Vanessa Padron, MSW is the IPE Simulation Coordinator for the OU Health Interdisciplinary Programs. She facilitates hundreds of students annually in interprofessional collaboration, guiding them through team-based simulations covering content related to populations, access to health, and team delivery of care. These exercises offer invaluable learning experiences helping them prepare for real-world challenges in healthcare. Vanessa uses her expertise as a Social Worker to facilitate experiences and enjoys debriefing learners and observing their development of collaborative skills. Vanessa holds a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Oklahoma.