Hannah Valantine
About Hannah Valantine
Hannah Valantine serves as the Chief Officer for Scientific Workforce Diversity at the National Institutes of Health, where she has worked since 2014. She has a long history in promoting diversity in biomedical research, having previously held the position of Senior Associate Dean for Diversity and Leadership at Stanford University School of Medicine for a decade.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Hannah Valantine serves as the Chief Officer for Scientific Workforce Diversity at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, MD. In this role, she has focused on developing and implementing strategies to enhance diversity within the biomedical research workforce. Her work includes advocating for policies that support the inclusion of underrepresented groups in scientific research at a national level. Valantine has been with NIH since 2014, contributing to initiatives aimed at reducing disparities in biomedical research participation.
Previous Role at Stanford University School of Medicine
Prior to her current position, Hannah Valantine worked at Stanford University School of Medicine as the Senior Associate Dean for Diversity and Leadership from 2004 to 2014. During her ten years in this role, she was instrumental in creating programs designed to address and reduce disparities in biomedical research participation. Her leadership contributed significantly to the advancement of diversity initiatives within the institution.
Education and Expertise
Hannah Valantine earned her Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from London University. Her academic background laid the foundation for her extensive career in medicine and research. She has accumulated over three decades of experience in the field, including her current position as a Professor of Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine, where she has been a faculty member since 1987.
Advocacy for Diversity in Science
Hannah Valantine has been a strong advocate for policies that promote the inclusion of underrepresented groups in scientific research. Her efforts at both the National Institutes of Health and Stanford University School of Medicine have focused on creating equitable opportunities within the biomedical research community. Valantine's work aims to ensure that diverse perspectives are represented in scientific inquiry and decision-making.