Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee

The DEI Committee works to integrate best practices for diversity, equity, and inclusion into regional stakeholder policies and programs. The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee serves as an advisory body to regional healthcare and life science leadership offering guidance in these areas as requested.

Doris C. Agwu, MPH

Assistant Dean for The Office of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion,
University of Missouri Kansas City

Russell Anderson

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Officer ,
University Health

Kenneth Durgans

Associate Provost for Diversity and Inclusion,
Kansas City University

L. Nathan Gause MD, FAAOS

Medical Director, DEIB,
University Health

Viviana Grieco, PhD

Interim Vice-Chancellor for Diversity and Inclusion,
University of Missouri-Kansas City

Jerrihlyn McGee, DNP

Inaugural Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion & Chief Diversity Officer,
University of Kansas Medical Center

Maria Morgan

Vice President Human Resources and Chief DEI Officer,
Broadlawns Medical Center

Jake Pitts

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Officer,
University Health

Michelle Wimes, JD

Senior Vice President & Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer,
Children's Mercy