Serving as the Higher Education Practice Director for SmithGroupJJR, an international architecture, engineering and planning firm, Chris has over 25 years of experience focusing on the design and planning of health sciences education facilities. He leads projects that are focused on integrating interprofessional education strategies including the allied health, nursing, dentistry and medicine. Some recent, notable clients include Ohio State University, Oakland University, University of Michigan, Indiana University, Boston University, and University of Southern California.  Chris is a national presenter and has recently spoken at the Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions, All Together Better Health, and the Midwest Interprofessional Education Collaborative Conferences.