Our team
Ed Wagner, MD, MPH
Director
Michael Von Korff, ScD
Scientific Advisor
Judith Schaefer, MPH
Research Associate
Katie Coleman, MSPH
Research Associate
Brian Austin
Associate Director
Brian Austin has worked at Group Health Research Institute (GHRI) in various capacities for over 25 years. His interests include implementing population-based care initiatives in primary care settings, developing expert systems, and practice team redesign efforts.
Adele Clark
Administrative Coordinator
Adele Clark oversees program outreach efforts and plays a key role in event planning, in addition to providing assistance and support.
Rick Perrault
Analytical Assistant
Rick Perrault provides technical decision support. He also serves as program assistant to Group Health's group visit program. He plays a major role in developing and maintaining electronic communication efforts for multiple groups. He helps with budget operations, print design, and Web production.
Susan Bennett
Program Coordinator
Susan Bennett is responsible for developing, negotiating, and monitoring project budgets.
Sherry Lee Lauf
Business Manager
Sherry Lauf has worked at Group Health for the past 19 years, holding various positions in office management and research administration. Her interests include research contract negotiation and financial system design.
Dona Cutsogeorge, MA
Web Writer
Dona Cutsogeorge is a writer and Web producer contributing to MacColl Institute, ICIC, and GHRI projects. She creates educational materials, develops online self-management tools, and helps with communications activities. Her interests include health informatics, patient-provider interaction, and translating preventive care research into clinical practice.