Leila Amiri, PhD serves as Associate Dean for Admissions at the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine. She has formal training through the AAMC Restorative Justice in Academic Medicine program and has presented on the application of restorative practices in admissions and medical education. At Larner, she has supported the establishment of circle processes to address conflict and foster dialogue, integrating restorative approaches into admissions operations and campus community life. Dr. Amiri’s extensive leadership in medical school admissions, coupled with her national service roles, provides her with deep insight into institutional challenges and opportunities for applying restorative justice in medical education.