Operations Director
Tomiko Fisher developed an early passion for health disparities and education while serving as an AmeriCorps volunteer. She earned her Bachelors of Science in Biology from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor and a Master of Business Administration. Tomiko’s professional background includes community-based/nonprofit organizations, workforce development programs, educational institutions, healthcare, and global health. She has been with the University of Texas System since 2014. During November of 2020, Tomiko joined The University of Texas Medical Branch and directs the Texas AHEC East Program Office, the AIDS Education and Training Program, and the Center for Global and Community Health. She deems this opportunity as a “marriage” of her love for science and business acumen. Tomiko has been with the Texas Rural Health Association Board of Directors since 2023. Compassion, curiosity, and courage are words that describe Tomiko’s approach to assisting medically underserved, marginalized, and rural communities throughout East Texas. She is responsible for personnel, programmatic, operational, and financial management to help ensure the delivery of competent, customer-focused, and efficient services for stakeholders. Tomiko uses her extensive grants and project management experience, along with her servant leadership style, to guide the administrative and operational needs for UTMB’s programs and collaborative partnerships. She enjoys Texas’ sunshine and its diverse culture.