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.”