Dr. Ray Munguia-Vazques, MD, MSc, PhD, is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the IU School of Medicine-West Lafayette.  He earned his MD at the UAEMex in 2001 and started his graduate medical education in the field of Otolaryngology. He later obtained a Master's degree in 2006 and a PhD in 2010, both from the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at McGill University in Montreal, Canada.  He then completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Auditory Nerurosciences at the University of Calgary, Canada.

Dr. Munguia's previous appointments include Assistant Professor of Audiology at Northern Illinois University and Clinical Assistant Profgessor of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at Purdue University.  Since joining IUSM, he has continued to publish on the neurophysiological mechanisms of the auditory system, and now publishes on medical and interprofessional education.

He is an alumnus of the Leadership in Academic Medicine Program from IUSM, the Leadership and Management Foundations Program, and the Minority Faculty Leadership Development Program, both from the Association of American Medical Colleges.  He is also a fellow of the Leadership Education and Development Certificate Program of the AAMC.

Dr. Munguia is the Director of Pre-Clinical Education (Phase 1) at the West Lafayette campus and oversees the Biomedical Engineering-Applied Medical Technologies and the Care of the Hispanic and Latino Patients Scholarly Concentrations.  In addition, Dr. Munguia is the Regional Campus Course Director for IUSM-WL's Fundamentals of Health and Disease, and Renal/Respiratory courses taught to Year 1 and 2 medical students.

Jonathan Merrell, MD, is a blend of engineer, physician, and entrepreneuer.  After completing a degree in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Virginia, with a focus on nanotechnology and drug delivery, Jon went on to medical training at Eastern Virginia Medical School.  In 2013, a Pediatrics residency brought Jon and his family to Riley Children's Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.  One night while working in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Jon got an idea for a medical device that would become the butterflyBVM™, a product aiming to save lives and disrupt a 65+ year-old industry. This led to the launch of Jon's first startup, Compact Medical Inc., which he runs today as President and CEO.

Jon is a part-time Pediatric hospitalist with the group at Riley.  He loves resusitating newborn babies and helping them thrive.  Jon and his wife, Cyndia, are the parents of 4 amazing childlren, including a daughter with Down Syndrome.  In his free time, Jon enjoys volunteering as the Bishop of his local congregation. 

Khadijah Breathett, MD, MS, FACC, FAHA, FHFSA, is committed to achieving national health equity among populations with the highest prevalence of heart failure, Patients of Color and women. She is tenured Associate Professor of Medicine and advanced heart failure/transplant cardiologist at Indiana University. As a physician-scientist and multi-board certified advanced heart failure/transplant cardiologist, Dr. Breathett has developed mixed-method studies, randomized controlled trials, population studies, and implementation science studies focused on reducing disparities in heart failure.

Dr. Breathett is a National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute R01, R56, and K01-funded primary investigator for work to address allocation of advanced heart failure therapies in Patients of Color and women. She has published over 100 manuscripts and had over 100 invited national/international talks. Her work has received press acknowledgment in Reuters, MedPage Today, Forbes, Business Insider, and Essence magazine among others.

Dr. Breathett has been recognized with the international Women As One Escalator Award, National Minority Quality Forum 40 Under 40 Leaders in Minority Health, National Academy of Medicine Emerging Leaders Forum Awardee, and Heart Failure Society of America Emerging Leader. Dr. Breathett has chaired and co-authored multiple American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology statement papers. She chairs and vice-chairs multiple national committees within the American Heart Association and Heart Failure Society of America.

Dr. Breathett is an Associate Editor for Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes and led the development of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Disparities Research Guidelines. Dr. Breathett is passionate about reducing racial/ethnic and gender disparities in heart failure.

Megan Smith is an accomplished professional with a passion for transforming education and healthcare through innovation and technology.  After graduating from the IUPUI Biomedical Engineering (BME) program in 2008, Megan embarked on a journey that seamlessly blended biomedical engineering clinical expertise, and educational leadership. 

After completing a post-graduate certificate in Orthotics at Northwestern University, Megan obtained certification as a orthotist and began practicing in the field of orthotics and clinical research.  Over 15 years, Mega honed her skills, serving as a dedicated orthotist , while delving into the world of research, constantly seeking ways to enhance patient care and outcomes.

During this time, Megan also took on the role as Director of Education and Research for an international pediatric orthotic manufacturer.  In this capacity, she played a pivotal role in advancing the organization's educational and research initiatives.  Megan spearheaded the development of cutting-edge products, guided by the insights drawn from the ongoing research endeavors, and crafted comprehensive educational programs that were delivered to healthcare professionals worldwide.

Fueling her passion for education and its potential to revolutionize the field, Megan pursued a Master's in Learning Design and Technology from Purdue University.  This educational journey further equipped her with the skills and expertise to blend technology and pedagogy effectively. 

Megan founded DisruptEd, an innovative educational company dedicated to elevating K-12 schools and small business through transformative e-learning experiences.  As a specialist in e-learning, Megan brings a unique perspective that combines engineering and education, effectively bridging the gaps between these domains.

With her dynamic background and growth mindset, Megan continues to make a profound impact on education, embracing disruption as a means to unlock new opportunities and possibilities for learners of all ages.  Her dedication to making a difference in the world through transformative education makes her an inspiring figure in the field, paving the way for a brighter, more inclusive future.