Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives

Mercer University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study.

To that end, and in accordance with federal, state and local law and University policies, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, child birth or a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, age, or religion (except in limited circumstances where religious preference is permitted by law), or any other protected status or characteristic as defined by law.

To uphold the University’s values of fostering a climate of opportunity, mutual respect and understanding and striving for a campus that is absent of discrimination and harassment on the basis of a protected class named above, the Office of Equity and Compliance will address and remediate reported forms of discrimination and sexual misconduct, and provide policies, training and education in an effort to prevent discrimination and sexual misconduct.

For more information, please visit Mercer University’s Office of Equity and Compliance website.

Contact Atlanta Campus:

AACC, Suite 563
678-547-6598

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee

The Mercer College of Pharmacy Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee is charged with:

  1. Creating and delivering training and development programs for students, faculty, staff, administrative leaders, and DEI committee members to deepen understanding, foster inclusive practices, and promote a DEI culture across all College of Pharmacy levels.
  2. Formulating and suggesting actionable strategies to integrate DEI principles into the College of Pharmacy’s daily operations and culture, ensuring that these initiatives become intrinsic to all activities.
  3. Developing and administering post-training evaluations for faculty, staff, and students to assess the effectiveness and impact of DEI training. Use the feedback to continuously improve training programs.
  4. Compiling and submitting an annual report detailing the Committee’sa ctivities, accomplishments, and progress in advancing DEI within the College of Pharmacy.

Current Committee Members

  • Chair: Dr. Mahavir Chougule, Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Vice Chair: Dr. Katelynn Mayberry, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
  • Dr. Philip Mensah, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
  • Dr. Canadace Barnett, Executive Associate Dean, Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Distinguished Professor of Pharmacy Administration
  • Jordana Berry, Director of Admissions
  • Dr. Lea Winkles, Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
  • Erica Geralds, CAPS
  • Gabriel Lopez Garcia, PharmD Student
  • Kylah Ellsberry, PharmD Student
  • Myra Jones, Mercer College of Pharmacy Alum
  • Adrian Washington, Mercer College of Pharmacy Alum