IPEP Center Directors
Amy Malheim is the Director of the Interprofessional Education and Practice Center of The Herbert H. & Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions. Amy received her bachelor's degree in psychology from North Dakota State University and her master's degree in accounting from Ball State University.
Prior to joining CMU, Amy was the program director for a statewide mobile simulation program in North Dakota (SIM-ND) as well as the program administrator for the University of North Dakota’s School of Medicine and Health Sciences’ Simulation Center. She brings her program development and knowledge of simulation and interprofessional education to this position. Amy coordinated with various local, regional, and state entities to ensure all areas of North Dakota were being reached through the mobile simulation program. Within the simulation center, she managed the personnel, both program budgets, and overall collaborations between health professions to integrate simulation education into the university curriculum.
Amy and her husband Jeremy have two children and live in Midland. When not driving around to dance competitions and other school activities, Amy enjoys running and introducing her children to classic movies from her childhood.
Taylor Hoekwater is the Assistant Director of the Interprofessional Education and Practice Center of The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions. Taylor brings a practical, patient-centered perspective to healthcare and education with her diverse background spanning emergency medical services (EMS) and athletic training. Building on hands-on clinical experience, Taylor earned a Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, developing a strong foundation in leadership, operations, and healthcare systems management.
Driven by a passion for teaching and professional development, Taylor went on to complete a Doctorate in Educational Leadership with a focus on adult education and experiential learning.
Taylor has contributed to the education of future clinicians as an instructor in the Athletic Training program at Central Michigan University, where she integrated clinical expertise with innovative teaching strategies to support student success.
