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Dear Colleagues,

I am pleased to announce Ursula Worsham, EdD, will be joining the Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center as the Associate Director for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and the Plan to Enhance Diversity.

Dr. Worsham has been an integral part of the UCI community since 2016 in championing actionable efforts and dialogue to advance diversity, equity and inclusion. She currently serves as the Assistant Dean and Diversity Officer at the UCI School of Medicine and Assistant Adjunct Professor in the Department of Family Medicine, overseeing the development and implementation of strategic action plans that support inclusivity, antiracism and health equity initiatives for students, trainees, faculty and staff.

In her role, she has established the inaugural Office of Belonging, Equity and Empowerment and engages in collaborative partnerships across UCI and the greater community to build bridges of access towards greater workforce diversity and inclusive learning environments where all can be celebrated and thrive. Dr. Worsham also serves as Co-PI for the UC Prime Pre-Health Pathways at UCI.

I'm confident that Dr. Worhsam's leadership will greatly contribute to advancing our mission. Please join me in welcoming Dr. Worsham!

Sincerely,



Richard A. Van Etten, MD, PhD

Director, Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center

Chao Family Endowed Director’s Chair in Cancer Research & Treatment

Professor of Medicine and Biological Chemistry

Senior Associate Dean & Associate Vice Chancellor for Cancer

University of California, Irvine