Simulation Center Staff

The Grand Valley State University Interprofessional Simulation Center staff play a crucial role in supporting students from various healthcare disciplines. They provide a state-of-the-art learning environment equipped with high-fidelity simulators, medical-surgical hospital rooms, and a maternity suite, allowing students to practice inpatient and outpatient care in realistic clinical settings. The simulation staff collaborate closely with faculty to continually update resources and enhance student experiences, ensuring that learners develop essential skills such as assessment, critical thinking, and therapeutic communication.

By integrating innovative simulation technologies and best practices, the team fosters a safe and interactive learning environment that promotes interprofessional healthcare delivery. Their efforts not only improve patient safety but also strengthen the lifelong connections between Grand Valley State University, its alumni, and the greater community. Through continuous quality improvement, teamwork, and scholarship, the Interprofessional Simulation Center staff are dedicated to enhancing the educational experiences of GVSU students and shaping them into collaborative healthcare professionals.

Sherri Fannon

Sherri Fannon, DNP, MSN, RN, CHSE
Associate Dean for Interprofessional Simulation and Innovation
616-331-5781
[email protected]
CHS 300

Matt Collver

Matt Collver, BA
Director of Operations
616-331-5583
[email protected]
CHS 332

Christine Adams

Christine Adams, BS
Simulation Assistant
616-331-5536
[email protected]
CHS 300

Simulation Staff

Simulation Lab Team
Lisa Naymick VanDyken

Lisa VanDyken, MS, CCC-SLP, CHSE
Simulation Lab Manager
616-331-5667
[email protected]
CHS 356

Robin Van Wingen

Robin Van Wingen, PA-C, BS
Simulation Lab Assistant Manager
616-331-5707
[email protected]
CHS 310

Kayla Layle

Kayla Layle, MS, OTR/L
Simulation Lab Assistant Manager
616-331-5511
[email protected]
CHS 344

 

Riley Kostecka

Riley Kostecka
Simulation Lab Technician
616-331-5669
[email protected]
CHS 300

 


Standardized Patient Team
Alison Crary

Alison Crary, BSN, RN
Standardized Patient Program Manager
616-331-5582
[email protected]
CHS 346

Katie Melone

Katie Melone, MA
Standardized Patient Program Assistant Manager
616-331-5567
[email protected]
CHS 348

Meghan Glynn

Meghan Glynn, BS, AT, ATC
Simulation Education Specialist
616-331-5639
[email protected]
CHS 510

Vacant

Vacant
Simulation Scheduler


Multimedia & Emerging Technology Team
John Sterling

John Sterling, BS
Multimedia Manager
616-331-5799
[email protected]
CHS 352

Kelly Klerk

Kelly Klerk, Ed.S., M.Ed., CHSE, CHSOS
Multimedia Manager
616-331-5655
[email protected]
CHS 354

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Joel Paauwe
Assistant Technology Specialist Manager

Sim Center Logo

Vacant
Simulation Emerging Technology Developer

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Lucas Anderson
IT/AV Specialist
CHS 249


Simulation Technology Team
Doug Ayers

Doug Ayers, BSN, RN, CHSE
Simulation Technology Manager
616-331-3059
[email protected]
CHS 350

Mark Reinink

Mark Reinink, EMT-P, CHSE, CHSOS
Simulation Technology Assistant Manager
616-331-7846
[email protected]
CHS 342

Emma Paras

Emma Paras, BS
Simulation Technologist and Educator
616-331-5707
[email protected]
CHS 516


Equipment Loan

The GVSU Simulation Center loans equipment to GVSU students, faculty, and staff for educational purposes. 

CHS & DCIH Lab Assistants

CHS & DCIH EQUIPMENT
616-331-3461
[email protected]
CHS 343

RFH Lab Assistants

RFH EQUIPMENT
616-331-5448
[email protected]
RFH 021


Leadership & Administrative

Sim Team
Name Title
Sherri Fannon, DNP, MSN, RN, CHSE Associate Dean for Interprofessional Simulation and Innovation View
Matt Collver, BA Director of Operations View
Christine Adams, BS Simulation Assistant View

Simulation Lab Team

Audiology students working with an infant
Name Title
Kayla Layle, MS, OTR/L Simulation Lab Assistant Manager View
Lisa VanDyken, MS, CCC-SLP, CHSE Simulation Lab Manager View
Riley Kostecka Simulation Lab Technician View
Robin Van Wingen, PA-C, BS Simulation Lab Assistant Manager View

Standardized Patient Team

Nursing student working with a standardized patient
Name Title
Alison Crary, BSN, RN Standardized Patient Program Manager View
Katie Melone, MA Standardized Patient Program Assistant Manager View
Meghan Glynn, BS, AT, ATC Simulation Education Specialist View
Vacant Simulation Scheduler View

Multimedia & Emerging Technology Team

Students working with a standardized patient
Name Title
Joel Paauwe Assistant Technology Specialist Manager View
John Sterling, BS Multimedia Manager View
Kelly Klerk, Ed.S., M.Ed., CHSE, CHSOS Multimedia Manager View
Lucas Anderson IT/AV Specialist View
Vacant Simulation Emerging Technology Developer View

Simulation Technology Team

Nursing student taking vitals
Name Title
Doug Ayers, BSN, RN, CHSE Simulation Technology Manager View
Emma Paras, BS Simulation Technologist and Educator View
Mark Reinink, EMT-P, CHSE, CHSOS Simulation Technology Assistant Manager View

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DCIH Exterior
RFH Exterior
CHS Exterior
CHS 315 Hospital Suite
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