Dr. Caesar designed a six-pillar system framework to direct equity work for UNC Health across North Carolina, aiming to emphasize the health system’s impact on social determinants of health, even in rural areas. She led a taskforce that developed innovative solutions to keep Chatham Hospital’s Maternity Care Center open, benefiting the rural and diverse community. Dr. Caesar expanded UNC Health’s DEI team and created a statewide framework to elevate DEI across nearly 20 hospitals and thousands of clinics. Her team focuses on improving access for non-English speaking patients and forming employee resource groups for unique employee communities. Dr. Caesar also leads initiatives like Juntos Podemos to enhance Hispanic and Latino patient care, the Classrooms to Careers pipeline program and Medicaid expansion efforts. She is an adjunct professor at the UNC School of Government and an assistant research professor at the UNC School of Medicine. She has been recognized as a Diversity Leader in Healthcare by the Triangle Business Journal for 2023.
