Abiodun Akinwuntan, Public Health Academy
Abiodun Akinwuntan, Ph.D., MPH, MBA, MIH, FASAHP, FACRM, FAMedS, received his bachelor's degree from the College of Medicine, University of Lagos in 1994, a master's degree and a doctoral degree in neurological rehabilitation from the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven in Belgium, in 2000 and 2004 respectively. He earned a master's degree in public health in 2012 and a master's degree in business administration in 2015 both from Augusta University, Ga. He completed a Master of International Health from the Institute of International Medicine in Kansas City, MO. Dr. Akinwuntan’s research is on the use of virtual-reality technologies to improve daily living activities in neurologically impaired persons. He has published >110 peer-reviewed scholarly works and received funded grants totaling >$15 million. He is a three-time recipient of the prestigious United States Fulbright Awards, a Fellow of three professional organizations, and serves on the board of directors of three professional bodies.

Gina Alexander, Nursing Academy
Dr. Gina Alexander, Professor in the Harris College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Texas Christian University, champions interprofessional collaboration through education, research, and practice. She teaches public health nursing and coordinates interprofessional education initiatives with colleagues on campus and throughout the community. Dr. Alexander leads interprofessional, participatory action research focused on promoting equitable access to nature and food, improving social determinants of health in the local community and beyond. As the project lead of RxPLORE™: Prescribing Life Outdoors and Real Exploration, she develops community-academic-practice partnerships to advance nature-based health promotion and environmental stewardship. With a public health nursing practice grounded in collective action and advocacy, Dr. Alexander co-leads the Fort Worth Climate Safe Neighborhood Coalition and serves on the Immunization Collaboration of Tarrant County. Within the Association of Community Health Nursing Educators, she serves as Policy Committee Chair.

John Allen, Pharmacy Academy
John M. Allen, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCCCP, FCCM, FCCP, is a Clinical Associate Professor and Associate Dean at the University of Florida College of Pharmacy. There he directs a Health Disparities Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship. A Florida A&M University graduate, he completed post-graduate residency training at Tampa General Hospital, specializing in critical care. Allen's research focuses on medication use disparities. He is a co-leader of the NIH-funded CaRE2 Health Equity Center's Research Education Core, which focuses on training the next generation of health disparities researchers. Recognized as a Fellow by the American College of Critical Care Medicine and the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP), Allen founded ACCP's Health Equity Practice and Research Network, enhancing education, networking, leadership, and research among clinical pharmacists dedicated to eliminate health disparities. His past experience includes roles as a critical care pharmacist, pharmacy residency program director, and director of infectious diseases pharmacy for a 16-hospital system.

Olivia Anderson, Public Health Academy
Dr. Anderson’s area of expertise is the scholarship of teaching and learning in public health education. Her research has a specific emphasis on: 1) the implications of the public health discipline to interprofessional education (IPE) and practice, 2) lactation education training aimed to reduce health disparities and promote population health, and 3) equitable teaching strategies for effective education especially in public health writing. Dr. Anderson teaches maternal-child nutrition and professional development courses that foster public health writing and teaching skills. She also oversees core, university-wide IPE curriculum available to all University of Michigan Health Sciences Students. Her main service activities have been dedicated to public health and IPE curricular oversight at the department-, program-, and university-levels for undergraduate and graduate trainees.

Craig Andrade, Public Health Academy
Craig is a registered nurse, athletic trainer, licensed massage therapist, strength and condition specialist, health educator, public health administrator and racial equity activist with masters and doctoral degrees in public health from Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH). Previously Dr. Andrade served as an acute care, cardiac critical care and public health nurse at Boston Medical Center; nurse manager and head athletic trainer at Buckingham Browne & Nichols School in Cambridge, MA; and owner/operator of Active Health, a private health and fitness company. He served as Associate Dean of Health and Wellness and Director of Student Health Services at Wheaton College in MA. And directed the Bureau of Family Health & Nutrition at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH). Craig now serves as Associate Dean of Practice, Director of The Activist Lab, and Associate Professor of Community Health Sciences at BUSPH.

Alexandar Andrich, Optometry Academy
Dr. Alexandar Andrich is an accomplished graduate of The Ohio State University College of Optometry and a Fellow of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development. He is an acclaimed lecturer on the topics of pediatric/infant vision, binocular vision disorders, neuro-optometric rehabilitation, learning-related vision disorders, sports vision, and nutrigenomics related to ocular health and overall well-being. In addition to providing Vision Therapy, Sports Vision, and Neuro-Optometric Vision Services, Dr. Andrich and his wife Patti, founded The Vision Development Team, a multi-location internationally recognized training center for providing high-level optometric testing accompanied by therapeutic interventions to improve visual functions and elite performance training for the competitive athlete. Dr. Andrich has served on the staff in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation departments at University Hospitals Parma Medical Center and MetroHealth. Dr. Andrich is a co-founder and immediate past president of ISVA (International Sports Vision Association), representing over 14 countries. ISVA provides training to doctors, coaches, and athletic trainers world-wide in the field of sports vision. Additionally, Dr. Andrich is the team optometrist and performance vision coach for the Cleveland Guardians and Toronto Blue Jays baseball teams, Cleveland Monsters hockey team, and other professional and amateur athletes. He is professionally involved with several state, national, and international organizations. When he is not busy serving others with his optometry passions, you can find him enjoying time with his family, skiing, and mountain biking.

Jason Anthony, Psychology Academy
Dr. Anthony is a clinical and school psychologist specializing in assessment, school readiness, developmental disabilities, family- and school-based interventions, and program evaluation. He earned master’s in school and clinical psychology and doctorate in clinical psychology from Florida State University (FSU). He completed a fellowship in interprofessional practices for developmental disabilities, clinical psychology residency at University of Washington School of Medicine, and postdoctoral fellowship at University of Houston Texas Institute for Measurement, Evaluation, and Statistics. Dr. Anthony collaborates with experts in education, statistics, speech-language pathology, linguistics, nonprofit leadership, and countless branches of psychology. He is Associate Editor of APA's Journal of Educational Psychology. Current sponsored projects focus on developing culturally fair assessments of school readiness and a coordinated assessment and accountability system for Florida. His research has been sponsored by US DOE, NSF, foundations, and state and local education agencies, and recognized by APA, American Psychological Foundation, and International Reading Association.

Robert Augustine, Speech-Language Pathology Academy
Robert M. Augustine, PhD, CCC/SLP serves as Senior Vice President of the Council of Graduate Schools in Washington, D.C. where he leads consultations designed to align universities with best practices for advancing graduate education. He is Dean Emeritus of the Graduate School, Research, and International Students and Scholars at Eastern Illinois University where he earned regional and national awards for his work in graduate program review, diversity, and financial literacy for graduate education. Prior to serving as Dean, he earned tenure as Professor of Communication Disorders and Sciences, served as Department Chair where he integrated interprofessional practice into the curriculum. He was appointed a Visiting International Scholar at Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia where he conducted research and promoted interprofessional practice. He began his career as a staff speech-language pathologist at a large rehabilitation center where he developed the center’s first early intervention program aligned with interprofessional practice.

Heather Austin, Psychology Academy
Dr. Heather Austin is a pediatric psychologist and Associate Professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Department of Pediatrics, Division of Adolescent Medicine. She received her doctoral degree in clinical child psychology at Auburn University and completed internship and post-doctoral fellowship in pediatric psychology at UAB. Dr. Austin is co-director of the UAB Leadership Education in Adolescent Health (LEAH) program, a nationally funded MCH training program focused on interprofessional training, research, and clinical services with a focus on adolescent-centered/family-involved, culturally competent and community-based care. She is a member of MINT (Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers) and provides advanced training in MI for health care professionals. Areas of research and clinical interest include family-based behavioral treatment and bariatric surgery for obesity, trauma-informed care, and mindfulness. Under her leadership psychology services within Adolescent Medicine have increased access to brief interventions for depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance for underserved adolescents.

Emily Balog, Occupational Therapy Academy
Dr. Emily J. Balog, an Assistant Professor at Rutgers University, has practiced occupational therapy for nearly 20 years primarily working in geriatric rehabilitation, home modification, and aging in place and holds a PhD in Translational Health Science. Dr. Balog is a veteran of the United States Air Force specializing in Emergency Management/Disaster Preparedness in Nuclear, Biological, Chemical, Radiological Warfare Preparedness and Defense and natural disasters and emergencies. Sgt. Balog (nee Rigilano) deployed during the Iraq war in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in 2008. At Rutgers University, Dr. Balog's education and research efforts centralize around interprofessional experientials in the community and underscore knowledge translation, team science, and implementation science transected with occupational therapy.

Kate Barlow, Occupational Therapy Academy
Kate Barlow, OTD, OTR/L, IMH-E®, FAOTA is an Associate Professor at American International College. She has also served as CDC’s Act Early Ambassador for the state of Massachusetts since 2019. Dr. Barlow received her BS in Occupational Therapy from Boston University, and her MS and OTD from Virginia Commonwealth University. She has over 25 years of clinical experience that includes public school practice, early intervention, a pediatric hospital-based outpatient clinic and management. Dr. Barlow’s areas of clinical expertise are early identification of delays and pediatric feeding. Dr. Barlow was also added to the AOTA Roster of Fellows at the AOTA conference in 2024 for international pediatric leadership. For volunteer work, Dr. Barlow founded the International Interprofessional Mentorship Program in June of 2019, that is now called, “OT ECHO”. She received the 2022 Innovation Award from National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) in the United States for this work.

Susan Barnett, Pharmacy Academy
Susanne Barnett, PharmD, BCPS is an Associate Professor of Pharmacy (CHS) and Director of Interprofessional Education (IPE) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy. In this role, Dr. Barnett oversees administration and continuous quality monitoring of the School’s IPE Program. Demonstration of passion and leadership in IPE led to Dr. Barnett’s induction as a UW-Madison Joint Teaching Academy and Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education Distinguished Fellow in early 2024. Dr. Barnett’s teaching is focused on experiential learning, infectious diseases, and IPE. Her scholarship of teaching and learning interests focus on improving uniprofessional and interprofessional learning activities guided by quality improvement processes. Dr. Barnett has >15 years’ experience as an inpatient pharmacist as a part of an interprofessional team, most recently with an inpatient clinical practice in antimicrobial stewardship and infectious diseases.

Gina Baugh, Pharmacy Academy
Gina M. Baugh, PharmD, is a Clinical Professor at West Virginia University (WVU) School of Pharmacy, where she also serves as the Director of Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences. Additionally, she holds the role of Director of Interprofessional Education (IPE) for WVU Health Sciences Center (HSC). Dr. Baugh leads IPE initiatives across didactic, simulation, and clinical practice settings, focusing her service and scholarship on advancing interprofessional collaboration. Nationally recognized for her contributions, she participates in multiple committees and presents her work through oral and poster presentations. In 2019, Dr. Baugh completed the Interprofessional Leadership Development Program sponsored by the Interprofessional Education Collaborative. Her team has received prestigious awards, including the WVU HSC Vice President’s Team Achievement Award in 2017, the Go First Award in 2021, and the George E. Thibault, MD Nexus Award in October 2021 for their impactful efforts in Covid-19 vaccination administration.

Cynthia Beckett, Nursing Academy
Dr. Cindy Beckett is an Assistant Clinical Professor at The Ohio State University College of Nursing teaching Evidence-based Practice (EBP). She is also the Director of the interprofessional EBP Credentialing Programs coordinated through the Helene Fuld Health Trust National Institute for Evidence-based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare Fuld National Institute. In addition to oversight of the EBP Credentialing Programs, she teaches interprofessional workshops on the Integrated Evidence-based Quality Model (PPQ), Teaching EBP, and the Fuld 5-day EBP Immersions. She has been mentoring, teaching, and leading EBP and Quality initiatives for 17 years. Dr. Beckett’s research focuses have been in the areas of perinatal, pediatrics, and families in rural, and underserved communities and populations using quantitative, qualitative, and EBP methodologies. Dr. Beckett has worked closely with interprofessionals in academic and clinical settings to improve outcomes for individuals, families, and communities. She holds interprofessional board certifications in Research Compliance and Evidence-based Practice

Karla Bell, Physical Therapy Academy
Dr. Karla A. Bell is an Associate Professor of Physical Therapy in the Jefferson College of Rehabilitation Sciences Physical Therapy Department and the College of Nursing at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Bell’s PhD is in Population Health, and she serves as a member of APTA’s DEI Committee and was founding Co-Chair of PT Proud in the Academy of Leadership and Innovation for APTA. Dr. Bell recently developed a measure to assess provider readiness to use LGBTQIA+ inclusive practices in healthcare that will be validated. Her collaborative research focuses on measurement of belongingness in student academic and clinical spaces and professional development for faculty, clinicians, and administrators in the areas of LGBTQIA+ health and cultural humility. Dr. Bell’s publications address LGBTQIA+ barriers in physical therapy, interdisciplinary professional development for LGBTQIA+ inclusive practices and education, and LGBTQIA+ inclusive medical education. She is a member of Academy Health, GLMA, APTA and Institutional Interprofessional Education committees at Jefferson.

Susanny Beltran, Social Work Academy
Susanny J. Beltran, Ph.D. is Assistant Professor in the College of Health Professions and Sciences at the University of Central Florida and Co-Director of the Center for Behavioral Health Research and Training, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration in behavioral health research. She earned a Ph.D. in Social Work (2019) from the Jane Addams College of Social Work at the University of Illinois-Chicago, and both a master’s degree in social work (2013) and bachelor’s degree in psychology (2011) from Florida International University. Dr. Beltran’s practice background includes working with older adults across the continuum of care, and this informs her research. Dr. Beltran’s research concentrates on end-of-life care, advance care planning, and the challenges faced by healthcare providers and administrators, especially in hospice and nursing home settings. Her research often involves interdisciplinary teams and aims to enhance collaborative practice in the care of older adults in nursing homes and other settings.

Lisa Benz Scott, Public Health Academy
Dr. Lisa Benz Scott is a tenured Professor and Associate Dean for Health Sciences at Stony Brook Medicine. She began her public health practice career in the 1990s as a community health educator in rural Indiana followed by community-based participatory research. She has a program of research, teaching, and service that values inter-professional teams, collaboration across professions, and community-academic partnerships. In 2019 Dr. Benz Scott spear-headed the creation of the Stony Brook Medicine Healthy Libraries Program (HeLP). Together with the Schools of Nursing, Social Welfare, Health Professions, and public librarians at 15 locations on Long Island she has established an inter-professional team-based experiential learning program that is integrated into curriculum, competency assessments, and community health assessments. HeLP is mapped to students’ clinical rotations, fieldwork, and/or practicum degree requirements. Her work includes establishing nd directing a research lab that has produced several publications and national conferences dedicated to IP outcomes.

Jeanie Bochenek, Nursing Academy
Jeanie Bochenek, DNP, RN, NCSN, LSN, EBP-C is a Clinical Assistant Professor, faculty for the School Nurse Certificate Program, Lead for Community Nursing in Norway, Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL), and Ohio Director for Healthy LifeStars at The Ohio State University. She maintains school nurse licensure in Ohio, National School Nurse Certification and Evidence-Based Practice Certification. As an expert and leader in school health, she is the Professional Practice Committee co-Chair for Ohio Association of School Nurses and facilitator for National Association of School Nurses Asthma Community of Practice that supports school nurses in delivering evidence-based asthma guidelines for children. At OSU, she leads global education by mentoring faculty and creating students who are global citizens through studyabroad programs and COIL experiences in existing courses. As Director of Healthy LifeStars she collaborates with schools improving the health and well-being of over 8,000 Ohio children.

Curry Bordelon, Nursing Academy
Curry Bordelon, DNP, MBA, CRNP, CNE is an Associate Professor and Assistant Dean for Graduate Clinical Education-DNP Programs for the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing. Curry maintains dual board certifications as a Neonatal and Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and is the 2018 Interprofessional Leadership Fellow for the UAB Center for Interprofessional Education and Simulation. He has extensive leadership experience as a nurse practitioner manager, interprofessional educator, Educational Liaison for the Academy of Neonatal Nurses, Vice President for the American Association for Men in Nursing, and Past-President for the UAB Nu at-Large Chapter of Sigma. Curry participates in the Curricula Leadership Committee for the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties and is a graduate of the LEAD Program from the National League for Nursing. Curry has several publications and presentations focusing on teaching innovations, neonatal care, interprofessional curricula, and leadership. 

Marie Borgella, Nursing Academy
Dr. Marie Borgella holds a Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) with an executive track and serves as the Massachusetts State Representative for the Organization of Nurse Leaders. With extensive experience in enhancing interprofessional team effectiveness and patient care outcomes, Dr. Borgella leads initiatives that integrate evidence-based practices and foster collaborative learning in healthcare settings. In her role as Executive Director of Learning and Development, Dr. Borgella designs and implements training programs that significantly improve team cohesion and clinical outcomes. Recognized for advancing interdisciplinary collaboration and clinical excellence, Dr. Borgella is dedicated to driving innovation in healthcare through effective learning strategies and professional development. Her work is marked by a commitment to staying at the forefront of healthcare practices and contributing to the broader healthcare community through leadership and advocacy. Her influential role in academia, the healthcare system, and marginalized communities highlights her significant impact. Dr. Borgella’s extensive knowledge and experience make her a transformative leader in healthcare.

Marina Boykova, Nursing Academy
Dr. Boykova is an Associate Professor at Holy Family University, Philadelphia, PA.  She holds a Diploma in Nursing Practice-School of Nursing #3, Saint Petersburg, Russia, certificate in Theory and Practice of Nurse Education, Chester College, Chester UK; Bachelor of Science in Professional Practice, University of Liverpool, UK; Diploma of Higher Education Nursing; Novgorod University, Novgorod, Russia; Master of Science in Health Promotion, University of Liverpool, UK; PhD in Nursing, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK.  She is a board member-Council of International Neonatal Nurses, Inc. (COINN). She works on global health policy issues impacting neonatal mortality.  She is a distinguished co-editor of neonatal nursing textbooks “Comprehensive Neonatal Care” and “Neonatal Nursing Care Handbook” that are both used in practice and education globally. Dr. Boykova has over 50 publications and many international invited presentations. She was inducted as a Professional Member of the National Academies of Practice in 2023.

Kimberly Braxton-Lloyd, Pharmacy Academy
Kimberly Braxton Lloyd, Pharm.D. is the Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs and Outreach (CAO) and provides administrative oversight for CAO’s three branches: Clinical Health Services (CHS), Experiential Programs, and Alumni and Professional Affairs. In this role, she is the administrator over all clinical, pharmacy, and drug information services that are provided directly to patients and other stakeholders through the college of pharmacy. She and her team continuously strive to develop, implement, and validate innovative pharmacy and interprofessional practice models that can be easily adapted within ambulatory care and community settings. CHS and Experiential Programs work closely to integrate CHS’s direct patient care activities into experiential training, interprofessional education (IPE), and co-curricular activities that are available to HCOP students throughout their professional training. Dr. Braxton Lloyd is the founding director of three interprofessional clinics and is currently providing leadership for the development and implementation of an interprofessional student-run free clinic.

Jeffrey Brewer, Pharmacy Academy
Jeffrey Brewer, PharmD, BCACP, FASHP has spent his career embedded in interprofessional clinical teams as well as leading the design and execution of interprofessional education. Since completing his Doctor of Pharmacy at the University of Maryland, Baltimore and two residencies in the late 1990s, he has worked extensively in academic provider practices. His employers have included both healthcare systems and higher education, as well as inpatient and ambulatory sites. He has a long history of collaborating with interprofessional colleagues during patient care and nurturing strong interprofessional experiences for students and residents of many professions. He advised many pharmacy students volunteering in an interprofessional space and helped to accredit student interprofessional grand rounds. He precepted over 200 pharmacy and medical students and received two precepting awards from different pharmacy schools for excellence in precepting. His scholarship includes the challenges and complexities of communicating between providers and growing professional identity formation.

Zachary Brian, Oral Health  Academy
Dr. Zachary Brian is an associate professor at UNC Adams School of Dentistry, where he directs a community-based service-learning program, Dentistry in Service to Community (DISC). His career spans clinical, administrative, and academic roles, emphasizing public health and policy to promote health equity for marginalized populations. He has held leadership positions across government, non-profit, and private sectors, supporting equity-centered initiatives. Dr. Brian is actively involved in numerous national committees and councils promoting scholarship and best practices. He serves on the editorial board of the CDC's journal Preventing Chronic Disease, the Chatham County Board of Health, and the Board of Directors for the National Network for Oral Health Access. He earned his BS from Murray State University, DMD from the University of Louisville, and MHA from Central Michigan University. In 2023, he was inducted as a fellow in the International College of Dentistry and the American College of Dentistry.

Tina Brock, Pharmacy Academy
Professor Tina Brock is an American pharmacist and an internationally recognized health professions educator with 25+ years of experience leading health teams. She describes herself as an upstream activist for the transformative power of interprofessional collaboration to advance health worldwide. Her goal is to make it easier for health professionals to do the right thing – work together toward personcentered care. Tina is currently the Director of the Collaborative Practice Centre in the University of Melbourne's Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Sciences. There she leads collaborative practice initiatives for fifteen entry-to-practice health programs. She has previously been part of the leadership teams, teaching and researching interprofessionalism, at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University College London, University of California San Francisco, Monash University, and the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. She has also collaborated across all six WHO regions via the nongovernmental organisation, Management Sciences for Health. 

Daniel Buccino, Social Work Academy
Daniel L. Buccino, MA, MSW, LCSW-C, BCD is the Founder and Director of the Baltimore Psychotherapy Institute and the Director of the Johns Hopkins Civility Initiative. An award-winning clinician-educator-researcher, he has made nearly 500 continuing interprofessional education presentations internationally and written over 90 professional publications. Mr. Buccino recently became the first clinical social worker, and the first non-doctoral level faculty member, to be promoted to the rank of Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in the 116-year history of the Department of Psychiatry at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, the first and oldest academic psychiatry department in America. Among many other accomplishments, Mr. Buccino is past-President of the American Association for Psychoanalysis in Clinical Social Work, former Chairman of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners, and an Associate and Certified Trainer with the International Center for Clinical Excellence.

Ann Lee Burch, Physical Therapy Academy
Ann Lee Burch, PT, MPH, EdD is the dean of A.T. Still University’s Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS). Dr. Burch received her EdD from Columbia University, Teachers College in 2005, her MPH from Columbia University, Mailman School of Public Health in 2002 and her Master of Science in Physical Therapy from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1989. Her BA is in psychology from the University of Rochester. Prior to ATSU Dr. Burch was the Director of Physical Therapy at the University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She has held administrative, clinical and/or faculty positions at the International Center for the Disabled in NYC, Mercy College in NY, Long Island University in NY and the University of New England. Dr. Burch was a member of the 2019 class, Institute of Management and Leadership Education at Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Martha Burns, Speech-Language Pathology Academy
Dr. Martha S. Burns is currently employed as a consultant for Carnegie Learning Corporation, having served as Director of Neuroscience Education at Carnegie Learning and Scientific Learning Corporations, for 26 years. Dr, Burns’ 57-year professional career has included a 40-year Adjunct Associate Professorship at Northwestern University and a consultantship at Shirley Ryan Ability Lab (formerly, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago) for 35 years. Dr. Burns is a Fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and has received honors from Northwestern University, Evanston Hospital Corporation, the American Speech Language Hearing Foundation and St. Xavier University. She authored a test, Burns Brief Inventory of Communication and Cognition published by Pearson, over 100 book chapters and articles, and a recent textbook, Cognitive and Communication Interventions through Plural Publications. She has consulted in many school districts worldwide and is frequently invited as a keynote speaker on the topic of neuroscience applications to education and clinical practice.

Tariem Burroughs, Public Health Academy
Tariem Burroughs’ work at Drexel Dornsife School of Public Health focuses on creating educational programs that propel public health students into their careers and connect public health programs to local communities. He received his MS in organizational development and leadership from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Master of Education Entrepreneurship from the University of Pennsylvania, and Ph.D. in sociology at Temple University. Tariem aims to contribute to the growth and development of the public health workforce, which he sees as essential to providing better care to communities and guidance to providers. Tariem contends that the public health workforce must be as dynamic as the people it serves and having an interprofessional approach is key to that. With years of experience as a provider, evaluator, and educator in the field of public health, he has collaborated with community members and organizations to build and innovate programs for many institutions.

Hope Bussenius, Nursing Academy
Hope Haynes Bussenius, a Lumbee Indian Tribal member, received her BSN from the Medical College of Georgia, her MN from Emory University, and her DNP at Georgia Health Sciences University, specializing in the AACN Essential IV development of smartphone applications called the Transformative Technology Evaluation and Assessment Model (2TEAM2Go) ^®. As a pioneer in smartphone application development, she developed an award-winning smartphone application, Pedia BP^®, and a non-profit organization, Take2Heart Initiative, Inc. She was awarded the RWJF Clinical Scholars Award for Oral Health in Communities and Neighborhoods (OHICAN, LLC ^®) and selected as a 2019 American Association of Nurse Practitioners Fellow (FAANP), a 2021 American Academy of Nursing Fellow (FAAN), and a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III Faculty Athletic Representative (FAR) Fellow. She received the E. Louise Grant Distinguished Alumni Award. Recently, Dr. Bussenius was appointed as the President of the RWJF Clinical Scholars Alumni Network (CSAN). 

Sarah Butts, Social Work Academy
Sarah Christa Butts, MSW, is Director of Public Policy at the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), headquarters office in Washington, DC. Butts is responsible for leading the association’s public policy, political and legislative affairs agenda, overseeing field organizing, working at both the national level and with 55 NASW state chapters, political candidates’ fundraising and endorsement efforts, as well as developing and advancing the association’s strategic goals and objectives related to influencing the legislative and executive branches of government. Prior to joining NASW, she served as the executive director of the Grand Challenges for Social Work, and she is the founding administrator of the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare. Sarah started her career in public child welfare and has held direct service and administrative roles at Maryland’s Department of Human Services and the Family League of Baltimore. She is a graduate of the Title IVE-E education for public child welfare program. She is co-chair of NASW’s Licensure Task Force, a member of the board of directors of the Congressional Research Institute for Social Work and Policy and the Mental Health Liaison Group. She earned her BSW degree at University of Maryland, Baltimore County and MSW degree from University of Maryland, Baltimore.

Dawn Callahan Dennis, Speech-Language Pathology Academy
Dawn Callahan Dennis, Ed.D. CCC-SLP, is a Community Outreach Specialist with Spotter Staffing and owner of Empower Language and Learning. Dr. Callahan Dennis has a successful career spanning over 30 years serving in hospitals, private practice, schools, corporations and universities in multiple states. She received her B.S. and M.S. from Boston University (‘90 & ‘91) and completed her doctoral degree in Educational Leadership at Baker University (2012). Her passion is empowering others, which she fulfills through providing mentorship, guidance and collaboration with students, families, staff and school administration. She is sought out by school districts for consultation and professional development in multiple topics, including IDEA Compliance, Stress and Trauma Informed Schools, Tiered Interventions and Collaborative Teaming. In addition to this work, she provides therapy services through her private practice. She serves on the Missouri Speech Language Hearing Association (MSHA) Executive Board as President-Elect. She resides in the Kansas City area.

Danielle Candelario, Pharmacy Academy
Dr. Danielle M. Candelario is an Associate Professor at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (RFUMS) and is primarily responsible for teaching in Pharmacy Skills Lab, a 9-course series spanning three years of the didactic curriculum. Teaching in all three years of the curriculum, Dr. Candelario focuses on concepts pertaining to patient communication, patient counseling, physical assessment, simulation and literature evaluation. She is a preceptor for an APPE Academic rotation students and serves as a faculty advisor for APhA-ASP and the Interprofessional Community clinic, a student-led free clinic that serves the uninsured patients of North Chicago. She is also the Chair of the Assessment and Evaluation Committee and a voting member on the Student Progression Committee. Dr. Candelario maintains a practice in primary care at the local county health department in Illinois. Dr. Candelario received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey and completed a PGY-1 residency in Community Practice at A&P Pharmacy in conjunction with The Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy at Rutgers University. Prior to her academic appointment at RFUMS, Dr. Candelario was a Clinical Assistant Professor at Rutgers University and practiced in Internal Medicine at the University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro. She also assisted in the creation and development of an innovative inter-professional transitional care unit at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in New Jersey. She helped develop, implement and manage the transitional care service where she facilitated patient discharge through resolution in care gaps for several years. She is a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS), and an active member of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) and the Transitions of Care Special Interest Group. Dr. Candelario’s research interests are in Student-Led Free Clinics, Interprofessionalims, Assessment and the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.

Kim Capehart, Oral Health Academy
Dr. Kim L. Capehart is the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs & Advanced Education at the Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA. Previously he was Chair of the Department of General Dentistry for 5 years and in private practice as a general dentist for 16 years. Throughout his professional career, Dr. Capehart has been involved in interprofessional work working with the Peace Corp as a medical/dental screener and working with the medical team to clear potential volunteers to working with allied health professions to help evaluate and screen individuals in the community and world-wide in places like Southeast Asia, Western Africa, American Indian Reservations. He has worked with Doctors without Borders, Health Volunteers Overseas, and the US Indian Health Tribune. Recently, he has worked to create a symposium connecting medicine and dentistry and all the allied health providers.

Kristin Chaney, Veterinary Medicine Academy
Dr. Chaney, clinical associate professor, is assistant dean for curriculum and assessment in the School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences at Texas A&M University. She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and received her DVM from Colorado State University. She is an equine veterinarian and a diplomate in the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and the American College of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care. She publishes research in veterinary education and novel educational modalities and her work in curriculum development is recognized internationally. Dr. Chaney is the recipient of multiple teaching awards. She presents workshops and consultations on competencybased education and works with interprofessional colleagues across the globe to promote education. She is the chair of the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) Council on Outcomesbased Veterinary Education and the chair of the International Council on Veterinary Assessment (ICVA) Academic Veterinary Assessment Committee.

Heidi Cheerman, Physical Therapy Academy
Dr. Heidi Cheerman is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy, Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences and serves as Assistant Dean for Interprofessional Education (IPE) at Northeastern University with over 20 years of clinical experience. Her primary teaching responsibilities are in neurological rehabilitation and collaborative care in the acute care setting. Her scholarship focus is on IPE, health inequities, pedagogical student partnerships, and neuroscience. Dr. Cheerman is an American Board of Physical Therapist Specialists certified neurologic clinical specialist and candidate for her Doctorate in Education with a concentration in Curriculum Leadership and Learning from Northeastern University. Her clinical experience includes the vast healthcare settings of hospital based acute care, acute inpatient rehabilitation, and an outpatient pro-bono clinic. Included in Dr. Cheerman’s accomplishments are her peer-reviewed published abstracts / papers and conference presentations at the state and national level.

Susan Cheng, Public Health Academy
I have served varying communities and capacities as an epidemiologist and practitioner. I served as Principal Investigator for an emergency and pandemic preparedness and response project through the federal Indian Health Service and the state Indian Health Program in California. My work focused on trainings, exercises, and evaluations of surge capacity and emergency response plans (including for pandemics) across tribal, clinical, health departments, and emergency responders. During covid-19, I had the opportunity to once again work and consult on tribal projects including disease, testing, and vaccination dashboards for California tribes, Navajo Nation, and running a mass vaccination site. As an executive council member of the Illinois Public Health Association, chair of Family Planning and Maternal and Child Health section, I have authored and led efforts in policy resolutions and legislation for IL for over a decade. My research centers on implementation science and improving public health practice and health inequities.

Ida Chung, Optometry Academy
Dr. Ida Chung is an esteemed optometrist and educator dedicated to advancing interprofessional education and collaborative practice. She holds a Doctor of Optometry degree and a Master’s in Higher Education. As Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at Western University of Health Sciences, College of Optometry, Dr. Chung spearheads interprofessional initiatives. She is a Fellow of both the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO) and the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (FCOVD) and is a certified vaccination administrator. Her research as the principal investigator for multiple PEDIG studies has significantly advanced pediatric care. Dr. Chung has published extensively, presented at numerous conferences, and contributed to the book Building a Patient-Centered Interprofessional Education Program. In 2024, she received the Dedicated Service Award from Western University’s Department of Interprofessional Practice and Education. Dr. Chung is committed to improving healthcare through interprofessional collaboration and advancing pediatric vision care.

Ellen Cohn, Speech-Language Pathology Academy
Ellen R. Cohn PhD, CCC-SLP, ASHA Fellow is adjunct instructor, Department of Communication and Rhetoric, University of Pittsburgh (UPitt), and University of Maryland Global Campus. Since 2008 she is Founding Editor of the PubMed and Scopus indexed International Journal of Telerehabilitation. She served as Professor, Communication Science and Disorders; Associate Dean for Instructional Development; and Director (Interim), of the Undergraduate Rehabilitation Science Program, UPitt’s School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. Cohn has co-authored eight books: diversity in higher education; communication as culture; telerehabilitation; communication disorders casebook; videofluoroscopy and cleft palate; Tele-AAC; and Fundamentals of AAC. She co-authored two-degree programs for UPitt’s School of Law; and the Honors College - SHRS BPhil. degree program. Cohn recently presented at the National Academies of Science, Engineering, Medicine on the use of telehealth for disability evaluation, to inform the US Social Security Administration. She is a prior director of the American Telemedicine Association..

Susan Corbridge, Nursing Academy
With over 37 years of dedicated service to the nursing profession, Susan Corbridge, PhD, APRN, FAANP, FCCP, FAAN, has driven quality, accessibility, and cost-effectiveness in healthcare for vulnerable and underserved populations, leading changes in nursing policy and practice across various levels and platforms. As a national leader in interprofessional practice, she has created innovative academic-practice partnerships and pedagogies, implementing policy-changing leadership initiatives. Her scholarship and funding have largely been focused on interprofessional education and practice to improve population health at the local and state level. Dr. Corbridge is a nationally recognized expert in nurse practitioner education, pulmonary nursing, and advanced practice. Currently, she leads national efforts for the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) in Washington DC, overseeing all aspects of AACN’s work to facilitate the implementation of the Essentials and transition of nursing education curricula, including national, interprofessional academic practice initiatives.

Melinda Corwin, Speech-Language Pathology Academy
Melinda Corwin is a university distinguished professor and clinical supervisor at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, where she has worked since 1994. She directs the Stroke & Aphasia Recovery (STAR) Program and is an affiliate of the National Aphasia Association and a task force chairperson of Aphasia Access. She has been actively involved in interprofessional education projects with students and faculty members from the TTUHSC Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Health Professions. Her clinical and research interests include service learning, person-centered care, and the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia.

Sarah Couch, Nutrition and Dietetics Academy
Sarah Couch is a professor and the Director of the Graduate Program in Nutrition in the Department of Rehabilitation, Exercise and Nutrition Sciences at the University of Cincinnati. She is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist specializing in translating evidence-based dietary recommendations in chronic disease prevention and treatment for clinical applications. Dr. Couch has worked collaboratively with teams of health care professionals to educate patients, students, and professionals in food literacy toward greater adherence to healthy eating patterns conducive to minimizing chronic disease risk. With over 30 years of teaching experience, she has been active in many leadership roles including serving on the Advisory Panel on Nutrition and Hypertension State of Food and Nutrition and on the Council on Research Implementation Subcommittee of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). She also served as president of the Greater Cincinnati Dietetic Association and on the Board of Editors of the Journal of AND.

Pamela Cromer, Nursing Academy
Dr Pamela Cromer, a Nurse Practitioner and Professor at Georgia’s Augusta University, has received widespread regional/national/international media attention for her work as the College of Nursing’s Director of Costa Layman International Outreach and Community Engagements. With a coalition of interprofessional academic medical clinicians and community stakeholders, her work with migrant/Latino populations, children in kinship care, and commercial truck drivers has helped to decrease disparity and transform rural health service access, integrated care delivery and reduced healthcare costs among vulnerable populations in the southeast. A member of the National Society of Experiential Educators and the National Hispanic Medical Association, she is a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and the American Academy of Nursing, and recipient of the 2016 AANP State Practice Award for Georgia. Other recognitions: Augusta University 2024 Excellence in Service-Learning Faculty Award, 2020 Graduate School Faculty Award, and the 2017 College of Nursing Distinguished Alumna Award.

Ann Cuccia, Respiratory Care Academy
Ann D. Cuccia is a distinguished healthcare professional with a strong focus on interprofessional education and collaborative practice. She currently chairs the Aerosol Delivery Clinical Practice Guideline Committee for the American Association for Respiratory Care. Ann has made significant contributions to the American Lung Association, serving as faculty since 2017 and providing interprofessional asthma education to various members of the healthcare team. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she provided critical respiratory therapy and education at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, enhancing the capabilities of interprofessional healthcare teams managing mechanically ventilated patients. Ann also plays a pivotal role on the School of Health Professions Interprofessional Education Committee, advocating for integrated approaches to healthcare education. Her research collaboration with pulmonary and critical care physicians has led to several impactful studies on aerosol delivery during mechanical ventilation, published in peer-reviewed journals such as Respiratory Care and the Journal of Aerosol Medicine and Pulmonary Drug Delivery. 

Jeffrey Damaschke, Physical Therapy Academy
Associate Professor and Chair of Lifestyle Medicine Department at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (RFUMS). Dr. Damaschke received his BS in Physical Therapy from The University of Texas Medical Branch and completed his MS in Physical Therapy with an emphasis in orthopedics at Finch University of Health Sciences. He earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy from RFUMS. He completed his PhD from Cardinal Stritch University. His clinical practice has been performing primary musculoskeletal care and prevention, health promotion and wellness within the United States Navy for 20 years. He currently practices at the Rosalind Franklin University Health Clinic performing sports/orthopedic and neurologic physical therapy and incorporates Lifestyle Medicine. Dr. Damaschke is a Diplomat in the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. He serves as the Administrative Director of Interprofessional Community Clinic and is an active faculty in the DPT program and is Department Chair of the Lifestyle Medicine Department.

Rebecca Davis, Nursing Academy
Throughout my years in nursing practice and as I nurse educator, I have worked to develop my leadership skills, professional practice experience, community engaged research and interprofessional collaboration expertise for membership in NAP. My practice has been consistently linked to care of underresourced individuals, families and populations. I’ve provided nursing care in multiple settings including homes, workplaces, faith communities, schools, community centers and local public health departments. I’ve consistently found opportunities to focus on health promotion/prevention and coordinating care to support health equity in the community. I teach undergraduate and graduate nursing courses in population health with didactic and clinical components. I have led or participated in research with topics including refugee health, spiritual dimensions of care, health communication, age-friendly care and nursing education.

Nicole Dawson, Physical Therapy Academy
Nicole Dawson, PT, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Division of Physical Therapy at the University of Central Florida and Director of the ALIVE (Aging & Longevity Initiatives for Vitality & Enrichment) Lab at UCF. Dr. Dawson is a Board Certified Geriatric Physical Therapist Emeritus with over 20 years of clinical experience along with a PhD in Adult Development & Aging Psychology from Cleveland State University. She has been recognized for excellence in her field by the Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy through receipt of the Distinguished Educator Award and the American Physical Therapy Association being awarded the Margaret L. Moore Outstanding New Academic Faculty Award. Dr. Dawson has been published in peer-reviewed journals including The Gerontologist, Dementia, and the Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy. She trains allied health professionals through continuing education and has presented at numerous international and national conferences about aging and geriatric rehabilitation.

Ronald De Vera Barredo, Physical Therapy Academy
Dr. Ronald Barredo has been a physical therapist since 1990. He is a Geriatric Certified Specialist Emeritus with the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties and a Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional with the American Academy of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Dr. Barredo has received numerous national level awards and honors, including the APTA Lucy Blair Service Award and the Catherine Worthingham Fellow of the APTA honor. In 2020, the multi-year project that he spearheaded received the APTA Minority Initiatives Award. Dr. Barredo has been involved in interprofessional practice for over 15 years. He serves as Dean of Health Sciences at Tennessee State University. He previously chaired the DPT program for ten years. As Professor, Dr. Barredo teaches Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy, Geriatric Physical Therapy, and Administration & Management. His research interests are rooted in qualitative research and clinical evidence, and revolve around educational practice, evidencebased practice, cardiopulmonary practice, and geriatric practice.

Jennifer Deakins, Optometry Academy
Jennifer Deakins O.D., FA.A.O. attended the University of Miami in Florida, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, focusing on public health. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Doctor of Optometry Degree from the University Of Houston College Of Optometry, completing internships in glaucoma, retinal disease, and surgical co-management. Dr. Deakins further specialized with a year-long residency in Ocular Disease at Cedar Springs Eye Clinic in Dallas, TX. She is the Immediate Past President and Legislative Chair of the Texas Optometric Association and a Fellow in the American Academy of Optometry. Currently, Dr. Deakins is Associate Clinical Professor at the University Of Houston College Of Optometry and serves as the Clinic Director of Community Eye Clinic in Fort Worth, an outreach clinic of UHCO that provides care to underprivileged patients and serves as a student externship site for UHCO and Rosenberg College of Optometry.

Kahlil Demonbreun, Nursing Academy
Dr. Kahlil Demonbreun currently serves as the Women’s Health Medical Director at the Columbia Veteran Affairs Health Care System, where he maintains a daily clinical practice as a women’s health nurse practitioner (WHNP), and leads a dedicated team of health care providers in the provision of care to females. For greater than 35-years he has consistently shattered the glass ceiling as a pioneer clinician in women’s health. He has led multiple national initiatives impacting clinical practice and demonstrates leadership in healthcare as an author, advisor, advocate, educator, paid consultant, mentor, practice regulator, and preceptor. He is an established “first” as a male in many aspects of women’s health and is the first male WHNP in the country to earn a DNP degree. He is a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing, and recipient of numerous prestigious national, state, and local awards.

Joann Denemark, Speech-Language Pathology Academy
My name is Joann Denemark, and I am a speech-language pathologist with 22 years of clinical experience. I am a dedicated doctoral student, currently enrolled in the Doctor of Education in Educational Innovation with a Concentration in Leadership, with a graduation goal set for May 2025. My dissertation in practice is entitled A Narrative Inquiry Research Study: Interprofessional Education Through the Stories of Preprofessional Healthcare Students. I am currently serving as the program director of the new Master of Health Science in Speech-Language Pathology at Augusta University starting in the fall of 2025. I am blessed with an incredible opportunity to assist administrators in the College of Allied Health Sciences (CAHS) to develop an entirely new graduate program. I am proud of the program’s innovative pedagogical practices that include interprofessional education throughout the curriculum.

James Denniston, Psychology Academy
James Denniston is the Founding Dean of the College of Health, Education, and Human Services at Wright State University in Dayton, OH. He received his B.A. from New York University, his M.A. from Bucknell University, and his Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology from SUNY-Binghamton. In current role, James leads the newly formed College of Health, Education, and Human Services which is comprised of the Departments of Nursing, Kinesiology and Health, Teacher Education, Leadership Studies in Education and Organizations, Human Services, and Social Work, and the School of Professional Psychology. In addition to his administrative position, James serves as co-lead of Wright State University’s Jed Campus initiative, and he also serves on the Board of the Dayton Regional STEM School. Prior to his roles at Wright State University, James was a Professor of Psychology at Appalachian State University where he served as chairperson of Psychology from 2008 – 2017.

Jennifer Dessoye, Occupational Therapy Academy
Dr. Jennifer Dessoye, EdD, OTD, OTR/L, CLA, is an occupational therapist and educator with a rich background in both clinical practice and academia over the past 20 years. Holding a Doctorate in Educational Leadership (EdD) and a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD), her career is marked by dedication to interprofessional collaboration, healthcare innovation, and client-centered care. She has expertise in entrepreneurial endeavors, innovation, pediatric practice, and clinical leadership. Dr. Dessoye is passionate about teaching others to lead in everyday practice, understanding and advocating for OT's distinct value in healthcare, and fostering interdisciplinary practice and communication. As the inaugural chair of the OTD program at King's College, she intends to foster authentic, occupation-based practitioners who are leaders, innovators, and champions of clinical excellence. As an educator, she is passionate about mentoring the next generation of occupational therapists and healthcare providers, emphasizing the importance of innovation, leadership, and continuous professional development. Her contributions to the field are recognized through her involvement in advancing scholarship, education, and advocacy, aligning with her commitment to fostering quality healthcare providers.

Denise Donica, Occupational Therapy Academy
Dr. Donica is a licensed occupational therapist who is professor and chair in the Department of Occupational Therapy at East Carolina University in North Carolina. She is board certified in pediatrics and is certified in Ayres Sensory Integration. She has discovered and created interprofessional opportunities throughout her clinical practice, which included both adults and pediatrics. She continues to help address the needs of children through her research that focuses on sensory integration, handwriting, and keyboarding skills. Her interprofessional contributions have included an undergraduate course exploring various health professions; research collaborations with teachers, professionals in psychology, speech-language pathology, and nursing; and service within the university working with other professions and advancing interprofessional learning opportunities for students. She has presented nationally and internationally and has published extensively during her 16 years at the university.

Natalie Douglas, Speech-Language Pathology Academy
Dr. Douglas is an Associate Professor of Communicative Disorders at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and holds the Doris Hawthorne/Board of Regents Support Fund Professorship IV. As a clinician-scholar, she is firmly committed to closing the research-topractice gap. Dr. Douglas partners with speech-language pathologists to develop and test interventions that improve communication, life participation, and quality of life for people living with aphasia, traumatic brain injury, and dementia. Her collaborative approach spans multiple disciplines, including gerontological nursing, physical and occupational therapy, social work, and medicine. She is dedicated to engaging clinicians, patients, families, and others who have traditionally been excluded from the research process. By highlighting the impact of communication-based interventions, she supports the goals of healthcare organizations and emphasizes the integral role of speech-language pathologists within interprofessional teams.

Teresa Drulia, Speech-Language Pathology Academy
Dr. Teresa Drulia is an Assistant Professor in the Davies School of Communication Sciences and Disorders Department of Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences at Texas Christian University (TCU). She is a licensed and certified Speech-Language Pathologist with a research focus in dysphagia. Dr. Drulia earned her Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders at James Madison University. She has over twenty years of experience as a medical Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) providing clinical care to adult patients in acute care, skilled nursing facilities, home health and outpatient settings. During her practice as a medical SLP, she developed an interest in interprofessional healthcare practices and she regularly includes interprofessional learning activities in her graduate courses. Dr. Drulia’s research in the Laboratory of Applied Swallowing Research (LASR) at TCU focuses on respiratory-swallow coordination in respiratory disease, such as COPD. She also investigates dysphagia interventions aimed at improving clinical outcomes in neurological diseases.

Stephanie Duea, Nursing Academy
Dr. Duea has an applied program of research to improve community/population health and utilizes community-based participatory research methodologies to guide her approach to working with community stakeholders. She engages in research and scholarship by developing interprofessional partnerships and working in and with communities and agencies to advocate for patient/population-centered priorities they have identified. Further, Dr. Duea facilitates community-academic relationships focused on improving health outcomes for vulnerable medically and socially complex populations and communities. She directs the Rural Health Research and Innovation Lab, which aims to facilitate community-academic partnerships in rural health research and evidence-based practice, innovation, and workforce development that addresses current and future regional system performance and population health goals. Dr. Duea engages faculty colleagues and students in these interprofessional/interdisciplinary partnerships and projects in ways that advance faculty programs of research/scholarship and student learning experiences, while contributing positively to the communities/populations served.

Alison Duffy, Pharmacy Academy
Dr. Alison Duffy graduated from the University of Rhode Island School of Pharmacy and completed her PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency and PGY2 Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Residency at University of Cincinnati (UC) Health in Cincinnati, Ohio. Alison Duffy is a Hematology/Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at the University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center (UMGCCC) and Associate Professor at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy (UM SOP). She is PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Practice Residency Director and is a board certified oncology pharmacist within inpatient and outpatient oncology. During her time at both UMMC and UM SOP, she has worked to optimize the utilization of chemotherapy and oncology related supportive care medications, advance interprofessional education, and promote the profession of pharmacy through service, teaching, advocacy, and scholarship.

Sara Dugan, Pharmacy Academy
Sara Dugan, Pharm. D., is a Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Director of Interprofessional Development with the College of Pharmacy at Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED). She is board certified in Psychiatric Pharmacy and Pharmacotherapy by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties and is an active member of several state and national organizations including the Ohio Pharmacists Association, the American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists, and the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. Dr. Dugan serves as Administrative Course Director of the Interprofessional Education sequence, and course director for the Interprofessional Education 5 and 6 courses for third year pharmacy students. She also serves as the consultant pharmacist member of the expert hub for several of NEOMED’s Project ECHO clinics including SZ Consult, Integrated Care at NEOMED (IC@N), Systems of Care for Multi-System Youth ECHO, Substance Use Disorder/Alcohol Use Disorder ECHO, and the First Episode Psychosis ECHO.

Ann Eddins, Audiology Academy
Ann Clock Eddins, Ph.D., M.B.A., CCC-A is Professor and Director of the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) at the University of Central Florida. She has 30 years of academic experience within CSD and a passion for advancing academic programs, clinical services, interprofessional collaboration, and the development of faculty and researchers within the discipline. She is a clinical audiologist and classically trained neuroscientist, holding a Ph.D. in auditory neurophysiology from the University at Buffalo and post-doctoral training in neuroscience at the University of Florida. She later earned an MBA and MS degrees in business administration and health sciences management from the University of Rochester, which she has applied in subsequent hospital and academic leadership roles. Her clinical and research interests have focused on understanding the neural bases of auditory perception in normalhearing and hearing-impaired adults with an emphasis on neural encoding, neural plasticity, aging, and rehabilitative intervention.

Thomas Edling, Veterinary Medicine Academy
With more than a quarter century of high-level veterinary experience, Dr. Edling worked with American Humane to provide critically important public education messaging designed to prevent the relinquishment of pets during COVID. Following several high-profile airline incidents involving pets, Dr. Edling developed a program to improve the safety and welfare of animals in air transport. With a special interest in avian and non-traditional companion animal health and animal ethics, Edling has researched, published, and lectured extensively, and since 2008 has served as Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical Sciences at North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. As Vice President of Veterinary Medicine for Petco Animal Supplies for 15 years, Edling developed vital programs in public health, working with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Pet Advocacy Network (PAN), National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians (NASPHV) and other federal and state organizations.

Keisha Elder, Optometry Academy
Keshia S. Elder, OD, MS, MS, FAAO is a Clinical Professor and Dean at the University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry. She graduated from Clemson University with a Bachelor of Science in Science Teaching: Mathematics. She received her Doctor of Optometry, Master of Science in Vision Science, and Master of Science in Instructional Design and Development degrees from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Elder has lectured nationally is the areas of contact lenses; dry eye; health disparities; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and clinical procedures. She serves as the Treasurer of the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry Board of Directors, Chair of the Nominating Committee of the American Academy of Optometry, and Editor for The Journal of Optometric Education.

Sarah Endicott, Nursing Academy
Sarah Endicott, Clinical Professor of Nursing at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is a National Hartford Center Distinguished Educator in Gerontological Nursing. Dual board-certified as a nurse practitioner in geriatrics and psychiatric mental health nursing, her clinical specialty is in care of the older adults living with dementia.  She received her master’s degree from Marquette University and doctorate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.  Dr. Endicott has extensive clinical experience caring for older adults across care settings. She fosters interest and knowledge in geriatrics and gerontology by working with students from all disciplines in the clinical arena. To meet the need of graduate clinical preceptors and health professions graduate students in Wisconsin and beyond, Dr. Endicott co-developed an interprofessional preceptor training workshop that has been widely adopted in the region. Dr. Endicott’s work includes curriculum development for both lay people and healthcare professionals in the care of older adults living with dementia in the community and in hospitals. 

Kimberly Erler, Occupational Therapy Academy
Kimberly Erler, OT, PhD, FAOTA is Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy and at the MGH Institute of Health Professions in Boston, MA. Dr. Erler’s clinical practice in acute care at Massachusetts General Hospital, where she also served as a clinical ethicist from 2017-2023 on the hospital ethics committee, provides the clinical basis for her teaching and scholarly work. Dr. Erler has published and presented extensively with interprofessional colleagues to advance the scientific understanding of neurorecovery and ethics. In 2023, Dr. Erler was appointed Inaugural Director of Tedy’s Team Center of Excellence in Stroke Recovery, charged with leading an interprofessional team of scholars, clinicians, educators, and students to improve the health and well-being of stroke survivors through community outreach, rehabilitation care, and research. Dr. Erler demonstrates a wealth of knowledge and a commitment to excellence that inspires and elevates the standards of interprofessional practice.

Dana Evans, Nursing Academy
Ms. Evans is the Regional Respiratory Care Director for the Midwest Region of Advocate Health supporting respiratory care teams in 28 hospitals across Illinois and Wisconsin. She is currently serving as President-Elect of the AARC and will be sworn in as President for a 2-year term in the fall of 2024. Ms. Evans received her bachelor's degree in respiratory care and master's degree in healthcare administration from the University of Missouri. She has served the respiratory care profession in many roles, including neonatal/pediatric critical care, adult critical care, transport medicine, program faculty, and as an RT leader. She is a board-certified healthcare leader as a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, a distinction that has been achieved by less than 8500 healthcare leaders, and is also a Fellow of the AARC.

Jennifer Evans, Nursing Academy
Dr. Jennifer Evans has been an educator at the University of Southern Indiana for over 19 years, now serving the Assistant Dean for Nursing and Chief Nurse Administrator. She began her career as a radiologic technologist, advancing her education with degrees in nursing and health services. Transitioning to full-time teaching, she identified the need for interprofessional education and pioneered initiatives at the College of Nursing and Health Professions. She introduced TeamSTEPPS and led the first interprofessional simulation for nursing, radiologic technology, and respiratory therapy students. She is a strong advocate for interprofessional education, encouraging faculty to develop strategies for collaborative learning. She is a member of various organizations, including the Building Health Academic Communities Research and Evidence-Based Practice and the American Interprofessional Health Collaborative, and serves as a Board member for the Indiana Area Health Education Center. Her numerous publications and presentations underscore her commitment to advancing interprofessional healthcare education.

Renee Fabus, Speech-Language Pathology Academy
Dr. Renee Fabus received her bachelor’s degree from New York University, her Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Teachers College, and a Master of Philosophy and Ph.D. from Columbia University. She also received a graduate certificate in Higher Education Leadership from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Dr. Fabus’ goals in higher education are to foster interprofessional collaboration between faculty, staff, and students inside and outside the classroom to support student success. She is passionate about taking a collaborative and inclusive approach to educating her students to prepare them to provide evidence-based practice and person-centered care. Through her administrative roles, she has experience with curriculum development, strategic planning, hiring and retention of faculty, recruitment and retention of students, and advancement initiatives. She demonstrated these skills as the founder of the Speech-Language Pathology program and Co-Founder of the Advanced Graduate Certificate Program in Bilingual Education.

Susan Falsone, Athletic Training Academy
President & Founder: Structure & Function Education • Owner: Falsone Consulting • Associate Professor, Athletic Training Programs: Arizona School of Health Sciences, A.T. Still University • Author: Bridging the Gap from Rehab to Performance • Current consultant to professional athletes and professional sport organizations • Previous Director of Movement and Return to Performance: Houston Texans • Previous Head of Athletic Training and Sports Performance: US Soccer Men’s National Team • Previous Head Athletic Trainer and Physical Therapist: Los Angeles Dodges • Previous Vice President of Performance Physical Therapy and Team Sports: Athletes’ Performance (now EXOS) • Doctor of Physical Therapy: Daemen College • Master of Science in Human Movement with concentration in Sports Medicine: UNC-Chapel Hill • Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy: Daemen College • Board Certified Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy through the APTA • Certified Athletic Trainer through the NATBOC • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA • Certified Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapist in the Spine via the IAOM-US • Registered Yoga Teacher through Yoga Alliance, 200- Hour teacher training

Kimberly Firestone, Respiratory Care Academy
Kimberly S. Firestone MSc, RRT is an undergraduate of the University of Akron, receiving her Master of Science in Respiratory Care Leadership from the Northeastern University College of Professional Studies. She is the Director of Respiratory Care and Clinical Outreach Services at Akron Children's Hospital where she is responsible for the strategic vision, implementation of business strategies, performance, and oversight of 6 inpatient units caring for both pediatric and neonatal patients with a variety of respiratory illnesses and chronic conditions. Her work with the NICU’s process and quality improvement programs with extensive involvement in the Vermont Oxford Network Collaborative and Ohio Perinatal Quality Collaborative has promoted the collaboration of respiratory therapists for excellent teamwork and multidisciplinary actions for the benefit of patient care. She has a passion for research; in conjunction with Dr. Howard Stein has extensive and groundbreaking research for the innovative mode of Neurally Adjusted Ventilation for neonates.

Victoria Fischer, Nutrition and Dietetics Academy
I started out as a professional chef by apprenticeship. My goal was a career as educator for the hospitality industry. Even though I did achieve that goal, already along the way my focus shifted toward health care. I added a Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition and the Registered Dietitian credential to my portfolio and started working as Clinical dietitian, while remaining part-time in education. My professional curiosity was not satisfied by my positions, so I entered the world of active research and obtained a PhD in Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology. While I did not want to pursue a research career at the expense of my family, I have always remained actively involved in research, now more at the clinical level and in applied education sciences. I am currently in a lecturer position – I don’t have to do research, but I choose to.

Andrea Flinchum, Nursing Academy
Andrea Flinchum, MPH, BSN, RN, CIC, LTC-CIP, FAPIC, FRSPH has been a registered nurse since 1988. Ms. Flinchum’ s career began at an academic medical center, the University of Kentucky (UK), where she provided direct patient care for 17 years. Her specialty was neurosurgical intensive care where she spent 15 years. She began a new career as an infection prevention and control nurse at the same hospital. After six years in this position, she transitioned to the UK College of Public Health. There Ms. Flinchum was contracted to the Kentucky Department for Public Health as an infection prevention nurse in the Healthcare Associated Infection/Antibiotic Resistance Prevention Program. After the first year in this position, Ms. Flinchum accepted the position of Manager of this program. Ms. Flinchum has managed this program for 12 years and currently has 20 employees. The vision is to prevent healthcare associated infections and antibiotic resistant organisms.

Kelli Fox, Social Work Academy
Dr. Kelli Star Fox is Stony Brook University's inaugural Director of the Center for Interprofessional Innovation. The center is charged with building a centralized interprofessional presence across health professions programs in areas of education, research, and clinical practice. Prior to joining Stony Brook, she served as associate clinical professor, director of practicum education, and assistant director of the University of New England’s MSW program. A longtime champion for interprofessional education and practice, Dr. Fox was instrumental in integrating IPECP into UNE’s social work curriculum. As an active contributor to UNE’s Center to Advance Interprofessional Education and Practice she served as a trainer, facilitator, mentor, researcher, and designer of IPECP learning experiences. Dr. Fox earned a BA from Rutgers University, MSW from University of New England and DSW from Millersville University.

Lisa Fuchs, Respiratory Care Academy
I took a piece of every job and transferred the learnings to my current destination of academia. I was the first non-nurse to experience a quality department managerial career. I infuse that learning into my teaching, for it is rare that a respiratory therapist understands the other side of healthcare. Rural areas of Nebraska are in a crisis with hiring respiratory therapists in their local hospitals; I wrote that a Master of Respiratory Care (MRC) program would be the first respiratory school program to have an on-ground presence in rural Nebraska. The program is mirrored with metropolitan elements such as technology and innovation to practice respiratory medicine at a higher level. The end goal is that the respiratory student will become a permanent employee with increased knowledge of managing critical care and neonatal patients at the bedside and advancement in leadership, research, and education at an elevated practice. 

Rodney Gabel, Speech-Language Pathology Academy
I am the Founding Director of the Speech-Language Pathology Division and a Professor in Decker's School of Rehabilitation Sciences at Binghamton University. I have 28 years of experience as a professor and clinician, working almost exclusively with people who stutter. I have been an active researcher, as evidenced by publishing more than 70 articles and delivering nearly 100 papers at professional conferences. Also, I have been an active clinician working with adults and children who stutter. I owned the Gabel Center for Stuttering Therapy, LLC, a private practice for people who stutter and developed state of the art Intensive Stuttering Clinics. Finally, I have been an active member of the stuttering community, sitting on the board of the International Stuttering Association, serving on the American Board of Fluency and Fluency Disorders, I have been an editor and reviewer journals, as well as a member of a number of professional organizations.

Paula Garvey, Nursing Academy
Paula Garvey has been a nurse for 30 years. Her clinical experience includes medical, surgical, cardiac, and cardiac surgery intensive care units, Emergency Department, critical care transport, and flight nursing. Dr. Garvey has 20 years of experience in nursing education, most recently at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, with 10 years as a health system nurse educator and 8 years as the Manager of the Quality and Education programs for the Level 1 trauma program. She received her master’s degree with a specialization in nursing education in 2010 and is board-certified in Nursing Professional Development and a Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator. Dr. Garvey received her DNP in 2021 and is now an Assistant Clinical Professor at The Ohio State University College of Nursing where she assisted with the development and instruction of the world’s first and only Doctor of Nursing Education degree.

Robin Gearing, Social Work Academy
Dr. Robin Gearing is a Professor of Social Work at the University of Houston, the Director of the Center for Mental Health Research and Innovation in Treatment Engagement and Service (MH-RITES) dedicated to interprofessional collaboration, and holds appointments with other universities and community boards. For over 25 years, Dr. Gearing’s social work research focuses on improving the mental health outcomes of individuals with serious mental illnesses, stigma, and suicide through improving treatment access and engagement and developing evidence-based interventions. Dr. Gearing’s scholarly collaborations nationally and internationally concentrate on innovative strategies for treatment engagement, addressing suicide and mental health stigma, and facilitating service utilization. Dr. Gearing has conducted a series of national and international studies examining treatment engagement resulting in the development of culturally informed treatment adherence strategies and interventions. Findings from Dr. Gearing’s collaborative and interprofessional research have appeared in over 100 peer-review journal publications and 150 professional research presentations.

Danyel Germain, Nursing Academy
Danyel serves as the Vice President of Customer Success for Elsevier Clinical Solutions, bringing 25 years of clinical, academic, and executive nursing leadership experience to her role. She is responsible for a diverse set of customer engagement teams implementing interprofessional clinical solutions for AI, point-of-care, reference, learning and competency management. Prior to joining Elsevier, Danyel was responsible for the oversight of system clinical education serving 45,000 nurses at CommonSpirit Health. As a system administrator for the Mayo Clinic, she oversaw strategy for expansion and managed numerous service lines, including critical and emergency care. Danyel is a passionate advocate for healthcare simulation, holds certification as a healthcare simulation educator, and has deep experience in simulation program development, design, and build. She is a 2016 graduate of Yale University’s DNP program in Leadership, Management, and Policy and serves on the Board of Directors of the Yale School of Nursing Alumni Association.

Selena Gilles, Nursing Academy
Dr, Selena A. Gilles is an award-winning expert clinician and community leader known for creating and implementing nontraditional immersive teaching/learning innovations to address nationally identified nursing education issues that will enhance student learning/program outcomes. She is regarded as a leader and prelicensure nursing education expert who has implemented curricular innovations that are evidenced-based, creative and effective teaching strategies. With almost 20 years of experience in professional nursing, Dr Gilles is passionate about the management of acute and chronic pain/opioid overdose prevention and global public health. Dr. Gilles is a Clinical Professor and Associate Dean of the Undergraduate Program at New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing. She is an Affiliate Faculty member of the Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing (HIGN), an Affiliate Associate Professor at Howard University College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences and Volunteer Associate Professor for the State University of Haiti.

Deborah Gillespie, Nutrition and Dietetics Academy
Dr. Deborah Gillespie is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) with over 30 years of clinical and academic experience across a broad spectrum of dietetics including renal, oncology, cardiovascular, and lifestyle medicine. She is among the first RDNs to become a Diplomate of the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine. She holds a B.S. in Home Economics and Consumer Sciences from Miami University, a M.S. in Dietetics from Saint Louis University, an EdD in Health Professions Education from A.T. Still University, and completed her dietetic internship at Hines VA Medical Center. Currently, she is an Associate Professor at the University of North Texas Health Science Center, where she educates graduate health professions students, and has served administratively as the founding Interim Chair of the Department of Lifestyle Health Sciences and Program Director for the Graduate Certificate in Lifestyle Health.

Paras Goel, Physical Therapy Academy
Dr. Paras Goel, PT, DPT, MEd is a board-certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist, a Diplomate of American Board of Lifestyle Medicine and Fellow of American Institute of Stress. He received Bachelor of physical therapy degree from India and Master’s degree in Exercise Science from Auburn University, Alabama and Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Texas Tech University Health Science Center, Texas. He has 15 plus years of healthcare and inter-professional collaboration experience in various clinical settings. He is involved with physical therapy community and serves as an APTA Geriatric California State Advocate, and run several interprofessional collaborative programs to support home based modifications and fall prevention. He is an invited reviewer for various intra and interprofessional journals. He currently serves as Chair of Geriatric Council of American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. He has provided service to APTA online education, GCS Mentorship program, CSM programming committees. He has been awarded Auburn University 20 under 40 Alumni, American Geriatrics Society Choosing Wisely Champion Award, APTA Academy of Home Health 2024 Excellence in Home Health leadership Award, 2022 Excellence in Home Health Clinical Practice Award and is a APTA Association Leadership Scholar.

Diana Gonzales-Pacheco, Nutrition and Dietetics Academy
Dr. Diana Gonzales-Pacheco is an Associate Professor and Assistant Director of the Dietetic Internship at the University of New Mexico. Prior to working in academia, Dr. Gonzales-Pacheco worked as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) in clinical interprofessional practice settings including the federally qualified health center La Familia Medical Center (LFMC), and St. Vincent Hospital. At LFMC, she worked with the prenatal care and diabetes care interprofessional teams, during which time she developed expertise in managing gestational diabetes. During her tenure at St. Vincent Hospital, she was an integral member of several interprofessional care teams (critical care, cancer care, and rehabilitation medicine). Interprofessional education and collaboration inform her teaching, research, and service. Dr. Gonzales-Pacheco is actively involved in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the New Mexico Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (NMAND). She is a Fellow of the Academy and has been recognized as Outstanding Dietetics Educator from NMAND.

Bridgitte Gourley, Nursing Academy
Bridgitte Gourley, DNP, FNP-BC began caring for underserved populations as a National Health Service Corps Scholar in 2000, and continues to provide care in a community health center. Her career has been dedicated to preparing the next generation of Family Nurse Practitioners to care to those most in need as the director of the FNP DNP specialty at University of Maryland School of Nursing. Her expertise as faculty is informed by her experience as a clinician and coalesces around curriculum, practice, academic clinical partnerships and interprofessional education, because patients and students benefit from teambased care in community settings. The impact of this work has been presented nationally. Her leadership roles include serving as the Chair of the IPE committee and Advisory Board member for the Maryland Area Health Education Center, and Co-chair of the Center for Inter Professional Education at University of Maryland Baltimore.

Jillian Graves, Social Work Academy
Jillian Graves, PhD, LMSW is an Associate Professor of Social Work at Eastern Michigan University and the co-director of the Center of Interprofessional Education, Research and Practice. As part of her position, she is participating in the Emerging Leaders Forum through NEXUS to develop interprofessional education and practice opportunities for students. Her current research interests include methods of improving students’ attitudes towards interprofessional care, the mental health of retail workers and the experiences of family members with schizophrenia. Dr. Graves has been collaborating with faculty at University of Limerick in Ireland, University College Cork and faculty at Eastern Michigan University, on an IPE project. This is an outgrowth of a study abroad course in Ireland about Social Justice Issues that she developed with another faculty member. Dr. Graves has significant practice experience, having worked in psychiatric outpatient units with adults and in the Juvenile Courts, treating and assessing adolescents.

Ann Guernon, Speech-Language Pathology Academy
Dr. Guernon is Associate Professor at Lewis University in the Speech-Language Pathology program and Interim Associate Dean in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. Her clinical experience spans the healthcare spectrum with a primary focus on serving adults with acquired communication disorders following brain injury and stroke. Her work has been presented nationally and internationally. Over 25 peer reviewed publications were completed with interprofessional teams on the topics of neurobehavioral measurement of disordered consciousness, recognition of concussion during youth sports, caregiver and clinician communication in clinical settings and development or refinement of cognitive-communication treatments. She strives to understand the influence of communication between practitioners, care partners and other end-users emphasizing the importance of interprofessional collaboration in rehabilitation and injury prevention settings. In the classroom, she focuses on person-centered care and provides opportunities to work with and understand other rehabilitation disciplines in preparation for entering an interprofessional workforce.

April Haberyan, Nursing Academy
April Haberyan, PhD., MS, RN, CNE, has extensive experience in mental health nursing, psychology, and disaster response. She has served as a staff nurse, administrative director of a hospital mental health unit, health coach, disaster response responder, behavioral health nurse educator, and nurse residency program manager. She has also conducted multidisciplinary research studies on suicide prevention and disaster response. She has been honored with numerous awards, including the Missouri Governor's Award for Excellence in Education. She earned her bachelor's in nursing and a master's in adult psychiatric mental health nursing from the University of Rochester, a master's in psychology, and a doctorate in social psychology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Dr. Haberyan's dedication to her profession is evident through her active participation in professional associations, including the American Psychiatric Nurses Association, the National League of Nursing, the Gerontological Society of America, the American Geriatrics Society, and the American Psychological Association.

Keri Hager, Pharmacy Academy
Dr. Hager joined the faculty at the University of Minnesota (UMN) College of Pharmacy in 2009. Prior to joining the faculty, she developed and implemented comprehensive medication management (CMM) services across multiple interprofessional primary care clinics for SuperiorHealth Center (now Essentia Health). After serving as the Director of the UMN Duluth Medication Therapy Management Clinic for nine years, she shifted her clinical focus to bridging care for individuals with opioid/substance use disorders through CMM across health care and treatment settings in the region. Her teaching has spanned the first through fourth-year of the PharmD curriculum and across multiple components of the UMN’s 1Health Interprofessional curriculum. Her practice, teaching, research, and service efforts focus on developing an interprofessional collaboration-ready primary care workforce to improve health of the community. She leverages her expertise to support clinical partnerships across the state, clinical faculty, and staff, and community engagement efforts.

Perry Halkitis, Public Health Academy
Perry N Halkitis is an infectious disease epidemiologist, applied statistician, and public health psychologist. He enacts this work through his research, teaching, advocacy, and activism. Dr. Halkitis is currently Dean, Hunterdon Professor of Public Health & Health Equity, and Distinguished Professor of Biostatistics & Epidemiology at the Rutgers School of Public Health. He is also the founder and Director of the Center for Health, Identity, Behavior & Prevention Studies (CHIBPS).  He holds the status of Professor Emeritus at the College of Global Public Health at New York University.  For three decades, the focus of his research has been on the emergence, prevention, and treatment of infectious diseases in sexual, gender, and/or racial-ethnic minority populations. Dr. Halkitis holds degrees in epidemiology, applied statistics, psychology, and education.

Porsha Hall, Public Health Academy
Porsha Hall, EdD (she/her), is a public health gerontologist and community health researcher. She has led innovative initiatives to reduce health disparities and improve outcomes for older adults, particularly LGBTQ+ individuals, through interdisciplinary collaboration and research. Dr. Hall’s work explores intersectional factors and social determinants aJecting successful aging, with recent studies focusing on life satisfaction among aging Black lesbians and their experiences during COVID-19. Her role as Vice Board Chair of ZAMI NOBLA (National Organization of Black Lesbians on Aging) showcases her commitment to interprofessional collaboration. Her experience at the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and FIND Aid for the Aged Inc., showcases her expertise in program leadership, budget management, and community engagement. Dr. Hall holds an EdD and MA in Health Education from Teachers College, Columbia University, an MPH from Hunter College, CUNY, and an MA in Gerontology from Georgia State University.

Dorice Hankemeier, Athletic Training Academy
Dr. Dorice Hankemeier is the Associate Chair of the School of Kinesiology and Program Director of the Athletic Training Program at Ball State University. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in exercise science from Central College in 2001. She continued her education at Old Dominion University where she graduated with a Master of Science in Education. She practiced clinically providing patient care to several athletic teams and began her teaching career at Anderson University. Driven to expand her knowledge and further develop her teaching she returned to Old Dominion University to complete her PhD in Human Movement Science with emphasis in Curriculum and Instruction in 2011. Her research focuses on the implementation of the healthcare competencies in clinical practice especially as they relate interprofessional collaborative practice and education. She serves as a Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education peer reviewer and on the Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Association education committee.

Daniel Hannah, Athletic Training Academy
Daniel C Hannah, PhD, ATC is an assistant professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery in the Medical College of Georgia, and the Department of Physical Therapy in the College of Allied Health Sciences at Augusta University. With over 20 years of experience in both academic and clinical settings, Dr. Hannah has made significant contributions to healthcare education. He has been engaged in interprofessional education and practice throughout his career. Currently, Dr. Hannah serves as a medical educator with research and teaching interests in orthopaedics, sports medicine, and point-of-care ultrasound. Dr. Hannah was previously involved in athletic training education as a program director, and a clinical preceptor while he practiced clinically in the collegiate setting. Dr. Hannah has degrees from Erskine College (BS), East Tennessee State University (MA), and Duquesne University (MS, PhD). Dr. Hannah continues to inspire and mentor the next generation of medical professionals with unwavering dedication

Catherine Hechmer, Social Work Academy
Catherine is an experienced practitioner and educator in diverse interprofessional settings. Before graduate school, she was a counselor in various components of a residential SUD treatment program, and then worked as a medical technician in primary care. After obtaining her MSW, she practiced in a detoxification unit, private psychiatric partial hospitalization program, and in behavioral health care coordination for members of a Managed Medicaid Contract. She transitioned to interprofessional education as part of a grant-funded initiative to train social work students in Primary Care Behavioral Health. Since 2019, Catherine has been the Interprofessional Education and Practice Coordinator for Ohio State’s College of Social Work, where she manages interprofessional education opportunities for BSSW and MSW social work students in their field practicums and contributes to development and implementation of OSU’s IPE programming. She currently represents the College of Social Work as the IPE Faculty Champion at the University level.

Marcus Henderson, Nursing Academy
Marcus D. Henderson, MSN, RN is a PhD Candidate at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing and NIMH Ruth L. Kirschstein NRSA Predoctoral Fellow. Mr. Henderson is a dynamic psychiatric nurse and leader with interprofessional experience as a clinician and educator in community-based, acute psychiatric, and academic settings. His clinical and research interests are in adolescent mental health and suicide prevention, family science, the social determinants of mental health, and advancing DEI and anti-racism in healthcare. He has held interprofessional leadership roles, including National Chairman of HOSA-Future Health Professionals, member of the National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing, member of the National Academy of Medicine’s (NAM) Future of Nursing 2020-2030 Committee, and member of the NAM Committee on Exploring a Culture of Fairness, Respect, and Anti-Racism in Health Professions Education. He holds a BSN, MSN in Health Leadership, and a Certificate in Healthcare Innovation from the University of Pennsylvania.

E. Adel Herge, Occupational Therapy Academy
When I began my career as an occupational therapist I engaged in interprofessional practice though we did not use that language at that time. When I entered academia I transitioned into interprofessional education (IPE), being one of the first faculty to engage in IPE at our institution. I developed an IPE course for our department, co developed courses with another university departments and joined our Center for IPE as a faculty member in 2017. I have engaged in a variety of IPE activities including teaching IPE courses, co leading multi-disciplinary symposia and developing, implementing and evaluating interprofessional simulations including undergraduate programs. I have published two peer reviewed articles, co authored a text on simulation which included information on interprofessional team simulations and presented regionally and nationally on interprofessional education. Being part of a national organization to advance interprofessional education and practice is the next logical step in my professional trajectory.

Kristen Hicks-Roof, Nutrition and Dietetics Academy
Kristen Hicks-Roof is a Registered Dietitian and Director of Human Nutrition at the National Pork Board. Prior to this role, she was an academic researcher focused on expanding the role of the dietitian on the healthcare team and making dietitian connections around the globe. She is the founder of the RD Mentorship Program, that connects and partners dietitians and students across the United States. Kristen is an established researcher focused in interprofessional education and enhancing the way healthcare professionals interact with patients. She has presented in over 60 media and research conferences and has nearly 100 publications and print media. Dr. Hicks-Roof is full of energy and excitement to make learning fun and bring together professionals in unique and innovative ways. Dr. Hicks-Roof is a wealth of knowledge, with past experience in clinical practice, private practice, corporate wellness, academia, research and industry.

Julie Hoff, Nursing Academy
Dr. Julie Hoff is the past Dean at the Fran and Earl Ziegler College of Nursing, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. She has dedicated her career to revolutionizing nursing education, research, and practice to elevate the profession, drive health equity, and transform health and well-being. Through strategic leadership and interdisciplinary collaboration, she has made enduring contributions regionally and nationally to advance nursing through academic programming, scholarship, extramural funding, and workforce policy. With nearly two decades of multi-state academic leadership, Dr. Hoff led transformative changes, increased enrollment, secured resources, and introduced innovative programs by leveraging interdisciplinary collaborations. Her commitment to education, scholarship, practice, and public policy has strengthened academic-practice partnerships, expanded access to nursing education, and enhanced the nursing workforce in urban and rural communities. Her workforce initiatives include a paid senior nurse intern program, remote learning sites, and cost-free academic advancement pathways for nurses.

Glenda Hux, Occupational Therapy Academy
Dr. Glenda Hux is an Assistant Professor and researcher in the Department of Communication Disorders and Occupational Therapy at the University of Arkansas and UAMS. A firstgeneration honors graduate of Boston University, Dr. Hux has a proven track record as a leader and advocate. She served as past president and legislative chair of the Mississippi OT association and in the AOTPAC Circle of Advisors. As an expert occupational therapist, trainer, and health services administrator, Dr. Hux developed interprofessional training curriculums such as Know My ACES to expedite collaboration among healthcare and mental health professionals addressing the impact of stress and adversity on health. She became an academic researcher to advance the development of data-driven, interprofessional solutions to complex social problems. As a participatory researcher, Dr. Hux continues to consult with non-profits, schools, and healthcare organizations to develop evidence-based processes that are feasible, sustainable, diverse, equitable, and inclusive across communities.

Nannette Hyland, Physical Therapy Academy
Nannette Hyland is a physical therapist and professor at Mercy University.  Her clinical experience over the past 30 years has been in rehabilitation, long-term care and outpatient settings.  She has been a faculty member at Mercy since 1997 and was the program director for the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program for 16 years.  She is currently the interim Dean role for the School of Health and Natural Science.  Nannette has been involved with interprofessional education since the early 2000s and is one of the founding chairs of Mercy University’s IPE committee.  She has developed and institutionalized multiple IPE activities across 6 health professions as well as activities involving graduate and undergraduate students within the School of Health and Natural Science and the School of Nursing.  Her research interests relate to the impact of interprofessional education on student learning and community service learning. 

Kimberly Indovina, Physician Academy
James Denniston is the Founding Dean of the College of Health, Education, and Human Services at Wright State University in Dayton, OH. He received his B.A. from New York University, his M.A. from Bucknell University, and his Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology from SUNY-Binghamton. In current role, James leads the newly formed College of Health, Education, and Human Services which is comprised of the Departments of Nursing, Kinesiology and Health, Teacher Education, Leadership Studies in Education and Organizations, Human Services, and Social Work, and the School of Professional Psychology. In addition to his administrative position, James serves as co-lead of Wright State University’s Jed Campus initiative, and he also serves on the Board of the Dayton Regional STEM School. Prior to his roles at Wright State University, James was a Professor of Psychology at Appalachian State University where he served as chairperson of Psychology from 2008 – 2017.

Sharon Irving, Nursing Academy
Dr. Sharon Y. Irving is Professor of Pediatric Nursing on the Clinician Educator Track in the Department of Family and Community Health at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing. She is nationally and internationally recognized for her work in nutrition therapy for critically ill infants and children. Dr. Irving works collaboratively across disciplines to heighten awareness of the importance of nutrition on patient outcomes. She maintains active clinical involvement working as a provider and as a Clinical Nurse Scientist at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania. Her commitment to patient care and focus on nutrition in pediatric critical illness have earned Dr. Irving fellowship status in the Society of Critical Care Medicine, the American Academy of Nursing, the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, and Sr. Fellow in the Leonard Davis Institute. Dr. Irving is the 2023 faculty recipient of the Women of Color at Penn award.

Rudy Jackson, Nursing Academy
Rudy Jackson currently serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive for UW Health.  The University of Wisconsin Health System is a 5-billion-dollar health system, serving 1 million unique patients in 7 hospitals and 90 ambulatory clinics throughout the Madison and Northern Illinois region.  As a Senior member of the executive team, Rudy oversees 2.3 billion dollars accounting for 4300 registered nurses and other operational areas throughout the organization. Prior to arriving to UW Health, Rudy served as Chief Nursing Officer for Buffalo General Hospital in Buffalo, New York.  He also previously served in leadership roles at University Hospital in San Antonio, Texas along with 27 years of US Army experience. Rudy earned his BSN from The University of The Incarnate Word, his MHA from Webster University, and his DNP from Yale.  He is also certified in Executive Nursing Practice from the Association of Nurse Leaders.

David Jedlicka, Audiology Academy
Dr. David Jedlicka is a staff audiologist at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System where he serves as the lead audiologist for the auditory processing disorders clinic and osseo-integrated amplification programs. Dr. Jedlicka is an adjunct faculty member in the University of Pittsburgh’s AuD program where he teaches several courses focusing on diagnostic audiology. Dr. Jedlicka is currently a 3rd year Ph.D. student at the University of Pittsburgh studying under Dr. Catherine Palmer with a focus on veterans with self-perceived hearing handicap and normal audiometric thresholds. Dr. Jedlicka is a former president of the Association of VA Audiologists.

Sherry Jimenez, Physician Academy
Dr. Jimenez serves as Senior Associate Dean of IPE, Simulation and Accreditation at Lincoln Memorial University Debusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) located in Harrogate and Knoxville, Tennessee. She is responsible for administrative and operational oversight of the multi-campus Center for Interprofessional Education and Simulation (CIPES). She is responsible for strategic planning and accreditation for DCOM, serves as an evaluator for the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA), and is an Associate Professor of Medical Education. She has worked in pharmacy education, was the founding Assistant Dean of Educational Development at Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MU-COM) and also served as Assistant Provost. She serves on various committees through the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM), is Board Vice President for the LMU Women of Service and Tennessee Interprofessional Practice and Education Consortium (TIPEC). Dr. Jimenez has presented her work and collaborations at national and international meetings.

Krista Jones, Nursing Academy
Dr. Jones is Director of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) College of Nursing’s Urbana Campus, a Professor in the Department of Health Systems Sciences, and a certified Advanced Public Health Nurse (PHN). She is the primary investigator of Nursing Experts Translating the Evidence (NExT), a five-time National Library of Medicine funded nurse and librarian collaboration that has provided free evidenced based programming to 2000 nurses. She is a member of the Illinois PHN Leadership Workgroup, championing 3 state-wide PHN conferences and 31 academic practice partnerships. Dr. Jones serves as Chair of the Council of Public Health Nursing Organizations (CPHNO), President of the Association of Community Health Nursing Educators (ACHNE), and Chair of the Illinois Nursing Workforce Center. She is an Illinois Board of Higher Education Nursing Faculty Fellow, American Association of Colleges of Nursing Elevating Leaders in Academic Nursing Fellow, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing.

Lenette Jones, Nursing Academy
Dr. Lenette M. Jones is the Inaugural McLelland Professor of Nursing and Assistant Professor at University of Michigan, a Betty Irene Moore Nurse Fellow, and a Fellow of the American Heart Association. She received her bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees from the University of Michigan and completed postdoctoral training at Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Jones works to achieve health equity for minoritized patients by creating synergy between academia and the community. She is an expert in self-management strategies; her program of research is focused on uncovering mechanisms (biological, psychological, social, and physical – of self-management interventions) and exploring associated behaviors (diet, exercise, medication-taking). She leads an interdisciplinary team to design and evaluate multi-pronged, novel, and scalable interventions. Her work directly addresses hypertension inequities in Detroit, a city where over half the population grapples high blood pressure. Her research has been supported through several sponsors – totaling more than $2.2 million dollars.

Katelyn Jordan, Optometry Academy
Dr. Katelyn W. Jordan is an optometrist and Director of Vision Rehabilitation Services at Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital in Jacksonville, FL. With a Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Houston and residency training in low vision and primary eye care, Dr. Jordan oversees a comprehensive vision rehabilitation program. Her work integrates interdisciplinary collaboration in the inpatient and outpatient setting. Dr. Jordan has received multiple accolades, including the Moms for Sight Visionary Award and the Reubin O’D. Askew Young Alumni Award. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and actively contributes to advancing vision care through educational courses for therapists and nurses, community service, and advocacy efforts. Dr. Jordan’s dedication to improving patient outcomes through innovative vision care solutions exemplifies her commitment to excellence in the field.

Gail Kauwell, Nutrition and Dietetics Academy
Dr. Gail Kauwell is Professor and Chair of the Department of Health Sciences at the University of Central Florida. Kauwell earned her master’s and doctoral degrees in Food Science and Human Nutrition from the University of Florida (UF). She is a registered and licensed dietitian nutritionist and Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. An experienced educator, Kauwell has taught and mentored graduate and undergraduate students aiming for careers as healthcare professionals for 42 years. She also served as the program director for UF’s Master of Science - Dietetic Internship Program. Her teaching and mentoring skills and passion for educating future healthcare professionals have been recognized with numerous awards including the UF Teacher of the Year and the National USDA Excellence in Teaching Award. Kauwell has a strong research record focused on folate and vitamin B12 in human health. She and her co-investigators secured >$3.8 million in grants, published in top-ranked journals, and translated research findings into materials for healthcare professionals and consumers. Kauwell has held state and national leadership positions, including serving on Florida’s licensure council and was an expert witness for the Florida Department of Health.

Jill Keaton, Oral Health  Academy
Dr. Jill Keaton serves as Professor and Dean of the Tanner College of Dental Medicine at the University of Pikeville. Following graduation from the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, she completed a General Practice Residency at the VA Medical Center in Louisville and a Master of Science degree in Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine at the University of Southern California. Dr. Keaton co-authored a systematic review and meta-analysis published in the Journal of the American Dental Association. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orofacial Pain and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain. Dr. Keaton currently serves as a Commission on Dental Accreditation Site Visitor, an exofficio board member of the Kentucky Dental Association. She has also served the American Dental Association as a test constructor for the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations and the Kentucky Board of Dentistry as an ex-officio board member.

Matthew Keilty, Occupational Therapy Academy
Matthew Keilty is the Director of Professional Development for the interprofessional team at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Cape Cod (SCC). He received his BS in Exercise Science at Ithaca College and then went on to complete his MS in Occupational Therapy at the University of South Dakota. Matthew has practiced occupational therapy in various environments over the past 23 years including acute rehabilitation, sub-acute rehabilitation, home health care, and volunteering his services both locally and internationally. He currently serves as the SCC Student Clinical Coordinator, SCC Vision Clinic Coordinator, Spaulding Rehabilitation (SR) Academic Affiliation Manager, consultant with SR/MGB International Team, and SR CEU Administrator for OT. Matthew is a strong interprofessional clinical leader with an extensive track record that includes experience with Joint Commission, CARF and Magnet Recognition, compliance regulations, patient safety initiatives, outcome monitoring systems and creating and implementing policies.

Kathleen Kenney-Riley, Nursing Academy
Kathleen Kenney-Riley is a pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP) with over 30 years of experience working with children and families. As a PNP in a busy Pediatric ED in the Bronx, NY, she has worked with children and families in acute situations providing compassionate and collaborative care. In the ER she has been integral in developing the interdisciplinary protocols for caring for patients experiencing intimate partner violence and child abuse. As a professor of Nursing at Mercy University, she chairs the IPE committee and has helped develop all interprofessional education activities across the university. These programs include; IPE simulations, Telehealth Simulations, Intimate Partner Violence simulation, Interdisciplinary Community Program Aging in Place and an interdisciplinary program providing respite care to family members of clients with Alzheimer’s. Kathy’s research has been part of an interdisciplinary research team looking at adolescents with Lupus focused on patient- provider discordance, functional status, HRQoL, and depression.

Jennifer Kent Walsh, Speech-Language Pathology Academy
Jennifer Kent-Walsh, PhD., CCC-SLP, ASHA Fellow, FLASHA Honoree, is Pegasus Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Director of the FAAST Assistive Technology Demonstration Center & Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Lab, and Associate Dean for Research & Faculty Excellence in the College of Health Professions and Sciences at the University of Central Florida. As a researcher, faculty member, clinician, and administrator, Dr. Kent-Walsh has decades of experience in establishing innovative interdisciplinary programs, facilities, service-learning experiences, courses, and research projects. Her collaborative research is focused on developing and evaluating assessment options and interventions to advance language, communication, and educational outcomes for children with developmental disabilities using AAC, including both direct interventions with children with significant speech impairments and indirect interventions with their families and interdisciplinary service providers. Her work has been widely published and funded by a range of philanthropic, state, and federal agencies, including the National Institutes of Health.

Erin Khang, Social Work Academy
Erin Khang, LMSW earned a MSSA degree from the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve University. She is the current Director of Field EducaCon and Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan School of Social Work. Her healthcare career spans over 19 years working at the Cleveland Clinic and Michigan Medicine in both clinical and administraCve leadership roles. As the Michigan Medicine Director of Graduate Social Work EducaCon, she oversaw 50-60 MSW interns annually and over 100 social work and interprofessional instructors and volunteers. In addiCon, she was a clinical and administraCve leader with oversight across mulCple medical units. Erin completed an Interprofessional Leadership Fellowship in 2018. She was the inaugural Michigan Medicine Social Work Department Diversity Chair and a co-creator and leader for the innovaCve Healthcare Equity Consult Service. Erin is grateful for conCnued opportuniCes to contribute towards and learn from social work and interprofessional spaces.

Jacqueline Killian, Nursing Academy
With over 33 years of military service and nursing experience, Col (USAF retired) Jackie Killian, Ph.D. serves as an Associate Professor (tenure track) at University of Nevada, Las Vegas, School of Nursing. Dr. Killian has 30 of years of interprofessional leadership, and clinical experience in family practice, flight medicine, neonatal and pediatric intensive care, disability case management, education and training: additionally, having ten years conducting human subjects’ research. Dr. Killian has led $7.5M (in grant-supported) multidiscipline research focused on resilience, military nursing practice, social network analysis and collaborated on various military requirements driven research efforts regarding precision medicine, military identity, and COVID19 surveillance testing of the workforce. Her ongoing research focuses on investigating interventions to promote resilience, mental health and overall wellness for nurses and military healthcare personnel. Dr. Killian received the Triservice Nursing Research Program’s Active-Duty Military Mentorship Award in recognition for her dedication to mentoring nurses and others so that they may achieve their career goals. She currently teaches Nursing Leadership and Transition to Practice impacting all undergraduate students in the nursing program.

Tavell Kindall, Nursing Academy
Dr. Tavell L. Kindall is a dual doctoral-prepared, board-certified family nurse practitioner and the Director of HIV Prevention and Treatment at St. Thomas Community Health Center in New Orleans, LA. He oversees the provision of clinical services related to HIV prevention, HIV primary care, sexually transmitted infections, latent tuberculosis, and viral hepatitis. He is a credentialed HIV Specialist (AAHIVS) by the American Academy of HIV Medicine and an Advanced HIV/AIDS Certified Registered Nurse (AACRN) by the HIV/AIDS Nursing Certification Board. He is an experienced policy, leadership, and regulatory professional having served on state regulatory boards and commissions, and on national policy committees. In 2022, he was inducted as a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (FAANP), and in 2024, he was inducted as an inaugural distinguished Fellow of the Academy of Diversity Leaders in Nursing (FADLN) by the National Black Nurses Association.

John Kirtley, Pharmacy Academy
John Clay Kirtley, Pharm.D., completed his pre-pharmacy coursework at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, AR and graduated from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, College of Pharmacy with his Doctor of Pharmacy. In his current position, John serves as the Executive Director of the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy. In his current position, John serves as the Executive Director of the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy. John currently serves as a member and Past President of the Accreditation Council on Pharmacy Education’s Board of Directors, as the President of MALTAGON, a Professional Association of Boards of Pharmacy across the Southeast US and President of NABP/AACP District VI. John and his wife Melanie, who is also a pharmacist, live in Little Rock with their two children Allison and Jack.

Patrick Kitzman, Physical Therapy Academy
Dr. Kitzman is a Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Kentucky (UK) with 24 years of clinical and teaching experience in the treatment of individuals affected by neurological conditions. He is also a core faculty in the interprofessional Rehabilitation and Health Sciences Doctoral program which trains physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech language pathologists as researchers. Dr. Kitzman co-directs the interdisciplinary UK Rehab Research Makerspace which engages students from across UK in projects focused on increasing accessibility and inclusion for individuals with disabilities. Dr. Kitzman oversees the Kentucky Appalachian Rural Rehabilitation Network program as well as the Appalachian Center for Assistive Technology. These programs engage students from multiple levels (i.e. high school, undergraduate, graduate, and professional), in projects focused on reducing healthcare disparities for individuals with disabilities living in under-resourced rural communities through interprofessional community-based research, education, and service delivery.

Jessica Kruger, Public Health Academy
Jessica S. Kruger, PhD, MCHES, is a health educator whose research focuses on consumption and addictive behaviors, health behavior decision-making, and pedagogy in public health. She collaborates with a wide variety of community-based organizations and advises students at the Lighthouse Free Medical Clinic and the Seneca-Babcock Community Center, both in the city of Buffalo. Dr. Kruger is the Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors for the Society of Student-Run Clinics and focuses on increasing interprofessional collaboration in free clinics around the U.S. She also serves as a member of the leadership team of Interprofessional Education at UB. In 2024, Dr. Kruger was given the Excellence in Interprofessional Education Collaboration National Award Honorable Mention for Community Empowerment and Education for her work with Western New York Bloodcare. This collaboration exposes students from a variety of health professions to bleeding and clotting disorders and work experience in an interprofessional clinic.

Nancy Kuhles, Speech-Language Pathology Academy
Nancy Kuhles is a Speech-Language Pathologist with over 40 years of experience who works as an educational consultant focusing on special education and related service issues. Nancy is passionate about collaboration and advocacy! An enduring supporter of interprofessional collaborations, she advocates for quality health care across settings and providers. As co-leader to Project VOICE (Valuable Opportunities in Interprofessional Collaboration and Education), Nancy collaborated with NSHA and High Sierra Area Health Education Center to advocate for, promote, and support IPE and IPCP opportunities and events at UNR. As NSHA Coalition co-chair, Nancy collaborates with local, state, and federal agencies, associations, organizations, educational institutions, advocacy groups, and legislative bodies to recruit, retain, and train school-based health, educational, and support personnel. Nancy has served in leadership positions at the local, state, regional, and national level. The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association awarded Nancy Fellowship of the Association for her outstanding contributions to the profession.

Sylvette La Touche-Howard, Public Health Academy
Dr. Sylvette La Touche-Howard’s passion lies in proactively working with individuals and communities to bridge behavioral health, research, and social impact to create a sustainable and equitable future, as evidenced in her role as Assistant Dean of Public Health Practice and Community Engagement. With over 20 years of experience in higher education, she has spearheaded signature programs such as the BS-MPH Accelerated program and the PTK Women in Leadership program at the University of Maryland, College Park. Dr. La ToucheHoward teaches Foundations of Public Health at the undergraduate and graduate level to nearly 1000 students each year and also serves as a faculty mentor for the University's Gemstone Honors Program. In addition to her academic commitments, Dr. La Touche-Howard serves as a liaison between the school and local county health departments working on policy, systems, and environmental change initiatives to create local and state impact.

Julie LaMothe, Nursing Academy
Julie LaMothe, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, CNE, serves as the Director of Faculty Development and Engagement at the Indiana University Interprofessional Practice and Education Center (IU IPE Center) and is a Clinical Associate Professor at the Indiana University School of Nursing (IUSON). At IUSON, Julie specializes in teaching Interprofessional collaborative practice to undergraduate and graduate nursing students. She spearheaded the creation of an IPE task force within IUSON to integrate interprofessional education throughout the nursing curriculum and foster better communication between the IU IPE Center and IUSON. Julie has been instrumental in developing IPE facilitator training for the IU IPE Center’s longitudinal curriculum. Recognized for her teaching excellence, Julie has received prestigious awards including the Sequoia Award for Diversity and the Dean Faculty Award for Innovation. Her scholarly pursuits center on advancing IPE in primary care settings within rural communities and studying the healthcare transition of children and adolescents with special healthcare needs.

Nancy Landgraff, Physical Therapy Academy
Dr. Nancy Landgraff joined Youngstown State University as an assistant professor of Physical Therapy in 1997 and, in 2012, became department chair. Prior to that, she had worked for 15 years in the physical therapy profession.
Before earning her doctorate in rehabilitation sciences from the University of Pittsburgh, she earned a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from the University of Pittsburgh, then a master’s degree from the University of Florida in health sciences.
Under her leadership, the Ohio Physical Therapy Association named YSU’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program statewide Program of the Year for 2020 and 2021. Other initiatives that Dr. Landgraff has accomplished include leading efforts related to interprofessional education, supporting the development of a doctorate program in health sciences and a revised master’s degree program in health and human services.
Landgraff has held leadership positions at the American Heart Association and the Ohio Physical Therapy Association.

Erin Lashnits, Veterinary Medicine Academy
Dr. Lashnits is a clinical assistant professor in small animal internal medicine at University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine. She received her MS in biology from Stanford University, DVM from Cornell University, and PhD in comparative biomedical sciences from North Carolina State University. She completed a small animal clinical internship at a private practice in Brooklyn NY and internal medicine residency through the clinician investigator program at North Carolina State University. She also spent a few years as a general practice and ER veterinarian, while simultaneously teaching high school chemistry, in Buffalo NY. Her research interest is in infectious disease epidemiology using a One Health context, particularly studying zoonotic and vector borne diseases, and infectious diseases that impact underserved veterinary populations. Current studies include characterization of the flea microbiome and fleaborne diseases in cats and dogs, and investigating Bartonella species transmission and clinical manifestations in pets and people.

Amanda Leightner, Respiratory Care Academy
Dr. Amanda Roby PhD, RRT,RRT-SDS,CCSH, RPSGT, RST, CCSH, FAARC is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Professions for the master’s and bachelor’s Respiratory Care Programs and the Polysomnography Program at Youngstown State University. She currently serves as the Director of Clinical Education and is a forward thinking Respiratory/Polysomnography Specialist. Selected career accomplishments include publishing public health research findings in national peer-reviewed journals, being selected to serve on the board of a national respiratory therapy credentialing body, and reimagining program structures to optimize the clinical development of undergraduate and graduate students. She is poised to leverage her doctorate degree in Health Sciences, program management expertise, program and project management and superior communication skills to help healthcare agencies meet and exceed their organizational and operational goals. She is only one of six in the United States to hold every polysomnography credential. 

Crystal Lewandowski, Optometry Academy
Crystal Lewandowski, OD, FAAO, serves as Director of Optometry at North End Waterfront Health (NEWH) and is an Associate Professor of Clinical Optometry at the New England College of Optometry (NECO). She is a clinical preceptor who provides comprehensive eye care in a community health center, catering to diverse populations. Her professional interests include ocular disease, optometric education, healthcare advocacy, and public health. She holds leadership roles in the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion special interest group, NECO Quality Assurance Committee, and NEWH Diversity and Equity Committee. She has secured national funding and participated in legislative efforts to raise awareness about the importance of eye care. Crystal earned her Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from NECO, completed residency training in Ocular Disease and Primary Eye Care at the Brockton Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO).

Joneen Lowman, Speech-Language Pathology Academy
J. Joneen Lowman, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, completed her BS in Special Education at the University of Central Florida and her BS, MS, and PhD in Communication Sciences and Disorders at Florida State University. She is an Associate Professor in Communication Sciences and Disorders and Director of the Center for Telehealth Education, Research and Outreach at the University of Kentucky. Her scholarship focuses on technology-delivered instruction to children and adult learners. She has delivered clinical services via telehealth with diverse populations since 2014. She has received national and Medicaid funding to investigate telehealth-related programming for providers and patients. Her contributions to the field were recognized as an American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Fellow in 2022. She also received an ASHA Editors Award in 2020 and Meritorious Poster Awards in 2018 and 2022. She is a staunch advocate for capitalizing on technology to increase educational and clinical access for clients and providers alike.

Lisa Lundquist, Pharmacy Academy
Dr. Lisa Murphey Lundquist is professor and founding Dean in the Mercer University College of Health Professions, which was established in 2013 and includes physical therapy, physician assistant studies, public health, clinical psychology, athletic training, and kinesiology. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy from Samford University, completed a postgraduate specialty residency in primary care, is a boardcertified pharmacotherapy specialist, and also completed an academic leadership fellowship. Dr. Lundquist joined Mercer University in 2006 and held various academic roles including Associate Dean for Administration in the College of Pharmacy and Interim Chair of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies. Prior to Mercer, she served on the faculty at the University of Mississippi and practiced clinically in Alabama, Mississippi, and Georgia. Dr. Lundquist is an inducted member of Phi Kappa Phi, Omicron Delta Kappa, Order of Omega, Phi Lambda Sigma Pharmacy Leadership Society, and Pi Alpha Physician Assistant Honor Society.

Raymond Maeda, Optometry Academy
The first 8 years of my professional career, I was on faculty at the Southern California College of Optometry. My first 4+ years were spent teaching in clinic and laboratories with the last 2+ years overseeing the 4th year externship program and residency programs. After 8+ years, I transitioned to Indian Health Services in Arizona, which served as a clinical training facility for optometric students and residents. This clinical experience demonstrated to me how interprofessional collaboration in healthcare was crucial to ensure the best clinical outcomes. After 4+ years, I accepted a position at Western University of Health Sciences-College of Optometry. Interprofessional healthcare and education is a major component of the program. I initially held the position of Chief of Primary and am now the Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs. My professional journey has been very fulfilling, and I am grateful to be an educator and healthcare professional.

Amy Manderscheid, Nursing Academy
Dr. Amy Manderscheid serves as Associate Dean/Associate Professor in the Kirkhof College of Nursing at Grand Valley State University (GVSU). She is a dual certified nurse practitioner, serving the geriatric population in west Michigan. Amy’s professional accomplishments highlight her commitment to leveraging the interprofessional team to provide world class patient and student experiences. As a nurse practitioner and academic leader, Amy led teams to meet local/regional healthcare needs resulting in expanding undergraduate programs, creating purposeful connections with diverse groups to serve the community in prevention and treatment of chronic diseases, and collaborated with interprofessional colleagues to create efficiencies within the electronic health record in care of her geriatric clients. Amy is a member of international scholarship team, and together, they authored numerous publications, presentations, including scholarly endeavors in Ireland and Scotland. Amy also serves as principal investigator on a $1.5 million HRSA grant to embed multi-patient simulations in undergraduate education.

Neil Maniar, Public Health Academy
Dr. Neil Maniar is a Professor of the Practice at Northeastern University and Director of the Master of Public Health (MPH) program. He previously served as Associate Chair of the Department of Health Sciences from 2020 to 2023. Dr. Maniar's research, teaching, and practice focus on social determinants of health, violence prevention, health disparities, and cancer. He coled the Academic Public Health Volunteer Corps during the COVID-19 pandemic, mobilizing over 1,000 volunteers to enhance local public health response. He received the Kenerson Faculty Award in 2021 for his commitment to urban community health. Before joining Northeastern, Dr. Maniar was Vice President of Health Systems for the American Cancer Society's New England Division. He has held leadership roles at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Dr. Maniar holds a PhD from Johns Hopkins University, an MPH from Yale University, and a Bachelor’s from Connecticut College.

Jerry Mansfield, Nursing Academy
It is a privilege to be nominated by the former President of the National Academies of Practice (NAP) Michelle Troseth, MSN, RN, FNAP, FAAN for consideration as a Distinguished Fellow of the National Academies of Practice’s Nursing Academy. Throughout over 40 years tenure as a Registered Nurse, I have convened interprofessional teams to achieve exceptional patient and staff outcomes in health care. I have held senior nurse executive positions in five major health systems in four States; seven inaugural leadership roles in a variety of settings: a) for-profit and non-profit; b) inpatient and outpatient; c) union and non-union environments; and d) multi-hospital systems and academic medical centers. These experiences led to three Magnet Redesignations. To influence future interprofessional practice, I have published three book chapters, eight national presentations, eleven publications and five research studies to improve outcomes in the areas of quality and safety, operations, patient experience, and staff engagement.

Rebecca Marinoff, Optometry Academy
Rebecca Marinoff is an Associate Clinical Professor at SUNY College of Optometry, where she also serves as the Low Vision Rehabilitation residency supervisor and the Low Vision/Ocular Disease Microcredential Coordinator. She provides patient care in the Vision Rehabilitation Service in both the Low Vision and Vision Therapy clinics. She is Instructor of Record of the Low Vision Rehabilitation course, and of the Clinical Decision Making in Low Vision elective. She completed a residency in Low Vision Rehabilitation at Southern College of Optometry and is a graduate of SUNY College of Optometry. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (AAO), a Low Vision Diplomate of the American Academy of Optometry (AAO), and a Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry (ABO). She has lectured nationally and internationally, and published, on topics related to low vision. She serves as an Associate Editor of the Optometry and Visual Performance journal.

Lisa Martin, Public Health Academy
Lisa Martin, Ph.D., is a Professor at the University of Michigan Dearborn with joint appointments in Women’s and Gender Studies and Health & Human Services. She currently chairs the Health and Human Services Department and previously directed Women’s and Gender Studies. Dr. Martin earned her doctorate in Public Health from the University of Michigan and holds a master’s in Gender & Cultural Studies from Simmons College. Her research focuses on gender and health, stigma, and sexual and reproductive health, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaborations. Notable projects include the Research on Institutional Betrayal, examining higher education practices regarding gender-based harassment and assault, and the Providers Share Workshop, a group-based intervention for abortion care workers. For more than 16 years, she has been part of an interdisciplinary team focusing on healthcare worker well-being interventions known as the Providers Share Workshop.  Her research includes facilitated workshops that employ grounded theory methods and survey design techniques.

Tedd Masiongale, Speech-Language Pathology Academy
Tedd Masiongale is a clinical instructor at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. He supervises graduate students in clinic, teaches dysphagia and is the faculty advisor for the black SLP student association. He works PRN at St. Mary’s Hospital (SSM) in St. Louis, Missouri. He holds licensure in three states and is a member of the Southwestern Illinois and Missouri Speech-Language Hearing Associations. He served on the Illinois Education Association Board of Directors and the IEA Higher Education Council. He is past Co-Chair of L’GASP, the LGBQT+ Caucus of AHSA and served on ASHA’S Multicultural Issues and Continuing Education Boards and Convention Program Committee. He was a collaborator in the development of an ASHA FAQ on gender affirming voice care, received NSSLHA’s Honors of the Association and has been recognized as an ASHA Diversity Champion. He served his alma mater, Berea College, as a member of their Alumni Executive Board.

James McAuley, Pharmacy Academy
James McAuley received his BS Pharmacy (1987) and PhD in Clinical Pharmaceutical Science (1993) both from the University of Pittsburgh. He started as an Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at the Ohio State University (OSU) College of Pharmacy in 1993. He has risen through the ranks to a tenured Full Professor of Pharmacy Education & Innovation. He holds a courtesy appointment in the OSU Wexner Medical Center’s Neurology Department where he practiced as the pharmacist on the interprofessional care team in the Comprehensive Epilepsy Program from 1994 to 2022. He has a focus on epilepsy therapeutics, well-being, and interprofessional education & practice. He has been recognized for his teaching and is a Fellow of the American Pharmacists Association. Since 2014, he has served as the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in the College of Pharmacy where he continues his focus on enhancing student success.

Emily McCave, Social Work Academy
Emily McCave, PhD, MSW, LCSW is Professor of Social Work in the Quinnipiac MSW Program. She area of scholarship is focused on innovations in interprofessional healthcare education, particularly with gamification of interprofessional learning and promoting affirmative practice with transgender patients, as well as utilizing standardized patients within social work education. Her teaching areas include direct practice with individuals and families, cultural humility and anti-oppressive social work, social welfare and social policy, and theories of human behavior; Dr. McCave's specializes in children’s mental health assessment and treatment as well as suicide prevention. Outside of her work as a professor, she is a certified Mental Health First Aid trainer and regularly provides training both within the university and in surrounding communities. She works as a clinician with youth mobile crisis as well as outpatient behavioral health within an integrated pediatric primary care setting.

Sally McCormack Tutt, Physical Therapy Academy
Dr. McCormack Tutt has a Bachelor and Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy, an MPH in leadership, and an EdD where her dissertation focused on translation of interprofessional knowledge from the classroom to the clinical setting. She is the Program Director and a Clinical Professor in the Physical Therapy Department at the University of New England (UNE). She brings 18 years of academic experience to these roles that involves providing strong teaching experience as well as leadership in health professions curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation. She has collaborated with faculty from other disciplines to provide learning opportunities to students at UNE. She has published and presented at local, national, and international conference on topics related to interprofessional education and collaborative practice. Dr. McCormack Tutt is a member of the Board of the Interprofessional Education Special Interest Group in the APTA’s Academy of Education and the ACAPT Interprofessional Education Task Force.

Corrine McDaniels-Davidson, Public Health Academy
Dr. McDaniels-Davidson has a BS in Community Health Education (Ithaca College), an MPH in Epidemiology (SDSU), and a PhD in Public Health - Epidemiology (SDSU/UCSD Joint Doctoral Program). She is the Director of the SDSU Institute for Public Health where she oversees a staff of public health professionals who design and implement community-engaged research, evaluation, and professional education through partnerships with governmental and community organizations. From 2011-2018 she designed and implemented face-to-face and asynchronous professional education for physicians, advanced practice clinicians, case managers, and health educators to improve the delivery of cervical cancer screening in California. In 2020 she pivoted to address COVID-19 inequities through community-health-worker approaches to contact tracing, testing, and vaccination. Her vast community-based practice experience informs her roles as Associate Director of Practice at the SDSU School of Public Health and Deputy Associate Director of Community Outreach and Engagement at the UCSD Moores Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Michael McGovern, Optometry Academy
Michael J. McGovern OD, MOD, FAAO did his undergraduate pre-medical studies at SUNY Stony Brook, received his Doctor of Optometry degree from SUNY Optometry, and completed a PRIME residency (ocular disease/hospital-based interprofessional care) at the Northport Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC). He became a partner in a group private practice and was appointed a clinical attending in the eye clinic at the Northport VAMC where he taught interns and residents. He was eventually appointed residency program supervisor, overseeing the education of four residents each year. After 17 years in private practice and in the VA hospital, Dr. McGovern returned to SUNY Optometry to assume the role of Chief Medical Officer. Over the past eight years, he has worked with his team overseeing the clinical operation and ensuring an outstanding setting for student education and evidence-based patient care. He is actively involved with the profession at the state and national levels. He has lectured at numerous national meetings, served on the board of The National Association of VA Optometrists, has been siteteam chair for ACOE residency reaccreditations, was named the College’s Alumnus of the Year in 2015, and has served on various national committees and SIGS. Dr. McGovern is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, is board certified by the American Board of Certification in Medical Optometry (ABCMO), is a member of Healthcare Leaders of New York and the American College of Healthcare Executives, is a 30-year member of the American Optometric Association and currently serves on the New York State Optometric Association’s Legislative Committee.

Tena McNamara, Audiology Academy
Dr. Tena McNamara is currently employed with Midwest Children’s Therapy and serves as the coordinator of the Cultural and Informational Hearing Center in Peoria, IL. She retired as an associate professor from the Communication Disorders and Sciences Department at Eastern Illinois University and as an educational audiologist with the Special Education Association of Peoria County. With over 40 years of experience in audiology and dual certification in speech-language pathology for 33 years, her focus is on aural habilitation/rehabilitation therapy, audiological assessment, literacy, and (central) auditory processing diagnostics/therapy. She has co-chaired the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) 2021 Convention and the Illinois Speech Language Hearing Association (ISHA) 2010/2011 Conventions. Dr. McNamara has also served as President of ISHA and the Educational Audiology Association (EAA), and she is the current 2024 ASHA President. Her contributions have been recognized with the distinguished Fellowship of the Association Award from ASHA and ISHA.

Phyllis McShane, Nutrition and Dietetics Academy
Phyllis Fatzinger McShane MS RD LDN has 40+ years’ experience in multiple settings working collaboratively that include acute care facilities, long term care facilities, community-based settings (Maryland SNAP-Ed), governmental policy (USDA; state committees), restaurant industry, university dietetic internship, and educational inclusion group (Boston Alliance for Diversity in Dietetics). Mrs. McShane completed her baccalaureate degree at Penn State University (1975), her dietetic internship (1976) and was awarded a master’s degree in clinical nutrition by University of Chicago (1982). Career highlights include participation in IPE training of UMD interns with UMD Baltimore NP, Pharmacy and SW students; publication of two IPE reports (2023); team recipient of the 2020 George E. Thibault, MD Nexus Award; Technical Collaborative Expert (USDA). Mrs. McShane trained and graduated over 200 future dietitians with an informatics emphasis as University of Maryland Dietetic Internship Director (2000-2022). She currently consults in a residential psych facility and long-term care facility.

Elizabeth Merwin, Nursing Academy
Elizabeth  Merwin is the Dean of the University of Texas at Arlington’s College of Nursing and Health Innovation.  She is the Founding and Executive Director of the Center for Rural Health and Nursing, supported by a state of Texas legislative appropriation.  Previously, Dr. Merwin was the Ann Henshaw Gardiner Distinguished Professor and Executive Vice-Dean at the Duke University School of Nursing from 2012-2019.  She is an experienced nursing educator, leader and health services researcher who has established a research program that aims to improve the health of underserved and vulnerable populations. With consistent funding from NIH, improving access and outcomes of care has been the focus of her interdisciplinary research program, particularly for rural, mental health, impoverished and/or minority populations. Previously, Associate Dean for Research at the University of Virginia where she was the Director of a Rural Health Care Research Center (RHCRC) funded by NINR through a P20 mechanism. She is a methodological expert in the analysis of large clinical and/or administrative data.  

 Kenneth Miller, Physical Therapy Academy
Kenneth L Miller, PT, DPT, PhD(c). Dr Miller is a board-certified geriatric clinical specialist, and advanced credentialed exercise expert for aging adults. Dr Miller is an assistant professor and Geriatric Residency Program Director at the Medical University of South Carolina in the division of Physical Therapy. His clinical focus is on best practices for use with the older adult population. Dr. Miller is a Director for the Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy overseeing practice. He has spoken nationally and internationally on topics of gerontology including pharmacology, primary prevention, frailty, outcome measures, best practices, interprofessional education and practice, pain management and optimizing care transitions for the older adult. Dr. Miller has over 25 years of clinical expertise in risk mitigation and error prevention and is currently researching well-being, mental health, and burnout in healthcare professionals.

Deborah Miller Young, Oral Health  Academy
Dr. Miller obtained a bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania. She graduated from the University of Maryland, School of Dentistry in 2004. She completed a one-year General Practice Residency at the Nassau University Medical Center where she treated clinic patients, inpatients and operating room cases. She was selected to stay as a Chief Resident. Dr. Miller then worked in private practice as well as academia. She taught at NYU College of Dentistry and then Montefiore Medical Center. She returned to her alma mater to the Special Care and Geriatrics clinic and worked in nursing homes, treating patients on site. She now works full time for Maryland Dental, helping to educate the next generation of dentists to serve the whole patient, not just improve their oral health.

Zach Mills, Veterinary Medicine Academy
Dr. Zach Mills is a seasoned animal health executive with expertise across veterinary professional services, strategic alliances, business development, and innovation. His diverse background spans international corporations, academic institutions, and the US Army Reserve. He has held leadership positions at top animal health companies, serving as Head Veterinarian and Chief Veterinary Medical Officer. Dr. Mills holds a DVM, MPH, and MBA, and currently serves as COO, US Business, for the Lincoln Institute of Veterinary Business. A Lieutenant Colonel (USAR), Dr. Mills brings exceptional leadership and public health experience from deployments and his current role as Command Veterinarian. In this role, he fosters interprofessional collaboration by working alongside public health officials, human healthcare providers, and other stakeholders to develop and implement preventative veterinary medicine strategies that benefit both animal and human health. In his free time, Dr. Mills enjoys running with his dogs and resides in Atlanta, Georgia.

Shan Mohammed, Public Health Academy
Dr. Mohammed is a Clinical Professor of Public Health and Health Sciences and is the Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Educational and Student Initiatives at the Bouvé College of Health Sciences (BCHS) at Northeastern University. He is responsible for providing leadership and oversight of DEIB education and student engagement initiatives for ~4,000 undergraduate and graduate students in the School of Pharmacy, School of Nursing, School of Clinical and Rehabilitation Sciences, and School of Community Health and Behavioral Sciences. He served as the BCHS Director of Interprofessional Research, Education and Practice Initiatives and created the Master of Public Health Program in Urban Health. Dr. Mohammed holds national leadership roles with the Association of Schools and Programs in Public Health and is a lead site visitor for the Council on Education for Public Health.  He is board-certified physician and a fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians.    

Nicole Mollenkopf, Pharmacy Academy
Nicole Mollenkopf, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, BCPPS is a pharmacist, educator, and patient safety specialist with over 20 years of experience working in and leading interprofessional health care teams. She is the Director of Interprofessional Education at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing where she oversees required and extracurricular interprofessional education experiences. She is part of an interprofessional, pharmacist – nurse team that teaches pharmacology to prelicensure nursing students. She also is the co-director along with a nurse and physician of the Health System Sciences Interprofessional Scholars program. In her clinical practice, she is a patient safety specialist at the Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality working on the Human Factors team with human factors engineers, physicians and nurses. Previously, she was the Medication Safety Officer for Pediatrics and led medication safety efforts across the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center by working closely with nurses, physicians, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, and others.

Lourdes Moore, Nursing Academy
Dr. Moore serves as the Vice President, Center for Nursing Excellence at Harris Health in Houston, Texas. Across the system, she oversees Nursing Professional Development, Research/EBP, Quality, Practice, and Knowledge Management. She earned her Bachelor’s in Nursing from Houston Baptist University, Master’s in Nursing from the University of Texas Health Science Center, Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Texas, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Alabama. She holds board certification in nursing administration and healthcare quality. Her leadership and clinical roles span 37+ years across military and civilian settings including nurse manager, perinatal clinical nurse specialist, Air Force consultant for obstetric nursing, deputy program director for medical management, clinical nurse educator, program manager, administrative director, and chief nurse executive. Her current work involves strategic initiatives to build interprofessional structures and processes to maintain nursing excellence resulting in numerous organizational designations, honors, and awards.

Abby Motz, Respiratory Care Academy
Dr. Abby Motz is an Education Specialist at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and an adjunct instructor for the University of Cincinnati’s Bachelor of Respiratory Therapy program. Abby has over 27 years of respiratory care experience, working in multiple genres of respiratory care including critical care, general care, outpatient care, and home care. Most of her career has been working and collaborating with the multidisciplinary team caring for the pediatric-neonatal population. Her experience as a lung transplant coordinator has allowed her to care for culturally and ethnically diverse patient populations worldwide from varied backgrounds. Additionally, Abby has volunteered in Milot, Haiti as part of medical mission trips. Abby takes pride in the respiratory therapy profession and maintains active involvement in the Ohio Society of Respiratory Care and the American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC). Over the years, she’s presented a wide variety of topics at respiratory and transplant conferences.

Hillary Nelson, Public Health Academy
Dr. Hillary Nelson started her career as an academic biochemist and molecular biophysicist before making a career change into public health. She currently directs the Master of Public Health (MPH) program at the University of Pennsylvania, where she has two areas of interest: supporting interdisciplinary dual degree and certificate options for clinical and professional students interested in public health; and integrating more information about climate change into the curriculum. Currently, she works with faculty in the School of Veterinary Medicine as part of a One Health in Action group. In the community, Dr. Nelson sits on a local Health Advisory Council, which she led for six years, with a focus on regulations about tattoo and body art and supporting the local community during the SARS-CoV2 pandemic.

Loretta Ng, Optometry Academy
Dr. Loretta Ng is a clinician, an educator and a researcher. She graduated from the University of Waterloo with a Doctor of Optometry degree before moving to the US to complete a refractive & ocular disease residency in Oklahoma. After residency, she joined the ocular disease faculty at Southern California College of Optometry as an Assistant Professor and work to publish original research projects while educating future optometrists. Later she moved to Hawaii to become the Clinic Director of Jenkins Eye Care, a busy ophthalmology referral practice in Honolulu. In 2017 she joined Western University of Health Sciences as Chief of Optometric Staff and Associate Professor, later became the Assistant Dean of Clinical Affairs and Residency Director. She continues to lecture nationally and is pursuing a MPH degree at Johns Hopkins School of Public Health as a Bloomberg Fellow. She enjoys spending time outdoors with her family and practicing yoga.

Hyunjin Noh, Social Work Academy
Hyunjin Noh, Ph.D., MSW, is an Associate Professor and incoming PhD Program Director at the University of Alabama School of Social Work. She received her MSW and PhD degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Since joining the University of Alabama in 2012, she has received multiple grants from federal agencies and national foundations and has conducted interprofessional research projects in the areas of end-of-life and palliative care, pain and symptom management in rural communities, and health disparities. She is a Fellow of the Gerontological Society of America. She serves on the Board of Directors at the Association for Gerontology Education in Social Work and the Steering Committee of the Deep South Resource Center for Minority Aging Research. She was selected for the 2023 Sojourns Scholar Leadership Program, a palliative care leadership program funded by Cambia Health Foundation. Her work was honored by the University of Alabama’s President’s Faculty Research Award.

Amy Nordon-Craft, Physical Therapy Academy
Dr. Amy Nordon-Craft, DSc, PT is an Associate Professor for the CU DPT Program and serves as the Interim Director for CU Center for IPE and course director for Interprofessional Collaborative Practice, which provides IPE to over 650 1st year health professions learners. Additionally, Dr. Nordon-Craft is the Assistant Director of the Center for Professional Excellence, which serves as a high-fidelity simulation center for six health profession programs on the CU Anschutz Medical Campus. She has experience conducting clinical trials with patients in the ICU and home health settings, and she coordinates the APTA’s Clinical Practice Guideline task force for “Physical Therapy in the ICU.” Currently, her teaching focuses on clinical reasoning, high-fidelity simulation, and interprofessional education. Dr. Nordon-Craft consistently presents at conferences such as the APTA Combined Sections Meeting and Collaborating Across Borders as well as the American Thoracic Society PM&R meetings.

Daniel Oerther, Public Health Academy
Professor Daniel B. Oerther is the Executive Director of the 3,500-member American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists. Dan is internationally recognized for: 1) environmental biotechnology improving sewage treatment and tracking sources of microbiological contamination of water; 2) humanitarian technology improving global access to clean water and nutritious food; and 3) interprofessional education pioneering the V-shaped profession of the nurse+engineer to scale-up caring. A tenured, full professor at the Missouri University of Science and Technology, Dan has published more than 20 recent, peer-reviewed articles disseminating interprofessional public health education, research, and policy. He has won numerous awards for interprofessional practice. Dan served as a Senior Science Advisor to the U.S. Secretary of State and he is the elected President of the Council of Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards (representing 20,000 interprofessional engineers and scientists). Professor Oerther holds an earned doctorate in environmental health engineering from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.

Susan O'Hara, Nursing Academy
Susan O’Hara is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Ohio State University College of Nursing with over 40 years of clinical and design team experience. Her clinical background is critical, emergency and cardiac surgical care as well as outpatient and home care. Her research has focused on the effect of inpatient ICU design on interprofessional team cognition; the role of simulation modeling on design and handwashing efficacy; adaptation of home environments for clients with clinical conditions; the effect of the built environment on the NICU patient; and the relationship between innovation and well-being for caregivers. Dr. O’Hara has led teams of computer simulation engineers and architects on numerous inpatient, outpatient, and university healthcare design projects including the landmark National Nurses Time and Motion study. She graduated from the University of Massachusetts, PhD; University of Connecticut, MPH; SUNY Oswego, Bachelor of English; and St. Joseph’s College of Nursing, RN diploma.

Evan Papa, Physical Therapy Academy
Dr. Evan Papa is an accomplished physical therapist and academic leader with extensive experience in interprofessional collaboration. As the Founding Director of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Tufts University - Seattle, WA, Dr. Papa established a culture of interprofessional collaboration through innovative partnerships across health professions including extensive scholarly productivity (see bolded items, CV). He has worked for over 13 years collaborating in clinical practice with nurses, occupational therapists, physicians, and social workers to optimize rehabilitation outcomes in acute care and home health settings. Dr. Papa has a strong track record of interdisciplinary and interprofessional scholarship, including over 20 peer-reviewed publications / presentations with colleagues from various health fields. He has acquired over $350,000 in interprofessional grant funding as a Research Scholar and CoInvestigator with Physician colleagues. In the classroom, Dr. Papa has taught hundreds of students across health professions including, DPT, OT, PA, and DO students.

Komkwuan Paruchabutr, Nursing Academy
Dr. Paruchabutr is an Army Nurse Corps combat veteran. She holds triple board certifications as a Family Nurse Practitioner, Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, and a Certified Nurse-Midwife. She has served on the steering committee for the National Institutes of Health and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and gave oral testimony to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in support of the over-the-counter oral contraception access, which historically received approval in July 2023. Dr. Paruchabutr is President of The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health, the first Asian-American to serve in this role. She has led several amicus briefs to protect the scope of practice of advanced practice clinicians and provide reproductive healthcare access for all individuals. Her work and contribution to national councils, task forces, and working groups have advanced women’s healthcare. She is an accomplished advanced practice clinician widely recognized for her passion for advancing women's healthcare through a diverse, equitable, and inclusive lens.

Vani Patterson, Public Health Academy
Vani Patterson, MPH, serves as the Administrative Director for the University of Michigan Center for Interprofessional Education (CIPE). Her early career spanned working in the U.S Senate to providing community nutrition education in Detroit. When she returned to the University of Michigan, she consulted with health care teams across the country to improve patient-centered care for adolescents. In witnessing the profound impact of collaborative care, Ms. Patterson was drawn to the work of the CIPE. Her current interests are in leadership and culture change to transform practice and education to enable collaborative care and advance the quintuple aims of health.

Julia Phillippi, Nursing Academy
Julia Phillippi PhD, RN, CNM, FACNM, FAAN is a Professor of Nursing at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. In her over 20 years as a nurse-midwife and educator, she has worked collaboratively to advance perinatal care and education. Dr. Phillippi has partnered with multiple organizations including the American College of Nurse-Midwives, American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologist, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Society of Anesthesiologists, and National Institutes of Health to advance and improve reproductive health care. She has over 70 peer-reviewed publications and 50 presentations with national and international audiences and has received funding for her work from the Health Services & Research Administration, National Institute for Nursing Research, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. She is also the co-editor of Varney’s Midwifery, the leading midwifery textbook in the US, and continues to practice and teach nurse-midwifery students.

Rebecca Piazza, Occupational Therapy Academy
Becky Piazza is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Florida’s Department of Occupational Therapy. She teaches full time and serves as a member of the UF Health Office of Interprofessional Education Committee. Becky has developed and implemented virtual and in-person IPE experiences for OT doctorate students with dental students, physical therapy students, arts in medicine artists, outdoor recreation specialists, and mobility specialists to enhance student knowledge of how to embrace and optimize interdisciplinary patient centered care. Becky previously served as the Clinical Coordinator for Occupational Therapy and Recreational Therapy at UF Health Shands Rehab Hospital (2002-2019) and was the lead occupational therapist for the UF Health Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases multidisciplinary concussion clinic (2018 – 2020). Becky specializes in adult inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation. Becky was granted board certification in physical rehab in 2016 and received the 2019 UF OT Outstanding Clinical Contributions Award and Outstanding Alumni Award.

Noralyn Pickens, Occupational Therapy Academy
Noralyn Pickens is Associate Dean for Interprofessional Education and Strategic Initiatives for Texas Woman’s University College of Health Sciences and College of Nursing. Dr. Pickens develops shared infrastructure between the two colleges, creating and supporting IPE training and activities for faculty and students. An occupational therapist since 1987, she facilitated the development of an interdisciplinary geriatric assessment team to create a new resource for the local community. Her research in end-of-life care is inherently interprofessional, while demonstrating the value of occupational therapy within a shared healthcare context. Her NIDILRR funded, team-based, research involves the development of professional and consumer versions of home safety assessments to make more resources available to consumers supporting informed choices when working with health professionals. As an occupational therapy faculty member, college, and professional leader she has mentored entry-level students, PhD students, colleagues, and new authors as a researcher, AOTA SIS Quarterly editor, and book editor.

Michael Podell, Veterinary Medicine Academy
Dr Michael Podell Professional Biography My professional career has focused on a One Health approach as a clinician, scientist, and executive leader in the areas of enhancing the human-animal bond, transitional medicine, and clinician wellbeing. My educational background includes a BA (Honors) from the University of North Carolina, MSc from Tel-Aviv University, and a DVM degree from Tufts University, culminating in board certification in Neurology. From 1992-2002, I was a faculty member at The Ohio State University achieving the rank of tenured Full Professor while serving in the Colleges of Veterinary Medicine and Medicine. I transitioned to a predominant clinical role from 2002 - 2018 to enhance the lives of pets and their families while maintaining academic appointments at the University of Chicago and University of Illinois. From 2019-2023, I served as Chief Medical Officer at MedVet. A strategic focus during this tenure and now is enhancing the wellbeing of clinicians through an organizational approach.

Heather Provencher, Social Work Academy
Heather Provencher, LCSW, is Senior Manager for Federal Partnerships at National Children’s Alliance (NCA), the national association and accrediting body for over 950 Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs). In this role, Heather works with the FBI, Department of Defense, and other partners to expand CAC access to military families and children involved in federal investigations. Heather led a successful effort to establish memoranda of understanding with seven Department of Defense Programs that pave the path for a coordinated CAC-military multidisciplinary team response. Prior to joining NCA, she worked in foster care and child protective services and held investigative, forensic interviewing, advocacy, and prevention education roles at CACs in Maryland and California and provided on-call intervention services as a Certified California Sexual Assault Crisis Counselor. She earned her BSW at University of Maryland, Baltimore County, MSW from The Catholic University of America, and is a graduate of the Title IV-E education for public child welfare program.

Amy Pruszenski, Optometry Academy
Dr. Amy Pruszenski graduated with a degree in Cognitive Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1989. She obtained her Doctor of Optometry at the New England College of Optometry in 1993. Dr. Pruszenski went to M.I.T. to become an engineer, but became fascinated with vision science while working with Dr. Jeremy Wolfe. He advised an Optometry degree rather than a PhD so she could teach, do research, or see patients. Her passion for helping children develop their visual skills shifted to neuro-rehabilitation as the demand rose in her area. In addition to her clinical practice, she serves as a co-chair of the Optometry/Ophthalmology subcommittee of the Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics. In addition, she enthusiastically serves as Director of Medical Education for the Neuro Optometric Rehabilitation Association to encourage more interdisciplinary collaboration in rehabilitation for the patients’ best outcome.

Mary Pyfrom, Speech-Language Pathology Academy
Mary Pyfrom is an assistant professor in Speech-Language Pathology with additional certification in Music Therapy. She is a doctoral candidate with interests in clinical process development and mentored by a multidisciplinary team. Her 15-year career includes collaboration in clinical practice, teaching, leadership, content development, and data analytics with more than 10 disciplines in a variety of settings. Collaborations include interprofessional strategy development for advancement of patient outcomes through clinical care and research. In higher education she has focused on interprofessional practice and education (IPP/IPE) through student training for multiple professions and coordination of student participation in IPP clinics. Current committee goals include monthly IPE podcasts to consistently engage students in IPE discussions, and the development of a student IPE certification for the university. She believes that as valuebased care continues to influence healthcare reimbursement, IPP/IPE skills are a necessary part of the development of highly effective clinicians.

Valerie Quan, Optometry Academy
Dr. Valerie Quan graduated from the State University of New York College of Optometry. She is a residency-trained Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (AAO) and a member of the American Optometric Association (AOA), California Optometric Association (COA), Inland Empire Optometric Society (IEOS), and Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association (NORA). Dr. Quan is an Associate Professor at Western University of Health Sciences’ College of Optometry and Chief of Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation at the Eye Care Institute. She directs vision services and is on the Concussion Team at Casa Colina Hospital. Her clinical focus is on rehabilitation for patients with traumatic brain injury or stroke. Dr. Quan supervises two residency programs in vision therapy and low vision. Her teaching interests include treating vision problems from neurological conditions and interprofessional education. She lectures at conferences and serves on multiple committees across campus.

Audra Rankin, Nursing Academy
Audra Rankin is an expert Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Associate Professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Early in her career, she identified expertise in health policy and business acumen would significantly contribute to her ability to advocate for children and families. Dr. Rankin earned additional masters' degrees in education and in business administration to diversify and support her career trajectory. Dr. Rankin is a recognized expert in health policy and interprofessional health care education. She is lead faculty for the UNC Health Care Leadership and Administration Program and Associate Faculty Director-Nursing for the Center for the Business of Health. She is former faculty for the Harvard Macy Program for Educators in Health Professions and was named an American Association of Colleges of Nursing Faculty Health Policy Fellow. Dr. Rankin is currently the National Health Policy Chair for the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners.

Laura Reed, Nursing Academy
Laura Reed is a Family Nurse Practitioner, Associate Professor, FNP Concentration Coordinator at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. She is an expert clinician and member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team focusing on chronic disease management, a nationally recognized content expert, and a local and state leader for her legislative work to improve access to care for Tennesseans. Her contributions to the education of FNP students have improved patient outcomes and access to care in various community settings: locally, regionally, and globally. She has been invited to serve on interdisciplinary teams to develop interprofessional learning opportunities for students from various healthcare fields, both locally and regionally. She works with other healthcare disciplines to provide opportunities to demonstrate the impact interprofessional care has on healthcare delivery systems locally, nationally, and internationally.

Robb Rehberg, Athletic Training Academy
During his 33-year career, Dr. Robb Rehberg has served in many roles in the fields of athletic training, sports medicine, and emergency care. An athletic trainer by training, Dr. Rehberg currently serves as Professor of Sports Medicine and Athletic Training at William Paterson University and is also Senior Medical Advisor and Director of Game Day Medical Operations for the National Football League. He is the co-founder of two companies – Sport Safety International, an organization dedicated to the safe participation in sport and physical activity through education, and the Rehberg Konin Group. A graduate of West Chester University (B.S., 1991), the United States Sports Academy (M.S.S., 1999), and Touro University International (Ph.D., 2003), Dr. Rehberg’s list of professional activities, including volunteer service, presentations, research, and advocacy is extensive. In recognition for his body of work, Dr. Rehberg has received numerous awards and has been inducted into 4 halls of fame.

Anka Roberto, Nursing Academy
Anka Roberto is a national board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and certified Eye Movement Desensitization (EMDR) clinician, a licensed RN and APRN in the states of North Carolina and Connecticut. She is an Associate Professor of Nursing, the DNP- PMHNP Concentration lead, and the faculty lead of the Well-Being & Resilience Collaborative at UNCW, an interdisciplinary team focusing on enhancing the well-being of campuses and communities in North Carolina and beyond. She has authored numerous book chapters and publications on trauma and resilience and is a sought-out scholar and expert in the field of trauma and resilience across disciplines. In addition to her academic appointment, she owns her own private practice, Holistic Healing, PLLC where she provides individual and group-based trauma focused treatment for clients across the lifespan. Her practice informs her teaching and scholarly work while affording her opportunities to work with various disciplines and professions.

Karsten Roberts, Nutrition and Dietetics Academy
Karsten is an Associate Teaching Professor and Director of Clinical Education at Thomas Jefferson University, in Philadelphia. After the completion of his master’s degree, he has devoted a significant part of his professional journey to education in hospitals and serving as an adjunct professor. His research is primarily concentrated on mechanical ventilation, addressing clinician wellness, oxygen therapy, and education. As a fellow of the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC), Karsten has assumed leadership responsibilities in the Pennsylvania Society for Respiratory Care (PSRC), the AARC, and the Society for Critical Care Medicine (SCCM). He has also been a speaker at numerous local and national conferences, contributing significantly to respiratory care.

Kristen Roberts, Nutrition and Dietetics Academy
Kristen Roberts is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with nearly 20 years of clinical experience in medical nutrition therapy for Gastroenterology, Pancreatology, and nutrition support. Currently, she holds a joint appointment within the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition and the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at The Ohio State University as an Associate Professor. Kristen completed her PhD in Human Nutrition with a specialization in biomedical clinical and translational science. She leads interprofessional dietetic education and has co-developed numerous interprofessional educational experiences throughout the university for which she has formally been recognized. She is a fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and of the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition and a Certified Nutrition Support Clinician and serves as the Deputy Editor for the journal Nutrition in Clinical Practice.

Shari Robertson, Speech-Language Pathology Academy
Shari Robertson, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, ASHA Honors, ASHA Fellow, is a professor emerita and Associate Provost at Indiana University of PA (retired) and the CEO of Dynamic Resources (current). Prior to moving into academia, Robertson practiced as a schoolbased SLP and, eventually, the director of Special Education and Clinical Services, where she oversaw the integration of OT, PT, SLP, Audiology and Psychology (IPP before it had a name) into high quality special education services for children with special needs. As the Associate Provost at IUP, Dr. Robertson worked to ensure, among other things, the implementation of IPE across multiple programs. As the ASHA VP for Academic Affairs in SLP, Dr. Robertson co-spearheaded the IPP/IPE strategic initiative and oversaw the development of official action steps for implementation. The 2019 President of ASHA, Shari is committed to helping her colleagues across the spectrum of health services thrive in their personal and professional pursuits.

Shari Rone-Adams, Physical Therapy Academy
Dr. Shari Rone-Adams, PT, MHSA, DBA- serves as Professor and Chair of the Physical Therapy Department at Nova Southeastern University. She graduated with her BS in Physical Therapy from the University of Miami, her Master’s of Health Science Administration and Doctor of Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University. Her clinical work includes a variety of settings holding administrative positions and working with older adults in inpatient rehabilitation and skilled nursing facilities.  Dr Rone-Adams has many peer-reviewed presentations at national and international conferences and published articles in refereed journals. Her research interests include interprofessional education, interprofessional simulation, curriculum development and mapping interprofessional and simulation curriculum. Her interest in IPE, simulation and curriculum integration comes from being one of the first faculty in the department to help develop an interprofessional simulation with the Nursing Department.  Integration of simulation throughout the curriculum and with a variety of programs is one of her goals that is being realized. 

Carey Rothschild, Physical Therapy Academy
Carey E. Rothschild, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, CSCS is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at the University of Central Florida (UCF). Dr. Rothschild earned a Bachelor of Health Science in Physical Therapy in 1999 from the University of Florida and a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Boston University in 2005. She is board-certified in both Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy and holds a Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic Physical Therapy. Her 25+ years of clinical practice has been in the areas of orthopedics and sports medicine. Her research interests include management of running injuries, conditions of the female athlete, and pain education. Her interprofessional work is centered around the interdisciplinary management of pain. She was awarded the UCF Genius Innovation Challenge to develop an Interprofessional Pain Curriculum with Emerging Technologies across the UCF Academic Health Science Center.

Danielle Rulli, Oral Health  Academy
Danielle Rulli, RDH, MS, DHSc, is an Associate Professor at the Ohio State University College of Dentistry and is the Director of the graduate Dental Hygiene program, and Director of Faculty Interprofessional Education. Her research focuses in the areas of interprofessional education and practice, particularly the intersection of behavioral health and oral health integration. Dr.Rulli was an invited contributor on interprofessional collaboration on Oral Health in America: Advances and Challenges, the landmark follow up to the 2000 Surgeon General's Oral Health in America. She was a subject matter expert for the National Council on Mental Wellbeing’s Oral Health, Mental Health, and Substance Use Treatment: A Framework for Increased Coordination and Integration. She received the University of Michigan’s prestigious Provost’s Teaching Innovation Prize, and was a University of Michigan Interprofessional Leaders Fellow. Dr. Rulli currently serves on the ADEA Task Force on Envisioning and Transforming the Future of Oral Health Education.

Kathryn Sabo, Nursing Academy
Kathryn Sabo graduated from Lehigh University with a degree in biology and spent two years working in oncology research. Inspired to pursue nursing, she received her master’s in nursing from Boston College in family and community health, going on to care for adult patients both in the acute in-patient and homecare settings. Dr. Sabo completed her PhD in Nursing from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth where she focused her research on health promotion in aging adults. In her current role, as faculty at the MGH Institute of Health Professions and director of the Ruth Sleeper Nursing Center in the interprofessional Impact Practice Center, she further developed expertise in clinical and interprofessional education. Dr. Sabo, a certified nurse educator (CNE), has become a recognized leader in interprofessional education with multiple national presentations. She is committed to building a foundation of new knowledge that will impact nursing practice and healthcare policy.

Lisa Salvati, Pharmacy Academy
Dr. Salvati earned her Doctor of Pharmacy at Ferris State University College of Pharmacy (FSUCOP) and completed a PGY-1 Community Pharmacy Practice Residency with Meijer, FSU, and Pfizer. She currently is an Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Interprofessional Education (IPE) Coordinator at FSUCOP. She practices in ambulatory care at the Trinity Health Medical Group Academic Family Medicine Residency Center. Through this site, she is engaged in interprofessional practice to take care of the underserved population in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Her research interests include ambulatory care pharmacy practice and IPE, especially IPE assessment. Outside of the workplace, she enjoys cooking, exercising, and spending time with her husband and two daughters.

Vincent Salyers, Nursing Academy
Dr. Salyers has led or co-led interdisciplinary teams in implementing global projects for underserved populations. His scholarship contributes directly to understanding the intersections between technology, curriculum design, clinical practice, and interprofessional education. He has led and co-developed educational programs, global partnerships/initiatives and innovations that focus on improving health outcomes and reducing global health inequities in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Peru, Dominican Republic, and Ethiopia. His enthusiastic advocacy for evidence-based solutions that address health inequities has discernably impacted thousands of individuals across the globe that might have otherwise gone unserved. He has 25 peer-reviewed publications, 60 regional, national, and international presentations, and more than $ 7m in funding that highlight his engagement with interprofessional initiatives and the scholarship of teaching/learning. Additionally, in recognition of his enduring work, he has been inducted as a Fellow in both the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN) and the Academy of Nursing Education (ANEF).

William Sander, Veterinary Medicine Academy
Dr. Sander is an Assistant Professor for Preventive Medicine and Public Health and Director of the DVM/MPH Joint Degree at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. He spent 2 years at the U.S. EPA Office of Water as an AAAS Science and Technology Fellow and 3 years supporting DTRA’s Cooperative Biological Engagement Program. He was a staff veterinarian for City Wildlife and practiced at VCA small animal practices. As a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine, he served on their Executive Board. He serves on the board of directors for the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association, American Association for Food Safety and Public Health, and the Veterinary Sustainability Alliance. He is the alternate Delegate for Illinois to the AVMA House of Delegates. Dr. Sander is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine, Yale School of Public Health, and Colby College.

Lana Sargent, Nursing Academy
Lana Sargent is an Associate Professor, Assistant Dean of Practice and Community Engagement at Virginia Commonwealth School of Nursing, Affiliate faculty at the School of PharmacyGeriatric Pharmacotherapy Program, and Co-Director of the Richmond Brain Health Initiative. Dr. Sargent is co-lead of a team of transdisciplinary scientists at the Institute for Inclusion, Inquiry, and Innovation (iCubed): Health and Wellness in Aging Populations Core. She is Vicechair of the Virginia Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Commission and Chair of the Statewide Data and Research workgroup. As a researcher at the National Institute of Aging, Center for Alzheimer’s and Related Diseases (CARD), she works with a team of scientists using epidemiologic and bioinformatic methods to determine the critical biological and clinical predictors for physical and cognitive decline in older adults. As a geriatric and family certified Nurse Practitioner, she has 20 years of clinical experience providing care for low-income minority community-dwelling older adults.

Amar Sayani, Optometry Academy
As a Toronto native, Dr. Amar Sayani earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Western Ontario. He earned a Doctor of Optometry at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University in Philadelphia, PA. He completed his residency in pediatrics and vision therapy/rehabilitation at Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN. Dr. Sayani has practiced optometry working jointly with ophthalmologists, occupational therapists and vision therapists prior to joining faculty at Nova Southeastern University. He is an assistant professor of optometry and director of NSU Sports Vision and Concussion Clinic. He is team optometrist for NSU Sharks Athletics and on the vision care team of multiple professional sports teams. He works directly with the sports medicine physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, and athletic trainers. Additionally, he conducts inter-disciplinary research at NSU. He prides himself on being a wellbalanced optometrist understanding the value of inter-disciplinary care.

Tricia Scaglione, Audiology Academy
Tricia Scaglione, Au.D., is a distinguished clinical audiologist, consultant, and the founder of Holistic Hearing and Wellness, LLC. With a deep commitment to advancing the field of audiology, Dr. Scaglione is actively engaged in shaping industry standards and practices. She currently chairs the Academy Foundation and the Tinnitus Diagnosis and Management Guidelines committees for the American Academy of Audiology. Her expertise is recognized through her role on the American Tinnitus Association's Scientific Advisory Committee and Director of the Tinnitus Practitioners Association. Dr. Scaglione has contributed significantly to the field through her involvement as an invited validation panelist for the National American Board of Audiology's Certificate Holder in Tinnitus Management (CH-TM) program and as a subject matter expert for the Certificate Holder in Audiology Precepting (CH-AP) program. Her insights are sought after on the international stage, and she is a frequent speaker at state, national, and global conferences. Terms: • Au.D.: Doctor of Audiology • F-AAA: Fellow, American Academy of Audiology • CCC-A: Clinical Certificate of Competence in Audiology, American Speech Language and Hearing Association • ABAC: Board Certified, American Board of Audiology • CH-TM: Certificate Holder in Tinnitus Management, American Board of Audiology • CH-AP: Certificate Holder in Audiology Precepting, American Board of Audiology

Cynthia Sears, Occupational Therapy Academy
Dr. Cynthia L. Sears is an Assistant Professor and Director of Curriculum at Hawai’i Pacific University’s Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program. Her career spans over 35 years, including 30 years in clinical practice as part of diverse interprofessional teams. In the 1990s, she emerged as an innovator in primary care, leading interprofessional teams that provided comprehensive care to families. These teams included urgent care medical teams, developmental pediatrics, cardiac rehabilitation, and rehabilitation services, showcasing her ability to integrate various disciplines to deliver holistic care. Throughout her career in school-based practice, Dr. Sears has collaborated with professionals, including optometrists, psychologists, speechlanguage pathologists, physical therapists, educators, administrators, and families to support student success. In her current role as an educator and researcher, Dr. Sears has demonstrated the value of interprofessional practice by including it as a curricular thread to instill a strong foundation for collaborative practice in occupational therapy.

Dawndra Sechrist, Occupational Therapy Academy
Dawndra Sechrist, PhD, OTR, serves as the Dean for the School of Health Professions at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC). She is a tenured University Distinguished Professor and teaches in the Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate program, with a teaching focus on leadership and team building. She has held multiple pivotal roles over the past 20+ years at TTUHSC, demonstrating her dedication and expertise. Her passion lies in fostering interprofessional education and practice through collaboration with colleagues across professions. In addition to her extensive institutional contributions, she actively participates in numerous state and national committees, furthering the advancement of health professions education. She received her Ph.D. in Family and Consumer Sciences from Texas Tech University and her Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy from Texas Woman’s University, both with an emphasis on education and administration, solidifying her foundation in academic leadership.

Valerie Seney, Nursing Academy
I am an Assistant Professor of Nursing, psychiatric nurse practitioner, Licensed Mental Health Clinician, and CEO of an outpatient mental health clinic. For over 10 years I have been educating students (undergraduate/graduate levels) and precepting students in both nursing and psychology. With over 25 years of experience in mental health, substance use, and dual diagnosis, I have worked with both pediatric and adult populations. I have 11 years of leadership experience in managing and implementing projects/research. My clinical practice has informed my research, which focuses on barriers to care for individuals with mental health and substance use disorders. Currently, I am working with other disciplines on three grant funded projects; Exploring music as a means to reduce anxiety with Music/Occupational therapists; Exploring brief therapy strategies to reduce stress in graduate students with psychology; and development of a dual diagnosis app with computer engineering to improve mental health and support recovery.

Ajay Sethi, Public Health Academy
Ajay Sethi, PhD, MHS is a Professor of Population Health Sciences, Director of the Master of Public Health Program at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, and a co-founder of the New to Public HealthTM residency program. Originally trained as an epidemiologist, he has always been dedicated to preventing the spread of infectious agents and mitigating their impacts. Over the past 20 years, Dr. Sethi’s research has informed clinical and public health practice and decision-making. Examples include education provided to patients treated for HIV, cost-eMective ways to deliver HIV care and treatment to people living in rural areas of resource-limited countries, contact precautions policies to mitigate the spread of Clostridioides di+icile, mathematical modeling to help health systems prepare for admissions of patients with COVID-19, and ways to improve biosecurity on farms. An award-winning teacher, Dr. Sethi is also committed to helping health professionals address health misinformation.

Jeanna Sewell, Pharmacy Academy
Jeanna Sewell, PharmD, BCACP is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy. She joined the HCOP faculty in 2016. She graduated with her Pharm.D. from the Harrison School of Pharmacy in 2014 and went on to complete two residency programs focused in ambulatory care at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy. She maintains a practice site at Mercy Medical Clinic in Auburn, Alabama. Mercy Medical Clinic is an indigent clinic that provides primary care serves for uninsured patients. At this site she provides disease state management and transitions of care services in collaboration with other healthcare professionals. Sewell also serves as the Director of Interprofessional Education, where she works with other health professions on campus to offer student experiences that teach them how to work as a member of an interprofessional team to provide improved care to patients.

Amy Seybert, Pharmacy Academy
Amy L. Seybert, PharmD, is Dean, Professor, and Dr. Gordon J. Vanscoy Endowed Chair of Pharmacy at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy. Previously, she chaired the Department of Pharmacy and Therapeutics for 12 years and Associate Director of Pharmacy Programs at the Peter M. Winter Institute for Simulation, Education, and Research (WISER). Seybert is renowned for advancing interprofessional education, research, and practice, especially through simulation-based training and patient-centered care in cardiology. As past president of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, she significantly influenced pharmacy education standards. Her honors include being a fellow of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy and American Society of Health-System Pharmacists while receiving the ASHP Pharmacy Residency Excellence Preceptor Award and AACP Distinguished Teaching Scholar award. With over 15 years as a clinical pharmacist, 85 peer-reviewed publications, and substantial research funding, she is a leading figure in collaborative healthcare and innovative simulation techniques.

Tania Shearon, Occupational Therapy Academy
Tania Shearon joined the OT faculty of A. T. Still University in 2016 with 32 years of clinical experience in the area of physical rehabilitation. Dr. Shearon teaches courses related to adult rehabilitation, kinesiology, neuroscience, and orthotic fabrication. She is involved in multiple interprofessional experiences with the goal of scholarly advancement of the importance of IPE education. She received her Master’s degree in occupational therapy in 1991 and her Doctorate of Health Science degree in 2022. She became certified in hand therapy through the Hand Therapy Certification Commission in 1999 and has been a recognized specialist in the area of upper extremity rehab and orthosis fabrication. Beginning in 2014, Dr. Shearon began post-graduate training in the area of professional yoga therapy and received certification through the International Association of Yoga Therapists in 2017. She has utilized yoga as a therapeutic modality for both orthopedic and neurologic conditions.

Anubhuti Shukla, Oral Health  Academy
Dr. Anubhuti Shukla is the Director of Community-Based Dental Education at Indiana University School of Dentistry, where she champions the cause of oral health equity and interprofessional collaboration. With a deep commitment to social justice and community engagement, she has significantly expanded the access to dental care for underserved populations across Indiana. Dr. Shukla is a vocal advocate for gender inclusivity in healthcare, contributing to national and international policy discussions. Her innovative research, funded by the National Institute of Health, integrates public health competencies into dental education to address systemic racism and healthcare disparities. Recognized for her leadership and impact, she has secured $3.5 million in grants and numerous accolades. Dr. Shukla's work underscores her unwavering dedication to advancing dental public health and fostering an inclusive, equitable healthcare environment.

Shipra Singh, Public Health Academy
Dr. Shipra Singh is a Professor in Public Health at the Department of Population Health, University of Toledo, Ohio. She is also the Research Faculty at the Department of Pediatrics and Obstetrics & Gynecology and faculty at the School for the Advancement for Interprofessional Education (IPE) at the University of Toledo. Dr. Singh holds an MPH and PhD in Public Health from University of Michigan after completing her Medical School in India and Clinical Externship at S.I.U. School of Medicine, Illinois. The primary focus of Dr. Singh’s work is at the intersection of medicine and public health, with an emphasis on social determinants of health, health disparities and interprofessional education. Her research examines the system-level factors in healthcare that contribute to health disparities, with special attention to developing strategies to improve access and utilization of health services and improving patient-centered care by enhancing continued cross-cultural training for diverse health professionals.

Kimberly Siniscalchi, Nursing Academy
Kim is a Professor of Practice at the University of Texas at Arlington, College of Nursing and Health Innovation. She identifies, develops, and leads key strategic initiatives advancing policy, practice, the academic mission. Prior to joining UTA, Kim served as Vice President, Strategic Initiatives, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center where she developed and led plans establishing the Peter O’Donnell Jr. Brain Institute and Southwestern Health Resources. As a retired Air Force Major General, Kim served as Assistant Surgeon General, Medical Force Development and Nursing Services, Washington, D.C. She served multiple command tours, including leading an Expeditionary Medical Group supporting the global war on terrorism and served in the White House Medical Unit for Presidents George H.W. Bush and William J. Clinton. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Duquesne University, a Master of Science in Nursing from University of Nebraska Medical Center, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice, Executive Leadership from Duke University. Kim served on boards and advisory councils focused on military and veteran issues, health policy, and healthcare.

Susan Smith, Nursing Academy
Dr. Susan Smith is a Nurse Practitioner in Orlando with over 25 years of burn nursing experience. She received her Masters of Science in Nursing from the University of Tampa in 1998, Doctor of Health Care Sciences from Nova Southeastern University in 2005, PhD in Health Care Sciences from Nova Southeastern University in 2017.  She has published manuscripts on a variety of patient care topics and has presented nationally and internationally on care of the burn-injured patient. Dr. Smith precepts NP students and serves as an instructor in the DNP program for the University of Central Florida. Her professional passion is education and the care of burn care. She serves as nurse educator for an NGO, traveling internationally, and with the American Burn Association as National Teaching Faculty to share her knowledge on the care of burn-injured patients with diverse interprofessional healthcare audiences.

 Zach Sneed, Psychology Academy
Dr. Zach Sneed is the Program Director for Addiction Counseling and an Associate Professor in the Department of Clinical Counseling and Mental Health at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. He also serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the School of Medicine. With a doctorate in Rehabilitation from Southern Illinois University and over 20 years of experience in counseling and addiction counseling, Dr. Sneed has been recognized with multiple awards for his teaching, interprofessional service, and research. He directs an interprofessional adolescent behavioral health clinic and has served as a subject matter expert for SAMHSA, the National Board for Certified Counselors, and various state agencies. He also on the editorial board for the Journal of Counseling and Development and serves as CoEditor in Chief for the Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly - an interprofessional and interdisciplinary journal.

Mariette Sourial, Pharmacy Academy
Dr. Mariette Sourial received her PharmD from Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. She completed an ambulatory care PGY-1 residency through the University of Minnesota in 2011. In 2011, she joined Palm Beach Atlantic University’s Gregory School of Pharmacy as an assistant professor of pharmacy practice and was later promoted to associate professor, where she teaches various topics in the pharmacotherapy series focusing on women’s health and infectious diseases, and coordinates and facilitates in skills-based courses. She currently serves as the Director of interprofessional education within the School of Pharmacy and as the Associate Director for the Office of Interprofessional Education and Practice at Florida Atlantic University, and is known for her trailblazing efforts in IPE. Her passion lies in Transitions of Care and her current practice site is in Ambulatory Care at Wellington Regional Primary Care Clinic in Wellington, FL.

Tara Spalla King, Nursing Academy
I am known as a leader in program evaluation, internationalizing nursing curricula virtually, and developing and implementing a novel doctoral program. As the inaugural director of assessment and evaluation at OSU College of Nursing, I collaborated with leaders to revise or develop new evaluation processes for continuous quality improvement and meet multiple accreditors' standards. Our multidisciplinary team received the American Council on Education & Norwegian Agency for International Cooperation and Quality Enhancement in Higher Education’s training grant. I served as principal investigator to: Exchange views, knowledge, and experiences with international students and teachers. Demonstrate collaborative work to solve problems within marginalized populations. Express awareness of international issues, understanding, and effective communication. I led the team in a national needs assessment and development of the first Doctor of Nursing Education Program to prepare more nurse educators. This will enable more qualified nursing school applicants to be educated and provide healthcare.

Lauren Sponseller, Occupational Therapy Academy
Dr. Lauren Sponseller serves as the Dean of the College of Health Science, Education, and Rehabilitation at Salus at Drexel University as well as the Chair and Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy (OT). She has a PhD in Biomedicine (Salus University, 2018), an OTD (Temple University, 2013), MSOT (Philadelphia University, 2011), MEd in Community Health (Kent State University, 2009), BS in Health and Human Services (Kent State, 2005) and AS in OT Assisting (Kent State, 2005).She has served on the Board of Directors for a nonprofit organization, the Breastfeeding Resource Center for over a decade.Her clinical expertise is in community based practice, nonprofit work, leadership, management and geriatric rehabilitation. Dr. Sponseller has received several awards including the Outstanding Professor, Clinical Excellence and Making a Difference-Nonprofit Leadership. She has served on the Pennsylvania OT Association Board of Directors, most recently starting a term as Secretary-elect. She values her profession and philanthropy.

Sneha Srivastava, Pharmacy Academy
Sneha Baxi Srivastava, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES, DipACLM, FADCES, is a empowers individuals to manage and prevent chronic conditions and teaching students to provide person-centered care. As the Associate Director of Skills Education and clinician at the Interprofessional Community Clinic, Rosalind Franklin University she bridges academia and practice to foster interprofessional collaboration. Dr. Srivastava’s expertise includes diabetes care and education, lifestyle medicine, and patient communication. Her desire is that person/patient is at the center of the healthcare paradigm and the student is at the center of teaching. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Rutgers University and postgraduate training from University of Illinois, providing a strong foundation for her work in educating future healthcare providers and improving patient outcomes. Dr. Srivastava holds leadership roles in interprofessional organizations, including the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and Association of Diabetes Care and Education, which advocate for and advance equitable health care.

Gemima St. Louis, Psychology Academy
Dr. Gemima St. Louis (she/her) is Vice President for Workforce Initiatives and Professor in the Clinical Psychology Department at William James College (WJC). She is the Founder of WJC’s Center for Multicultural & Global Mental Health, PATHWAYS Program, and the Center for Workforce Development, which train students in the fields of clinical, counseling, organizational, and school psychology. She leads several federally-funded workforce development programs designed to recruit professionals who are underrepresented in the behavioral health field. Dr. St. Louis has directed multi-disciplinary, integrated, and community-based mental health programs for youths and families from historically underserved communities. She is the recipient of two Community Appreciation Awards, the Massachusetts Service Recognition Award, the City of Boston Mayor’s Office Award, and the 2023 “50 Most Influential Business Leaders of Color” in the MetroWest Region. Dr. St. Louis is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and a Certified Health Service Provider in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Adam Story, Physical Therapy Academy
Dr. Adam Story, a Dual Doctor of OT and PT certified in Manual Therapy, is a full time Assistant Professor at A.T. Still University for the OT Department and Adjunct for the PT Department. He is President-elect for the Arizona School for Health Sciences Faculty Assembly and chairs the ATSU Spring Expo, a major interprofessional healthcare event. Dr. Story collaborates with the OT, PT, SLP, PA, AT and Audiology departments on interprofessional education publications. He co-developed an annual MDA camp experience, fostering collaboration between OT and nursing students. He conducts research on exoskeleton use with an interprofessional team and has held numerous leadership roles, including Professional Firefighter Engineer and Director of Rehab. Dr. Story is currently pursuing a Doctor of Health Administration degree. His dedication to interdisciplinary collaboration and excellence in education has earned him multiple faculty awards, including Faculty Service of the Year and Junior Faculty of the Year.

Mark Stutz, Athletic Training Academy
Dr. Stutz has been an Athletic Trainer and Educator for over 30 years. He received NACADA’s Outstanding Advising Certificate, FHSU’s Navigator Award, KATS’ AT of the Year, the NATA and MAATA Athletic Training Service Awards, is a Professional member of NAP, and is a member of the MAATA Hall of Fame. Dr. Stutz is co-chair of a strategic initiative subcommittee for NAP and presents at local and national meetings. His research includes injuries/illnesses affecting the pediatric population and the use of Standardized Patients and Interprofessional Education in healthcare educational programs. He is Program Chair and Professor of Biomedical Sciences (BMD) at Baptist Health Sciences University where he teaches, oversees the operations of the BMD program, and assists with undergraduate IPE activities. He is currently developing a Standardized Patient course/program which will supply “patients” to the Allied Health and Nursing Programs and the College of Osteopathic Medicine for their simulations.

Jennifer Summers, Occupational Therapy Academy
Dr. Jennifer Summers serves as Associate Professor and Doctoral Capstone Coordinator for the OTD program at the University of Illinois Chicago. She has clinical experience as an OT and OTA with a multitude of interdisciplinary teams in health care and community settings. She has several years of dedicated practice with addressing social determinants of health in her communities. Examples of this include anchoring her home health practice in severely under-resourced neighborhoods of Chicago, working toward addressing occupational deprivation for prisoners with mental illness, and addressing occupational inequities for families who are transitioning out of domestic violence situations. She has collaborated with multiple professionals, community members, and policy makers toward these initiatives. Furthermore, her experience as a Faculty Development Specialist includes leading multiple programs for supporting rehabilitation professionals as they transition from the clinic to classroom. Dr. Summers’ current scholarship centers on access and inclusion for sexual empowerment within disability communities.

Kathryn Tart, Nursing Academy
Dr. Tart is founding dean and professor for the Andy and Barbara Gessner College of Nursing at the University of Houston (CON). The College was named in 2023 with a $20 Million naming gift from the Gessners. UH’s BSN, MSN and DNP programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education with approval from the Texas Board of Nursing. The two Nursing Simulation Centers received accreditation through the Society for Simulation in Healthcare in 2023. She received the inaugural American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Advocate of the Year award in 2009 for her work in advocating for nursing education. She is a State Grass Roots Liaison for Texas and served on the Government Affairs Committee for the AACN in Washington, DC. She is past President of the nursing honor society, Phi Chi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International. Dean Tart’s research includes the Advancement in Nursing Education in Nursing I and II (APIN) grants, funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. She is past President of the Texas Association of Deans and Directors of Professional Nursing Programs for the State of Texas and served on numerous task force committees for nursing education at the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. She served on the Internal Advisory Committee for the UH College of Medicine whose inaugural class graduated in 2024. The inaugural Doctor of Nursing Practice program matriculated its first class in August 2021 and graduated in May 2024. The CON has signed MOUs with the Indian Nursing Council, Swansea University, Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences and Faith in Practice Guatemala. The CON received the Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award from INSIGHT into Diversity magazine in 2016 –2019 and 2021-2023. It is the only national award for diversity and inclusion in higher education. The College was ranked by US News and World Report as a top BSN program in 2024.

Leslie Taylor, Physical Therapy Academy
I began my career as a physical therapist in 1982. As I sought a more holistic perspective from which to practice, I earned a Master of Science in Counseling in 1991, followed by a Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology with graduate certification in Gerontology in 1997. I have initiated many community- and academic-based interprofessional endeavors to support collaborative interprofessional training, practice, research, and service to improve the lives of older adults. My CV outlines my consistent collaborative research efforts; currently, I am a primary investigator on an interprofessional HRSA grant, just awarded $5 million to develop age-friendly practitioners through team-based training models and humanities-focused educational interventions. I am the inaugural Director of Mercer’s Center for Gerontology, which has its goal transformational applied training models, education, research, and service/practice that will change the lived experiences of older adults and their families for the better.

Jenny Terrell, Optometry Academy
Dr. Jenny Terrell is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of the Incarnate Word Rosenberg School of Optometry (UIWRSO). She serves as co-director of the Community Eye Clinic in Fort Worth, Texas, a clinical partnership between UIWRSO and the University of Houston College of Optometry (UHCO). Dr. Terrell grew up in central Texas and earned a bachelor's degree in biology from McMurry University in Abilene, Texas. She graduated from UHCO, where she also completed a residency in Community-Based Family Practice. Dr. Terrell is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Tarrant County Optometric Society. She served as the 2018-19 President of the Texas Optometric Association. Dr. Terrell is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and a Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry. Dr. Terrell and her husband have two children and a rescue dog.

Matthew Theriot, Social Work Academy
Dr. Matthew Theriot is Interim Dean of the College of Health Professions and Sciences at the University of Central Florida where he also served as Director of the School of Social Work. Prior to arriving at UCF in 2021, he held several executive leadership roles at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville to drive faculty and leadership development, online programs, and strategic initiatives. He was also director of ASCEND, an NSFfunded program to promote the recruitment and advancement of female faculty in STEM disciplines. He is active in professional service as chair of the Council on Social Work Education’s Commission on Membership and Professional Development and member of the board of directors. He earned his BSW and MSW at the University of Texas at Austin and his doctoral degree in social welfare from the University of California at Berkeley. Prior to his career in higher education, he worked as a school social worker, child welfare worker, and mobile crisis counselor.

Jessica Tosto, Nutrition and Dietetics Academy
Jessica Tosto has been a Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist since 2003, specializing in pediatric acute care nutrition. Initially specializing in oncology at Westchester Medical Center, she found her passion for pediatric critical care at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital in 2005. In 2008, she joined the Children’s Hospital of Montefiore, caring for children with congenital heart defects and feeding difficulties, and earning CSP and CNSC credentials. In 2015, she completed her MS in Nutrition Education from Teachers College, Columbia University. In 2016, she transitioned to Coram/CVS Specialty Infusion, providing patient education and facilitating discharges on nutrition support. In 2018, she joined Pace University as Assistant Clinical Faculty and Clinical Coordinator for the MS in Nutrition and Dietetics Program. By 2021, she was promoted to Clinical Associate Faculty and appointed Department Chair. She serves on numerous committees, chairs the Interprofessional Education and Practice Committee, and is an organization member of the Teaching Kitchen Collaborative

Bau Tran, Pharmacy Academy
Bau Tran is an Assistant Professor who joined the Department of Physician Assistant Studies in 2018 at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He completed his Ph.D. in Learning Technologies from the University of North Texas College of Information, as well as his Physician Assistant degree from the Red Rocks Physician Assistant Program and his Master of Medical Science from St. Francis University. Prior to his work at UT Southwestern Medical Center, he received his Bachelor of Pharmacy in 1997 and his Doctorate in Pharmacology in 2001 from the University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy. Bau brings 27 years of clinical practice and is currently practicing in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center Redbird. He has clinical, teaching, and research responsibilities, which include being the Course Director for Pharmacology, Course Director for Internal Medicine, and serves as the Director of Interprofessional Practice and Education for the institution.

Suzanne Trojanowski, Physical Therapy Academy
Dr. Suzanne Trojanowski is a Clinical Associate Professor of Physical Therapy at the University of Michigan Flint. She is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy. Her teaching is in the areas of acute care and neurologic physical therapy practice. She is a graduate of the U of M Interprofessional Leadership Fellows program. In 2024, she was part of an IPE team that won the U of M IPE Award for IPE Excellence for the development of MoveMore, an interprofessional program to deliver high intensity gait training to people with chronic stroke. Her scholarly agenda focuses on interprofessional education and knowledge translation with several publications in both areas. She has further presented at state, national, and international conferences.

Felicia Tuggle, Social Work Academy
Dr. Felicia Tuggle is a social work educator, social development practitioner, and cross sectoral collaborator with over 15 years of experience in capacity development design, implementation, and evaluation. Her public engaged scholarship focuses on the role social work education and practice plays in fostering partnerships with local and global organizations to advance human rights, facilitate sustainable development. Dr. Tuggle’s collaborative IPE scholarship has been published in top tier journals and she recently published a book chapter on the challenges and prospects for integrating interprofessional education and collaborative practice (IPECP) into social work education across cultures. As the IPE Faculty Lead for social work, Dr. Tuggle has successfully advocated for integrating and scaffolding IPE into core BSW and MSW courses. Driven by values of equity, inclusivity, and social justice, Dr. Tuggle is eager to contribute to and learn from the diverse members of the National Academies of Practice.

Carman Turkelson, Nursing Academy
Dr. Carman Turkelson DNP, RN, CCRN, CHSE-A is a Professor of Nursing and the Director of the Center for Simulation and Clinical Innovation in the School of Nursing at the University of Michigan-Flint. She has been a nurse for over 30 years and has extensive experience in critical care, management, education, and simulation-based education. Dr. Turkelson’s research explores the use of simulation, aspects of learning, interprofessional teamwork and communication, and patient safety in acute care and academic settings. In addition, Dr. Turkelson and colleagues have been awarded multiple interprofessional research project grants resulting in the creation of multiple innovative simulation-enhanced IPE (Sim-IPE) experiences for over 2000 healthcare professions students at U of M Flint. Dr. Turkelson and her colleagues have several peer-reviewed publications focusing on their work in Sim-IPE and have presented at local, national, and international conferences.

Brittney van de Water, Nursing Academy
Brittney van de Water, PhD, RN, CPNP, is an assistant professor at Boston College Connell School of Nursing and associate director for pediatric nursing at Seed Global Health. She is a certified pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP) and global health delivery researcher. At Seed Global Health, she supports health system strengthening through education and partnerships with universities in Uganda, Malawi, Zambia, and Sierra Leone. Her research aims to advance global health equity through optimizing implementation of tuberculosis (TB) and TB/HIV interventions in low-resource settings. Her work centers on developing comprehensive TB care, leveraging routinely available data and cascade indicators to improve outcomes for high-risk populations with multidisciplinary teams as well as building health professional capacity in sub-Saharan Africa. She has had continuous practice as a PNP since 2010, and has worked in interprofessional teams in adolescent medicine and acute pediatric rehabilitation providing patientand family-centered care.

Stephen Van Roper, Nursing  Academy
Dr. Van Roper is a highly accomplished nursing professional with over three decades of experience. He holds a Nursing PhD from the University of Arizona, focusing on Systems and Rural Health, and an MS in Family Nurse Practitioner from Georgia State University. Throughout his career, Dr. Roper has held various roles, including Family Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Director, Associate Clinical Professor, and Assistant Dean of Clinical Affairs at the University of New Mexico College of Nursing. He is actively involved in research projects focusing on primary care, telehealth, and nursing education. Dr. Roper's commitment to rural healthcare is evident through his participation in organizations like the New Mexico Rural Health Association and his involvement in free medical clinics. He has received fellowships and several awards for his contributions and is a sought-after presenter at national and international conferences on telehealth, Project ECHO, and evidence-based practice.

Luzita Vela, Athletic Training Academy
Luzita Vela is a Teaching Associate Professor and the Program Director for the Master of Athletic Training program at the University of Arkansas. She earned a doctorate in Kinesiology from The Pennsylvania State University, Master of Science in Athletic Training from Barry University and bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology at Texas Woman’s University. Luzita currently serves on the CAATE Professional Program Accreditation Council as the Chair, the NATA Student Enrollment and Recruitment Workgroup, the NATAREF Student Writing Contest Committee, and on the editorial board of the Journal of Athletic Training. She also serves as the Chair of the Interprofessional Education Council for the University of Arkansas’ College of Education and Health Professions. Luzita has earned the CAATE’s Bob and Lyn Caruthers Service Award, SWATA’s Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award, and SWATA’s Christine M Bonci Award for Excellent in Athletic Training Scholarship

Diane Von Ah, Nursing Academy
Dr. Diane Von Ah is a registered nurse, Distinguished Professor of Cancer Research and the Mildred E. Newton Endowed Professor at The Ohio State University (OSU), College of Nursing and the co-Leader of The OSU, Comprehensive Cancer Center. Dr. Von Ah, a Robert Wood Foundation Faculty Scholar, engages in interprofessional research, education, and professional service focused on improving the quality of care and quality of life of cancer survivors. Her interdisciplinary impactful research has been well-funded (~6 million), highly disseminated (105 publications and over 200 presentations) and well received (4,638 citations, including uptake in national clinical guidelines). She has dedicated her efforts to promoting the next generation of interdisciplinary clinicians and scientists, including being a leader in an NCI R25 and T32 interdisciplinary training programs. Her interdisciplinary mentees have received scholarships, grants and have been productive in disseminating their research. Her professional service includes serving as the Vice-Chair of the NCI PDQ-Supportive and Palliative Care and the National Comprehensive Cancer Network-Survivorship Guidelines to translate evidence into clinical guidelines to improve the quality of cancer care.

Rachel Voth Schrag, Social Work Academy
Dr. Rachel Voth Schrag (she/her) is an Associate Professor at the University of Texas at Arlington School of Social Work. Her research focuses on community-based services for survivors of intimate partner and sexual violence. As a teacher and scholar, she focuses on multidisciplinary approaches to both intervention and pedagogy, with an emphasis on experiential and interdisciplinary approaches to teaching and learning for students and community members. She has been a leader in the development of interdisciplinary learning applications for professionals addressing interpersonal violence, with three published articles and three interprofessional simulation activities developed or highly modified to address the needs of emerging professionals in this area. Dr. Voth Schrag also led a University wide yearlong faculty fellows initiative to train a diverse group of faculty across disciplines in interprofessional pedagogy, and support them in implementation of IPE in their courses across disciplines.

Robin Wagner, Nursing Academy
Dr. Wagner is a seasoned nursing professional with 40 years of experience. Her extensive background in acute care, long-term care, and community health has equipped her with a deep understanding of the nursing professional's role in interprofessional care delivery models. She holds an APRN-CNS license in Community Health Nursing and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree focusing on change processes. Since 2000, Dr. Wagner has been a dedicated faculty member at the University of Cincinnati, College of Nursing, specializing in simulation-based education since 2014. As the Director of Simulation, current Chair of the UC Academic Health Center Interprofessional Steering Committee, and an inaugural board member of the Ohio Interprofessional Consortium, she is passionate about developing innovative simulation experiences that enhance interprofessional student learning and academic outcomes. Her research focuses on theory-informed simulation scenario design. Dr. Wagner's vision and leadership have significantly bolstered the UC College of Nursing’s academic reputation.

Andy Wapner, Public Health Academy
As a pediatrician and public health practitioner, I’ve spent most of the past 15 years straddling both healthcare and public health systems. I am currently a Clinical Associate Professor of Public Health in the Division of Health Services Management and Policy at the Ohio State College of Public Health and the Director of the online Master of Public Health Program for Experienced Professionals, a program designed to teach professionals about importance of cross-sector partnerships and interprofessional practice. I also serve as the IPE champion for the College of Public Health, and I have assisted in the development of several core modules, striving to bring in the voice of public health and connecting our public health students to clinical programs in a meaningful way. Before coming to Ohio State, I served in multiple roles at the Ohio Department of Health focusing on interprofessional collaboratives to address population health.  

Brittany Watson, Veterinary Medicine Academy
Dr. Brittany Watson is the Director of Shelter Medicine and Community Engagement and an Associate Professor in Shelter Medicine and Community Engagement (Clinician Educator) at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. She acts as the Co-Head of the Behavior, Welfare, and Human-Animal Interaction Research Division and is a member of the Animal Welfare and Behavior Program faculty. Dr. Watson is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine and serves on the continuing education committee. She was previously the Veterinary Director of Continuing Education Initiatives at Charleston Animal Society. She received her BS in Biology and MS in Education at Duquesne University and her PhD in Educational Leadership at the University of South Carolina. Her dissertation focused on evaluating changes in knowledge, attitudes, and behavior in humane education and science outreach programs. Interests include One Health approaches to problem solving, interprofessional collaboration, and community engagement.

Tracy Webb, Veterinary Medicine Academy
Dr. Tracy Webb received her DVM degree from The Ohio State University followed by a small animal medicine and surgery internship and emergency and critical care residency at Angell Animal Medical Center. Tracy then completed a PhD in Immunology/Pathology at Colorado State University (CSU). Tracy is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Clinical Sciences in the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and the Veterinary and Translational Regulatory Affairs Manager in the Office of the Vice President for Research at CSU. Tracy serves as chair of the Clinical and Translational Science Award One Health Alliance (COHA) Communication and Collaboration subcommittee to support collaborative work between professionals to address shared diseases. Tracy is a member of the COHA Advocacy and Interprofessional Education working groups and involved in other efforts to support awareness, education, and collaborations between professionals that support quality and sustainable research to improve health outcomes.

Lee Westgate, Social Work Academy
Lee Westgate, MSW, MBA, LCSW-C (he/ him/ his) is a transgender social work advocate with extensive professional experience in social work policy, practice, research, and education. He is a board-approved clinical supervisor in Maryland, has held numerous organizational leadership roles, and has served as an educational consultant to a variety of associations and clientele. He has served as a medical social worker in oncology, critical care, and integrated behavioral health settings and currently serves as the Director of Community and Clinical Linkages at Presbyterian Health Services in New Mexico. Mr. Westgate has participated in a CSWE-sponsored National Trauma Task Force workgroup that focused on the intersection of ethics and trauma-informed practice, and he was awarded an immersion fellowship through Boston University to study addiction and behavioral health. Mr. Westgate continues to serve as a celebrated and published faculty member and instructor at the University of Maryland, School of Social Work.

Cynthia Weston, Nursing Academy
Cindy Weston, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CHSE, FAANP, FAAN is Founding Dean & Professor for the University of North Texas Health Science Center College of Nursing and a Family Nurse Practitioner. She has been a co-recipient of more than $25 million in funding to implement nurse-led interprofessional care delivery models, innovative simulation, and integrated behavioral health care models, and a mobile school-based clinic. She is a Fellow of the American Association of Nursing Practitioners and the American Academy of Nursing. A sixth generation Texan, she is past president of the Texas Nurse Practitioners Association and earned her BSN from The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, a Master of Science in Nursing from UT Health Science Center- Houston and a Doctor of Nursing Practice from UT Health Science Center-San Antonio, and her post-Masters FNP through Texas Tech Health Science Center.

Mitchell Wharton, Nursing Academy
As a diversity, equity, and inclusion prac44oner, Dr. Mitchell J. Wharton’s work and mission empowers underrepresented racial/ethnic, sexual and gender diverse peoples through effec4ve professional mentorship, leadership development, and community-engaged research. For nearly two decades they co-designed and directed mentorship programs, specifically for BIPOC leaders and sexual minority men of color entering public health and health professions. Dr. Wharton’s research iden4fies and u4lizes asset-based modali4es to op4mize HIV-preven4on and health maintenance among Black and La4nx sexual minority men by examining social determinants of health, sexual iden4ty and behavior, social jus4ce, and human rights. Over the course of their career, Dr. Wharton has ac4vely contributed to advancing HIV science and clinical prac4ce. They also currently serve as the President of the Associa4on of Nurses in AIDS Care (ANAC). Dr. Wharton previously served as the inaugural Associate Dean for Equity and Inclusion at the University of Rochester School of Nursing.

Margaret Wicinski Reynolds, Physical Therapy Academy
Margaret Wicinski Reynolds is an associate professor and Assistant Program Director at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. She specializes in orthopedics with 22 years of clinical experience.  Along with earning her certifications in Manual and Primary Care Physical Therapy, Dr. Wicinski Reynolds is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedics and Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists.  Dr. Wicinski Reynolds works collaboratively with health care professionals to educate entry-level students on how to work effectively on an interdisciplinary team.  She has provided numerous continuing education lectures for healthcare providers and educators incorporating interdisciplinary topics.  Dr. Wicinski Reynolds served on three dissertation committees for post-professional students on interdisciplinary topics.  As a member of the National Academies of Practice, Dr. Wicinski Reynolds has served on multiple committees, presented at the annual forum and participated in a panel discussion with other interdisciplinary team members. 

Natasha Wiltshire, Oral Health  Academy
Growing up on the Caribbean Island of Barbados, I witnessed the transformative power of advocates for vulnerable populations. My childhood experiences deeply shaped my life and career. Public health has always been my calling, guiding my journey of growth and success. As my children enter high school and college, I now have the bandwidth to dedicate more time to my professional passions. As a professor in dentistry, I am eager to align my inner drive with the external world, making a meaningful impact through collaborative efforts in healthcare, and highlighting the importance of oral health to systemic health. I am grateful for the kindness and services that have paved my path, and I am committed to paying it forward. I am much more ready than I’ve ever been to be a positive influence and advocate for the betterment of healthcare for all. Advocating for the well-being of others is not just a professional duty but an integral part of my identity.

Andrew Wiss, Public Health Academy
Andrew Wiss, PhD, EdM, is Assistant Dean for Academic Innovation and Professorial Lecturer in the Department of Health Policy and Management at George Washington University’s Milken Institute School of Public Health (GWSPH). Dr. Wiss’s teaching, research and practice focuses on supporting learning and performance within health sector organizations at the individual, team, and organizational levels, with focus on the roles that: emerging technologies, psychological factors, leadership behaviors, and interprofessional collaboration play in striving for the ideal of becoming a learning health system. Dr. Wiss serves as GWSPH Director of Interprofessional Education and Co-Director of the University’s Interprofessional Education Committee. He is co-founder and public health lead for the Virtual Interprofessional Education (VIPE) collaborative which has brought 60+ health sector academic programs together for interprofessional education since 2018. He has co-authored numerous interprofessional education case studies, research articles, and has actively presented this work alongside a remarkable group of interprofessional colleagues.

Alexandra Zagoloff, Psychology Academy
I completed my training at the Illinois Institute of Technology, the University of Minnesota Medical School (UMMS), and Emory University School of Medicine. I have been on faculty in the UMMS Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences for 12 years and was promoted to Associate Professor in 2020. I received Adjunct Faculty status in the Department of Psychology in 2019 for the training clinic I opened and manage. I recently received an appointment in the UMMS Pediatrics Department for Directing our Psychology Internship. After holding clinical leadership roles with increasing scope, I returned to school for my MPH. I aim to expand my impact by integrating psychology (the science of human behavior) with population-level interventions. My studies focus on issues relevant to creating sustainable careers for healthcare professionals – an urgent public health issue. Effective interprofessional education, especially for faculty and preceptors, is integral to sustainability

Melissa Zarn Urankar, Optometry Academy
Melissa Zarn Urankar is an Associate Professor and Chief of Vision Therapy at Southern College of Optometry (SCO). She is engaged in curriculum development to enhance IPE opportunities for students at SCO. Her clinical assignments include Pediatric Primary Care and Vision Therapy; she also provides patient care to local in-patient rehabilitation hospital facilities. She has been a member of the Neuro Optometric Rehabilitation Association (NORA) since 2007 and an advisory board member since 2020, has co-taught the Foundations of Neuro Optometric Rehabilitation course since 2020, and is currently the NORA Board Vice President. She is a member and the founding Chair of the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry IPE and Collaborative Practice Special Interest Group, Co-Chair of Tennessee Interprofessional Practice and Education Consortium’s Membership and Communications Working Group, and previous Co-Chair of the American Interprofessional Health Collaborative Program Committee’s Mentoring Program Workgroup.

Tracy Zeeger, Public Health Academy
Dr. Tracy Zeeger is a seasoned academic administrator with over 20 years of experience in higher education. As Assistant Dean of Public Health Practice and Community Engagement, Dr. Zeeger is passionate about building practical opportunities for students, such as internships, fieldwork experiences, and community-based projects, to help them translate their academic learning into real-world impact. Dr. Zeeger has a proven track record of working with health departments and school systems to strengthen health education, ensuring that students are equipped with the knowledge and skills to address public health challenges. Dr. Zeeger oversees the Department of Behavioral and Community Health’s undergraduate program, providing guidance and support to over 200 students ensuring they are trained and ready to serve the field of public health through a full-time, 12 credit internship their final semester in the program demonstrating commitment to fostering academic excellence and developing innovative programs that bridge theory and practice.

Elke Zschaebitz, Nursing Academy
Elke Zschaebitz is faculty at the Georgetown University School of Nursing. Dr. Zschaebitz teaches and serves as Course Coordinator in the Family Nurse practitioner program. Dr. Zschaebitz has a lifetime of clinical practice, teaching, and scholarship focused on social justice issues affecting the health of marginalized populations and career participating on interdisciplinary teams. Her interdisciplinary work includes initiatives with the Virtual Inter-professional Educational Team (VIPE), a multi-university interdisciplinary collaboration team that was recently awarded the Interprofessional Global in 2023.  She was awarded the prestigious Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners 2020 Annual Education Award. In 2023, she was co-awarded the Georgetown University Provost Innovation in Teaching Award for her work in VIPE. Most recently, she was recently awarded the Journal for Nurse Practitioners Marilyn Edmunds Writing Award for 2023 for exemplary scholarship as the primary investigator for the submission: Utilizing storytelling to impact faculty attitudes and beliefs about transgender people (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2023.104823)