2024 Diversity Celebration
2024 Diversity Dinner and Celebration
Diversity Dinner and Celebration:
Shaping Inclusive Excellence in Medicine
Saturday, February 24, 2024
The Diversity Dinner and Celebration: Shaping Inclusive Excellence in Medicine (formerly the Celebrating Diversity Celebration) is a prestigious event dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the rich tapestry of diversity within the University of Maryland School of Medicine.
This gathering honors faculty and alumni for their outstanding contributions to the community while highlighting the school’s unwavering commitment to fostering inclusivity in medical education and practice. Rooted in the spirit of unity, this celebration aims to showcase the exceptional achievements that arise from diversity, all while furthering the cause of equal access to medical education and practice.
While the name and location are new, the mission remains the same — to honor diversity at the School of Medicine, to recognize those who have helped increase diversity at the school, and to raise money for the Dean Emeritus Donald E. Wilson Endowed Scholarship Fund, as well as fortifying other diversity scholarships and initiatives that cultivate the talents of underrepresented individuals.
Host
Mark T. Gladwin, MD
Vice President for Medical Affairs, UM Baltimore
John Z. and Akiko K. Bowers Distinguished Professor and
Dean, University of Maryland School of Medicine
Emcees
Wonder P. Drake, MD
Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs
Director of Sarcoidosis Program, Center of Excellence
Sandra M. Quezada, MD, MS
Associate Dean for Medical School Admissions
Associate Dean for Faculty Diversity and Inclusion
Professor, Department of Medicine
Speakers
Laura Herrera Scott, MD
Secretary of Health
Office of Secretary, Maryland Department of Health
Mark Anthony Thomas
President & CEO
Greater Baltimore Committee
Dean Emeritus Donald E. Wilson Endowed Scholarship Fund
Gifts to the Dean Wilson Scholarship help driven and qualified students of all backgrounds get the support they need to succeed at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.
Kaéla Kuitchoua, '24
Last year's Dean Emeritus Donald E. Wilson Scholarship Recipient
For More Information
For additional information about the 2024 Diversity Dinner and Celebration, please contact:
Julie Ecke
Director of Special Events
410-706-8257
Sponsors
Thank You To Our Diversity Dinner and Celebration Sponsors!
Premier Sponsor
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
- Dr. and Mrs. Donald Wilson
- Kelly Benefits Strategies
Silver Sponsors
- Chesapeake Telemedicine
- Banks Contracting Company
Bronze Sponsors
- University of Maryland School of Medicine Department of Neurobiology
- Shock Trauma Associates, P.A.
- University of Maryland Medical Center / University of Maryland Children's Hospital
- FutureCare Health and Management Corporation
Social Media & Photo Booth Sponsor
- University System of Maryland Foundation