Shelley Cohen Konrad, PhD, LCSW, FNAP is a Professor at the University of New England School of Social Work and Director of the Center for Excellence in Collaborative Education, an initiative that promotes cross-disciplinary learning, research, collaborative practice and service. Shelley graduated from Boston University and received her MSW and PhD from Simmons University in Boston. Shelley’s scholarly work focuses on patient engagement, health systems hierarchy, IPE and workforce practice, and use of the arts in experiential learning. Shelley lives on the coast of Maine where she enjoys gardening, reading, baking, hiking, and time with family and friends.