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Trinity School of Medicine Administration
Steven R. Wilson – Chancellor
Mr. Wilson serves as Chancellor of Trinity School of Medicine. He was part of the team that brought Trinity from concept to reality as it went through the accreditation process into a fully fledged Medical College. Mr. Wilson has many years of leading institutions through the early stages of development and into maturity, his track record speaks for itself. Mr. Wilson served as President and CEO of several highly regarded institutions over the past 22 years. Prior to Trinity School of Medicine, Mr. Wilson was President of TSYS Loyalty, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of TSYS, TSS on the NY stock exchange from 2003 until 2006 when he left to pursue the start-up of Trinity School of Medicine. Prior to TSYS, Mr. Wilson was President and CEO of Enhancement Services Corporation from 1998 to 2003, an institution that provided loyalty transaction processing and fulfillment services to the world's largest financial institutions. Mr. Wilson was also the President and CEO of Business Travel, Inc. from 1986 to 1997. Mr. Wilson's background and experience are a vital element in Trinity's success as it endeavors to become the finest Caribbean Medical College available to students from North America and around the globe.
Mr. Wilson serves as Chancellor of Trinity School of Medicine. He was part of the team that brought Trinity from concept to reality as it went through the accreditation process into a fully fledged Medical College. Mr. Wilson has many years of leading institutions through the early stages of development and into maturity, his track record speaks for itself. Mr. Wilson served as President and CEO of several highly regarded institutions over the past 22 years. Prior to Trinity School of Medicine, Mr. Wilson was President of TSYS Loyalty, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of TSYS, TSS on the NY stock exchange from 2003 until 2006 when he left to pursue the start-up of Trinity School of Medicine. Prior to TSYS, Mr. Wilson was President and CEO of Enhancement Services Corporation from 1998 to 2003, an institution that provided loyalty transaction processing and fulfillment services to the world's largest financial institutions. Mr. Wilson was also the President and CEO of Business Travel, Inc. from 1986 to 1997. Mr. Wilson's background and experience are a vital element in Trinity's success as it endeavors to become the finest Caribbean Medical College available to students from North America and around the globe.
W. Douglas Skelton, MD – Dean
Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs
Following graduation from Emory University School of Medicine and a psychiatric residency at Columbia in New York, Dr. Skelton returned to Emory where he was a full-time faculty member in the Department of Psychiatry. During these years he served as Chief of Psychiatry at Grady Hospital and then as Medical Director of the Georgia Mental Health Institute.
He then returned to Emory as Professor and Vice Chairman of the Department of Psychiatry. He later assumed additional duties at Emory as Vice President for Government Relations of the Robert W. Woodruff Health Sciences Center and served as a member of the National Advisory Mental Health Council.
Active with the Association of American Medical Colleges, Dr. Skelton served as a member of the Generalist Physician Task Force, which has called for major changes in medical education to produce more generalist physicians.
Dr. Skelton served as Dean of the Mercer University School of Medicine from 1985 to 2002 and as Senior Vice President and Provost for Health Affairs from 2002 to 2004.
Since leaving Mercer in 2004, Dr. Skelton has served as the director of the public health district serving Chatham and Effingham counties in Georgia where he oversaw the merger of public health programs in 8 Georgia counties to create the Coastal Health District.
Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs
Following graduation from Emory University School of Medicine and a psychiatric residency at Columbia in New York, Dr. Skelton returned to Emory where he was a full-time faculty member in the Department of Psychiatry. During these years he served as Chief of Psychiatry at Grady Hospital and then as Medical Director of the Georgia Mental Health Institute.
He then returned to Emory as Professor and Vice Chairman of the Department of Psychiatry. He later assumed additional duties at Emory as Vice President for Government Relations of the Robert W. Woodruff Health Sciences Center and served as a member of the National Advisory Mental Health Council.
Active with the Association of American Medical Colleges, Dr. Skelton served as a member of the Generalist Physician Task Force, which has called for major changes in medical education to produce more generalist physicians.
Dr. Skelton served as Dean of the Mercer University School of Medicine from 1985 to 2002 and as Senior Vice President and Provost for Health Affairs from 2002 to 2004.
Since leaving Mercer in 2004, Dr. Skelton has served as the director of the public health district serving Chatham and Effingham counties in Georgia where he oversaw the merger of public health programs in 8 Georgia counties to create the Coastal Health District.
Edward S. Johnson, MD - Dean of Caribbean Studies
Dr. Edward S. Johnson joined Trinity School of Medicine February 2008 to act as our first Campus Dean. He is a Board Certified Internist and Infectious Disease Physician who is Director of Infection Control and a Consultant in Infectious Diseases at the Clara Maass Medical Center and Wound Care Center in Belleville, New Jersey for the past 25 years. His major affiliations and appointments have included being the Program Director of the Infectious Disease Fellowship Program at St. Michael's Medical Center, Newark, New Jersey until 2000 and Professor of Medicine at Seton Hall School of Graduate Medical Education. He was the Dean of Kingstown Medical College, an affiliate of St. George's University from 1996 until February 2008. His appointments at St. George's included that of Professor of Microbiology, Course Director of Pathophysiology, and the Director of University Health Services in Grenada and Saint Vincent from 1998 until February 2008.
Dr. Edward S. Johnson joined Trinity School of Medicine February 2008 to act as our first Campus Dean. He is a Board Certified Internist and Infectious Disease Physician who is Director of Infection Control and a Consultant in Infectious Diseases at the Clara Maass Medical Center and Wound Care Center in Belleville, New Jersey for the past 25 years. His major affiliations and appointments have included being the Program Director of the Infectious Disease Fellowship Program at St. Michael's Medical Center, Newark, New Jersey until 2000 and Professor of Medicine at Seton Hall School of Graduate Medical Education. He was the Dean of Kingstown Medical College, an affiliate of St. George's University from 1996 until February 2008. His appointments at St. George's included that of Professor of Microbiology, Course Director of Pathophysiology, and the Director of University Health Services in Grenada and Saint Vincent from 1998 until February 2008.
Manny Suarez, MD - Dean of Clinical Sciences
Dr. Manuel Suarez represents a model for the successful Trinity School of Medicine graduate – himself a successful US trained international medical school graduate. His clinical training, internships and fellowships have taken place in some of the best medical centers in the US, including St. Michael's Medical Center in Newark, NJ, the University of Miami Affiliated Hospitals: Jackson Memorial Hospital, the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Miami and Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami Beach. Dr. Suarez's unique life experience and understanding of the international medical graduate (IMG) provides special insight for the Trinity student. He brings with him board certifications in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care Medicine as well as certification in Age Management and radiologic technology. He has over 15 publications in prestigious journals including JAMA, Chest, and Archives of Internal Medicine.
Dr. Manuel Suarez represents a model for the successful Trinity School of Medicine graduate – himself a successful US trained international medical school graduate. His clinical training, internships and fellowships have taken place in some of the best medical centers in the US, including St. Michael's Medical Center in Newark, NJ, the University of Miami Affiliated Hospitals: Jackson Memorial Hospital, the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Miami and Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami Beach. Dr. Suarez's unique life experience and understanding of the international medical graduate (IMG) provides special insight for the Trinity student. He brings with him board certifications in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care Medicine as well as certification in Age Management and radiologic technology. He has over 15 publications in prestigious journals including JAMA, Chest, and Archives of Internal Medicine.
Keith Hollers – Vice President of Student Operations
Mr. Hollers is currently responsible for the Bursar and Registrar administrative functions at Trinity School of Medicine. Mr. Hollers is also a key liaison between Trinity School of Medicine and the financial institutions that provide loans to our students. He is also responsible for the back office automation systems. Mr. Hollers has an extensive background in setting up and managing back office systems, financial systems, tracking programs, call center management, fulfillment centers, and telephony. He has worked for large public companies, small start-ups and government. He has a proven ability to bring efficient solutions that solve problems and issues, and more than that, he has the ability to foresee potential bottle necks in the operational systems as a company grows to make sure Trinity will be able to continue to focus its efforts on providing a quality education for its students.
Mr. Hollers is currently responsible for the Bursar and Registrar administrative functions at Trinity School of Medicine. Mr. Hollers is also a key liaison between Trinity School of Medicine and the financial institutions that provide loans to our students. He is also responsible for the back office automation systems. Mr. Hollers has an extensive background in setting up and managing back office systems, financial systems, tracking programs, call center management, fulfillment centers, and telephony. He has worked for large public companies, small start-ups and government. He has a proven ability to bring efficient solutions that solve problems and issues, and more than that, he has the ability to foresee potential bottle necks in the operational systems as a company grows to make sure Trinity will be able to continue to focus its efforts on providing a quality education for its students.
Stacy Meyer – Director of Admissions and Enrollment
Ms. Meyer leads the admissions efforts for Trinity School of Medicine, overseeing the recruiting, communications and enrollment processes. The Admissions team believes strongly in building one on one relationships with prospective students and applicants, one of the many advantages of a smaller medical school program. Individuals seeking information about Trinity and it's programs can pick up the phone or send an e-mail and expect a personal response to their questions immediately.
In her role Ms. Meyer is responsible for articulating the mission, vision, and advantages of Trinity's Doctor of Medicine degree program to help prospective students and University health advisors clearly understand what sets Trinity apart from other International medical schools. With a focus on social media and personal engagement, Ms. Meyer drives the delivery of new and useful content showcasing the value of the education provided by Trinity. She is enthusiastic about engaging with smart, driven and passionate individuals who have the goal of becoming a physician.
Ms. Meyer graduated from Boston College with a degree in Marketing Communications and joined Trinity in 2009.
Ms. Meyer leads the admissions efforts for Trinity School of Medicine, overseeing the recruiting, communications and enrollment processes. The Admissions team believes strongly in building one on one relationships with prospective students and applicants, one of the many advantages of a smaller medical school program. Individuals seeking information about Trinity and it's programs can pick up the phone or send an e-mail and expect a personal response to their questions immediately.
In her role Ms. Meyer is responsible for articulating the mission, vision, and advantages of Trinity's Doctor of Medicine degree program to help prospective students and University health advisors clearly understand what sets Trinity apart from other International medical schools. With a focus on social media and personal engagement, Ms. Meyer drives the delivery of new and useful content showcasing the value of the education provided by Trinity. She is enthusiastic about engaging with smart, driven and passionate individuals who have the goal of becoming a physician.
Ms. Meyer graduated from Boston College with a degree in Marketing Communications and joined Trinity in 2009.
Mark Berger – Director of Finance and Accounting
Mark Berger brings over 20 years of public and private sector accounting experience to Trinity School of Medicine. His responsibilities include the financial management and day to day accounting duties of all the related Trinity School of Medicine business.
Mr. Berger received his formal accounting experience with Habif, Arogeti & Wynne, Atlanta’s largest public accounting firm, where he worked as Senior Accountant from 1989 to 1996. Since leaving Habif, Arogeti, & Wynne, in 1996, Mark has held various senior level and controller positions with private and public companies in the Atlanta area, including Niagara National Corporation, Ross Systems, Inc, Innovations in Contemporary Furniture, Inc. and Metro Group Development. He earned his Bachelor of Science from Georgia State University. Mark serves on the board of several charitable foundations, including the Atlanta Group Home, Inc. and The Atlanta Jewish Group Home Foundation.
Mark Berger brings over 20 years of public and private sector accounting experience to Trinity School of Medicine. His responsibilities include the financial management and day to day accounting duties of all the related Trinity School of Medicine business.
Mr. Berger received his formal accounting experience with Habif, Arogeti & Wynne, Atlanta’s largest public accounting firm, where he worked as Senior Accountant from 1989 to 1996. Since leaving Habif, Arogeti, & Wynne, in 1996, Mark has held various senior level and controller positions with private and public companies in the Atlanta area, including Niagara National Corporation, Ross Systems, Inc, Innovations in Contemporary Furniture, Inc. and Metro Group Development. He earned his Bachelor of Science from Georgia State University. Mark serves on the board of several charitable foundations, including the Atlanta Group Home, Inc. and The Atlanta Jewish Group Home Foundation.
Ms. Saundra Browne – Business Manager
Ms. Saundra Browne is the Business Manager of Trinity School of Medicine on our St. Vincent Campus. Ms. Browne worked for the former Medical College in St. Vincent for more than 2 decades. She brings a wealth of experience and training in business administration and accounting to our school. Prior to working in the Medical School arena, Ms. Brown developed her skills as a government Office Clerk and Supervisor at the St. Vincent General Funding Program. A lifelong Vincentian, over the years Ms. Browne completed much of her managerial training through courses, seminars and on the job training in New York. Her expertise in supporting and working directly with the Dean of Trinity School of Medicine is at the heart of the campus operation in St. Vincent.
Ms. Saundra Browne is the Business Manager of Trinity School of Medicine on our St. Vincent Campus. Ms. Browne worked for the former Medical College in St. Vincent for more than 2 decades. She brings a wealth of experience and training in business administration and accounting to our school. Prior to working in the Medical School arena, Ms. Brown developed her skills as a government Office Clerk and Supervisor at the St. Vincent General Funding Program. A lifelong Vincentian, over the years Ms. Browne completed much of her managerial training through courses, seminars and on the job training in New York. Her expertise in supporting and working directly with the Dean of Trinity School of Medicine is at the heart of the campus operation in St. Vincent.
Vanesta DelPesche – Office Coordinator
Vanesta DelPesche, Office Coordinator at Trinity School of Medicine was the first Vincentian hired at the inception of the school. Enthusiasm and personality are embodied by “Van”. She has long acted as a liaison between administrators and students, having worked with the previous Medical College in St. Vincent & the Grenadines for nearly 15 years. She attended secretarial College and worked for a brief time as a secretarial clerk at a law firm in her native St. Vincent. Prior to the start-up of Trinity School of Medicine, Ms. DelPesche honed her skills and passion for planning and coordination as an intern with an Event planning group in Antigua.
Vanesta DelPesche, Office Coordinator at Trinity School of Medicine was the first Vincentian hired at the inception of the school. Enthusiasm and personality are embodied by “Van”. She has long acted as a liaison between administrators and students, having worked with the previous Medical College in St. Vincent & the Grenadines for nearly 15 years. She attended secretarial College and worked for a brief time as a secretarial clerk at a law firm in her native St. Vincent. Prior to the start-up of Trinity School of Medicine, Ms. DelPesche honed her skills and passion for planning and coordination as an intern with an Event planning group in Antigua.
