Department of Neurosurgery

Neurosurgery: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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The Baylor College of Medicine Department of Neurosurgery is committed to making positive, meaningful change in the diversity, equity and inclusion of our education, research and healthcare missions, now and into the future.

Our strategic goals are guided by the five pillars set forth by the Office of Community Engagement & Health Equity: infrastructure; recruitment and onboarding; retention and advancement; climate, inclusion and engagement; and health equity, training and research. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council is led by the department Inclusion and Equity Ambassadors and DEI committee members.

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Neurosurgery Inclusion and Equity Ambassadors

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Kelly Bijanki, Ph.D.

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Assistant Professor, Neurosurgery, Psychiatry, Neuroscience Graduate Program Faculty

Alfonso Fuentes, M.D.

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Assistant Professor, Neurosurgery, Chief of Neurosurgery, Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center

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Neurosurgery DEI Committee Members

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Vivian Alvarado

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Lead Coordinator, Patient Support Services, Neurosurgery

Jamie Anastas, Ph.D.

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Assistant Professor, Neurosurgery

Gina Collier

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Academic Administrator, Neurosurgery

Eddie Dinh

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IT Infrastructure and Systems Associate, Neurosurgery

Cristina Flores

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Communications Associate, Neurosurgery

Jill Goodson

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Coordinator, Business Operations, Neurosurgery

Lona Winnegan, APRN, MSN, RN, NP-C

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Instructor/NP, Neurosurgery