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Dear Team Members,

As we celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, let us reflect on our shared mission of transforming health and inspiring hope for all Virginians and beyond.

We recognize that the success of UVA Health depends on the diversity of our team members who bring a wealth of experiences, perspectives, and ideas to help create a dynamic environment that enables our organization to grow and learn from each other. We believe that by embracing and celebrating our differences, we can create a more inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. In turn, we’re able to deliver the best care possible to all of our patients and create a healthier, more equitable society. 

This month's Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month theme, "Advancing Leaders Through Opportunity," is a reminder of our responsibility to support the professional development and advancement of all our team members, including those who are underrepresented within our organization, and as we continue to strive to become a best place to work and build an inclusive workplace for all team members and for exceptional patient care.  

In celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month our Office of Diversity and Community Engagement has organized insightful programming and an exciting speaker for its signature event with details as follows:

Wednesday, May 31, 2023: Hybrid Events

Advancing Leaders Through Opportunity | UVA Health Storytellers Series
Guest Speaker: Min Y. Lee, MBA, MHA, Chief Operations Officer, UVA Medical Center
10-11 a.m. 
Location: Pinn Hall 1005 or Zoom
Registration required for virtual attendance only

Diversity Dialogue – Episode IV
A discussion with guest speaker Min Y. Lee directly follows the UVA Health Storytellers Series. 
Hosted by: Tracy M. Downs, MD, Chief Diversity and Community Engagement Officer
Facilitated by: Melody M. Pannell, MSW, M.Div., MACE, GC, Director of Diversity and Community Engagement
Location: Pinn Hall 1005 or Zoom
11 a.m.-12 p.m. 
Registration required for virtual attendance only

We look forward to coming together this month to pay tribute to Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islanders here at UVA Health and beyond. 

Sincerely,

Tracy M. Downs, MD
Chief Diversity and Community Engagement Officer, UVA Health

K. Craig Kent, MD
Chief Executive Officer, UVA Health

Marianne Baernholdt, RN
Dean, UVA School of Nursing

Wendy Horton, PharmD 
Chief Executive Officer, UVA Medical Center 

Melina R. Kibbe, MD
Dean, UVA School of Medicine

James Larner, MD
President, UVA Physicians Group

Erik Shannon
Chief Executive Officer, UVA Community Health