Our Team
Experts in school mental health and well-being, our fearless leadership team steers the ship, inspired to help K-12 schools and college campuses foster learning environments that promote joy, connection, and belonging.

Allison Bruhn, Ph.D.
Title/Position
Executive Director, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health
Professor of Special Education, University of Iowa College of Education

Gerta Bardhoshi, Ph.D., NCC, CSC(SD), LPC(SD), LMHC(IA), ACS, CMC-1
Title/Position
Director of Research and Training, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health
Professor of Counselor Education, University of Iowa College of Education

Alissa Doobay, Ph.D.
Title/Position
Director of Clinical Services, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health
Clinical Associate Professor of Counseling Psychology, College of Education

Barry Schreier, Ph.D.
Title/Position
Director of Higher Education Programming, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health
Clinical Professor of Counseling Psychology, University of Iowa College of Education

Kari Vogelgesang, Ph.D.
Title/Position
Director of Professional Development, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health
Clinical Associate Professor, University of Iowa College of Education
Director of Professional Development, Baker Teacher Leader Center