Layla Simmons, M.Ed, RDCS, RDMS is an Assistant Professor in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, where she also obtained her undergraduate degree. She completed a Master of Education degree from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock with an emphasis in Learning Systems Technology. Layla has extensive clinical experience in the areas of adult echocardiography and obstetrics and gynecological sonography. Since her teaching career began, Layla has developed a strong passion for enhancing interprofessional education and collaboration as part of health professions education, as well as a strong desire to support public health needs in the community.