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  1. University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
  2. Division for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  3. About Us
  4. Our Team

Our Team

Brian Gittens, Ed. D, MPA

Vice-Chancellor for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Admin West 1.204C
(501) 686-7299
BGittens@uams.edu

Biography
Monique Monanu
Business Administrator for D.D.E.I
1.232A
(501) 686-8087
mmonanu@uams.edu
Krys Newnum
Executive Assistant III
UAMS DDEI Admin West Ste 1204
501-686-7299
klnewnum@uams.edu
Dr. Gloria
Gloria Richard-Davis, MD, MBA, NCMP, FACOG
Executive Director, Div for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
501-686-5554
garicharddavis@uams.edu
Clinical Profile
Odette B. Woods, JD, M.Div.
Senior Director, Staff Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
(501) 296-1076
Nicholas Pettus
Nicholas A. Pettus, BBA
Manager of Diverse Student Recruitment
501-686-8952
Amber Booth-McCoy
Manager of Intercultural Education
501-686-8675
Dr. Shanea' M. Nelson
Dr. Shanea’ M. Nelson
Executive Director of Pathways Academy
501-296-1334
SMNelson@uams.edu
B. Kazandra Wilson, Ed. D
Advocate and Engagement Coordinator for Pathways Academy
1.342
(501) 296-1352
bkwilson@uams.edu
Katina White
Katina White
Education Curriculum Coordinator for Pathways Academy
501-296-1344
KWhite@uams.edu
Justin Carbage
Recruitment & Outreach Specialist for Pathways Academy
501-296-1360
JPCarbage@uams.edu
Renisha Ward, M.Ed.
Renisha Ward, M.Ed
Director, Outreach Programs
Amanda Winston, MPA
Amanda Winston
Education Coordinator
Gabrielle Bullard
Program Coordinator
Krystal Ross
Project Manager
1.346
(501) 686-7358
kross@uams.edu
Xavius Hymes
Xavius Hymes
Program Project Manager

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