Videos
Individuals from the HMS community were asked to share an experience related to unconscious bias based on diversity and inclusion. In these videos, the concept of ‘un’ was used in relation to the event the individual experienced during his/her/their life or working career.
Cheri Blauwet, MD
Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Cheri Blauwet, MD is a sports medicine physician and Paralympic athlete in the sport of wheelchair racing. She is a leading expert in disability and health equity and in advancing physical activity promotion for people with disabilities. She spends most of the time chasing around her two young kids and trying new recipes from New York Times Cooking.
Alden Landry, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Alden Landry MD, MPH is the Assistant Dean for Diversity Inclusion and Community Partnership at HMS and an emergency medicine physician at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. He is also the founder and co-director of Tour for Diversity Inc.
Terésa J. Carter, MCM
Program Manager, Career Development Office of Diversity Inclusion and Community Partnership
Harvard Medical School
Terésa J. Carter, MCM, is a Program Manager in the Office for Diversity Inclusion and Community Partnership at HMS. “Our names are a written and audible account of thought, intention, and legacy. Correctly saying each other’s names is a simple and meaningful way to value, appreciate and respect our individual stories, no matter the age.” Terésa is also the Founder/Director of Living Water Outreach for Girls, Inc.
T. Salewa Oseni, MD
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Massachusetts General Hospital
T. Salewa Oseni, MD, FACS, is a fellowship-trained breast surgical oncologist and a member of the Division of Surgical Oncology at the Massachusetts General Hospital. She specializes in breast cancer and oncoplastic breast surgery, her research focus is in disparities in surgical care.
Fidencio Saldaña, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Fidencio Saldaña MD, MPH, FACP, FACC is the Dean for Students at Harvard Medical School and cardiologist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. He is the son of immigrant parents from Mexico.
Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, MPH, MPA
Assistant Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics
Massachusetts General Hospital
Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, MPH, MPA, FAAP, FACP, FAHA, FTOS is a fellowship trained obesity medicine physician, scientist, educator, and media professional at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. She is an expert in health disparities and anti-racism initiatives.
Li-Li Hsiao, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Harvard Medical School
Li-Li Hsiao, MD, PhD, born and raised in Taiwan, came to the USA in 1983 for Ph.D. & M.D., still speaking with an accent but she was told by patients that she speaks “perfect” English, and once was told that she should be a stand-up comedian because she is a good storyteller.
David Van Vactor Jr., PhD
Professor of Cell Biology
Harvard Medical School
David Van Vactor Jr., PhD –” Becoming familiar with and appreciating the history, the experiences and the feelings of others in society is so important to understanding and embracing them as a part of our community. Combined with a deeply mindful self-reflection into our own reactions and behavior, this process of self-education can help us begin to discover our own unconscious biases and gradually gain intentional control of our interactions with others. “
José Martinez, MS
Title IX Coordinator for Staff, Postdocs, and Students
Harvard Medical School
José Martinez, MS, SPHR– is an HR professional and Title IX Resource Coordinator. He moved to Boston in 2012 but was born and raised in Rochester, NY with parents from Puerto Rico. He enjoys being a dog dad, traveling, spending time outdoors and working on his Spanish skills.
