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.
![Headshot of Allison Bruhn](/sites/scsmh.education.uiowa.edu/files/styles/square__768_x_768/public/2024-10/Allison%20Bruhn.png?h=57024e64&itok=BcLtiqbt)
Allison Bruhn, Ph.D.
Title/Position
Executive Director, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health
Professor of Special Education, University of Iowa College of Education
![Headshot of Gerta Bardhoshi](/sites/scsmh.education.uiowa.edu/files/styles/square__768_x_768/public/2024-10/Gerta%20Barhoshi.png?h=57024e64&itok=nCuRlyVk)
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 headshot](/sites/scsmh.education.uiowa.edu/files/styles/square__768_x_768/public/2025-01/Alissa%20updated%20website%20headshot_0.png?h=57024e64&itok=rYjmxbn1)
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
![Headshot of Barry Schreier](/sites/scsmh.education.uiowa.edu/files/styles/square__768_x_768/public/2024-10/Barry%20Schreier.png?h=57024e64&itok=9oKGi_iK)
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
![Headshot of Kari Vogelgesang](/sites/scsmh.education.uiowa.edu/files/styles/square__768_x_768/public/2024-10/Kari%20Vogelgesang.png?h=c17256fb&itok=oRn6EjY9)
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