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