INCUMBENT CANDIDATE
Institution: University of Connecticut
Current Title: Associate Program Director
Reasons for wanting to join the CORD Board of Directors & Opinions and Priorities for the Board: I have a unique perspective on many topics relevant to the mission of CORD. I currently serve as the chair of the Diversity Oversight Committee for GME at UConn and as such am already involved in active acquisition of knowledge to advance initiatives important to residency programs. I am a long-time CORD member and feel I have much to add to the organization.
Special Skills, talents, and perspectives that you would like to share: As a Black female in Education and program leadership for emergency medicine which at last count numbered 16 I have rare insight and perspective on education, health disparities, and diversity.
Previous CORD Experience: CORD DEI Member-at-large, CORD Presenter
Program Committee, Host-Program Directors of Survival Stories, APD Community, Wellness Community
History of Program Leadership Experience: Associate PD 2013-Current
Assistant PD 2009-2013
Leadership Experience:
Secretary Medical Staff - Hartford Hospital, BOD - FaithCare Inc.
Knowledge or experience with large/complex organizations or other non-profits beyond CORD:
BOD - FaithCare Inc.