Racial Equity Plan

July 5, 2023

Shana Alford named director of Evaluation and Equity

Public health researcher Shana Alford has joined VUMC as director of Evaluation and Equity.
This position, which spans the Office of Health Equity and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, was created as part of VUMC’s Racial Equity Plan.

By VUMC News and Communications
February 2, 2023

Were named to lead DBMI’s diversity initiatives

Martin Were, MD, MS, has been named as the inaugural vice chair for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) for the Department of Biomedical Informatics at Vanderbilt. 

By Mia Garchitorena-Scancarelli
September 26, 2022

DEI Climate Survey deadline extended to Oct. 4

The deadline for the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Climate Survey has been extended until Tuesday, Oct. 4.

By VUMC News and Communications
Jeff Balser, MD, PhD, talks about initiatives underway to ensure that VUMC is an institution that represents diversity, equity and inclusion.
May 4, 2022

Leadership Assembly: Embarking on a transformational racial equity plan

Vanderbilt University Medical Center leaders are launching a transformational effort to foster an inclusive environment to ensure people at all levels of the organization experience a welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.

By Holly Fletcher