Madeline Neal, Director of Special Programs for Interprofessional Education and Practice at UNC Chapel Hill, received a BS in human nutrition and dietetics and spent over a decade managing interprofessional research projects examining issues central to population health and the healthcare workforce. In addition to her research experience, Ms. Neal has extensive experience working with UNC’s professional students. As director of special programs, she helps plan, implement and evaluate interprofessional student activities and serves as advisor for the student executive committee for IPE. She previously served as program coordinator and research consultant for the Hillman Scholars Program in Nursing Innovation.