Meet the IPE Team

Renee Bogschutz, PhD, CCC-SLP, FNAP
Assistant Provost for Interprofessional Education

Dr. Bogschutz is the founding Director of Interprofessional Education at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC). In this role, Dr. Bogschutz provides the leadership, oversight, and operational support for the design, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of interprofessional education (IPE) and interprofessional collaborative practice (ICP) initiatives. She also delivers engaging faculty, staff, resident, and preceptor development and training on IPE/ICP, including TeamSTEPPS® Master Training. She serves as the Chair of the Board of Directors for the Texas Interprofessional Education Consortium, the mission of which is to share institutional IPE initiatives, experiences, and lessons learned across the state. After completing her PhD at the University of Iowa, Dr. Bogschutz joined the graduate faculty at TTUHSC where she has taught and practiced in multiple collaborative care clinics.

Michelle Kiser, Ed.D.
Assistant Managing Director 

Dr. Kiser has dedicated herself to education for nearly two decades. Passionate about shaping the future of healthcare, she collaborates with students across various disciplines, fostering collaborative learning environments that inspire and transform future healthcare professionals. Michelle orchestrates team-focused learning experiences, simulates care-based scenarios, and encourages collaboration to enhance patient outcomes. Additionally, she shares her expertise as an instructor for Adolescents, Multiliteracies, and Content Area Learning courses in the TechTeach program at the Texas Tech University College of Education. Michelle's professional journey began with developmental education students, and over the past 20 years, she has honed her skills in guiding college students towards success. Beyond academia, Michelle is a dedicated Court-Appointed Special Advocate, serving the community for over 15 years.

Danette Weller, M.S
Program Manager

Danette has been with the Texas Tech University System for over 13 years with 9 of those years at TTUHSC supporting students and alumni. Her experience includes alumni, development, student organizations and orientation, graduation and awards ceremonies, special events, and both in-person and virtual interprfoessional education (IPE) programming. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education and a Master’s degree in Sports and Exercise Science from West Texas A&M University, along with a Lifetime Teaching Certificate with the State of Texas. Danette plays a key role in marketing, registration management, attendance reporting, and developing event materials and websites for IPE events across all TTUHSC schools and regional campuses. Her expertise lies in managing processes and event logistics ensuring quality student experience and success. Outside of work, Danette enjoys spending time with her husband and their five sons. Family time is her favorite way to relax and recharge especially when it involves cooking and enjoying family dinner together.

Mary Harris, M.A., GC. ADSM, MHFA
Program Manager 

Mary is the Program Manager for the Office of Interprofessional Education at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, where she manages strategic communication initiatives, digital engagement, and event coordination efforts that support the institution’s mission to advance team-based, collaborative care. With over a decade of experience in higher education, marketing, and digital media, Mary specializes in creating engaging IPE experiences across all TTUHSC campuses. She designs and manages both virtual and in-person programs—including faculty development workshops, interprofessional student simulations, new student orientations and public-facing campaigns that highlight the impact of interprofessional collaboration in health care. Mary also serves as the site supervisor and website designer for interprofessional Education. Prior to coming to IPE she oversaw large scale events and camps for College Connect at Texas Tech University and served as a department manager for Chemical Engineering. 

Qi Liu, Ph.D.
Instructional Designer

Qi is an Instructional Designer with the Office of Interprofessional Education (IPE) at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC). In this role, Dr. Liu contributes to the design and development of interactive, learner-centered educational experiences that promote interprofessional collaboration and practice across the health sciences. He works on creating innovative simulations, virtual escape rooms, and multimedia-rich modules using tools such as Articulate Storyline and Rise. Dr. Liu collaborates closely with faculty and staff to align instructional strategies with IPE learning outcomes and supports the use of technology to enhance engagement and accessibility.