CHP Equity Advisory Council

Charge: Provide recommendations and advocacy to college leadership in the recruitment and retention of diverse faculty, staff, and students, as well as support an inclusive culture for all who work, learn, and visit the college.

Goal #1: Provide early intervention and support services for students underrepresented in healthcare, 1st generation students, or those who need additional assistance to achieve academic success.

Goal #2: Educate college programs on how to recruit and mentor/retain diverse faculty and staff based on best practices.

Council Membership

Co-Chairs

Cindy Dodds, Ph.D. (Faculty)
Associate Professor, PT Division
doddscb@musc.edu

Erica Martino, MPH, LMSW (Staff)
Associate Director for Student Diversity and Community Outreach
College of Health Professions, Office of Student Engagement
martinoe@musc.edu

Members

Jesse Dean, Ph.D. (Faculty)
Associate Professor, PT Division, CHP
deaje@musc.edu

Tony Eisenhart (Staff)
Director of Information Technology, CEDAR Research Core
Senior Information Resource Consultant
eisenhaj@musc.edu

Danielle Feerst, OTR/L (Staff)
Research Coordinator
daf52@musc.edu

Lori-Ann Ferraro, PhD, MA, CCC-SLP (Faculty)
Assistant Professor, SLP Division
ferrarlo@musc.edu

Dave Fitzgerald, Ph.D. (Faculty)
Associate Dean for Student Affairs
Associate Professor, CVP Program
fitzgerd@musc.edu

Ellis Goodwin (Student)
2nd Year CHP Student
Doctor of Physical Therapy
goodwell@musc.edu

Katrina Grant (Staff)
HR Manager
grankatr@musc.edu

Sandy Hanebrink (OT Program Alumni)
Disability Advocate
sandy.hanebrink@touchthefuture.us

Zahi Jurdi, DHA (Faculty)
Assistant Professor and Director, MHA Division
jurdi@musc.edu

Dante Pelzer, Ph.D. (Faculty)
Assistant Professor, Academic Affairs
Office of Student Programs and Student Diversity
pelzerd@musc.edu

Tom Smith, Ph.D. (Faculty)
Professor and Chair, Academic Affairs
Director, Center of Academic Excellence
smithtg@musc.edu

Jami Tham (Student)
2nd Year CHP Student
Doctor of Physical Therapy
thammorr@musc.edu

Katie Weas (Staff)
Business Manager
Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, CHP
weask@musc.edu