
Adrienne Miles
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager, UPMC Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager | Healthcare Professional | Educator
About this speaker
Adrienne is a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager who partners with Internal and external stakeholders to create life-changing opportunities.
Having over two decades of healthcare experience and working closely with the most vulnerable population, Adrienne understands the importance of breaking down barriers and reducing the challenges faced by the diverse and underserved population.
Connecting with the people you’re assisting and watching them successfully navigating their obstacles is a rewarding experience.
Adrienne’s dedication to DEI initiatives has landed her multiple opportunities to assist with implementing policies and practices for diverse businesses that work with UPMC.
In her current position, she manages the DEI program for the new UPMC Presbyterian Expansion Hospital, designed to house patient rooms that allow world-renowned physicians, scientists, and their teams to deliver nationally ranked care and innovative medicine in transplant, heart, vascular and neurological care, and other specialties.
In addition to her extensive healthcare experience, Adrienne is a trained educator who works with various educational institutions to provide early exposure to careers in the trades, allied services, architectural/engineering design, and various life-sustaining careers.
Adrienne holds a BA in Biology and an M.Ed from Carlow University. Serves on the Board of Directors for the Community Action Committee for CREW Pittsburgh; she is the Vice President for the Fraternal Order of Police Auxiliary #1 and a Board Member for the Industrial Arts Workshop.