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
Assistant Director of Education and Community Engagement
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
Amy Kim, DDS
Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry
Director, Regional Initiatives in Dental Education (RIDE Program)