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. 

Staff

Staff

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Bailey Baker

Title/Position
Community Navigator, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health
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Alex Bentler

Title/Position
Clinic Services Coordinator, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health Clinic
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Chad Canfield

Title/Position
Billing Specialist, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health Clinic
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Mariana Colombo-Kılıç, Ph.D.

Title/Position
Associate Director for Professional Development and Online Programming, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health and Baker Teacher Leader Center
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Hannah Dake

Title/Position
Communications Coordinator, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health
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Travis Dillavou

Title/Position
Business & Operations Manager, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health
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Jamie Elizalde, Ph.D., NCSP

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

Title/Position
Psychiatrist, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health Clinic
Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry
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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
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Liz Gleason, LMSW

Title/Position
Social Worker, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health Clinic
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Deb Kakavas

Title/Position
Administrative Specialist, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health
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Ryan Kidder, MSW, LISW

Title/Position
Social Worker, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health Clinic
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Kat Krtnick Wilson, MBA

Title/Position
Communications and Strategic Initiatives Manager, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health
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Sam McVancel, Ph.D.

Title/Position
Licensed Psychologist, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health Clinic
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Brad Niebling, Ph.D.

Title/Position
Outreach and Alignment Senior Project Manager, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health
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Jess Pavelich, BSW

Title/Position
Social Worker, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health Clinic
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Kaitlin Poock, LMSW

Title/Position
Social Worker, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health Clinic
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Derek Rodgers, Ph.D.

Title/Position
Research Methodologist, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health

Graduate Assistants and Student Workers

Graduate Assistants and Student Workers

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Mary Ball, MA, LPSC

Title/Position
Professional Development Graduate Assistant, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health
Couple and Family Therapy Doctoral Program, University of Iowa
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Ashley Banta, MA, LPSC

Title/Position
Professional Development Graduate Assistant, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health
Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program, University of Iowa
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Hayoung Jung, MA

Title/Position
Research and Training Graduate Assistant, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health
Counselor Education and Supervision Doctoral Program, University of Iowa
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Monee' Turner, BA

Title/Position
Higher Education Graduate Assistant, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health
Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program, University of Iowa
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Kun Wang, MS

Title/Position
Higher Education Graduate Assistant, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health
Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program, University of Iowa
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Ziyi Wang, M.Ed.

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