About Us
Learn more about the coordinating body of IPE and collaborative practice at UW.
Center Leadership
Brenda Zierler, PhD, RN, FAAN
Director of Research and Training of Externally Funded Grants
Professor, Department of Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Informatics
Tracy Brazg, PhD, MSW, MPH
Director of Operations, Interprofessional Education
Ethics Consultant, University of Washington Medical Center
Nicole Summerside, MHA
Manager of Program Operations
Rachel Lazzar, MSW
Program Operations Specialist
Megan Miller, MEd, MPH
Continuing Education Specialist
Laurel Barchet, BS, ADN
Web Information Specialist
Debra Liner, BA
Program Operations Specialist
Ben Hoverter, BA
Web Developer
Founding and Past Directors
Pamela Mitchell, PhD, CNRN, FAAN
Founding Director, Health Sciences Partnerships in Interprofessional Education (HSPICE)
Professor, Department of Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Informatics
Professor Emeritus, Department of Health Services, School of Public Health
Basia Belza, PhD, RN, FAAN
The Aljoya Endowed Professor in Aging, Department of Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Informatics
Adjunct Professor, UW School of Public Health
Investigator, UW Health Promotion Research Center
Nanci Murphy, PharmD
Collaborative Practice Specialist, CHSIE
Associate Dean, School of Pharmacy (2001-2014)
Director of Student Leadership Programs (2014-2016)
Amy Kim, DDS
Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry
Director, Regional Initiatives in Dental Education (RIDE Program)