Titles

Director, Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

School Affiliation

School of Medicine

Specialties

• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
• Health Equity

About

JPPierre@som.umaryland.edu

JP Pierre, MSc, SPHR, PMP, is the Director of the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. A seasoned EDI strategist and innovator, Ms. Pierre yields 23 years of experience steering organizations and teams toward greater inclusivity and organizational success. She specializes in the management and leadership of EDI programming, while bringing a deep understanding of public health, diversified funding pipelines, public/private partnerships, and inclusivity and equity dynamics in healthcare workforces. Within the discipline of EDI and health equity, Ms. Pierre has been recognized for innovative visioning and strategic planning, inclusive of workforce and talent management approaches, learning & professional development strategies, and organizational commitment to EDI metrics. Prior to joining UMSOM, Ms. Pierre served as Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer for the Center for Reproductive Rights as well as Interim Chief of Party and Director of Learning for United States Agency for International Development programs, and lastly, Executive Director and Vice President for ILC Africa.

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Tagged: Ensuring Access and Equity in Health Care   Community Engagement   Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion  

This information was last updated December 13, 2024.