Our people

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Charese A. Smith, MPA (she/her)

Assistant Director, Urban Health Program ​

A favorite quote:

“If we would learn and practice humility more than we practice pride, we would be surprised at just how much we could accomplish.”
 − Edgar J. Mohn

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Laura Monahan, OFS, DNP, MBA, RN, PNAP (pictured)

Heather Trotter, DNP, RN, NE-BC

Co-Chairs, UIC Nursing Equity and Inclusion Committee​

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Sarah Brand-Reid (she/they)

Administrative Assistant ​

A favorite quote:

“If you want a strong society, it has to be inclusive. If you have to push a boulder up a hill, do you want 10 people or 100? If you weed out color or gender, you get 10.”
– Cyndi Lauper

Equity and Inclusion Committee

The Equity and Inclusion Committee establishes goals and strategies for the College in order to cultivate and maintain a more diverse student body, staff, and faculty in line with the College’s Equity and Inclusion Strategic Plan. They develop and review benchmarks and collect data, organize diversity forums and trainings for faculty, staff, and students, and collaborate with departments, regions, and offices to ensure alignment.