Maddison Schiafo, PhD

"Dr. Tatem is an academic general pediatrician who has returned to CHKD as the Medical Director for Mental Health Pediatrics as well as Vice Chair of Diversity for the Department of Pediatrics. Dr. Tatem, a native of Norfolk, earned her medical degree from EVMS and completed her residency and chief residency at CHKD. She is devoted to caring for children and adolescents from all backgrounds, but particularly those from underrepresented and marginalized communities."

Dr. Carpenter was born in Orlando, Florida, and is a graduate of University of Central Florida. She obtained her doctoral degree at University of Hartford in Hartford, Connecticut. Her predoctoral internship was with Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School in Boston, where she worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings with medically complex individuals. She enjoys working with LGBTQIA+ youth and adults and performing psychological assessments.

Dr. Green is a Georgia native who found herself in Norfolk for her pediatrics residency at CHKD. Growing up with her father in the U.S. Army, Dr. Green is familiar with the challenges that local military families may face while a parent is serving. Now, she herself is staying in the area to provide care to the patients admitted to Children’s Pavilion. Dr. Green believes that regardless of who someone is, or their background, everyone deserves quality healthcare.