Staff

Jared Adney

Title:  Education Coordinator

Division of Physician Assistant Studies
Jared is responsible for fostering communication between the PA Program and affiliated clinical sites. He manages clinical rotation sites, maintains preceptor information, EOR exams, return visits, Friday clinics, course registration, and ensures student credentialing requirements are met. In addition, Jared assists with various clinical events and pitches in wherever he can. Jared graduated from Brigham Young University Idaho with a degree in public health and an emphasis in health science.

Tatiana Allen-Webb

Title:  Program Manager

Division of Public Health
Tatiana Allen-Webb, BS, CCRP, is the Program Manager for the Utah Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) program. She coordinates the design, development, and delivery of statewide initiatives, including program assessment and improvement, and oversees the AHEC Scholars. Additionally she handles IRB regulatory affairs ensuring Good Clinical Practices and SOP compliance for the department’s research studies. Tatiana has 19 years of experience at the University of Utah, she is currently working on her MBA and is a Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP).

Lorain Ambrocio

Title:  Sr. Academic Advisor

Division of Public Health, Division of Occupational and Environmental Health
Lorain is a Senior Academic Advisor for the Division of Public Health and advises graduate students within the Public Health and Occupational and Environmental Health degree programs. She works with students on day-to-day advising activities and assists the division with educational event planning and programs, admissions processes, and organizational communication. Before arriving at the U, Lorain held advising and admissions roles in Chicago, IL. and Hohenfels, Germany, and brings eight years of higher education experience. Lorain has worked with many student populations, such as Latinx students and military service members, and is passionate about students' success and their accessibility to opportunities. Lorain received her BA in Psychology and Multimedia Journalism from her hometown school, the University of Texas at El Paso, and her MS in Higher Education Administration from Southern New Hampshire University.

Marianne Bailey

Title:  Academic Coordinator

Division of Family Medicine
Marianne works directly with the Division of Family Medicine residents. She is responsible for coordinating the resident’s schedules throughout all their required residency rotations. She assists and supports all faculty and staff with any scheduling needs and day to day tasks. Marianne comes to us from the clinical side, working as a Dialysis Technician for the past 8 years. She loves to read, bake and enjoys the chaos of her family life, including her husband, 6 children and their spouses, 2 border collies, an African Grey Parrot, a Bearded Dragon and 2 cats.

Tiffany Baires

Title:  Financial Analyst

Administration
Originally from Los Angeles County, Utah has been Tiffany's home for the past 16 years. She graduated from Westminster College in 2011 with a BA in Accounting and a minor in Spanish. She has worked in various accounting roles for the LDS Church and as a Senior Accountant in the Dean’s Office of the College of Engineering at the U for the past five years.

Crystal Beall

Title:  Administrative Program Coordinator

Division of Occupational & Environmental Health
Crystal is the Special Events Coordinator in the Continuing Education program. Her responsibilities include office and on-site coordination and support of the day to day activities associated with numerous and various continuing education programs. She is directly involved with assisting and monitoring OSHA-approved outreach trainers through the Mountain West OSHA Education Center. Crystal has been with the department since 2010.

Anne Berger

Title:  Administrative Manager

Division of Public Health
Anne is the Administrative Assistant for the Division of Public Health. Her job responsibilities include providing administrative support to the Associate Chiefs, as well as other faculty and staff, organizing room reservations, and maintaining travel and conference arrangements.

Andrew Bloebaum

Title:  Associate Director of Clinical Education and Operations

Division of Family Medicine & Physician Assistant Program
Andrew is the new Associate Director of Clinical Education and Operations for our Family Medicine and Physician Assistant operations. He has been staff with the University of Utah in multiple Departments since 2010. Andrew earned both his bachelor’s degree in Operations Management and his MBA from the University of Utah. In addition to his University of Utah management and leadership experience, he is bringing his 5 years of experience as a former active duty Marine. Andrew has an extensive background in finance and accounting, operations management, and basic and clinical research.

Stacey Board

Title:  Administrative Assistant

Administration
Stacey is an Administrative Assistant for the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine. She provides administrative support to the Interim Chief, as well as support for department scheduling, travel, procurements and payments. She has worked at the University of Utah since 2018.

Rachel Brown

Title:  Project Coordinator

Division of Occupational & Environmental Health
Rachel is the Project Coordinator for the Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational and Environmental Health. Her responsibilities include coordinating training activities, monitors expenditures, assisting in the preparation of grant proposal, research materials, and outreach projects and publications, coordinate seminars, workshops, and other project meetings. Rachel has a M.S. in Environmental Policy and Natural Resource Management with 10+ years of experience in the environmental field.

Holly Bynum

Title:  Administrative Director

Administration
Holly oversees the department’s clinical strategies and operations and directs administration for the Division of Family Medicine. Holly earned her MBA at the University of Utah. Before her employment with the University, she worked at Select Health for 10 years managing insurance plans and benefit adjunction operations. Holly joined University Health Care in 2005, where she has worked in project management, decision support, nursing finance, and research administration.

Kitzia Casasola

Title:  Administrative Assistant

Division of Family Medicine & Division of Physician Assistant Studies
Kitzia is an Administrative Assistant for the Department of Family and Preventative Medicine. She provides administrative support to both Family Medicine and Physician Assistant Studies, ensuring continuity and increasing efficiencies between these two complementary divisions. Her responsibilities include coordinating Dr. Valentin and Dr. Leiser’s calendars, facilitating meetings, and assisting with travel, purchasing, and reimbursements as needed. Kitzia graduated with a degree in Business Administration and Economics from Jönköping International Business School.

McKade Christensen

Title:  Sr. Academic Advisor

Division of Public Health  |  Division of Occupational & Environmental Health
McKade is a Senior Academic Advisor serving graduate students in Public Health and Occupational & Environmental Health degree programs. His responsibilities include recruitment, admissions, academic advising, event planning, and graduation. McKade has five years of experience in higher education and, before joining the University of Utah, worked most recently for the University of Southern Mississippi and Texas Tech University. McKade is originally from St. George, UT, and earned his M.A. from Southern Utah University.

Ashley Crompton

Title:  Medical Student Education Program Manager

Division of Family Medicine
Ashley manages the daily aspects of the Medical Student Education Program, including the 3^rd year clerkship, 4^th year Sub-Internship and other 3^rd and 4^th year electives, and helps to obtain and manage all adjunct faculty appointments for preceptors as well as affiliation agreements with clinical sites. She also oversees the Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG). Ashley has a bachelor’s in Human Development and Family Studies from the U and has been working in healthcare for the past 15 years. Ashley enjoys hiking, skiing and going on adventures with her two rescue dogs, Hudson and Walker.

Doris Dalton

Title:  Director of Admissions

Division of Physician Assistant Studies
As Director of Admissions for the PA program, Doris is responsible for the development and implementation of admissions policies and processes. She joined the program in 2005, and is a two-time graduate of the University of Utah, with a BA in Political Science, and a Master of Public Administration. She has served the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) as a member of the CASPA Advisory Committee, Chair of the CASPA Enhancements Committee, the Recruitment and Admissions Council, and the Diversity and Inclusion Mission Advancement Council. Doris received the PAEA Staff Excellence Award in 2018.

Courtney DeMond

Title:  Associate Director of Graduate Education

Division of Public Health & Division of Occupational Environmental Health
Courtney is an Associate Director of Graduate Education for the Division of Public Health and Occupational Environmental Health. She is responsible for the administration and management of all Public Health and Occupational Environmental Health program operations including education, budgeting, financial operations, development, communication, and human resources. Courtney earned her MBA from Concordia University Chicago. She has several years of experience in management, leadership, administrative duties, academic advising, public relations and event coordinating.

Luz Dominguez

Title:  Operations Manager

Division of Occupational & Environmental Health
Luz is responsible for office and on-site coordination and support for the day to day activities associated with numerous and various Continuing Education Programs.

Emilee Eden

Title:  Study Coordinator

Division of Occupational & Environmental Health
Emilee manages the research team at the Rocky Mountain Center. She aids in compiling evidence-based practice guidelines for the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM), training of new hires, assisting with writing scientific manuscripts and grants, and oversees project management. She also is the program coordinator for the Targeted Research Training program. She helps with program data collection and tracking, revising TRT curriculum, and acts as a liaison between the program director and PhD and post-doctoral program students. Emilee earned her Master’s degree in public health from the University of Utah in August of 2017.

Julie Fryer

Title:  Administrative Program Coordinator

Administration
Julie has worn several hats during her 30+ years with the department. She has been the buyer for things pertaining within Central Administration, as well as computers and parts. She was the main contact person for building maintenance and made the payments to all contractors that facilitate the building. She currently maintains all division and department webpages. Julie received a Web Design Certificate, Web Development Certificate, and Web Design Tools Certificate from Continuing Education at the University of Utah.

Karla Galvan

Title:  Pre-Award Administrator

Administration
Karla has worked at the University of Utah for over 10 years. She joins us from the Neurology Department where she worked with faculty and staff providing pre and post award support. Karla holds an MBA from Western Governors University.

Tanis Garcia

Title:  Grants Accounting Officer

Administration
Tanis is responsible for the operations of pre/post award grant administration and related accounting duties heavily focused on budgeting, forecasting, compliance, and reporting. Tanis earned in BS in Accounting from the University of Utah and her MBA from Weber State University. She has worked as an accountant for the University of Utah since 2012. Tanis has also worked in the telecom and energy industry and was part of the Accounts Payable and School of Computing teams here at the U before joining DFPM. In her spare time, she runs, hikes, enjoys games, and reads.

Rob Gray

Title:  Associate Director of Accounting & Finance

Administration
Rob is an experienced Finance and Budget Director with a demonstrated history of working in healthcare and higher education. He has worked in the School of Medicine at the University of Utah since 2014 and earned a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Utah. Rob brings a strong service mindset as he works to accomplish department goals and objectives, and has demonstrated excellence in management, financial planning & analysis, reporting, budgeting and process improvement. Rob’s primary roles include oversight of the financial health of the department, department funds flow, facilitating financial strategy, and compensation plans.

Brian Hansen

Title:  Administrative Manager

Division of Occupational and Environmental Health
Brian is a Research Administrative Manager with the Division of Occupational and Environmental Health.  He is responsible for managing research teams with respect to program management, data collection, data analysis, scheduling, budgeting and technical writing.  Brian joined the University of Utah team after serving more than 20 years on active duty as a United States Naval Officer.  Brian earned his Master of Science in Administration and Leadership from Central Michigan University.

Elise Hilton

Title:  Administrative Assistant

Administration
Elise serves the Department of Family and Preventive medicine as Administrative Assistant to the Department Chair, Dr. Kola Okuyemi, MD. Her responsibilities include coordinating Dr. Okuyemi’s calendar and travel, facilitating department meetings, and helping to manage financial transactions and budgets, among other office operations. Elise draws from her experience supporting executives at the U.S. Senate, Lincoln Financial Group, and Elon University in North Carolina. She graduated with a degree in American Studies from Brigham Young University.

Melissa Husebye

Title:  Administration Manager

Division of Physician Assistant Studies
Melissa is the Division Manager for the Division of Physician Assistant Studies. She manages PA staff and is responsible for budgeting and financial operations within the Division. In addition, she also works with the leadership team on projects related to ARC-PA accreditation and as well as support for grant financial administration. Melissa has a BS in Environmental Studies and over 10 years of experience in higher education.

Mandy Johnson

Title:  Clinical Coordinator

Division of Physician Assistant Studies
Mandy is the Program Manager and Clinical Coordinator for the Clinical Team at the Salt Lake Campus. She is primarily responsible for Recruitment and Retention for Clinical sites & Preceptors. She maintains Affiliation Agreements, is responsible for the day to day management of the clinical rotation schedule, and oversees student scholarships. Mandy loves to write YA Speculative Fiction and is slowly working on an English MFA in Creative Writing. She also enjoys playing the piano, singing, playing the flute, hiking and biking with her family, and travelling the world. Mandy is from Tucson, Arizona. She graduated with a BA in Psychology from the University of Arizona and even though she loves the mountains and the change of seasons in Utah, an Arizona sunset will always take her breath away.

Mayumi Kasai

Title:  Academic Advisor

Division of Physician Assistant Studies
As the graduate advisor for the PA program, Mayumi provides various resources to PA students and advises them on day-to-day activities. She also assists with the Master’s Projects and PA program admissions process. She has almost 15 years of advising experience at the University of Utah. She earned a Bachelor's degree in International Studies and a Master’s degree in Comparative Literary and Cultural Studies from the University of Utah.

Andrew Langi

Title:  Project Administrator

Administration
Andrew provides administrative support for the National Research Mentoring Network (NRMN) project at the University of Utah. His main responsibilities are leading NRMN project operations for team members, overseeing administration of grant activities to ensure achievement of quarterly goals, complying with institutional and funder policies, proper contract execution and preparation of annual progress reports. He also assists with managing the NRMN grant budgets, three subcontracts, and contracts.

Rosie Ludlow

Title:  Clinical Manager

Occupational and Environmental Health
While in Las Vegas, Rosie worked in Hospice care for 6 years coordinating a volunteer team and providing resources for our end of life patients, with the privilege of helping two very dear friends at the end of life amongst numerous patients and families. Rosie also worked with the Occupational Medicine department coordinating patient care, day to day clinical work and adjusting process for testing, billing, and scheduling patient care. She now supports the Division of Occupational and Environmental Health in streamlining processes and building the division to further grow client and patient needs.

Pamela Lyon

Title:  Administrative Program Coordinator

Division of Public Health
Pam is an Administrative Program Coordinator within the Division of Public Health. She coordinates all Global Health activities for Division faculty and staff. In conjunction with the Associate Director of Research, she manages the Division’s Learning Abroad program logistics. She also provides administrative support to the Division of Public Health Associate Chiefs.

Josué Martinez

Title:  Academic Advisor

Division of Public Health
Josué Martinez is an Academic Advisor to the students in the Masters of Public Health (MPH) and Occupational and Enviromental Health (OEH) Degree programs offered through the Department of Family and Preventative Medicine. Josué coordinates all aspects of student education programs including recruiting, admissions, advising, and graduation. He earned his BA in Political Science with a Minor in Spanish from the University of Utah.

Heather McComber

Title:  Program Manager

Division of Medicine Medicine
Heather works directly in the Family Medicine Residency. Her responsibilities include working with the Program Director to maintain residency accreditation through ACGME, organize the recruitment and orientation of incoming interns, and assisting the Program Director, Assistant Program Directors, and residents with day to day tasks. She also assists the Associate Director of Clinic Education and Operations with residency budget and allocations. Heather has earned her bachelor’s degree in Business Management, and loves working healthcare.

Shahpar Najmabadi

Title:  Post Doctoral Fellow

Division of Physician Assistant Studies
As a public health professional with a clinical background, Shahpar is interested in improved outcomes for sexual and reproductive health. Her overarching research goal is to implement and promote evidence-based policies that decrease infant/maternal mortality, prevent diseases, increase access to reproductive health services. Shahpar also engages in research that helps women and couples advocate for autonomy in making sound reproductive health/family planning decisions. Currently, she is working on a project that evaluates the menstrual cycle characteristics of women without any known subfertility, women with endometriosis, and women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Danny Nelson

Title:  Training & Media Coordinator

Administration
Danny Nelson coordinates communications and provides design and writing support for the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine’s divisions. He also provides administrative support to the department’s many training and mentorship programs, and coordinates the U’s interaction with the National Research Mentoring Network. Danny has a master’s degree in English Literature from the University of Washington.

Kevin Ostler

Title:  Residency Program Coordinator

Division of Occupational & Environmental Health
Kevin is the Administrative Program Coordinator for the Occupational Medicine residency training program. His duties include assisting with recruitment of applicants, matriculation of candidates, and management of resident activities through the duration of the residency as well as after graduation. Additionally, Kevin documents and reports on the ACGME and RMCOEH grant program requirements and arranges the Residency Advisory Committee meetings and communicates residency activities with occupational health professionals in the community. Kevin has worked for the University of Utah since 2002.

Brandyn Parisette

Title:  Computer Technician

Division of Physician Assistant Studies
Brandyn is responsible for managing the IVC classroom equipment at the St. George campus. The IT field is a solid career choice for problem solvers and dreamers alike. The feeling of working towards a solution that forges a new path, or of unravelling a problem that draws upon my knowledge and expertise, is tremendously satisfying. As a tech graduate and business owner for over 15 years, I've had the opportunity to support clients while they went on to achieve remarkable things. My customers allowed me to be a part of something bigger than my own organization, and while it certainly isn’t for anyone seeking predictability, technology is an industry that rewards the hard workers and innovators. Everyday, I'm excited that I GET to do this job.

Jenna Praggastis

Title:  Research Assistant

Division of Occupational & Environmental Health
Jenna helps with project management for ACOEM as well as assists with managing the research team. She is now responsible for training research assistants, managing scheduling and tracking sheets, assisting with grants and manuscripts, performing exhaustive literature searches and summaries, and works on statistical analysis of research projects. Jenna graduated from the University of Utah in May 2017 with a Bachelors of Science in Biology.

Shalese Ramirez

Title:  Information Coordinator

Division of Occupational & Environmental Health
Shalese provides administrative, and clerical support for the Continuing Education Program. She is responsible for assisting clients, course registration, tuition, billing, and preparing correspondence for numerous, and various CE Programs. She also handles evaluations, and generating reports associated with these programs.

Anne Randall

Title:  Administrative Officer

Division of Public Health
Anne Randall is the Administrative Officer for the Division of Public Health. She is responsible for financial and research support to the division faculty members, and senior administrative managers. She will assist with grant preparation, budget monitoring, and research inventory.

Becky Reynolds

Title:  Administrative Manager, Clinical

Division of Family Medicine
Becky is the administrative manager of clinical programs in the Division of Family Medicine. She oversees faculty clinic schedules, including call and OB, faculty dashboards and policies and procedures. She works with the PCMH, APC, Insomnia and SEE groups and assists with community outreach and Million Heart efforts. Becky joined the University of Utah in 1998 and has over 15 years experience in higher education. She received her Bachelor of Science in Family and Human Development from Utah State University.

Forrest Rhinehart

Title:  Administrative Assistant

Division of Public Health
Forrest is the Program Assistant for the Division of Public Health. She provides secretarial and administrative support to faculty and staff. Her responsibilities include managing calendars, accounts payable, supply orders, lists, minutes, and assisting with travel and event planning as needed. She earned her BA in Communication and International Studies from the University of Utah.

Jocelyn Romano

Title:  Associate Director, Administration

Administration
Jocelyn provides financial and administrative direction to the division and helps to expand and implement the social mission of health education and practice. Jocelyn has over 20 years of experience in administration, leadership, and development in the nonprofit sector.

Madeline Romney

Title:  Project Administrator

Administration
Madeline’s role in the Department of Family & Preventive Medicine focuses on managing training & mentoring programs under Drs. Conroy, Hashibe, and Okuyemi. Her primary projects are various grants supporting Utah Advanced Course on Mentoring, Leadership, and Cancer-related Health Disparities, Utah StARR, NRMN, and U-HELM. In her free time Madeline enjoys reading, running, and spending time with loved ones.

Rebecca Ross

Title:  Academic Coordinator

Division of Physician Assistant Studies
Rebecca is responsible for coordination of graduate studies, including overseeing graduate degree records, reporting to the office of graduate studies, providing graduate verifications to providers, and coordinating annual master’s projects. In addition, she manages the schedule of the division chief, prepares grant reports, assists with weekly tutorial groups and organizes clinical practicum. Rebecca has two Bachelor degrees from the University of Utah in Urban Planning and Environmental Studies.

John Rogers

Title:  Computer Technician

Division of Physician Assistant Studies
John is responsible for assisting with the IVC classroom equipment at the Salt Lake City campus. John ensures that our classroom technology works well to keep our SLC and St. George students and instructors connected. He graduated from the University of Utah in 1995, and taught classes for seventeen years for the Dept. Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Besides working for the DFPM, he is also working on a series of guidebooks for the Wasatch Mountains area.

Cayla Sanelli

Title:  Academic Coordinator

Division of Family Medicine
Cayla is an academic program coordinator providing support for the Family Medicine medical student education and clinical programs. She assists with third year placements and serves as a back up to the medical student education manager. She also helps with clinical programs such as SEE, Insomnia Management, Reach Out and Read, and shadowing. Cayla serves as the coordinator for faculty recruitment and onboarding and coordinates events for the residency program. Cayla is from Tampa, Florida and holds a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Central Florida.

Camie Schaefer

Title:  Technical Writer

Administration
Camie provides writing and editing support to students, faculty, and staff for the department. She also writes and designs the semiannual newsletter for the RMCOEH and runs social media outreach on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. She holds a Ph.D. in English Literature and Creative Writing from the University of Utah. Outside of work, she writes fiction and creative nonfiction, and has had over 20 pieces published in nationally distributed literary journals.

Cole Sims

Title:  Senior Accountant

Administration
Cole graduated from Montana State University in 2016, with a degree in Business Accounting, before relocating to Utah. He will be responsible for post award grant administration and related accounting duties for the department and its divisions. Before joining the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, Cole worked in the Senior Vice President for Health Sciences Research Unit and Grants & Contracts Accounting, gaining experience in pre- and post-award management.

Nirupma Singh

Title:  Research Analyst

Division of Public Health
Nirupma is involved in several projects under the Office of Cooperative Reproductive Health and Neurobehavior HOME program with UNI. Additionally, she helps with the study abroad program (BPCCDP-India) run by the division in India. Nirupma received a dual Master of Public Health and Health Administration from the University of Utah in 2011.

Melanie Steiner-Sherwood

Title:  Director, Research and Innovation

Administration
Melanie develops the department’s research infrastructure and directs central pre- and post-award operations. She works closely with the Vice Chair for Research and the Research and Innovation Committee to set strategic goals and success metrics for research activities. She joined the University of Utah in 2016 and has worked in project management and proposal development, most recently in the VPR’s research development office, and has significant experience with NIH and NSF. Melanie holds a PhD in German Studies from Cornell University and a certificate in Editing from the University of Chicago Graham School.

Karen Winningham

Title:  Education Coordinator

Division of Physician Assistant Studies
Karen is the coordinator for the UPAP didactic team at the St. George campus. She has worked with the University of Utah for the past 18 years in the Containing Education and Community Enrichment (CECE) department and more specifically in the Professional Education department for the past 13 years managing the Corporate Employee Universities and Government (City Recorders and Treasurers) Academies. This opportunity has allowed her to make friends in almost every city in the state. Karen works closely with UPAP faculty, staff and instructors to address St. George student needs during their didactic year and clinical year.

Emily Workman

Title:  Administrative Assistant

Division of Public Health
Emily is the Administrative Assistant for the Division of Public Health. She provides complex administrative support for the Division Chief, faculty, and staff. She is also the main contact for Public Health events. She has several years of experience in providing administrative support to upper level management, operations, and accounting.