Culture Champions

POWER Team

The Professional Development, Opportunity, Wellness, Equity, and Relatable Diversity (POWER) team is a dynamic group committed to enhancing professional growth, opportunities, wellness, and equity within the institution while promoting relatable diversity. They play a key role in shaping a more inclusive and supportive environment. Meet our team below!

Scott Markowitz, MD

Scott Markowitz, MD

Vice Chair for Professional Development and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Professor, Anesthesiology

Enyo Ablordeppey, MD, MPH

Enyo Ablordeppey, MD, MPH

Associate Vice Chair for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Erin Herrera, CRNA

Erin Herrera, CRNA

Associate Vice Chair for Well-Being; Assistant Director for CRNA Activities

Anne K. DeSchryver

Anne K. DeSchryver

Director of Research Business Operations

Rachel Moquin, EdD

Rachel Moquin, EdD

Assistant Professor and Director of Learning and Development

Admin; Shirley Vaughn

Deven Stepney

Deven Stepney

Program Manager

Equity Champions

An Equity Champion is a dedicated individual trained by Washington University School of Medicine’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI). These champions play a pivotal role in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the Department of Anesthesiology, helping to create a more fair and welcoming culture. They work closely with the ODEI and the department’s POWER office to provide DEI professional development and enhance the Understanding Systemic Racism curriculum for members.

Enyo Ablordeppey, MD, MPH

Enyo Ablordeppey, MD, MPH

Associate Vice Chair for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Visit the Ablordeppey Lab

Erin Herrera, CRNA

Erin Herrera, CRNA

Associate Vice Chair for Well-Being; Assistant Director for CRNA Activities

Amira Hodzic

Amira Hodzic

Residency/Fellowship Coordinator

Scott Markowitz, MD

Scott Markowitz, MD

Vice Chair for Professional Development and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Professor, Anesthesiology

Waliah RaKhem

Waliah RaKhem

Administrative Director of Research Operations

Shawn Reynolds, MSPA PA-C

Shawn Reynolds, MSPA PA-C

Physician Assistant, Critical Care

RADAR Anesthesia Leaders

Raising Anesthesiology Diversity & Anti-Racism (RADAR), a collaboration between the anesthesiology departments of the University of Michigan and Washington University St. Louis, aims to boost diversity in anesthesiology by attracting underrepresented students, offering mentorship to early-career anesthesiologists, and providing resources for building inclusive communities. To learn more, please visit the RADAR webpage.

Enyo Ablordeppey, MD, MPH

Enyo Ablordeppey, MD, MPH

Associate Vice Chair for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Visit the Ablordeppey Lab

Scott Markowitz, MD

Scott Markowitz, MD

Vice Chair for Professional Development and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Professor, Anesthesiology

Allison Mitchell, MD

Allison Mitchell, MD

Residency Program Director

Admin; Shirley Vaughn