Robert Granadier, M.D., Professor of Ophthalmology clinic director of the Beaumont Eye Institute, has devoted his career to medical students and residents as a teacher and leader in ophthalmology. He also serves as the residency program director for the department of Ophthalmology and Section Head, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak. Dr. Granadier graduated from University of Michigan Medical School and has been in practice for 31 years. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center. Dr. Granadier was awarded the 2012 Outstanding Medical Education & Teaching Award at Beaumont. This recognition also typifies his deep commitment to student engagement in Diversity and Inclusion and he brings his experience to our medical school and pre-med outreach efforts by encouraging all pre-medical and medical students to expand their horizons of opportunity. He brings leadership to our community and medical school efforts along with the Diversity and Inclusion leadership team.

Dr. Thomas Guerrero completed his M.D. and Ph.D. (biomedical physics) from the David Geffen UCLA School of Medicine in 1997 and residency training in radiation oncology at Stanford University in 2002. He received his initial certification by the American Board of Radiology in 2003. He joined the thoracic radiation oncology faculty at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston in 2002, founding an NIH funded translation imaging research laboratory. Since 2014, he has been Vice Chair for Translational Research and Professor of Radiation Oncology at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine. He holds a secondary appointment in diagnostic radiology. His research efforts are focused on deformable image registration and its applications, as well as mathematical modeling of pathophysiological processes and the development of imaging derived biomarkers. He has developed novel, noninvasive imaging methods to better understand lung function for personalized cancer therapy. He was awarded the NIH Director’s New Innovator Award in 2010. He is principal investigator on multiple NIH grants focused on thoracic malignancies. He is internationally known for his clinical skills and research. As one of the Assistant Deans for Diversity and Inclusion at OUWB, he will be leading efforts to support our medical students by expanding and sustaining a culture that embraces and celebrates the multiple dimensions of diversity.

Dawn Jung, M.D. is a board certified emergency medicine physician in Royal Oak, Michigan and Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine. She received her medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine and has been in practice for 13 years. Her research is focused on novel curriculum initiatives in medical education and women’s health issues. Dr. Jung will be leading the medical school's diversity and inclusion efforts with student organizations and serving as our liaison to the Group on Women in Medicine and Science (GWIMS) by advancing the full and successful participation and inclusion of women within academic medicine. Her experience demonstrates a long-standing commitment to addressing gender equity, recruitment and retention, awards and recognition, and career advancement.

Caryn Reed-Hendon, M.A., Ph.D
Director of Diversity & Inclusion

Caryn Reed-Hendon obtained her Bachelor of Arts Degree from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, her Master of Arts Degree from Eastern Michigan University, and most recently, her Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from Oakland University.

Dr. Reed-Hendon came to the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine from the University of Michigan-Dearborn where she served as Assistant Director for Orientation Programs for over five years. She has over ten years of higher education experience specifically in the area of Student Services. She has served on a number of professional educational committees and has worked collaboratively to present materials at regional and national conferences. 

Dr. Reed Hendon oversees the day-to-day operations of programs, diversity and inclusion survey and research information and is responsible for recruitment and outreach programs that include pipeline and outreach initiatives. She also showcases diversity and inclusion topics and hosts school-wide events for students, staff and faculty.