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We Are Transforming Clinical Research Through Diversity, Equity, Inclusion,
and Belonging

by Empowering Health Equity, One Solution at a Time

People Empowering People for Inclusion Now! (PEP!IN) specializes in providing Research, Recruiting, and Technology Solutions, with a strong focus on promoting diversity, equity, and inclusivity in healthcare and clinical research. PEP!IN is designed to deliver comprehensive resources, inspiration, and empowering content. We want to equip individuals, particularly those marginalized and excluded from decision-making processes, with the tools to make informed choices. The exclamation mark in PEP!IN symbolizes our unwavering commitment and urgency in promoting inclusivity and empowerment, as we understand that our well-being and future depend on it. 

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Our Visionary Leaders

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Co-Founder/Managing Director 

  • Melva T. Convington LinkedIn Link
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Co-Founder/Managing Director 

  • Tamara R. Allen LinkedIn Link

Our Advisors

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JaMor Hairston, MSHI, MS

AI & Data Startup Advisor

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Seanna Thompson, MD, MBA, FACS, FACOG, CPE, DABOM

Medical Advisor

  • Dr. Seanna Thompson LinkedIn Link
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Roxana Malene, Esq.

Legal/Compliance Advisor

  • Roxana Malena LinkedIn Link
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Gina Kaur, MBA

Finance Advisor

  • Gina Kaur LinkedIn Link
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Jeanine Cain

Advisor 

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Cheryl Beal Anderson, PharmD, MBA

Regulatory Advisor

  • Chery Beal Anderson LinkedIn Bio
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Jon Doe

Advisor 

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Amar Brisco

Project Management, Technology, & Accessibility Advisor

  • Amar Brisco LinkedIn Link

Our Student Professionals 

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Jon Doe

Advisor 

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Jane Doe

Advisor 

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Our Diverse Backgrounds
Have Become Our Strength

Our diverse backgrounds have become our strength, each contributing a unique piece to the puzzle. We've learned that what we don't have, someone else might, and together, we can build pathways to achieve what seems unachievable. It's a journey underpinned by one common factor – belief. We believe nothing is impossible for those who believe in themselves and the collective power of change.

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As we embark on this journey with PEP!IN, we invite you to join us. Together, we can create a world where disparities in racial, ethnic, and socially-based outcomes are not just reduced but eliminated. It's a journey of empowerment, of believing in the innate capacity of individuals and communities to rise above challenges. Just like that curious little girl who once dismantled a ballerina doll to understand what made it spin, we're taking apart the traditional notions of healthcare and clinical research to build a better, more inclusive future. 

 

Welcome to PEP!IN, where diversity is our strength, and unity is our path to progress!

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Chicago, IL

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