About the Committee
The NIHC Student Engagement Committee (SEC) is composed of student representatives from each of the collaborative’s participating health sciences programs. Its mission is to advance the overarching goals of the NIHC by fostering a culture of interprofessionalism. The SEC provides a platform for students to engage in collaborative learning experiences that enhance their understanding of each other’s roles in health care, promote shared professional values and ethics, strengthen communication skills, and encourage effective teamwork.
In addition, the SEC designs and implements interprofessional education (IPE) service initiatives and extracurricular activities that support and promote inclusive, collaborative approaches to education, practice, and scholarship.
Committee Charter: 2025 SEC Charter
Now Accepting Applications for 2025–2026 Student Representatives!
The NIHC Student Engagement Committee (SEC) is currently seeking passionate and motivated students to serve as representatives for the 2025–2026 academic year. This is a unique opportunity to:
- Collaborate with peers across health disciplines
- Contribute to interprofessional education and service initiatives
- Develop leadership and communication skills
- Promote inclusive and team-based approaches to health care
If you are interested in shaping the future of interprofessional collaboration and making a meaningful impact within your program and beyond, we encourage you to apply!
How to Apply:
Interested students can apply by emailing the NIHC at ipe@pnwu.edu, or the SEC Chair directly at khuhl@pnwu.edu. Please include a brief statement of interest and your current program of study.
Application Deadline:
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all vacancies are filled.
Eligibility:
Open to students enrolled in any of the NIHC’s participating health sciences programs.
| Student Engagement Committee (AY25-26) | Chair | Kirsten Huhl, PNWU COM – 2nd Year |
| Vice Chair | Nathaniel Giauque, PNWU COM – 1st Year | |
| Secretary | Oxiris Meza, PNWU DPT – 2nd Year | |
| COM-Liaison | Brandon Reid, PNWU COM – 1st Year | |
| Sejal Dhaliwal, PNWU COM – 2nd Year | ||
| Celine Zalamea, PNWU COM – 2nd Year | ||
| Francisco Robles, PNWU COM – 1st Year | ||
| Katelyn Watkins, PNWU SOPT – 1st Year | ||
| Baylee George, PNWU SOPT – 1st Year | ||
| Brandon Girkin, PNWU SOPT – 2nd Year | ||
| Kavya Jain, PNWU SOT – 1st Year | ||
| Carlos Guadarrama, PNWU SDM – 1st Year | ||
| Jessica Brewer, PNWU SDM – 1st Year | ||
| Demi Darrow, MAMS | ||
| Jordyn Horton, MAMS | ||
| Eliyan Memon, MAMS | ||
| Heritage BSN Rep – TBD | ||
| CWU MPH Rep – TBD | ||
| PLU MSW Rep – TBD | ||
| PLU MFT Rep – TBD | ||
| WSU PharmD Rep – TBD | ||
| WSU BSN Rep – TBD |