cropped-ofd-banner-no-logo.pngI was named as the inaugural Director of the Pediatric Office of Faculty Development in August 2015.  In this role, I am responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of all programs and services provided by the OFD. The mission for the office is to create an environment that fosters individual career development and supports the strategic initiatives of the department.

I have spearheaded initiatives in the areas of:

  • Leadership development
    • Quarterly leadership development workshop series
    • Executive coaching program
    • Coaching circles
    • Leadership development journal club
  • Education
    • Medical educators certificate [through a partnership with the Center for Teaching and Learning]
    • 12-month faculty scholars training program in culturally responsive care
  • General faculty development
    • New/junior faculty orientation
    • Mentor connections
    • Monthly lunch and learn sessions
  • Faculty engagement
    • Annual departmental awards for excellence in research, education, service, mentoring, and team achievement
    • Annual new faculty reception
    • Women’s special interest group
    • Faculty wellbeing committee
  • Community engagement
    • Project HERO (departmental partnership with an area middle school to stimulate interest in health and healthcare careers among middle school age children)