DEIB Council Leadership & Executive Team
For any DEIB related questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to our team!
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, 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
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
