Our Team
Our dynamic staff works behind the scenes and on the front lines, providing operational and client-facing support to help develop vibrant programming and personalized interactions.
Leadership
Leadership

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

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

Barry Schreier, PhD
Title/Position
Director of Higher Education Program, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health
Clinical Professor of Counseling Psychology, University of Iowa College of Education

Kari Vogelgesang, PhD
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
Staff
Staff

Alex Bentler, BA
Title/Position
Clinic Services Coordinator, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health Clinic

Mariana Colombo-Kılıç, PhD
Title/Position
Associate Director for Professional Development and Online Programming, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health and Baker Teacher Leader Center

Travis Dillavou
Title/Position
Business & Operations Manager, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health

Amanda Elliott, DO
Title/Position
Psychiatrist, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health Clinic
Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry

Taylor Ford, MSW, LISW
Title/Position
Assistant Director of Clinical Services and Crisis Response, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health Clinic
Adjunct Instructor, University of Iowa School of Social Work


Deb Kakavas
Title/Position
Administrative Specialist, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health


Kat Krtnick Wilson, MBA
Title/Position
Communications and Strategic Initiatives Manager, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health

Sam McVancel, PhD
Title/Position
Licensed Psychologist, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health Clinic

Brad Niebling, PhD
Title/Position
Outreach and Alignment Senior Project Manager, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health



Derek Rodgers, PhD
Title/Position
Research Methodologist, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health
Graduate Assistants and Student Workers
Graduate Assistants and Student Workers

Ziyi Wang, MEd
Title/Position
Graduate Assistant, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health
Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program, University of Iowa

Jaysie Wood
Title/Position
Communications and Social Media Assistant