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

Community Navigator, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health
bailey-baker@uiowa.edu
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Alex Bentler, BA

Clinic Services Coordinator, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health Clinic
scsmh-clinic@uiowa.edu
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Chad Canfield

Billing Specialist, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health Clinic
scsmh-clinic-billing@uiowa.edu
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Mariana Colombo-Kılıç, PhD

Associate Director for Professional Development and Online Programming, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health and Baker Teacher Leader Center
mariana-colombo@uiowa.edu
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Hannah Dake

Communications Coordinator, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health
hannah-dake@uiowa.edu
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Travis Dillavou

Business & Operations Manager, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health
travis-dillavou@uiowa.edu
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Jamie Elizalde, PhD, NCSP

Licensed Psychologist, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health Clinic
Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry
scsmh-clinic@uiowa.edu
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Amanda Elliott, DO

Psychiatrist, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health Clinic
Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry
scsmh-clinic@uiowa.edu
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Taylor Ford, MSW, LISW

Assistant Director of Clinical Services and Crisis Response, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health Clinic
Adjunct Instructor, University of Iowa School of Social Work
scsmh-clinic@uiowa.edu
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Liz Gleason, MSW, LISW

Social Worker, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health Clinic
scsmh-clinic@uiowa.edu
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Deb Kakavas

Administrative Specialist, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health
deborah-kakavas@uiowa.edu
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Ryan Kidder, MSW, LISW

Social Worker, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health Clinic
scsmh-clinic@uiowa.edu
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Kat Krtnick Wilson, MBA

Communications and Strategic Initiatives Manager, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health
kathryn-krtnickwilson@uiowa.edu
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Sam McVancel, PhD

Licensed Psychologist, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health Clinic
scsmh-clinic@uiowa.edu
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Brad Niebling, PhD

Outreach and Alignment Senior Project Manager, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health
bradley-niebling@uiowa.edu
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Jess Pavelich, BSW

Social Worker, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health Clinic
scsmh-clinic@uiowa.edu
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Kaitlin Poock, LMSW

Social Worker, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health Clinic
scsmh-clinic@uiowa.edu
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Derek Rodgers, PhD

Research Methodologist, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health
derek-rodgers@uiowa.edu

Graduate Assistants and Student Workers

Graduate Assistants and Student Workers

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Mary Ball, MA, LPSC

Professional Development Graduate Assistant, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health
Couple and Family Therapy Doctoral Program, University of Iowa
mary-giesen@uiowa.edu
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Ashley Banta, MA, LPSC

Professional Development Graduate Assistant, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health
Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program, University of Iowa
ashley-lambert@uiowa.edu
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Monee' Turner, BA

Higher Education Graduate Assistant, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health
Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program, University of Iowa
monee-turner@uiowa.edu
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Kun Wang, MS

Higher Education Graduate Assistant, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health
Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program, University of Iowa
kun-wang-2@uiowa.edu
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Ziyi Wang, MEd

Graduate Assistant, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health
Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program, University of Iowa
ziyi-wang-3@uiowa.edu