
Tracy M. DeSelm, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine
tmdeselm@med.unc.edu
Keisha L. Gibson, MD, MPH
Keisha L. Gibson, MD, MPH
Associate Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics
kgibson@med.unc.edu
Stuart H. Gold, MD
Distinguished Professor, Pediatrics
stuart_gold@med.unc.edu
Sheryl Jordan, MD
Professor of Radiology - Breast Imaging
Director Undergraduate Medical Education
Sheryl_jordan@med.unc.edu
O'Rese J. Knight, MD
Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology
orese_knight@med.unc.edu
Alexa Mieses MD, MPH
Assistant Professor, Family Medicine
alexa_mieses@med.unc.edu
Brenda Mitchell, PhD
Associate Professor, Allied Health Sciences
brenda_mitchell@med.unc.edu
Jessica Morse, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology
jessica_morse@med.unc.edu
Luigi Pascarella, MD
Associate Professor, Surgery
luigi_pascarella@med.unc.edu
J. Megan M. Patterson, MD
Associate Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery
megan_patterson@med.unc.edu
Deanna Sasaki-Adams, MD
Associate Professor, Neurosurgery
deanna_sasaki-adams@med.unc.edu
Raj Telhan, MD, MFA
Clinical Assistant Professor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
raj_telhan@med.unc.edu
Priyanka Vedak, MD
Assistant Professor, Dermatology
priyanka_vedak@med.unc.edu
Angela Wabulya, MBChB
Assistant Professor, Neurology
wabulya@neurology.unc.edu
Bernard E. Weissman, PhD
Professor of Pathology & Lab Medicine, Pediatrics
bernard_weissman@med.unc.edu
Diversity and Inclusion Liaison Position Description
Position Scope
The Diversity and Inclusion Liaison will support departmental trainees, staff, faculty, and leadership in fostering a diverse and inclusive professional environment. The liaison will work closely with the Vice Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and with relevant offices to improve efforts to create a diverse and inclusive workforce. The expectation is that the role of Diversity and Inclusion Liaison will be filled by a full-time staff member or a respected member of the faculty with a recognized track record of promoting diversity and inclusion.
Key Duties of the Diversity and Inclusivity Liaison
- Form and lead a Diversity Committee within their department of additional faculty members to ensure that there is representation on all departmental resident, fellow, and faculty recruitment committees.
- Interact with the Office of Inclusive Excellence, Office of Graduate Medical Education, Office of Graduate Education, Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, and Faculty Diversity and Inclusion Council to learn about and disseminate information regarding ongoing programs and events that would benefit students, postdocs, staff, and faculty.
- Coordinate with Diversity and Inclusion Liaisons from other departments/units to compile a list of resources and trainings available which are relevant to members of each department/unit.
- Advise departmental leadership on key issues related to diversity and inclusivity
- Coordinate presentations regarding efforts to promote diversity and inclusivity to prospective faculty and trainee candidates.
- Ensure departmental engagement with and participation in SOM Pipeline programs, such as Carolina First Look, etc.
- Organize grand rounds, seminars, luncheons, etc. featuring topics related to diversity and inclusivity to foster community within each department/division.
- Commit to meeting with interested trainees, faculty, and staff to discuss resources and opportunities relevant to promoting a diverse and inclusive department.
- Circulate a regular Diversity and Inclusion newsletter announcing upcoming learning, training, and networking opportunities to each department/division.
- Complete relevant courses and training modules (e.g., Unconscious Bias, Safe Zone, Opening Doors, etc.).
- Report to and meet regularly with the Vice Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and with Diversity and Inclusion Liaisons from other departments/divisions.