Our Commitment
The Center for Precision Environmental Health works closely with Baylor College of Medicine’s Office of Community Engagement & Health Equity to promote an environment that fosters inclusion, education and understanding for faculty, trainees, students, staff, and the community-at-large. CPEH is committed to the recruitment and development of a diverse workforce in research and science through community outreach, mentorship, recruitment, and education.
Equity and Engagement Ambassadors
H. Courtney Hodges, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology
Center for Precision Environmental Health
Faculty: Equity and Engagement Ambassador
Nesh Aqrawi
Lead, Research Operations
Center for Precision Environmental Health
Staff: Equity and Engagement Ambassador
Equity and Engagement Committee
The Center for Precision Environmental Health's Equity and Engagement committee was established to promote equity and engagement within the department in line with the mission of Baylor College of Medicine. It will ensure an inclusive environment that embraces authenticity and provides equitable access to opportunities.
Committee Activities
- Assess the departmental climate among faculty, staff and trainees
- Create an open channel for transparency, feedback and collaboration opportunities for the department
- Provide opportunities for diverse recruitment efforts
- Facilitate equity research and quality initiatives
- Plan development opportunities for the department
Yhari Jones
Research Administration Specialist
Center for Precision Environmental Health
Equity and Engagement Committee Member
Neeraj Patel, M.B.A
Administrator
Center for Precision Environmental Health
Equity and Engagement Committee Member
Cheryl Walker, Ph.D.
Director, Center for Precision Environmental Health
Professor, Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology
Equity and Engagement Committee Member
Highlighting Baylor's Equity
Baylor promotes a culture where all people are welcome. Our faculty, staff and students describe what equity means to them in the workplace, in science and medicine and on a personal level.
