
Humanism Council
The Office of Humanism spearheads the college’s efforts to diversify the student body thereby increasing physician-diversity at its source and preparing our graduates to be the best advocates for the health of all of their future patients. Our Humanism Council is comprised of the voices of our College Administration, Faculty, Staff and most importantly Student Leaders.
Meet the Team

Edward Barnes, MD, FACP
Director, Concentric Circles of Care – Humanism Curriculum
Director, Concentric Circles of Care – Humanism Curriculum
Vice Dean, College Affairs
Associate Professor of Internal Medicine
Chief, Division of Nephrology & Hypertension
COMP-Pomona
ebarnes@westernu.edu
Christina Vergis
Humanism Representative
DONW2028
Student Government Association
Christina.vergis@westernu.edu


Kouta Lee
Humanism Representative
DO2028
Student Government Association
kouta.lee@westernu.edu
Humanism Council Members
EDWARD BARNES
STEPHANIE WHITE
COLLEEN TALBOT
KELLY MACK
MARCEL FRAIX
MICHELLE PARK
MICHELLE STEINHEBEL
SHAUNA DETWEILER
TYRONZA HERRING
CRYSTAL RIVERA