The Pathway Initiative Board of Directors consists of experts from various professions, all dedicated to advancing TPI’s mission of improving diversity in medical education and, in turn, improving access to care for communities of color across Massachusetts and the United States. This series helps us get to know TPI board members as professionals and people, learn about their experiences, and hear what drove them to get involved with TPI.
Meet the Board: Juan Lopez
Board Director
What is your educational and professional background?
My background is in economics and business. I hold a Bachelors and a Master in Economics as well as an MBA with a concentration in finance. I also completed the CFO Executive Program from Columbia Business School earning the Business Excellence Certification.
What made you want to get involved with The Pathway Initiative?
The purpose, its Mission, and Vision! It is a great cause with significant impact in society!
Why is increasing diversity and access in medicine important to you?
Increasing diversity at any level is a competitive advantage. Benefiting from different ideas and different ways of thinking from different backgrounds is a powerful tool to accomplish any goal with a great impact in society! Imagine what we can accomplish in medicine by increasing diversity and empowering new generations with multiple and different backgrounds and ways of thinking!
How do you see your role on the board contributing to the growth and success of The Pathway Initiative?
As a finance professional and a Board member, I can add value by guiding and creating financial strategy, as well as mitigating financial risk as the Board engages and deploys new initiatives for growth to support this great cause and initiative.
What advice would you give to a high school or college student pursuing a career in medicine?
To be inspired by a great purpose and to lead by example creating future advancements in medicine by their hard and noble work. Their work is essential and needed not only for human survival but also to contribute to society.