Center Leadership
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Brenda Zierler, PhD, RN, RVT, FAAN
Director of Research and Training of Externally Funded Grants
Dr. Brenda Zierler is co-lead of Team Science education and training, for UW’s Institute of Translational Health Science (ITHS) in the UW School of Medicine. She is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Informatics. She teaches team science and leadership interdisciplinary clinical research teams across the WWAMI Region. She also teaches quality improvement, patient safety and informatics to undergraduate nursing students.
Noa T. Brazg, PhD, MSW, MPH
Director of Interprofessional Education
Dr. Noa T. Brazg leads efforts around IPE curriculum development, implementation and evaluation in classroom and community settings. She works with key stakeholders, including Health Sciences Deans, Faculty, Staff, and Students to innovate IPE at the University of Washington. She also works as a clinical bioethics consultant at UW Medical Center and is an affiliate instructor at UW Bothell School of Nursing and Health Studies, where she teaches quality improvement and clinical ethics to nursing students.
Ashley McPeek, PhD, MSc
Interprofessional Education Program Manager
Dr. Ashley McPeek supports efforts around IPE curriculum development, implementation and evaluation in classroom and community settings. She co-leads the student-facing aspects of the Harborview Mobile Health Outreach program, several student-led advisory committees, as well as the Interprofessional Service Learning Advisory Committee. She brings with her clinical and research experience in the field of exercise physiology.
Karen McDonough, MD
Director of Clinical Learning
Dr. Karen McDonough leads efforts around IPE curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation for clinical learners. She works with key stakeholders to develop simulation and clinical skills learning opportunities for diverse health sciences students. Dr. McDonough is also an Associate Professor in the Division of Internal Medicine, where she leads clinical learning for second year medical students.
Retaj Elghanai, MPH-C
IPE Program Coordinator
Retaj Elghanai earned her bachelor’s degree in Health Studies with a minor in Global Health from the University of Washington Bothell in 2024. Following graduation, she began her Master of Public Health at the University of Washington, where she is now a second-year student in the Epidemiology program. Retaj’s academic and professional interests focus on addressing health inequities, particularly among marginalized populations and in low-resource settings. In addition to her studies, Retaj is passionate about collaborative research, community engagement, and projects that advance public health equity.
Laurel Barchet, BS, ADN
Web Information Specialist
Laurel supports IPE, Interprofessional Collaborative Practice, and Team Science programs and initiatives for UW health sciences students, staff and faculty. She manages the CHSIE website, collaborates with health sciences faculty and staff to develop online resources for students and practicing clinicians, and provides technical and administrative support for the Team Science initiative. Laurel also works as an e-learning instructional designer for the Dementia and Palliative Education Network (DPEN) in the School of Nursing.
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Affiliate Faculty
Our work is supported by a diverse group of faculty from across the University of Washington’s health sciences schools and beyond. These faculty members bring a wide range of expertise in education, clinical practice, research, and leadership. As collaborators and stakeholders, they contribute to the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of our interprofessional education programs. Their insight and engagement help ensure our work remains relevant, inclusive, and grounded in the realities of collaborative health care.
School of Medicine
Patricia Matsuda PT, PhD, DPT
Assistant Professor, Rehabilitation Medicine\ IPE Curriculum Committee
Genevieve Pagalilauan MD
Associate Professor, General Internal Medicine\ IPE Curriculum Committee\ IP-Service Learning Advisory Committee Lead
Cari Rodgers MSPAS, BCHS, PA-C
Associate Professor, General Internal Medicine\ IPE Curriculum Committee
Corey Schiffman MD
Assistant Professor, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine\ IPE Teaching Core
LaTonya Trotter PhD, MA, MPH
Associate Professor, Bioethics and Humanities\ IPE Teaching Core
School of Nursing
Erin Blakeney PhD, RN
Research Associate Professor\ Project Lead, ITHS Team Science Initiative\ IPE Teaching Core
Nicola Contreras, DNP, RN, CHSE-A
Director of Nursing Simulation Center\ Clinical Assistant Professor\ IPE Teaching Core
Jennifer Sonney PhD, MSN
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs\ IPE Curriculum Committee
Mayumi Wilgerodt PhD, MPH, MS
Mary S. Tschudin Professor in Nursing Education\ IPE Curriculum Committee
School of Public Health
Michelle Averill PhD, RD
Senior Lecturer\ IPE Curriculum Committee\ IPE Teaching Core
Miruna Buta PhD, MA
Associate Teaching Professor\ IPE Curriculum Committee\ IP-Service Learning Advisory Committee Lead
India Ornelas PhD, MPH
Professor\ IPE Curriculum Committee
Genya Shimkin, MPH
Associate Director, Community Oriented Public Health Practice\ Assistant Teaching Professor, Family Medicine\ IPE Teaching Core
School of Dentistry
Ashland Doomes, DDS
Acting Assistant Professor\ IPE Teaching Core
Marilynn Rothen, RDH, MS
Clinical Associate Professor\ IPE Curriculum Committee
School of Pharmacy
Jennie Do PharmD
Clinical Assistant Professor\ IPE Curriculum Committee\ IPE Teaching Core
Clayton English, PharmD
Assistant Professor\ IPE Teaching Core
Jasmine Mangrum, PharmD, MPH
Assistant Teaching Professor\ IPE Teaching Core
Teresa O’Sullivan PharmD
Associate Professor\ IPE Curriculum Committee
School of Social Work
Teresa Busch, LICSW
Clinical Assistant Professor\ IPE Teaching Core
Melanie Morris, LCSW
Assistant Professor\ IPE Teaching Core
Charlotte Sanders MSW
Director, Masters in Social Work Program\ Assistant Teaching Professor\ IPE Curriculum Committee\ IPE Teaching Core
College of Engineering
Jonathan Posner PhD
Richard & Victoria Harrington Professor in Engineering Innovation in Health, Mechanical Engineering\ Professor, Chemical Engineering\ Adjunct Professor, Family Medicine, School of Medicine\ Director, Engineering Innovation in Health Program\ Project Lead, ITHS Team Science Initiative
Founding and Past Directors
Pamela Mitchell, PhD, CNRN, FAAN
Founding Director, Health Sciences Partnerships in Interprofessional Education (HSPICE)\ Professor, Department of Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Informatics\ Professor Emeritus, Department of Health Services, School of Public Health
Basia Belza, PhD, RN, FAAN
The Aljoya Endowed Professor in Aging, Department of Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Informatics\ Adjunct Professor, UW School of Public Health\ Investigator, UW Health Promotion Research Center
Nanci Murphy, PharmD
Collaborative Practice Specialist, CHSIE\ Associate Dean, School of Pharmacy (2001-2014)\ Director of Student Leadership Programs (2014-2016)
Amy Kim, DDS
Clinical Associate Professor, Pediatric Dentistry\ Director, Office of Educational Partnerships