Pharmacy

Position

Program Coordinator, Office of Admissions & Student Affairs

I have been engaged in DEI-related issues for over 30 years. My first experience with this work was as a founder of the first feminist-focused student organization at WVU while pursuing my undergraduate degree in Secondary Education with a certificate in Women’s Studies. As a woman of several intersectional identities historically marginalized by society, I use my empathy and personal experiences to advocate for inclusion and diversity.

Position

Director of Marketing and Communications, Office of the Dean

As a former journalist and current communicator, it is essential to allow people to share their stories in a way that empowers them. Historically marginalized populations want to be represented and their voices to be heard. As director of marketing and communications at the School of Pharmacy, I am the caretaker of the messages, stories, and visual content we share with the public. I want to make sure they are as diverse and inclusive.

Role

Student

WVU SOP provides a safe and respected environment for international students by promoting connectedness among the students. In my four years at WVU, I have had the opportunity to build connections with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. As an international student, I aim to foster inclusion, represent women of color in science, and bring attention to improving health in underserved communities. By serving on the DEI committee, I focus on serving as a DEI advocate among students and contributing to building a truly inclusive learning environment.

Positions

Professor, Associate Chair, School of Pharmacy

Professor, Clinical Pharmacy

Director, West Virginia Geriatric Education Center

As a white male, I didn't truly understand white privilege until a few years ago. I want to continue my growth and awareness of barriers that others face because of race, ethnicity, gender and socioeconomic status. Ultimately, I want to stand with them in advocating for a better, more equitable society.

Position

Teaching Associate Professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences

My teaching philosophy is to incorporate different experiences to expose students to alternative intersectionalities, provoke long-term learning and increase empathy. My DEI areas of interest include contributors to care and access to care, race and genomics, cultural impact concerning (patients and healthcare providers and among healthcare providers), underserved populations and disabilities.

Position

Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Pharmacy

Creating an inclusive and equitable working environment for students and employees at the School will enrich diversity and offer the most welcoming atmosphere for everybody. Pharmacists are also the best professionals to solve health disparities in the community. I look forward to working on this critical initiative.

Role

Alumni

Serving on the DEI Committee represents my commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion with a focus on health equity. I need to show up and use my voice in the discussion as a WVU School of Pharmacy alumni and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE) preceptor who contributes lived experiences and perspectives so that future pharmacists are prepared to care for all patients and communities.

Position

Office Administrator, Pharmaceutical Sciences

As a proud woman of color, it has become second nature to be drawn to the concept of equity and inclusion for all people. There is plenty of work to be done until we find ourselves at a place of true equity and inclusion across all systems and avenues. I’ve found myself fortunate enough to join the force of the School of Pharmacy DEI Committee as an initial point for me to be a part of the change many of us want to see.

Positions

Assistant Professor, Pharmaceutical Systems & Policy

Member, WVU Cancer Institute Research Programs

Every individual deserves to be seen, heard and respected regardless of age, gender, race/ethnicity, socio-economic and disability status. As an educator and researcher, I am dedicated to focusing on ways to improve inclusivity for students and addressing issues related to health inequity through research. Being on the School of Pharmacy DEI committee provides an opportunity to contribute, through service, to advancing the School’s commitment to fostering a more inclusive environment for students, faculty, and staff.

Role

Student

I want to be the voice of students from all diverse backgrounds and ensure they feel heard, safe, and inclusive at WVU School of Pharmacy.

Positions

Professor, Clinical Pharmacy

Adjunct Professor, Medicine

My focus has primarily been on healthcare in underserved populations, centered in South Africa’s public sector that primarily serves the Black population of South Africa. After a long history of oppression via Apartheid, I am working towards eliminating health disparities in this patient population, primarily by promoting the development of clinical pharmacy in a health system that is just beginning to recognize its benefits.