Dr. Harris is senior vice president and chief equity, diversity and inclusion officer at Memorial Hermann Health System, where she also serves as the executive director of the Memorial Hermann Institute for the Advancement of Health Equity. She has played a pivotal role in developing and integrating a comprehensive strategic framework for equity, diversity and inclusion within the organization. Dr. Harris’s leadership in DEI has significantly improved patient care, employee recruitment and retention, and community engagement. She has led research initiatives and collaborations to address health disparities, and her work has resulted in the implementation of policies promoting access to quality care and an inclusive work environment. Under her guidance, Memorial Hermann has expanded inclusive leadership training and developed a diverse workforce, with 93.2% diversity within the Houston-based workforce. Dr. Harris has also overseen the growth of employee resource groups and the establishment of mentorship programs to support the advancement of underrepresented employees.
