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Department of Urology

Meet the DEI Committee

We believe that everyone has a role to play in fostering a more just and inclusive society. Whether you are a seasoned DEI professional or just starting your journey, we welcome your unique perspectives and contributions.

Emory Urology DEI Committee Members

  • Michelle Sheng, MD | Assistant Professor of Urology, Acting Vice Chair for DEI and Faculty Lead for Emory Urology DEI Committee

  • Vanessa Aponte, MD | Urology Resident (Class of 2028)

  • Regan Bates | Clinical Research Coordinator II

  • Melina Bennett | Urology Senior Administrative Assistant

  • Emily Bohannon | Urology Residency Program Coordinator

  • Margracious Brown | Urology Physician Assistant, Grady Memorial Hospital

  • Dylane Davis, MD | Urology Resident (Class of 2029)

  • Kiana N. Davis, MBA | University Business Manager

  • Valentina Grajales, MD | Assistant Professor of Urology

  • Mohammad Hajiha, MD | Assistant Professor of Urology and Chief of Service, Atlanta VAMC

  • Nadija Halilovic | Business Operations Supervisor, Emory Johns Creek Hospital

  • Lindsey Hartsell, MD | Associate Professor of Urology

  • Francena Kelsey | Divisional Administrator, Grady

  • Ernest Morton, MD | Urology Resident (Class of 2027)

  • MaDonna Murphy, MHA | Senior Clinical Operations Manager, Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital (ESJH) and Emory Johns Creek Hospital (EJCH)

  • Melissa Price | Business Operations Supervisor, Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital

  • Kwame Sheehy, MPH, MBA | Senior Clinical Operations Manager, Emory University Hospital (EUH) and Emory University Hospital Midtown (EUHM)

  • Renee Thomas |  Urology Physician Assistant, Grady Memorial Hospital

  • Sierra Thomson | Assistant Manager, Clinical Trials, Urology CRU

  • Elizabeth Traore, MD | Assistant Professor of Urology

  • Aaron Weiss, MD | Assistant Professor of Urology and Chief of Service, Emory Johns Creek Hospital



Interested in joining the Emory Urology DEI Committee?

We would love to have you join our efforts to nurture a vibrant, safe, and equitable community. Please fill out the following brief member intake form to join the committee and allow us to get a sense of your interests within the committee. Thank you for everything you bring to our department and our community.

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