Diversity Council
Mission
The Diversity Council provides guidance and advice to Burrell College senior leadership with the objective of creating and supporting an environment that embraces differences, celebrates the rich cultures that make up the fabric of our medical school and advances the focus of the Burrell College’s mission to increase diversity in the physician workforce and foster a practice of life-long learning, compassion, respect and excellence in its students.
Purpose
The Diversity Council develops, recommends, and advocates for policies, practices, and programs that promote diversity, and ensure equitable and inclusive learning and work environments for all students and employees. The Diversity Council aims to foster a sense of belonging for all and sustain a culture of respect and dignity among faculty, staff, students, and the communities that we engage and serve.
Members
Erica Hughey, MBA
Chair of the Diversity Council
Chief Diversity Officer
Title IX Coordinator
Kora Davis, OMS-II
Vice Chair
Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine Student
Emma Kiaie, OMS-II
Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine Student
Baian Abu-Atieh, OMS-II
Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine Student
Onyinyechi Nwosu, OMS-III
Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine Student
Christine Beduya, OMS-II
Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine Student
Maha Ali, OMS-III
Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine Student
Peter Sagorski, OMS-I
Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine Student
Sukla Mohajan, OMS-I
Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine Student
Kathryn Byrne, OMS-I
Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine Student
Susana Venegas, MS
Educational Specialist
Teshima Orr, BS
Human Resources Generalist
Hari Nepal, MD
Associate Professor, Biomedical Sciences
Layla Townsend, DO, FACOOG
Associate Professor, Preclinical Medicine
Bob Coni, DO, EdS, FAAN
Associate Professor, Preclinical Medicine
Preetpal Grewal, DO, FACOG
Associate Professor, Preclinical Medicine
Cecil Rose
New Mexico State University
Community Member
The Diversity Advocacy Team, a unit of the Diversity Council, is committed to fostering a more inclusive environment and community at Burrell College, and will be an advocate for awareness, education, and appreciation of diversity through making recommendations to senior leadership, when appropriate (e.g. collaborating on trainings, programming, etc.).
The purpose of the Diversity Advocacy (DAT) Team, a collective group of appointed Diversity Council members, is to support and maintain a sense of belonging for all members of the Burrell College community, especially underrepresented and diverse students. As advocates, DAT members serve as a support team that is in place to listen and learn from a student, staff, and faculty member’s experience(s) or challenge(s) and provide guidance on navigating and engaging with areas of concern that may currently seem inaccessible or unapproachable. The Diversity Advocacy Team can also assist with connecting students, faculty, and staff with local and regional cultural and community resources, organizations, and outlets.
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If you are in need of support for matters related to wellness or mental health, please access the BCOM Cares Team for further assistance.
Disclaimer: Please see the College’s Grievance Policy. If you would like to file a complaint/grievance, please do so here: https://burrell.edu/bcom_grievance_form/.
