Jordan Rich

Master of Ceremony - Jordan Rich was the host of “The Jordan Rich Show” on WBZ News Radio 1030. In 1996 Rich joined the WBZ staff, where he succeeded the late Norm Nathan on the weekend overnight talk show. He is also the host/producer for the daily feature “Connoisseur’s Corner” featuring news about restaurants, cooking, wine and more as well as the host of “The WBZ New England Weekend,” ...

Joan Y. Reede, MD, MPH, MS, NBA

Keynote Speaker - is the Dean for Diversity and Community Partnership at Harvard Medical School (HMS) as well as Professor of Medicine, and the Director of the Office for Diversity Inclusion and Community Partnership. Her primary focus is workforce, mentoring and leadership development in the biomedical sciences and health policy. Towards that end, she has designed, developed, directed, and continues to lead a multi-faceted portfolio of innovative programs that support and shape the career development of faculty, trainees and students.

Boston University Medical Campus (BUMC)

Band - The Boston University Medical Campus (BUMC) Band is a diverse ensemble composed of medical students, faculty and staff whose mission is to foster interpersonal relations at the medical center through the enjoyment of music from every tradition. Members of the BUMC Band also get together to perform in other venues. On this occasion, we have endocrinologist Caroline Apovian, MD, and pediatric dermatologist Margaret Lee, MD, PhD, on vocals, and anesthesiologist and Associate Dean for Diversity and Multicultural Affairs Rafael Ortega, MD on guitar, all members of the BU School of Medicine.