Advisory Board – Geisel Academy of Educators and Scholars

The Advisory Board of the Geisel Academy of Educators and Scholars is composed of distinguished educational leaders and practitioners representing the different health sciences programs at Geisel School of Medicine and Dartmouth Health. These members bring expertise across professions such as medicine, nursing, and public health. Their diverse backgrounds reflect a commitment to advancing educational excellence, mentorship, and interdisciplinary collaboration. By including a range of health science professionals, the board ensures that the academy's initiatives meet the educational needs across different areas of healthcare education.

Amanda Albright, MS

Instructional Design and Tech Consultation
Advisory Board Member since 2024

Caitlin Adams Barker, MSN

Nursing Education
Advisory Board Member since 2025

Candice Black, DO

Departments of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, and Medical Education
Advisory Board Member since 2024
GAME 2017 → Distinguished Educator in 2026

Catherine Shubkin, MD

Department of Pediatrics
Advisory Board Member since 2026

Cheryl Elinsky, PA

Departments of Medicine, and Medical Education
Advisory Board Member since 2024

Craig Westling, DrPH

Geisel Education, and The Dartmouth Institute
Advisory Board Member since 2025
Member since 2025

Dwayna Covey

Center for Learning and Professional Development,
and Department of Community & Family Medicine
Advisory Board Member since 2024
Member since 2025