| Executive Director |
Dr. James Hildreth Ph.D., M.D. |
| E-mail |
officeofthepresident@mmc.edu |
| Term Start |
July 2015 |
James's Experience: James E.K. Hildreth Sr., Ph.D., M.D., has transformed institutions and lives through a unique combination of skills, expertise and passionate drive. He seeks to achieve organizational success by nurturing passion and developing confidence in others. Hildreth's enthusiasm and love for the work he does inspires others and draws them into bold visions and new directions.
Because of his standing as a world-class infectious disease expert, excellent ability to explain complex science to laypersons and engaging communication style, Hildreth has emerged as a respected national figure in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In September 2020, he was appointed to the FDA Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee that is reviewing COVID-19 vaccine candidates for approval, and in February 2021, Dr. Hildreth was named to President Joseph Biden's Health Equity Task Force.
Currently, as president and CEO of Meharry Medical College, Hildreth is leading the technological, academic and clinical transformation of the nation's largest private historically Black academic health sciences center. Focusing on the future of an organization with challenges represented by constant changes in higher education and health care, he has positioned the organization for success through innovative programs, strategic partnerships and entrepreneurial culture.
Hildreth holds an M.D. from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, a Ph.D. from Oxford University and a B.A. from Harvard University. He is a Rhodes Scholar who has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine. In 2021 Dr. Hildreth was inducted into the Tennessee Health Care Hall of Fame. Modern Healthcare named him one of the "50 Most Influential Clinical Executives" for 2021. In recognition of his leadership in the fight against COVID-19, Nashville Scene magazine named him "Nashvillian of the Year."
Previously, Hildreth served as dean of the College of Biological Sciences at University of California, Davis.
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| Name |
Title |
| Mrs. LaMel Bandy-Neal M.B.A. |
Senior Vice President for Finance, and Chief Financial Officer |
| Dr. Cherae Farmer-Dixon D.D.S., MSPH |
Dean, School of Dentistry |
| Dr. Evangelina Motley-Johnson Ph.D. |
Interim Den, School of Graduate Studies and Research |
| Dr. Digna Forbes M.D. |
Interim Dean, School of Medicine |
| Dr. Fortune Mhlanga Ph.D. |
Founding Dean, School of Applied Computational Sciences & SVP for Enterprise Data and Analytics, |
| Dr. Duane Smoot M.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.C.G., A.G.A.F. |
Interim Senior Vice President, Health Affairs |
| Mrs. Ivanetta Davis-Samuels J.D. |
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary |
| Dr. Anil Shanker Ph.D. |
Vice President for Research and Innovation |
| Mrs. Sandra Williams MPS |
Chief of Staff/Director, Title III Administration |
| Dr. Jeannette South-Paul M.D., DHL (Hon), FAAFP |
Senior Vice President and Chief Academic Officer |
| Dr. Peter Millet Ph.D., HSP |
Executive Vice President |
| Mr. Walter Woods M.B.A. |
Senior Vice President for Institutional Advancement |
| Dr. James Hildreth Ph.D., M.D. |
President and Chief Executive Officer |
