Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Team
Office Hours: weekdays from 8am-5pm
Position Responsibilities
The chief diversity officer is responsible programmatic efforts to improve and promote diversity across the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine community. This includes leading the identification and execution of best practices for the recruitment and retention of diverse faculty and students and coordinating activities that support the school’s strategic goals for inclusion and access. The chief diversity officer leads the development and implementation of policies and initiatives that contribute to building a diverse and equitable community that enriches students' education and enhances their ability to participate in a rapidly evolving, multicultural world.
Education and Training
- North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health Systems, Zucker Hillside Hospital-Fellowship
- State University of New York Downstate Medical Center-Residency
- Hull and East Riding NHS Trust-Residency
Nathaniel L. Bishop, DMin
Senior Associate Dean for Diversity, Inclusion, and Student Vitality
540-581-0372
nlbishop@carilionclinic.org
Riverside 1, Suite 400
Office Hours: weekdays from 8am - 5pm
Position Responsibilities
The Senior Associate Dean for Diversity, Inclusion, and Student Vitality collaborates with multiple departments at the school to focus on recruiting and retaining diverse students, staff, and faculty while also looking for ways to enhance programs, facilities, and resources to promote vitality for all students. Dr. Bishop works with leaders in admissions, student affairs, faculty affairs, and others to enrich the school’s diversity, supportive learning environment, and student quality-of-life. He also collaborates with VTCSOM’s clinical partner, Carilion Clinic, on programs and matters that bridge Diversity and Inclusion between our institutions.
Education and Training
- Wesley Theological Seminary: DMin
- Virginia Tech: MSEd
- Radford University: BA
- New River Community College: AAS
Additional Positions
- Assistant Professor, Interprofessionalism, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
- Senior Vice President, Carilion Clinic
Carrie F. Knopf, MA
Student Affairs Coordinator
Services for Students with Disabilities Liaison to Admissions
540-526-2608
kcarrie1@vt.edu
Riverside 1 M106
Office Hours: weekdays from 8am-5pm via email
Position Responsibilities
The Student Affairs Coordinator serves as VTCSOM’s disability support liaison and provides students with information on possible accommodations, disclosing a disability, and requesting accommodations through by Virginia Tech’s Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD). Once accommodations are determined and approved, the Student Affairs Coordinator works with the student, course directors, and faculty to ensure approved accommodations are implemented. The Student Affairs Coordinator also advocates for disability inclusion within the VTCSOM community and health-care education.
Education and Training
- University of New Orleans, Masters in Arts Administration
- University of Virginia, Bachelor of Arts in Art History
As Inclusion Coordinator, Karyna serves as a first point-of-contact for the VTCSOM Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts.
Office Hours: weekdays from 8am - 5pm via phone and email
Limited availability on-site due to COVID-19 restrictions
Position Responsibilities
As Inclusion Coordinator, Ms. Nevarez works collaboratively with the Chief Diversity Officer and colleagues in Admissions, Student Affairs and Research to plan and implement programs and services that promote and strengthen an inclusive environment within the school community. In coordination with the Admissions team, Ms. Nevarez engages in year-round outreach and engagement with prospective students who are underrepresented in medicine. She also works with the school’s identify-focused student organization to design and present workshops and trainings that enhance cultural competence for the school’s students, staff and faculty.
Education and Training
- Virginia Tech: MBA
- Electronic Data Processing College of Puerto Rico: BS
Additional Positions
- Accounting Associate for Division of Student Affairs Finance
Angelica Witcher, PhD, MBA, BSN, QMHP
Director, Student Affairs
540-526-2555
angelicaw@vt.edu
Riverside 2 M115
Office Hours: weekdays from 8am - 5pm
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays in M115
Wednesdays and Fridays via email, phone, and Zoom
Position Responsibilities
As the Director of Student Affairs, Ms. Witcher is responsible for the managerial aspects of the student affairs curriculum and its programs. The director maintains a core role in directing initiatives related to student success, career advising, and the first-year experience, with a commitment to improving underrepresented minority retention and advancing diversity. This includes establishing engagement activities for student retention, participating in targeted underrepresented in medicine recruitment efforts, and assisting with diversity pipeline programming.
Education and Training
- Virginia Tech: PhD
- Averett University: MBA
- University of Virginia: BSN
Additional Positions
- Instructor, Interprofessionalism, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
- Co-Advisor, Student National Medical Association