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Faculty Affairs Team

The Office of Faculty Affairs supports the recruitment, retention, and professional development of Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine faculty.

Our vision is to sustain a vibrant and diverse community of scholars, in which all faculty members feel supported in pursuing their goals and maximizing their competencies. We encourage ongoing career development and advancement through continuous enhancement of knowledge and skills. We expect our faculty to engage actively in the teaching mission and in their own career development.

We hope you will explore and use the resources available on this website. If we may assist you in any way, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Meet the Team

Shari Whicker, EdD, MEd

Assistant Dean, Faculty Development
Interim Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs
Senior Director, Office of Continuing Professional Development, Carilion Clinic
Director, TEACH (Teaching Excellence Academy for Collaborative Healthcare)
Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics

540-526-2041
sawhicker@carilionclinic.org
swhicker@vt.edu
Riverside 2 M128

Azziza O. (Kemi) Bankole, MBBS

Senior Advisor for Faculty Affairs

540-527-4800
aobankole@vt.edu
Riverside 2 Suite M146

James Kittinger, BS

Faculty Affairs Coordinator 

540-526-2511 
jkittinger@vt.edu
Riverside 2 M137

Avery Mahaney

Faculty Affairs Manager

540-526-2578
amahaney@vt.edu
Riverside 2 M137

Brendle Wolfe, MNR

Faculty Affairs Coordinator
Elements Administrator

540-526-2564
brendlew@vt.edu