Carla L. Ellis

About Carla L. Ellis

Carla is an Associate Professor of Pathology and the Director of Wellness, Diversity and Inclusion at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. She has worked tirelessly to launch the Society for Black Pathologists to address the underrepresentation of people of color in pathology and laboratory medicine, build mentorship programs, and advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion in the field. She also advocates for genitourinary and renal pathology on her Twitter account (@theglasspusher). Earlier this year, Carla was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society, which she regards as the most unexpected moment of her career.