Mission Statement
The Department of Neurology is dedicated to advancing health equity and community building, both within our department and in the care of the patients we serve through clinical practice and research. This commitment is grounded in a spirit of acceptance and respect for all.
We believe that outreach and community building strengthen our work environment, enhance the well-being of our faculty, trainees, and staff, and enable us to better serve our patients. These efforts also aim to expand our clinical impact and ensure that the benefits of our research reach the communities most in need of innovation and improved care.
Leadership Opportunities
AAMC Leadership Seminars: Please review their course catalog for programming updates, including the Leading Organizations to Health meetings.
AAN Leadership University: Women Leading in Neurology Program.
Would you like to be a speaker or mentor? Please contact us.
Opportunity and Outreach Committee
The Neurology Opportunity and Outreach Committee, established in January 2014, works to advance opportunity and outreach across multiple domains, throughout the department. The committee leads educational and community-building initiatives among faculty, staff, and trainees. We are dedicated to expanding access, ensuring fairness, fostering a welcoming and supportive environment, and promoting diverse perspectives.
The Committee reports to the Chair of the Department and also advises the Director of Administration.
2025 Committee
Noriko Anderson, MD, MPH - chair
Danilo Bernardo, Jr., MD
Ninad Bhat, MD
Vinita Chittoor, PhD
Nerissa Ko, MD, MAS
Khaled Moussawi, MD, PhD
Lauren Patrick, MD
Lani Pettersen, MA
Nancy Puckett, MPA
Lauren Shin, MD
Boon Lead Tee, MD, MA
Elena Tsoy, PhD
Lawren VandeVrede, MD, PhD
Charles Windon, MD
Jennifer Yuen, DO
Opportunity and Outreach Events
Please visit the Office of Opportunity and Outreach for a list of coming events.