A Message from Dean Abiodun Akinwuntan
Learn what makes KU School of Health Professions a leader in education, research, clinical practice and service.
Read the Dean's MessageOffice of the Dean
Learn about the Office of the Dean at KU School of Health Professions.
The Office of the Dean is located in room 1024 on the first floor of Murphy Administration Building. The office is across the hall from KU Medical Center's Office of Alumni and Community Relations.
To schedule an appointment, please contact Kayla Bortka at 913-588-5235 (711 TTY).
Our office includes school administration and support staff responsible for business affairs, student affairs, communications, graphics, online content, recruitment, grant support, information technology and other needs of the school.
School Administration
Dean, KU School of Health Professions
Associate Dean, Faculty Practice
Associate Dean, Academic and Student Affairs, School of Health Professions
Associate Dean, Research, School of Health Professions
Office of the Dean Staff
Kayla Bortka
Administrative Assistant, Office of the Dean and Faculty Practice
kbortka@kumc.edu
913-588-5235
Room 1024
Murphy Administration Building
Christi Jones
Business, Student Affairs and Project Manager
cjones24@kumc.edu
913-588-5235
Room 4040
School of Nursing Building
Thanh Koontz
Travel and Human Resources Administrator
tkoontz@kumc.edu
913-588-5235
Room 4040
School of Nursing Building
Alex Lopez
Outreach and Recruitment Specialist
alopez12@kumc.edu
913-588-1743
Room 4040
School of Nursing Building
Erin Manuel, MBA
Director of Finance and Administration
emanuel@kumc.edu
913-588-5235
Room 4040
School of Nursing Building
Tiffany Pollard
Executive Assistant
tpollard2@kumc.edu
913-588-5235
Room 1024
Murphy Administration Building
