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.
Staff
Staff

Bailey Baker
Title/Position
Community Navigator, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health

Alex Bentler
Title/Position
Clinic Services Coordinator, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health Clinic
Chad Canfield
Title/Position
Billing Specialist, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health Clinic

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

Hannah Dake
Title/Position
Communications Coordinator, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health

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

Jamie Elizalde, Ph.D., NCSP
Title/Position
Licensed Psychologist, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health Clinic
Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry

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

Liz Gleason, LMSW
Title/Position
Social Worker, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health Clinic

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

Ryan Kidder, MSW, LISW
Title/Position
Social Worker, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health Clinic

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

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

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

Jess Pavelich, BSW
Title/Position
Social Worker, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health Clinic

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

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

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

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

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

Monee' Turner, BA
Title/Position
Higher Education Graduate Assistant, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health
Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program, University of Iowa

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

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