Messages for the GUMC Community

Date: August 1, 2025
Subject: Jennifer Hayes-Klosteridis Appointed Vice President of Strategic Management and Operations

Dear Colleagues,

I’m very pleased to share that after an open search process, Jennifer Hayes-Klosteridis, PhD, has been appointed Vice President of Strategic Management and Operations (VPSMO), a position on our senior leadership team that was vacated last fall. This appointment, effective July 21, helps us advance our education and research priorities by closing the gap between strategy formulation and strategy execution. Ultimately, the work of the VPSMO will allow us to expedite our effort to better deliver health, hope and healing.

As VPSMO, Jennifer is responsible for supporting the major strategic, clinical, academic, research  operations across Georgetown University Medical Center, both at our Hilltop and Capitol campuses.  In addition, she will work to combine strategic planning, project/program management, and business process implementation and optimization, across the University’s complex and evolving global health enterprise. As part of that work, she will supervise a team of operations, facilities, classroom technology, and administrative professionals.

Jennifer brings a wealth of experience in academic leadership, project management, and process improvement, with a strong background in navigating complex university hierarchies to achieve high-quality outcomes. She began her work in higher education as a faculty member and student affairs leader with multiple roles involving assessment and evaluation. Most recently, Jennifer served as assistant vice president for global health operations, providing operational leadership and coordination for GUMC global health programs in more than a dozen countries.  She will continue to oversee that portfolio of work. Prior to that, she served as a  manager in Georgetown’s Business Design and Optimization Group where she successfully led initiatives to assist faculty in standing up operations in Ukraine, Dubai, and Jakarta, and was instrumental in establishing operations for the School of Nursing and School of Health and sunsetting the School of Nursing & Health Studies in 2022. She is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the School of Health and the School of Nursing.

Jennifer earned her PhD from the University of Maryland, College Park in Teaching and Learning, Policy and Leadership with an emphasis in Curriculum Theory and Development. She has a  master’s degree in biology with specialized coursework in immunology from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. She holds a bachelor’s degree in zoology from the University of Maryland, College Park with an emphasis in ecology, evolution, and behavior.

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Jennifer over the last year, and specifically these last few months as she has been instrumental in managing complexities involved with federal research funding changes in the global health environment. I have been impressed with her inclusive style working across units within the university. She has demonstrated a depth and breadth of skills, along with a deep comprehension of operations and strategy that will be of great benefit to us at the medical center as we deepen our health sciences strategy and amplify our missions in education and research.

Jennifer will divide her time between offices at our Hilltop and Capitol Campuses. Please join me in congratulating and supporting her as she transitions into this critically important role.

Sincerely,

Norman J. Beauchamp Jr., MD, MHS
Executive Vice President for Health Sciences
Executive Dean for the School of Medicine

Date: June 27, 2025
Subject: Mission-Enabling Changes at the Medical Center

Dear GUMC Community Members,

I’m writing to share important news about exciting growth and strategic restructuring at our Medical Center—efforts aimed at strengthening and expanding health sciences research and education at Georgetown. Some of these changes are the result of years of careful planning and preparation, while others are newer initiatives designed to complement and accelerate our shared goals. We are uniquely positioned to bring health, hope and healing to all and to hasten that pace at which this happens for our community, our nation, and our world.

The growth we’re experiencing across our Schools of Nursing, Health, and Medicine enables us to more effectively align our efforts around our five pillars of excellence—cancer, health equity, global health, return to function, and innovation districts. Through convergence and strategic realignment, we expect to recognize powerful synergies that will strengthen our collective impact.

Additionally, we expect a new structure at the School of Medicine to enhance the well-being of our faculty and staff by offering greater clarity of roles and a more defined understanding of responsibilities and accountability. These improvements will also support increased organizational efficiency. They will also enable us to more fully realize our shared missions with our committed and longstanding partner, Medstar Health, Inc.

School of Medicine

Our School of Medicine is entering an exciting phase of significant growth. To support this expansion, we are implementing a new leadership structure featuring four Vice Deans who will report directly to me as Executive Dean.

Beginning July 1, 2025, our prestigious Biomedical Graduate Education (BGE) program will move out of the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences and become a part of the School of Medicine. BGE consists of 6 PhD, 15 MS, and 4 certificate programs graduating about 450 students each year. It will continue to be led by Anna T. Riegel, PhD, Vice Dean for BGE and GUMC Vice President for Research.

This convergence allows us to expand the coordination between education and research efforts for our T32-funded PhD programs and our array of master degree programs, and in the future, offer more dual MD/MS degrees. Also, as a school, BGE will have a stronger platform from which to develop new programs – some are in development in allied health fields. We can also better leverage BGE offerings in collaboration with other Georgetown schools to develop accelerated BS/MS pathways for college undergraduates across the university and we anticipate other growth opportunities. Our School of Medicine website will be updated later this summer.

This important change should be seamless for our learners. Already, most of the faculty who teach in these programs have faculty appointments in the School of Medicine. This closer alignment will foster greater integration of and capacity for basic, translational, and clinical research and related learning and research opportunities for our trainees.

Within medical education, we are shifting to a new leadership structure consisting of three Vice Deans. These changes are designed to better align complementary functions and increase cross-functional collaboration, while enhancing a culture of performance and accountability – all with the overarching goal of further strengthening student success, student belonging, and organizational responsiveness. Fundamentally, it is to better support and enable the exemplary staff, faculty and leadership who have a longstanding and shared commitment to our students.

Mary Furlong, MD, will serve as Vice Dean for Medical Education and oversee the undergraduate medical education program and related elements, to include student community service and advocacy, student research, simulation, and international programs.

Princy Kumar, MD, will serve as Vice Dean for Student Affairs and oversee student affairs, student well-being, student learning support services, student advising, and M.D. program admissions.

Dustyn Wright, MA, will serve as Vice Dean and Chief of Operations and oversee the administrative, financial, and central audit functions to include continuous quality improvement, student evaluation and assessment, institutional effectiveness & planning, accreditation management, enrollment, financial aid, and the anatomical donor program.

The Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, led by Khaseem Davis, PhD, Sr. Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging, will remain outside of the three vertical structures, as work in this unit crosses all aspects of education, student affairs, and operations. This design is intended to amplify the critical nature of the work in support of student well-being and in developing robust pathways for all of our learners.

Dahlgren Memorial Library, led by Linda Van Keuren, MLS, AHIP, assistant dean for resources & access management and acting senior associate dean, will move from being within the medical school into the office of the EVP. The office of the EVP is structured to support the needs that exist across GUMC and the partnership with MedStar Health. Recognizing that the critical academic service and assistance provided by Dahlgren reaches across the Medical Center and to Medstar Health, the reporting line of Dahlgren Memorial Library will be aligned with the Office of the VP for Faculty and Academic Affairs led by Elliott Crooke, PhD.

School of Health

As the School of Health enters its fourth year, new programs are being added for classes this fall – marking a significant growth trajectory with many more exciting additions planned in the next few years.

The programs, once housed in the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences include:

• Master of Science in Global Health;
• Master of Science and PhD in Global and Infectious Disease; and
• Master of Science in Addiction Policy and Practice.

Under the leadership of Dean Christopher King, PhD, the addition of these programs to the School of Health followed a careful examination of each program’s mission, leadership, market demand, alumni employment outcomes, and accreditation (if applicable). All align with the school’s mission – to advance the health and well-being of people locally, nationally, and globally through innovative research, interdisciplinary education, and transformative engagement with communities.

Other new offerings include: a Master of Science in Climate, Environment and Health – a joint program with Earth Commons (Fall 2026); and an Executive Certificate – Human Factors in Healthcare in collaboration with MedStar Health (Fall 2025).

Beginning in Fall 2026, all graduate programs will be housed at the Capitol Campus in newly renovated space that includes hi-tech workstations for group projects, dedicated classrooms, convening space for special events, and access to university support services. The School of Health has also secured the first large gift earmarked for the Capitol Campus. The main entrance of the building at 111 Mass. Ave will be named the West Family Lobby after Kenneth West II, (G’09), a School of Health advisory board member and alum of a School of Health graduate program.

In addition to new graduate programs, the school’s undergraduate cap has increased by 20 seats each year. These slots are a response to a growing volume of students seeking degrees in Human Science, Global Health and Health Care Management and Policy.

School of Nursing

This fall, the School of Nursing launches two new programs: a PhD in Nursing and the Accelerated Bachelors of Science in Nursing, for students with a bachelor’s degree in a different field. The school will also offer a post-graduate certificate for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

As you may recall, earlier this year, we announced a transformative gift from the Berkley family that will support our students and strengthen our programs for years to come.

The Berkley family’s gift has created opportunities to expand enrollment and educate more nurses, reduce financial barriers for students, enhance technology, strengthen faculty and staff supports, and advance student success and well-being. In recognition of this generous gift, on August 1, 2025, the school will be renamed the Berkley School of Nursing.

There is no better leader in nursing than Dean Roberta Waite, EdD, RN, and no more deeply committed ensemble of faculty and staff to transform nursing to meet the needs of those we serve today and in the future.

In Gratitude

As I conclude my first wonderful year at Georgetown, I’d like to extend my gratitude to the faculty and staff who have worked diligently to support the collective success of our community and to bring health, hope and healing to all. As I have noted numerous times, the most striking aspect of Georgetown is the uniformity of commitment to others and the depth, breadth and concentration of expertise amongst all of those serving the missions of Georgetown. Cura personalis is evident in how and what you do.

Yours truly,

Norman J. Beauchamp Jr., MD, MHS
Executive Vice President for Health Sciences
Executive Dean, School of Medicine

Date: May 12, 2025
Subject: Reminder: Commencement 2025 Campus Information and Impacts

Dear Faculty and Staff Colleagues,

We are excited to gather thousands of graduating students, families and visitors to the Hilltop Campus to celebrate the Class of 2025 Commencement (May 15- 18).

We encourage you to:

• Review the 2025 Commencement Schedule: Learn more about Commencement 2025 on the main website and view the full Commencement Schedule. For those who are unable to join Commencement activities in person, Commencement events will be live-streamed on the Georgetown University Facebook page.
• Congratulate the Class of 2025: Offer your congratulations to our graduates and learn more about the accomplishments that you helped support on the Class of 2025 website.
• Prepare for commuting, parking and transportation impacts: We ask colleagues who work on the Hilltop to please avoid parking on or near campus on Thursday, May 15, through Sunday, May 18, to accommodate the significant number of guests who will be attending. There are a number of GUTS, public transportation, and more sustainable alternatives to driving available for commuting to campus, such as biking. In addition, please note:
  • The bus turnaround will be closed on these days. Lombardi Circle will remain open.
  • The Dupont and Rosslyn GUTS buses will be relocated to pick up on North Road, south of Cooper Field.
  • The Arlington Loop, and Capitol Campus GUTS buses will be relocated to pick up on Tondorf Road by McCarthy Hall.
  • A special GUTS bus to and from Rosslyn will run on Saturday, May 17, from 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

We thank you for your cooperation and flexibility during this exciting time as we celebrate the Class of 2025.

Sincerely,

Soyica Diggs Colbert
Interim Provost

Norman J. Beauchamp Jr.
Executive Vice President for Health Sciences

David B. Green
Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Date: April 15, 2025
Subject: DML Leadership

Dear Colleagues,

I write to share that after nearly two decades of service to Georgetown University Medical Center, Jett McCann, MLS, CKM, DM/AHIP, senior associate dean for knowledge management and director of Dahlgren Memorial Library, will be retiring this year, assuming the title of emeritus librarian.

Since joining Georgetown in March 2007, Dean McCann has led the transformation of DML into a modern, service-based resource, moving from a completely print-based to an all-electronic collection of resources. During his tenure, DML grew from 1,200 print journals to 15,000+ e-journals; from three abstracts indexes to 155 databases, and adding 22 e-point-of-care tools. His commitment to modernize DML also included oversight for the development of reference services that provide via AI chat 24/7 and establishment of an innovative Team Based Learning Center.

Under Dean McCann’s leadership, DML librarians have become a more integral part of GUMC’s research and educational programs, including a dedicated team of DML librarians who serve as preclinical advisors to medical students, co-course directors and instructors in several programs. Several members of the DML team are regarded as experts in areas including resources management and staff services, and all are accredited by the Association of Health Information Professionals.

Dean McCann, a retired U.S. Navy captain, also demonstrated his direct dedication to medical students by serving as an advisor to about 200 School of Medicine Health Professionals Scholars during his tenure.

Please join me in thanking Dean McCann and sending him our very best wishes.

I’m pleased to share that a key member of the DML team, Linda Van Keuren, MLS, AHIP, assistant dean for resources & access management, has agreed to serve as acting director of Dahlgren Memorial Library. Her work began April 1.

Since 2011, Dean Van Keuren has supervised the library’s access management and resources, ensuring that high-quality content and services are available in support of the academic, clinical and research missions of GUMC.

She is noted for discovering cost-effective solutions to increase the depth and breadth of library collections, and implementing innovative methods for resource authentication and use metrics.

Dean Van Keuren is a member of the Academy of Health Information Professionals and was a 2017-‘18 fellow in the National Library of Medicine/Association of Academic Health Sciences Libraries Leadership Fellows Program. She has degrees from the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University and teaches an assessment course for the American Library Association.

Our sincerest appreciation to Jett McCann for his leadership and direction throughout a time of significant change and growth. Please join me in thanking Linda Van Keuren for stepping in as acting director of DML during this transition.

Yours truly,

Norman J. Beauchamp Jr., MD, MHS
Executive Vice President for Health Sciences
Executive Dean, School of Medicine

Date: February 5, 2025
Subject: Jackie Wood Named VP of GUMC Announcement

Dear GUMC Community Members:

It is with great joy that I announce the appointment of Jackie Wood as vice president for advancement at Georgetown University Medical Center. Her selection follows a nationwide search for a leader to help us take our medical center to new heights as we further our missions of research and discovery, education, patient care and service to others and deepen our partnership with MedStar Health.

Ms. Wood will join us on March 3 from George Washington University, where she serves as associate vice president of development for health and medicine. There, she leads the development and constituent engagement team serving the School of Nursing, Milken Institute School of Public Health and the School of Medicine and Health Sciences. During her time at GW, she spearheaded initiatives to bolster philanthropic support and volunteer leadership around education, scholarship and clinical and translational research.

Ms. Wood is a 20-year veteran in academic, health and medical fundraising. She joined GW in 2019 as assistant vice president for major and principal gifts for its School of Medicine and Health Sciences. She also held leadership positions in advancement at the National Academy of Medicine and the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s School of Medicine. She spent a decade in development at Vanderbilt University after beginning her career in development at Penn State University’s business college. Ms. Wood holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia and master’s in higher education administration from Vanderbilt University.

I’d like to extend my gratitude to our search committee, chaired by Bart Moore, Georgetown’s vice president for advancement. The dedicated members of the search committee identified and interviewed top candidates from across the country ultimately leading us to Jackie Wood. I also am most grateful to our strong team of development officers for their steady work during this transition period and to Tom Mitchell, our interim vice president for GUMC advancement, who has led this team and positioned us well for an exciting shift in our fundraising efforts.

In the coming weeks, we’ll work with Ms. Wood to ensure she has the opportunity to engage with our leaders across our medical center campus. Together, we’ll forge new territory in our effort to bring hope and health to the communities we serve.

Norman J. Beauchamp Jr., MD, MHS
Executive Vice President for Health Sciences
Executive Dean, School of Medicine

Date: January 13, 2025
Subject: Willem Roos Named VP of Finance

Dear GUMC Community:

We are very pleased to announce that Willem Roos has been named vice president of finance for the Medical Center effective January 20.  

Willem first joined our GUMC team in September of 2023 as interim vice president for finance, serving simultaneously as the university’s controller. During the past 16 months, Willem has demonstrated strong leadership helping to strengthen our financial position as we organize our foci of activities around our strengths, goals and priorities. Specifically, Willem played an instrumental role in developing and launching our faculty compensation plan. Through his collaborative and transparent style, he has built an important trust among our colleagues across our schools, units, centers and departments. Willem understands the importance of sustaining all aspects of our mission. He brings an expertise and a commitment to ensuring that the necessary resources are available for all of us to excel in meeting the needs of the communities we serve.

In this new role for the Medical Center, Willem will oversee all aspects of financial strategy and operations for GUMC, including budgeting, resource planning, revenue management, and financial performance. As a key leader within both the GUMC and the CFO’s offices, Willem will work closely with our GUMC unit/school leaders and serve as a critical bridge to  Georgetown’s chief financial officer’s office. 

The partnership between the university’s CFO’s office and GUMC leadership is critical to supporting the unique and complex financial structure of the Medical Center while ensuring alignment with Georgetown’s broader financial policies. Willem’s expertise and collaborative approach make him uniquely positioned to succeed in this role as we continue to grow and strengthen our Medical Center.  

Please join us in congratulating Willem.

Sincerely,

Norman J. Beauchamp, MD, MPH
Executive Vice President for Health Sciences

Hari Sastry
Chief Financial Officer