DAC Spotlight

The University of Maryland, Baltimore's (UMB) Diversity Advisory Council highlights students, faculty, and staff members from around the UMB community who are promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Featured Spotlight

  • Chanel F. Whittaker, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP

    Associate professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science at the School of Pharmacy serves as the inaugural co-chair of the school’s DEI Task Force and is a champion of optimizing medication use in older adults.

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Diana Carvajal, MD, MPH

Assistant professor in UMSOM’s Department of Family and Community Medicine is a staunch advocate for reproductive justice, social justice, and equity, diversity, and inclusion.

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Juliet Dickerson, MS

Juliet Dickerson, MS, the University of Maryland, Baltimore’s (UMB) interim associate vice president for Human Resource Services (HRS), is proud of her work in the community.

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Kristina Alayan, JD, MLIS

Kristina Alayan, JD, MLIS, joined the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law as associate dean for library and technology and associate law school professor on July 1, 2021.

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Andrea Morgan, DDS, MS

Clinical assistant professor and director of Student Advocacy and Cultural Affairs at School of Dentistry fosters a supportive environment for students.

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