E. Nate Thomas III, PhD
Vice Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
For all communications, please contact Dr. Thomas’ Executive Assistant
Our Team
Kimberley Nichols, MD
Associate Dean for DEI Faculty Access & Success
For all communications, please contact kimberley_nichols@med.unc.edu
Anesthesiology, Associate Professor
Meredith Bazemore
Director, Office of Rural Initiatives
meredith_bazemore@med.unc.edu
Darian Blakey
Program Coordinator
drblakey@ad.unc.edu
Stephanie Brown, PhD
Director of Strategic Initiatives
stephanie_brown@med.unc.edu
Ashalla Freeman, PhD
Director of Diversity Affairs & IMSD
ashalla@unc.edu
Makayla King
Executive Assistant
makaylas@ad.unc.edu
Lisa Long
Associate Director, Office of Scholastic Enrichment & Equity
lisa_long@med.unc.edu
Ricky Phillips
Technology Specialist
ricky_phillips@med.unc.edu
Claudis Polk
Director, Office of Scholastic Enrichment & Equity
claudis_polk@med.unc.edu
Kimberly Richardson
Business & Compliance Coordinator
kimberly_richardson@med.unc.edu
Caroline Roberts, MD
Faculty Champion for Rural Initiatives
caroline_roberts@med.unc.edu
Mona Sayed
Assistant Director of Multicultural Affairs & Student Success
mona_syed@med.unc.edu
Yolanda Scarlett
Director of Faculty Pipeline Initiatives
yolanda_scarlett@med.unc.edu
Kewana Smith
Program Manager, Office of Rural Initiatives
kewana_smith@med.unc.edu