Our team

Jehan El-Bayoumi, MD, FACP, Founding Director

Dr. El-Bayoumi was born in Florida, raised in East Lansing, Michigan and attended the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor for both undergraduate and medical school. She then moved to Washington, D.C. in 1985 to complete her internship, residency and chief residency in internal medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS). After completion of her training, she joined the Division of General Internal Medicine at GW. Dr. El-Bayoumi served as clerkship director for many years prior to becoming the Internal Medicine Residency Program director in 1998, and remained in that role for 15 years. Dr. El-Bayoumi is a professor of medicine and she has a very active clinical practice.

Learning how to better educate and evaluate learners, from all levels, has been a long-standing interest of hers. She has lectured and taught in the GW Milken Institute School of Public Health, the School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS), and the SMHS residency program, as well as in the community about topics such as women and minority health. She has served on the boards of Center for Women Policy Studies, National Women’s Health Network, and Arts for the Aging. She is currently serving as a board member for Whitman Walker Health.

Dr. El-Bayoumi founded the Rodham Institute to honor her patient, Mrs. Dorothy E. Rodham. She was not only a patient, but she also became her cherished friend. Mrs. Rodham was a wonderful human being who was committed to social justice and this Institute was created to honor her legacy.

Veronica Wright, Workforce Development

Veronica Wright is a senior-level workforce development professional with over 13 years of experience in the field. Throughout her career, she has worked tirelessly to develop and implement programs and initiatives aimed at providing opportunities for underserved populations in the Washington DC area. Veronica’s passion for workforce development began when she started working as a Data Manager for a local nonprofit. Seeing the impact that meaningful employment could have on the lives of individuals and families, Veronica was inspired to pursue a career in workforce development. In her current role as Senior Director Workforce Development for the Rodham Institute, Veronica is responsible for overseeing a team of professionals who are dedicated to implementing a high-quality home care workforce development with a nursing career ladder. She works closely with community partners, government agencies, and employers to identify opportunities and develop programs that meet the evolving needs of the region's workforce. Prior to her current work, Veronica served her country as a US Navy Veteran, in addition to several years working in the financial industry. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Eastern Connecticut State University and her Master’s in Business Administration University of Maryland University College.

Tracie Bass, Directors of Doctors of Tomorrow and Workforce Pipeline Programs

Prior to joining The Rodham Institute, Ms. Bass was the program coordinator for the internal medicine residency program, at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, since 2005. She has extensive experience in graduate medical education and has coordinated multiple programs since 2002. In February 2012, Ms. Bass was awarded the Program Coordinator Excellence Award by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). This national honor is awarded annually for distinguished service and commitment to excellence in graduate medical education.Position

Kristina Williams, Director of Community Engagement

Kristina Williams is a native of the Washington DC area and earned her degree in Biology at the University of Maryland. She began her career in Biotechnology Pharmaceuticals with Martek Biosciences but her passion for health care blossomed as the Chief of Staff for one of Washington DC most respected entrepreneurs and founder and CEO of Minute Clinic, Dr. James D’Orta. While there she had the privilege to work with world-renowned doctor and scientist, Dr. Ben Carson and Professor Stephen Hawking. Currently she is a Clinical Practice Manager for the Radiology Department at George Washington Medical Faculty Associates, Inc.and an important component of the success of the Rodham Institute

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