Carla L. Ellis
Carla is an Associate Professor of Pathology at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Twitter: @theglasspusher). She is the director of Wellness, Diversity, and Inclusion, and of the Renal Pathology Service. She is also the founding president of the Society of Black Pathologists. Carla highlights that enduring microaggressions is one of the biggest challenges of her career. “It’s a constant struggle; however, I believe that knowledge, education and the appropriate support system can help anyone better respond to them.” Her advice for those just starting out? “Know two things: your worth and what you want.”
