About Inclusion at Jefferson
Mission & Values
Mission- We Improve Lives
Values - Put People First, Be bold and Think Differently, Do the Right Thing
Vision - Reimagining health, education, and discovery to create unparalleled value.
View our Diversity, Inclusion and Community Engagement Blueprint for Action
Our Team's Commitment
Jefferson holds itself accountable, at every level of the organization, to nurture an environment of inclusion and respect, by valuing the uniqueness of every individual, celebrating and reflecting the rich diversity of its communities, and taking meaningful action to cultivate and environment of fairness, belonging and opportunity.
Lisette Martinez, MBA
Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer
Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Engagement
Bernard L. Lopez, MD, MS, CPE, FACEP, FAAEM
Associate Provost for Diversity and Inclusion
Thomas Jefferson University
Brenda E. Snipes, MBA, MHA, MSHRM
Vice President, Diversity, Inclusion and Community Engagement
Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Engagement
Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health
Bridgett M. Battles
Director of Community Engagement and Supplier Diversity
Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Engagement, Supplier Diversity
Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health
Susan Matera
Executive Assistant to Lisette Martinez, Executive Vice President - Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Engagement
Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health
Everette Nichols, MA, MPA
Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Education
The Office of Student Engagement
Thomas Jefferson University - East Falls Campus
Sabrina A. Roper
Administrative Assistant
Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Engagement
Sidney Kimmel Medical College - Thomas Jefferson University
Nannette Fromm
Assistant Provost for Diversity and Inclusion - Thomas Jefferson University
Sponsorship Requests
Jefferson is committed to giving back and investing in the communities we serve. Our charitable giving and sponsorship program benefits hundreds of organizations that put community health at the forefront of their missions. Please read our guidelines to complete an application for consideration.
Jackson-Minton Scholarship
Jefferson is committed to improving the diversity of our student body, faculty, and staff, and we recognize that increasing access to scholarship dollars for African American males, who are underrepresented in medicine, is the single most effective means of accomplishing our goal.
Contact Us
For more information about our programs, or if you have any questions, please email EnterpriseDiversity@Jefferson.edu