Department of Pediatrics Chair

Wade Clapp, MD

Clapp is a neonatologist and physician-scientist with an active lab and NIH grant support focusing on translational research. He was named Chair of Pediatrics in September 2009 and is past director of the MD/PhD program at IU School of Medicine which is now an NIH-designated Medical Scientist Training Program. Clapp was named a Distinguished Professor by Indiana University in 2021 for his service to the University. View full profile.

Leadership Team

Chair, Department of Pediatrics

D. W. Clapp, MD

Richard L. Schreiner Professor of Pediatrics

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Vice Chair, Clinical and Academic Administration

Bradly Burbage

Vice Chair, Clinical and Academic Administration

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Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs

Mara E. Nitu, MD, DC, MBA

Professor of Clinical Pediatrics

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Vice Chair for General Pediatrics

Dorota A. Szczepaniak, MD, FAAP

Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics

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Vice Chair of Pediatric Education

Bobbi J. Byrne, MD

Professor of Clinical Pediatrics

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Vice Chair for Basic Science Research

Reuben Kapur, PhD

Director, Herman B Wells Center for Pediatric Research

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Vice Chair for translational Research

Benjamin Gaston, MD

Billie Lou Wood Professor of Pediatrics

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Vice Chair For Clinical Research

Scott C. Denne, MD

Professor Emeritus of Pediatrics

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Vice Chair for Health Outcomes Research Faculty Development

Aaron E. Carroll, MD, MS

Chief Health Officer, IU

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Vice Chair of Diversity

Shawn Wilson, MA, PhD

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics

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Vice Chair For Faculty Affairs

Tina M. Schade Willis, MD

Professor of Clinical Pediatrics

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Administrative Staff

Financial Administration Coordinator

Marilyn Baker

Marilyn is the payroll contact for the department of pediatrics and also works with HR documents.

HR Business Partner

Jacqueline Boese, CPRP

Jackie manages faculty affairs for the department of pediatrics, including recruitment, onboarding, orientation, and collaborating efforts with IU Health. Additionally, she is involved with promotion and tenure, faculty development, and education outreach.

Administrative Coordinator

Jackie Dorsett

Jackie provides privileging, enrollment and credentialing support for all providers within the department of pediatrics and works directly with the medical staff office, billing office personnel and credentialing office to ensure provider compliance. Jackie is also the assistant to Brad Burbage and Judy Hollingsworth.

Communications Specialist

Ashley Dummer

Ashley is the communications and website contact for the department of pediatrics, as well as the department lead for promotion and tenure.

Financial Analyst

Corey England

Corey assists with overall financial administration and reporting for the department of pediatrics

Associate Vice Chair of Clinical Operations

Judy Hollingsworth

Judy handles all clinical operations for the department of pediatrics.

Director of Finance

Teresa Hutchison

Teresa manages overall financial administration and reporting for the department of pediatrics

Administrative Assistant

Loren Marano

Loren is the administrative assistant to Mara Nitu, MD, vice chair for clinical affairs. She also provides support to the rest of the vice chair team.

Assistant to the Chair

Kristie Matteson

Kristie manages all things in relation to the chair of pediatrics and also serves as a mentor to many staff within the department.

Human Resource Specialist

Summer Rozear

Summer is part of the HR team and also serves as the HIPAA liaison for the department of pediatrics.

Manager of Human Resources

Teresa Shearer

Teresa oversees all human resources functions (benefits, professional development, recruitment for staff and faculty, employee relations, compensation) for the department of pediatrics

Administrative Assistant

Kirsten Stafford

Kirsten manages the completion of annual reviews in the Chair’s office and is the point person for DMAI. She also coordinates space moves within the department of pediatrics.

Director, Operations & Research Administration

Zhenming Tan

Tan provides oversight for the department’s academic operations and research administration.