Veronica Villalobos, J.D., will work alongside the health system s new chief diversity officer, Dr. Margaret Larkins-Pettigrew, to champion DEI efforts for the health system.
Allegheny Health Network (AHN) announced the appointment of Veronica Villalobos, J.D. as vice president of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) late last week.
As part of the new role, Villalobos will work alongside with Dr. Margaret Larkins-Pettigrew, who was appointed chief clinical diversity and inclusion officer, effective this month, to champion DEI efforts, for the Pittsburgh-based academic medical system.
Dr. Larkins-Pettigrew is the health system s first chief clinical diversity and inclusion officer, appointed to further the advancement of AHN s commitment to be open, inclusive, and supportive to all.”
Allegheny Health Network on Thursday announced the appointment of a vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion.
Veronica Villalobos will fill the position, working closely with AHN’s recently hired Chief Clinical Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Dr. Margaret Larkins-Pettigrew. Together, they’ll strive to build an inclusive workforce and address health disparities among patients and within the region.
“I’m really excited to work with Dr. Pettigrew and other parts of the leadership team at AHN to really improve health care for everyone and to improve the work environment for all the professionals that we have on staff,” Villalobos said. “When you create an environment where they feel valued and like they belong, they’re going to create a wonderful experience for the patients and that really is the goal.”