Meet the Ombudspersons

Associate Ombudsperson Bridgette M. Nevils-Taylor

The Associate Ombudsperson, Bridgette Nevils-Taylor, serves as an independent, neutral and confidential resource for the UM Miller School community.

Bridgette is an accomplished professional with a robust background in conflict resolution and relationship building. Throughout her tenure at the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, where she has worked since 1995, she has demonstrated proficiency in communication, leadership development and strategic event planning.

Currently serving as the Associate Ombudsperson, Bridgette provides impartial conflict resolution services and educates constituents while upholding the integrity of the office.

Bridgette holds a Master of Science degree in Management Studies, with a concentration in Leadership, and a Bachelor of Arts in General Studies with a focus in Human Resources Management from the University of Miami. Additionally, she holds a Master of Science in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from Nova Southeastern University, specializing in organizational conflict.

Clinical Ombudsperson Steve Falcone, M.D., M.B.A.

Dr. Falcone is Professor of Radiology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. His current positions in the Department of Radiology include the Associate Chair/Vice Chair of Faculty Affairs and Director of Undergraduate Medical Education. He also serves as DIO for the JFK Medical Center/University of Miami Miller School of Medicine GME consortium.

He is a neuroradiologist with expertise in the interpretation of MRI and CT of the neuroaxis/head and neck, with privileges at UMHC and  JMH. He has published more than 100 book chapters, peer-reviewed journal articles, abstracts and scientific exhibits.

Dr. Falcone has held many  leadership roles within the Miller School and UHealth, including but not limited to Executive Clinical Dean at the Regional Campus, Executive Dean for Clinical Affairs, CEO of the UHealth Clinical Practice and Associate Vice President for Medical Affairs.

Dr. Falcone joined the Faculty in July 1992 and has more than 30 years of clinical and administrative experience.