Our Team

E. Nate Thomas III, PhD

Vice Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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

Kenya McNeal-Trice, MD

Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

For all communications, please contact Dr. McNeal-Trice’s Office

Meredith Bazemore

Director, Office of Rural Initiatives

meredith_bazemore@med.unc.edu

Darian Blakey

Program Coordinator

drblakey@ad.unc.edu

Stephanie Brown, PhD

Strategic Management

stephanie_brown@med.unc.edu

Tiffani Cain

Senior Executive Assistant

tcain@med.unc.edu

Ashalla Freeman, PhD

Director of Diversity Affairs & IMSD

ashalla@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

Hugh Smith

Director of Trainee and Faculty Pipeline Initiatives

hugh_smith@med.unc.edu

Kewana Smith

Program Manager, Office of Rural Initiatives

kewana_smith@med.unc.edu