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Tonya Bailey, Ph.D.
Associate Dean, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Community Engagement
 As associate dean for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion and Community Engagement, Dr. Bailey leads the school’s efforts in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across the teaching and clinical activities, and in alignment with OUWB’s educational mission. Specific duties include strengthening student and career pathway programs, increasing educational program at all levels of the institution, and partnering with OUWB’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council to develop strategies to further the school’s strategic goals around DEI.
Her professional background consists of more than 25 years in higher education. Prior to arriving at OUWB, she held various leadership roles including chief diversity officer at Lansing Community College, director of Student Success at Michigan State University, and director of college level and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programming at the University of Michigan. Dr. Bailey, a native of Flint, Michigan, is a graduate of the University of Evansville, Indiana, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in mass communication. She earned a master’s degree in public administration at the University of Michigan Rackham Graduate School in Ann Arbor, and completed her doctorate in educational leadership at Central Michigan University. Dr. Bailey also is a Certified Diversity Executive. |
Vonda K. Douglas-Nikitin, M.D. (She/Her/Hers)
Assistant Dean, Diversity & Inclusion
Associate Professor, Pathology Vonda K. Douglas-Nikitin, M.D., is an assistant dean for Diversity and Inclusion and associate professor of Pathology. Dr. Douglas-Nikitin has served as the medical director of the Flow Cytometry Laboratory since she joined Beaumont Hospital (now Corewell Health) in 2004. She is also the program director for the Hematopathology Fellowship and co-chair of the Beaumont Graduate Medical Education Diversity Equity and Inclusion Council. Dr. Douglas-Nikitin served as the founding assistant dean for D & I at the inception of OUWB from 2010-2015, and she accepted a reappointment as assistant dean for D & I in July 2021, with the goal of further developing diversity, equity and inclusion resources and support for medical students, resident and fellows on the Beaumont (now Corewell Health) campuses.
Dr. Douglas-Nikitin received her undergraduate training at Johns Hopkins University and Andrews University. She received her M.D. degree from the University of Michigan, where she also completed a residency in anatomic and clinical pathology. She is subspecialized in hematopathologist having completed her fellowship training at the McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University. Prior to her positions at OUWB and Beaumont Hospital (now Corewell Health), Dr. Douglas-Nikitin was at the University of Florida where she served as assistant dean for Minority Affairs and assistant professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. |
Tracey Taylor, Ph.D. (She/Her/Hers)
Assistant Dean, Diversity & Inclusion
Associate Professor, Department of Foundational Medical Studies Dr. Taylor joined Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine in August 2014 as associate professor of Microbiology. She teaches microbiology and infectious diseases to M1 and M2 students. Dr. Taylor served as vice chair of OUWB's Department of Foundational Medical Studies from January 2018 until August 2019. She has served as an assistant dean of Diversity & Inclusion since August 2019. Prior to joining OUWB, Dr. Taylor was an assistant, and then associate professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Microbiology at the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, where she taught microbiology to M1 and M2 osteopathic medical students. Dr. Taylor received a B.Sc. and a M.Sc. in cellular, molecular, and microbial biology from the University of Calgary, Alberta, and a Ph.D. in microbiology and immunology from the University of Western Ontario, London. In 2014, the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners appointed her to its National Faculty in the Foundational Biomedical Sciences in the Division of Microbiology and Immunology. She served as vice president for the American Society for Microbiology, Missouri branch, and is a member of the International Association of Medical Science Educators and the National American Society for Microbiology. Dr. Taylor’s main research areas are medical education research, and microbiology and pathogenesis. She is specifically interested in the use of online learning modules for microbiology laboratory teaching, medical student peer assessment, investigation of the quality of life of Polio survivors; how the aquatic bacteria Plesiomonas shigelloides cause diarrhea and other infections in humans, and infections (including the antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus aureus or (MRSA) among populations that are experiencing homelessness. |
Rennard B. Tucker, MD, FACR (He/Him/His)
Assistant Dean, Diversity & Inclusion
Assistant Professor, Diagnostic Radiology and Molecular Imaging Dr. Tucker is currently an Assistant Dean of Diversity & Inclusion and Assistant Professor of Radiology at Oakland University/William Beaumont School of Medicine. He is an active member of The OUWB Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Council and spearheaded The OUWB radiology residency DEI committee. He is a recent graduate of the 2023 OUWB Diversity Champion program.
Dr. Rennard Tucker joined the department of radiology at William Beaumont Hospital as Chief of Diagnostic Ultrasound in 2003. Dr. Tucker's primary area of interest is application of various modalities in body imaging including CAT scans and, particularly, ultrasound. He enjoys mentoring opportunities and sharing his professional and educational experiences to help other attain their goals and aspirations. Dr. Tucker earned a Bachelor of Science degree from The University of Michigan and is a graduate of Wayne State University School of Medicine. He completed his diagnostic radiology residency training at Oakwood Hospital and Medical Center and a cross-sectional body imaging fellowship at Henry Ford Hospital. He is a Fellow of The American College of Radiology. He was formerly Director of Ultrasound and Vice-Chief of the Department of Radiology at Detroit Receiving Hospital/Detroit Medical Center. |
Brandon Harris
Coordinator, Diversity & Inclusion
Brandon Harris utilizes his experience in public health, inclusive excellence, program development, and higher education to assist the Department of Diversity & Inclusion with creating a sense of unity and belonging for students, faculty, and staff. He joined OUWB in June 2024. Brandon’s professional experience includes working for organizations such as AIDS Arms (now PRISM Health) as a program coordinator, UT Southwestern Medical Center as a youth intervention specialist and public health education coordinator, and Dallas College as an inclusive excellence program lead. In 2018, Brandon became a certified public testing counselor, and in 2019, a public community health worker for the State of Texas Department of Health Services. Brandon earned his Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts from Oakland Community College and a Bachelor of Science in Family Studies (also known as Family Life Education) from Western Michigan University. While at Western, Brandon was inducted into The National Society of Leadership & Success and the Kappa Omicron Nu Honor Society for Family & Consumer Sciences. After graduating, Brandon moved to Dallas, where he resided for almost 10 years. Originally from Detroit, he returned to Michigan in 2023. |
Anya Culkeen (They/Their)
Office Assistant, Diversity & Inclusion Anya Culkeen joined OUWB in May 2024 as the office assistant, Diversity & Inclusion. In this role, Anya is helping to ensure the field of medicine is accessible to people from every background, and fostering a sense of belonging among all OUWB students.
Anya established their love for helping others by pursuing a degree in psychology from Wayne State University, while simultaneously working as a student assistant in the Ph.D. Office of the Wayne State University Graduate School. It was there that they found a passion for supporting students who are navigating a path through higher education. After graduating from Wayne State University in 2022, Anya continued working for the Wayne State University Graduate School, expanding their role to include working with scholarships and awards offered through the department. |
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| Tonya Bailey, Ph.D.
Associate Dean, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Community Engagement
As associate dean for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion and Community Engagement, Dr. Bailey leads the school’s efforts in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across the teaching and clinical activities, and in alignment with OUWB’s educational mission. Specific duties include strengthening student and career pathway programs, increasing educational program at all levels of the institution, and partnering with OUWB’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council to develop strategies to further the school’s strategic goals around DEI. Her professional background consists of more than 25 years in higher education. Prior to arriving at OUWB, she held various leadership roles including chief diversity officer at Lansing Community College, director of Student Success at Michigan State University, and director of college level and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programming at the University of Michigan. Dr. Bailey, a native of Flint, Michigan, is a graduate of the University of Evansville, Indiana, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in mass communication. She earned a master’s degree in public administration at the University of Michigan Rackham Graduate School in Ann Arbor, and completed her doctorate in educational leadership at Central Michigan University. Dr. Bailey also is a Certified Diversity Executive. |
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| Vonda K. Douglas-Nikitin, M.D. (She/Her/Hers)
Assistant Dean, Diversity & Inclusion
Associate Professor, PathologyVonda K. Douglas-Nikitin, M.D., is an assistant dean for Diversity and Inclusion and associate professor of Pathology. Dr. Douglas-Nikitin has served as the medical director of the Flow Cytometry Laboratory since she joined Beaumont Hospital (now Corewell Health) in 2004. She is also the program director for the Hematopathology Fellowship and co-chair of the Beaumont Graduate Medical Education Diversity Equity and Inclusion Council. Dr. Douglas-Nikitin served as the founding assistant dean for D & I at the inception of OUWB from 2010-2015, and she accepted a reappointment as assistant dean for D & I in July 2021, with the goal of further developing diversity, equity and inclusion resources and support for medical students, resident and fellows on the Beaumont (now Corewell Health) campuses. Dr. Douglas-Nikitin received her undergraduate training at Johns Hopkins University and Andrews University. She received her M.D. degree from the University of Michigan, where she also completed a residency in anatomic and clinical pathology. She is subspecialized in hematopathologist having completed her fellowship training at the McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University. Prior to her positions at OUWB and Beaumont Hospital (now Corewell Health), Dr. Douglas-Nikitin was at the University of Florida where she served as assistant dean for Minority Affairs and assistant professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. |
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| Tracey Taylor, Ph.D. (She/Her/Hers)
Assistant Dean, Diversity & Inclusion
Associate Professor, Department of Foundational Medical StudiesDr. Taylor joined Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine in August 2014 as associate professor of Microbiology. She teaches microbiology and infectious diseases to M1 and M2 students. Dr. Taylor served as vice chair of OUWB's Department of Foundational Medical Studies from January 2018 until August 2019. She has served as an assistant dean of Diversity & Inclusion since August 2019. Prior to joining OUWB, Dr. Taylor was an assistant, and then associate professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Microbiology at the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, where she taught microbiology to M1 and M2 osteopathic medical students. Dr. Taylor received a B.Sc. and a M.Sc. in cellular, molecular, and microbial biology from the University of Calgary, Alberta, and a Ph.D. in microbiology and immunology from the University of Western Ontario, London. In 2014, the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners appointed her to its National Faculty in the Foundational Biomedical Sciences in the Division of Microbiology and Immunology. She served as vice president for the American Society for Microbiology, Missouri branch, and is a member of the International Association of Medical Science Educators and the National American Society for Microbiology. Dr. Taylor’s main research areas are medical education research, and microbiology and pathogenesis. She is specifically interested in the use of online learning modules for microbiology laboratory teaching, medical student peer assessment, investigation of the quality of life of Polio survivors; how the aquatic bacteria Plesiomonas shigelloides cause diarrhea and other infections in humans, and infections (including the antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus aureus or (MRSA) among populations that are experiencing homelessness. |
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| Rennard B. Tucker, MD, FACR (He/Him/His)
Assistant Dean, Diversity & Inclusion
Assistant Professor, Diagnostic Radiology and Molecular ImagingDr. Tucker is currently an Assistant Dean of Diversity & Inclusion and Assistant Professor of Radiology at Oakland University/William Beaumont School of Medicine. He is an active member of The OUWB Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Council and spearheaded The OUWB radiology residency DEI committee. He is a recent graduate of the 2023 OUWB Diversity Champion program. Dr. Rennard Tucker joined the department of radiology at William Beaumont Hospital as Chief of Diagnostic Ultrasound in 2003. Dr. Tucker's primary area of interest is application of various modalities in body imaging including CAT scans and, particularly, ultrasound. He enjoys mentoring opportunities and sharing his professional and educational experiences to help other attain their goals and aspirations. Dr. Tucker earned a Bachelor of Science degree from The University of Michigan and is a graduate of Wayne State University School of Medicine. He completed his diagnostic radiology residency training at Oakwood Hospital and Medical Center and a cross-sectional body imaging fellowship at Henry Ford Hospital. He is a Fellow of The American College of Radiology. He was formerly Director of Ultrasound and Vice-Chief of the Department of Radiology at Detroit Receiving Hospital/Detroit Medical Center. |
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| Brandon Harris
Coordinator, Diversity & Inclusion
Brandon Harris utilizes his experience in public health, inclusive excellence, program development, and higher education to assist the Department of Diversity & Inclusion with creating a sense of unity and belonging for students, faculty, and staff. He joined OUWB in June 2024. Brandon’s professional experience includes working for organizations such as AIDS Arms (now PRISM Health) as a program coordinator, UT Southwestern Medical Center as a youth intervention specialist and public health education coordinator, and Dallas College as an inclusive excellence program lead. In 2018, Brandon became a certified public testing counselor, and in 2019, a public community health worker for the State of Texas Department of Health Services. Brandon earned his Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts from Oakland Community College and a Bachelor of Science in Family Studies (also known as Family Life Education) from Western Michigan University. While at Western, Brandon was inducted into The National Society of Leadership & Success and the Kappa Omicron Nu Honor Society for Family & Consumer Sciences. After graduating, Brandon moved to Dallas, where he resided for almost 10 years. Originally from Detroit, he returned to Michigan in 2023. |
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| Anya Culkeen (They/Their)
Office Assistant, Diversity & InclusionAnya Culkeen joined OUWB in May 2024 as the office assistant, Diversity & Inclusion. In this role, Anya is helping to ensure the field of medicine is accessible to people from every background, and fostering a sense of belonging among all OUWB students. Anya established their love for helping others by pursuing a degree in psychology from Wayne State University, while simultaneously working as a student assistant in the Ph.D. Office of the Wayne State University Graduate School. It was there that they found a passion for supporting students who are navigating a path through higher education. After graduating from Wayne State University in 2022, Anya continued working for the Wayne State University Graduate School, expanding their role to include working with scholarships and awards offered through the department. |
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