Leadership
Dr. Erika Newman, MD- Co-founder
Dr. Newman is committed to strategizing organizational changes that allow all individuals an equal and inclusive opportunity to achieve excellence. She is Section Chief of Pediatric Surgery, Associate Director for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice for the Rogel Cancer Center and the inaugural Michael W. Mulholland MD, PhD Research Professor of Surgery. Dr. Newman established the HOPE Collaborative to address the barriers that face today’s students and is uniquely poised to serve as a role model and fierce advocate for their success.
Dr. Erin Perrone, MD- Co-founder
Dr. Perrone is deeply invested in taking action to increase diversity in medicine and equitable health outcomes. Dr. Perrone is a faculty member in the Section of Pediatric Surgery, Director of the Michigan Women’s Surgical Collaborative and Vice-Chair for Faculty Life within the Department of Surgery. Her work within the Michigan Promise focuses on culture, intentional mentorship and academic environmental design to create spaces where everyone can achieve their highest potential.
Christine Hubbard, MEd- Director
Christine is an Operations and Education leader who has served as the full-time Director of the Impacting HOPE Collaborative within the Department of Surgery since June 2021. As a former educator, she brings 15+ years of expertise in program management, curricular and instructional design, and asset-based learning methodologies to the organization. She is committed to action to increase access to opportunities for Michigan children and families, successful outcomes that support a future of health, and responsiveness to the community as we build and scale networks across dedicated teams. Contact her at [email protected] for more information about how to get involved.