FADIE COLEMAN, PH.D.
Strategist & Visionary Leader
Accomplished scientist, educator, and visionary with expertise in Program Development, Management, Education, and High-impact Mentoring.
Results-driven leader with a solid ability to develop teams, create growth and team member loyalty and forge strong relationships with all stakeholders.
Proven history in increasing performance and cultivating productivity.
Critical thinker—excellent skills in analysis, strategic planning and articulation of thoughts/ideas.
Innovative and seasoned educator of a wide-range of academic levels and learning abilities. Adept at implementing inclusive pedagogy.
20+ years of devoted efforts toward helping individuals navigate successful careers in STEM.
BIOGRAPHY
Scientist. Mentor. Educator. Diversity & Inclusion Practitioner
Dr. Fadie T. Coleman is the new Assistant Dean of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. She received her B.A. from Boston University, her M.A. in Biology from Harvard University, and her doctorate from the BUSM Department of Microbiology. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at Boston Children’s Hospital in the Department of Pathology/Transfusion Medicine. She has been recognized for scientific research, teaching and mentoring excellence, including being a 2021 Metcalf Award recipient—Boston University’s highest award for teaching excellence, which highlights her transformative work towards diversifying STEM. Dr. Coleman is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion work that celebrates the individual and embraces the empowering nature of the collective. Driven by her belief in people and their potential to succeed beyond their circumstances, Dr. Coleman is intentional about helping everyone feel heard, seen, and valued. She works to lead change by being empathetic, transparent, self-reflective, and willing to share her lived experiences in order to achieve inclusive excellence in the sciences, medicine, and academy.
Upcoming Events
Thu, Mar 19Boston CollegeMar 19, 2020, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMBoston College, 140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467, USA
Thu, Mar 12Cambridge Public LibraryMar 12, 2020, 3:30 PM – 6:30 PMCambridge Public Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
Thu, Mar 05Roxbury Community CollegeMar 05, 2020, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PMRoxbury Community College, 1234 Columbus Ave, Roxbury, MA 02120, USA
Wed, Mar 04Northeastern UniversityMar 04, 2020, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AMNortheastern University, 360 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
Thu, Feb 27Bunker Hill Community CollegeFeb 27, 2020, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PMBunker Hill Community College, 250 Rutherford Ave, Boston, MA 02129, USA
Mon, Jan 27Greater Lowell Technical High SchoolJan 27, 2020, 7:30 AM – 11:30 AMGreater Lowell Technical High School, 250 Pawtucket Blvd, Tyngsborough, MA 01879, USA
Wed, Jan 15Framingham State UniversityJan 15, 2020, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PMFramingham State University, Framingham, MA
Tue, Jan 07Chelmsford High SchoolJan 07, 2020, 7:30 AM – 11:00 AMChelmsford High School, Chelmsford, MA, USA
MENTORING & EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH
advancing the careers of students & trainees in the biomedical sciences
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Panel Speaker
Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS) 2019, Anaheim, CA
ANNUAL BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE FOR MINORITY STUDENTS (ABRCMS)
Scientific Poster Judge & Mentor
Mentoring students at one of the largest organizations/communities focused on facilitating student success for underrepresented minorities in STEM. Students attend the ABRCMS conference to present their research, enhance professional development skills, explore graduate schools, and network.
NEW ENGLAND SCIENCE SYMPOSIUM (NESS), HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL
Oral Presentation Session Moderator &
Steering Committee Member
Supporting students through this national forum where postdoctoral fellows; medical, dental and graduate students; post-baccalaureates; college and community college students (particularly from underrepresented groups) come together to share their biomedical and health-related research activities through oral/poster presentations, engage in discussions related to career development in the sciences, exchange ideas and expand their professional networks.
EDUCATIONAL LEADER
I am committed to building capacity amongst my team members, simultaneously encouraging
and empowering them to contribute to our shared vision. My leadership role is founded in my personal intention to help everyone feel heard, seen, and valued as we work toward a common goal. I am a proponent of team-oriented success, which allows each individual to deepen unique gifts and act proactively as integral visionaries on my team.
August 2017 - present
DIRECTOR
BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE/
METROPOLITAN COLLEGE
Biomedical Laboratory and Clinical Sciences Program (BLCS) is a rigorous biomedical science degree program to educate and train undergraduates seeking to enter the biomedical/health science workforce. BLCS prepares students for jobs and careers in the fields of biomedical research, biotechnology and clinical research by combining general undergraduate education with specialized science and hands-on laboratory training for success in the biomedical workforce.
January 2018 - present
CO-DIRECTOR
BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
GRADUATE MEDICAL SCIENCES
Boston University Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program (BU PREP) is year-long post-baccalaureate program designed to prepare under-represented minority students to be competitive for graduate school admissions. BU PREP is designed to foster mentoring relationships that will enhance personal and scientific development for members of historically underrepresented groups in the biomedical sciences.
August 2019-present
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
GRADUATE MEDICAL SCIENCES
Broadening Experience in Scientific Training-Beginning Enhancement Track (BEST BET) is collaborative effort that draws upon the expertise of five research-intensive institutions across the country. The goal of the program is to enhance career awareness and exploration of STEM careers/advanced degrees amongst underrepresented minority (URM) students.
ACADEMIC TRAINING
PH.D., MICROBIOLOGY
BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
M.A., BIOLOGY
HARVARD UNIVERSITY