School of Medicine Inclusion Council
Established in November 2020, the School of Medicine Inclusion Council is a pivotal leadership forum that brings together representatives from across our school’s community to create and sustain a structure for school-level dialogue on issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). The council serves as a sounding board for School of Medicine community members and brings actionable ideas and initiatives to leadership for implementation.
2020-2022 Inclusion Council Members
Co-Chairs

Robert Findling, M.D.
Chair, Department of Psychiatry

Robert Findling, M.D.
Chair, Department of Psychiatry
VCU School of Medicine

Donna H. Jackson, Ed.D.
Assistant Dean for Admissions

Donna H. Jackson, Ed.D.
Assistant Dean for Admissions
VCU School of Medicine
Phone: 804-828-9630
Fax: 804-828-1246
Email: donna.jackson@vcuhealth.org
Address/Location:
Physical Address: 1201 E. Marshall St., Room 1-306Mailing Address: Box 980565 Richmond, VA 23298
VCU School of Medicine Representatives

Lois Akinola
Ph.D. Student
Pharmacology and Toxicology

Lois Akinola
Ph.D. Student
Pharmacology and Toxicology
VCU School of Medicine

Carrie Boyd
Department Administrator

Carrie Boyd
Department Administrator
VCU School of Medicine
Department Administrator, Department of Biostatistics
Department Administrator, Department of Health Behavior & Policy

Priscilla Wiggins Cash, BSN, RN
Senior Development Officer

Priscilla Wiggins Cash, BSN, RN
Senior Development Officer
Office of Development and Alumni Relations
Gerald Coronado
Medical Student, Class of 2023
Gerald Coronado
Medical Student, Class of 2023
VCU School of Medicine
President, Med for Pride

Amelia Grover, M.D., FACS
Associate Professor
Surgical Oncology

Amelia Grover, M.D., FACS
Associate Professor
Surgical Oncology
VCU School of Medicine
Medical Director, Endocrine Tumor Multidisciplinary Program
Medical Director, Surgical Site Infection Performance Improvement
Director Professionalism, Engagement and Wellness
Associate Program Director, General Surgery Residency

Kevin Harris, Ph.D., M.S.A.
Senior Associate Dean for DEI

Kevin Harris, Ph.D., M.S.A.
Senior Associate Dean for DEI
VCU School of Medicine
Associate Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Engagement
Office of the Senior Vice President for Health Sciences

Pamela Herrada
Ph.D. Student
Human and Molecular Genetics

Pamela Herrada
Ph.D. Student
Human and Molecular Genetics
VCU School of Medicine

McKenzie Lee, M.D.
General Surgery Resident VCU School of Medicine

McKenzie Lee, M.D.
General Surgery Resident VCU School of Medicine
VCU School of Medicine

Katedra Mitchell
M4 Clinical Curriculum Coordinator

Katedra Mitchell
M4 Clinical Curriculum Coordinator
Medical Education Curriculum Office

Maghboeba Mosavel, Ph.D., M.A.
Associate Professor
Health Behavior and Policy

Maghboeba Mosavel, Ph.D., M.A.
Associate Professor
Health Behavior and Policy
VCU School of Medicine

Julian Owens
Department Administrator

Julian Owens
Department Administrator
VCU School of Medicine
Department Administrator, Department of Anatomy & Neurobiology
Department Administrator, Department of Human and Molecular Genetics

Meera Pahuja, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Internal Medicine

Meera Pahuja, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Internal Medicine
VCU School of Medicine

Ann-Marie Taranto
Human Resources Administrator

Ann-Marie Taranto
Human Resources Administrator
VCU School of Medicine
Alumni and Community Representatives

Marcelle Davis, D.S.L.
Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Marcelle Davis, D.S.L.
Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
VCU Health

Priscilla Mpasi, M.D., FAAP, M'14
Pediatrician & Child Health Policy Advisor

Priscilla Mpasi, M.D., FAAP, M'14
Pediatrician & Child Health Policy Advisor
Alumnus

Randy Vince Jr., M.D., H'19
Fellow, Society for Urologic Oncology

Randy Vince Jr., M.D., H'19
Fellow, Society for Urologic Oncology
Society for Urologic Oncology

Albert Walker III, Th.M, M.Div
Director, Health Equity and Community Engagement

Albert Walker III, Th.M, M.Div
Director, Health Equity and Community Engagement
Richmond Memorial Health Foundation (RMHF)