Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

The mission of the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee is to create a diverse and inclusive pathology and laboratory medicine profession in which all individuals thrive through appreciation, respect, and engagement.

Time Commitment

The Committee meets quarterly via a virtual platform. Additional workgroup meetings or adhoc meetings are scheduled as-needed.

Committee Composition

  • One Chair
  • Sixteen Fellow and Laboratory Professional Members

Meet the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

Chair

Melissa P. Upton, MD, MASCP

Melissa Upton

Committee Members

Mohamed Abdelmonem, MBA-HCM, CLS, H(ASCP)CMCMBBCM, MLS(ASCPi)CMSBBiCM

Sha’Aqua Asberry, HT(ASCP)CM

Stephanie Bolman, BA, CT(ASCP), BSN, NDCCDP

Emma Furth, MD, FASCP

Jeannette Guarner, MD, FASCP

Marino Leon, MD, FASCP

S. Cristian Lozano, DCLS, MLS(ASCP)CM

Aaron Odegard, MS, MLS(ASCP)CMSMCM

Von Samedi, MD, FASCP

Kim Sanford, MD, MASCP, MLS(ASCP)

H. Cliff Sullivan, MD, FASCP

Marissa White, MD, FASCP

Tywauna Wilson, MLS(ASCP)CM

Sui Zee, MD, FASCP

Ebruphiyo Okpako, MD, FASCP

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