Congratulations Kerry Thomas, Chief and Associate Professor of the Abdominal Imaging Division. She was accepted into the SCARD-GE Leading Empowering and Disrupting (LEAD) Program.
Dr. Thomas has demonstrated excellence in her current position, a passion for leadership, and a commitment to her personal and professional development. She will join a remarkable group of women who have been identified as the next leaders in Radiology and their respective organizations. She, along with 20 other women across the nation, will have the opportunity to advance her leadership skillset and build a national community of strong women leaders across Radiology and Industry. Each participant will bring unique skills, ideas, and perspectives to the cohort and will undoubtedly add value to the next generation of LEAD participants and their respective organizations.
SCARD stands for Society of Chairs of Academic Radiology Departments. LEAD, which stands for 
learning, empowering, and disrupting, is a one-year women’s leadership program, jointly led by SCARD and GE Healthcare, consisting of a cohort of 20 female leaders from Radiology and GEHC. The program targets women who are at least mid-career with aspirations for increased leadership responsibilities and positions within their organizations and beyond. Their goal is to increase the number of women in chair positions within their respective organizations and to build a community of women across Industry and Radiology.