MSM Strategy Champions
Top Priority Strategies
| GOAL/STRATEGY | TRANSLATING DISCOVERY INTO HEALTH EQUITY STRATEGIES | STRATEGY CHAMPION |
| 1.1 | Assess the MSM research portfolio as well as the national landscape to identify projects that "move the needle" on improving health; further build relevant projects with proven outcomes. | Tabia Akintobi |
| 3.1 | Establish the MSM Innovation Center to support development of innovative discoveries through commercialization. | James Lillard |
| 4.1 | Build a biomedical data repository for sharing data across the School of Medicine and beyond. | Alexander Quarshie |
| 4.3 | Leverage big data to become the premier scholarly center for the integration of primary care, community health, health equity research and health implementation science (TX TM). | An Zhou |
| GOAL/STRATEGY | BUILDING BRIDGES BETWEEN HEALTHCARE AND HEALTH STRATEGIES | STRATEGY CHAMPION |
| 1.1 | Lead innovation in population health management by developing programs that meet the needs of targeted populations and leverage the unique strengths of MSM. | Dominic Mack |
| 2.1 | Produce and disseminate scholarly work that is the gold standard for designing and achieving health equity. | Desiree Rivers |
| 4.2 | Market and promote healthcare and health opportunities provided by MSM, MHC and other clinical affiliates to become known in the community for outstanding service, health education and specialized care. | Ronna Nu'Man |
| GOAL/STRATEGY | PREPARING FUTURE HEALTH LEARNERS AND LEADERS STRATEGIES | STRATEGY CHAMPION |
| 1.1 | Elevate existing MSM pipeline activities and develop new initiatives to increase the quality and availability of pipeline programs. | Rita Finley |
| 2.1 | Expand philanthropic support for student scholarships. | Christopher Taylor |
| 3.1 | Recruit, retain and develop high-quality faculty and staff committed to educating and mentoring future scientists, healthcare providers, and public health professionals. | Winston Thompson |
| GOAL/STRATEGY | CROSS-CUTTING STRATEGIES | STRATEGY CHAMPION |
| D.1 | Build a diverse and sustainable financial platform. | John Case |
| D.2 | Enhance fundraising capacity, increase donor engagement and create a culture of giving. | Ernie Hughes |
| E.1 | Launch a comprehensive, coordinated branding, marketing and public relations campaign for MSM and Morehouse Healthcare. | TBD |
"Low Hanging Fruit" - Strategies with Identified Resources
| GOAL/STRATEGY | TRANSLATING DISCOVERY INTO HEALTH EQUITY STRATEGIES | STRATEGY CHAMPION |
| 1.4 | Strategically position MSM as the creator and leader of TX TM. |
Herman Taylor |
| 2.1 | Deploy technology-based interventions to improve health and promote health equity. | Priscilla Pemu |
| GOAL/STRATEGY | BUILDING BRIDGES BETWEEN HEALTHCARE AND HEALTH STRATEGIES | STRATEGY CHAMPION |
| 4.1 | Continue efforts to enhance clinical practice operations' ability to support all MSM missions. | Michelle Nichols |
| GOAL/STRATEGY | PREPARING FUTURE HEALTH LEARNERS AND LEADERS STRATEGIES | STRATEGY CHAMPION |
| 3.2 | Align learner recruitment with the overall aims of MSM. | Deborah Lyn |
| 4.1 | Strategically expand existing programs while sustaining academic excellence for academically diverse students. | Martha Elks |
| 4.2 | Develop innovative new curricula to advance and support health equity. | TBD |
| 4.3 | Increase national recognition for MSM's success in training a qualified and diverse workforce. | Richard Gooden |
| GOAL/STRATEGY | CROSS-CUTTING STRATEGIES | STRATEGY CHAMPION |
| A.1 | Strengthen and expand existing relationships, collaborations, and partnerships in support of MSM’s mission. | Vicki Carew |
| A.2 | Actively seek new partnerships aligned with MSM’s mission. | Daniel Dawes |
| B.1 | Enhance communication mechanisms across MSM. | Torey Bradley |
| C.1 | Foster mutual respect, trust and accountability among all employees and learners at MSM. | Marla Thompson |
| C.2 | Cultivate a highly-effective workforce that strives for excellence and productivity. | Denise Britt |