Our Team

E. Nate Thomas III, PhD

Vice Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

For all communications, please contact Dr. Thomas’ Executive Assistant

Michelle Floris-Moore, MD

Interim Associate Dean of Faculty Access & Success
michelle_floris-moore@med.unc.edu

Stephanie Brown, PhD

Interim Director of Strategic Initiatives
stephanie_brown@med.unc.edu

Meredith Bazemore

Director, Office of Rural Initiatives
meredith_bazemore@med.unc.edu

Sapna Varkey, PhD

Director or Research and Evaluation
svarkey@email.unc.edu

Ashalla Freeman, PhD

Director of Diversity Affairs & IMSD
ashalla@unc.edu

Yolanda Scarlett, MD

Director of Faculty Pipeline Initiatives
yolanda_scarlett@med.unc.edu

Claudis Polk

Director, Office of Scholastic Enrichment & Equity
claudis_polk@med.unc.edu

Lisa Long

Associate Director, Office of Scholastic Enrichment & Equity
lisa_long@med.unc.edu

Nicole Cornett

Assistant Director, Office of Rural Initiatives

Felicia Crawford

Coordinator, Office of Rural Initiatives

Makayla S. King

Executive Assistant
makaylas@ad.unc.edu

Caroline Roberts, MD

Faculty Champion for Rural Initiatives
caroline_roberts@med.unc.edu

Mona Syed

Assistant Director of Multicultural Affairs & Student Success
mona_syed@med.unc.edu