
OHACE
Meet our Team
Office of Health Advancement and Community Engagement Team

Inginia Genao, MD
Vice Dean and Vice President of Health Advancement and Community Engagement, Penn State College of Medicine

Pamela Witt
Director of Operations and Strategic Initiatives, Office of Health Advancement and Community Engagement

Sonnya Nieves, MSW, LCSW
Director of Pathway Programs, Office of Health Advancement and Community Engagement

Bina Singh
Disability Services Advisor, Office of Health Advancement and Community Engagement

Jill Manlove
Administrative Assistant to Inginia Genao, MD, Vice Dean and Vice President, Office of Health Advancement and Community Engagement
Our Teams
OHACE Vice Chairs
OHACE Vice Chairs are an integral part of our extended staff who are committed to driving, developing and supporting inclusion, equity and belonging in their departments or business units. Get to know your OHACE Vice Chair and reach out to them should you need support or would like to get more involved.
Steering Committee
The steering committee plays a pivotal role in offering advice and direction on policies, procedures, programs, and strategies that affect the College’s culture. Members include staff, faculty, students, and community leaders, and are appointed based on interest, expertise, and role within the college and community. They meet the third Monday of each month.
GWIMS
The Group on Women in Medicine & Science advances the participation and inclusion of all women within academic medicine by addressing gender equity, recruitment and retention, awards and recognition, and career advancement. Our group strives to be inclusive of transgender, gender non-binary individuals, and male allies and works to support equity for all. Use the membership form to join.
Workgroup Leaders
Workgroups chairs and co-chairs guide and manage their teams towards shared goals. These appointed leaders set strategies and monitoring progress to meet team objectives. Workgroups promote a more inclusive school and workplace by bringing together people with diversity of perspectives, expertise, and experiences to identify actionable and measurable goals.