DEIB Council Leadership & Executive Team

For any DEIB related questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to our team!

Dr. Morana Lasic

Morana Lasic, MD, MEd
Vice Chair for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Interim Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer | BWH
Medical Director for Peers Support | BWH
Associate Program Director | Dept. of Anesthesiology

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Dr. Morana Lasic is an anesthesiologist, medical educator, diversity and wellness champion, and an Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School. She received her B.A. from Mount Holyoke College, M.D. from Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth and M.Ed. degree from Harvard Graduate School of Education. Dr. Lasic’s clinical training includes a surgical internship at Duke University Medical Center and an anesthesiology residency at BWH. She is the Associate Program Director of the BWH anesthesiology residency program, Vice Chair for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the BWH Department of Anesthesiology, and a BWH Interim Chief Diversity Officer. She is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in healthcare and education.

Dr. Lasic is also the Medical Director of Peer Support at BWH, where she runs the program for all hospital departments and provides confidential support to peers impacted by challenging events in their medical practice. Her commitment to mentorship, teaching, clinician wellness, and community service has made her a valued leader in the medical field. She has received numerous departmental and hospital awards, including the 2021 Pillars of Excellence Award for Fostering Community and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital 2022 Professionalism Award.

Cody Sain, MD
Resident Chair | DEIB Council

Pronouns: he/him/his

As a descendant of American Chattel Slavery and a proud Black American, Cody appreciates his cultural heritage and understands the struggles faced by his ancestors. As a queer individual from the South, he also brings a unique perspective on the challenges faced by marginalized communities. Cody is passionate about inclusion and equity within anesthesiology and increasing the recruitment and retention of underrepresented individuals in academic medicine. Cody has a strong passion for combating systemic discrimination as a vocal advocate for his underrepresented peers and mentees nationwide. Cody was drawn to this work due to his desire to advance workplace psychological safety for all marginalized trainees. Cody’s goal is to utilize his career to improve minority representation in academic medicine and become an academic anesthesiologist who continues to advance DEIB initiatives at the community and scholarly levels.

Cody is a determined, powerful advocate for a more inclusive and supportive environment in medicine. Beyond his professional pursuits, Cody is a self-proclaimed Beyoncé Stan and appreciates the cultural impact artists can have on the world through music, innovative artistry, and creative self-expression.

Cynthia O'Donnell

Cynthia O'Donnell, MHA
Administrative Director for Education and Faculty Affairs

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Cynthia has been the Administrative Director for Education and Faculty Affairs in Anesthesia, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine at BWH since 2011. She earned her BS in Health Management and Policy from the University of Durham, NH and Master of Health Administration from Suffolk University. Cynthia’s graduate medical education experience has led her to be a key leader supporting clinical leadership in education program initiatives. She manages a team of five program managers who work closely with various clinical leaders overseeing the medical student clerkship, a large, accredited residency program of 100 trainees, and five accredited fellowship programs (35 fellows). She oversees DEI initiatives, faculty recruitment and credentialing, VISA processing, and onboarding for all clinicians.

Ronnie Lund, MBA
Program Manager for Faculty Recruitment, Onboarding, Credentialing and DEI

Pronouns: he/him/his

Ronnie is our Program Manager, overseeing DEI initiatives, faculty recruitment, VISA processing, and clinician onboarding. With an MBA from Mount Mercy University and a BA from The University of Iowa.

His career includes roles at Brigham and Women’s Neurology Department, where he served as Senior Administrator, and at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital, supporting HR and faculty affairs. Ronnie’s skills span healthcare policy, data analysis, public relations, regulatory compliance, finance, and marketing. Outside of work, Ronnie enjoys traveling, volunteering, and music.

Soobin Kim, MD
Asian American and Pacific Islander Affinity Group Co-Chair

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Hometown: Chicago, IL
Undergraduate: University of Michigan
Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine

Ask me about: AAPI community in Boston and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Intern year, Living on the East Coast

Claire Luo, MD
Asian American and Pacific Islander Affinity Group Co-Chair

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Hometown: Gaithersburg, MD
Undergraduate: Rice University
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine

Ask me about: Coffee, Book recommendations from Asian-American authors, Model Minority Myth

Kareem El-Tayeb, MD
Black/African American Affinity Group Chair

Pronouns: he/him/his

Hometown: San Diego, CA
Undergraduate: University of California San Diego
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine

Ask me about: Wellness and Community Events, Black/AA community at Brigham and Women’s Hospital

Earl Goldsborough III, MD
Community Service and Social Justice Chair

Pronouns: he/him/his

Hometown: Lancaster, PA
Undergraduate: University of Pittsburgh
Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Ask me about: DEIB-releated research, History of medicine, Why I chose Brigham and Women’s Hospital

Sashini Godage, MD
Disadvantaged Background Affinity Group Chair

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Hometown: El Segundo, CA
Undergraduate: Johns Hopkins University
Medical School: Harvard Medical School

Ask me about: Boston restaurant recommendations, New recipes to try, Growing and propagating plants, How to get involved with the Disadvantaged Background community

Areli Valencia, MD
Latine/Hispanic/Spanish-Origin Affinity Group Co-Chair

Pronouns: he/him/his

Hometown: Chicago, IL
Undergraduate: Williams College
Medical School: Stanford University School of Medicine

Ask me about: Eating out in Boston, Tennis, FGLI, LGBTQIA+, LatinX Communities

Diego Villela Franyutti, MD
Latine/Hispanic/Spanish-Origin Affinity Group Co-Chair

Pronouns: he/him/his

Hometown: Mexico City, Mexico
Undergraduate: Universidad Panamericana, Mexico
Medical School: Universidad Panamericana Escuela de Medicina, Mexico

Ask me about: Running in Boston, Mexico travel recommendations, Caring for Spanish-speaking patients

Daniel Evans, MD, MSc
LGBTQIA+ Affinity Group Co-Chair

Pronouns: he/him/his

Hometown: Morganton, NC
Undergraduate: Ball State University
Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine

Ask me about: How LGBTQIA+ individuals are represented at Brigham and Women’s Hospital

Ryan Nierstedt, MD
LGBTQIA+ Affinity Group Co-Chair

Pronouns: he/him/his

Hometown: Allentown, NJ
Undergraduate: University of Pittsburgh
Medical School: Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine

Ask me about: Why I chose Brigham and Women’s Hospital, LGBTQIA+ events and leadership opportunities

Cameron Bosinski, MD, MS
Native American Affinity Group Chair

Pronouns: he/him/his

Hometown: Buffalo, NY
Undergraduate: Stony Brook University
Medical School: State University of New York Upstate Medical University

Ask me about: How to shuck an oyster, Native American Programs at Brigham and Women’s Hospital

Jay Kang, MD, PhD
Research/Health Equity/QI DEIB Chair

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Hometown: Seoul, Republic of Korea
Undergraduate: Princeton University
Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

Ask me about: Being a third-culture kid, First generation physician, Being a resident mother