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Director, Clinical Education

Laurianne Mullinax, M.S., MLS(ASCP)CM

Laurianne Mullinax portrait Education: Master of Science, Laboratory Medicine, University of Washington; Bachelor of Science, Medical Technology, University of Washington; Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences with emphasis in Molecular and Cellular Biology, University of California, Davis.

Experience: More than 12 years of clinical bench scientist experience working in Hematology, Microbiology and Urinalysis. Working as an MLS Program Director since 2015.

Interests: Hiking, traveling, spending time with family and friends.


Clinical Educator

Autumn Bogart, MLS(ASCP)CM

Autumn Bogart portrait Education: Graduate of Benefis Healthcare School of Medical Technology, Great Falls, Montana; Bachelor of Science, Microbiology, University of Idaho.

Experience: Working as an MLS since 2005 in small to large hospital settings. Worked as a generalist for 12 years before working strictly Chemistry for 6 years.

Interests: Keeping up with my 2 kids and their activities, hanging out with my family and friends, skiing, hiking and biking.

I love being able to connect with the new generation of MLS’s. This is a career I love and am excited to share it with them!


Clinical Educator

Beth Payne, MT(ASCP), SH(ASCP)CM

Beth Payne portrait Education: Graduate of Providence Sacred Heart School of Medical Laboratory Science; Bachelor of Science, Biology, Gonzaga University.

Experience: More than 40 years of experience, mainly in Hematology.

Interests: Crafting, quilting, and rooting for Gonzaga, the Mariners, and the Seahawks.

I felt a connection to Hematology from the first day of my training. The blood cells can really tell the story of a person’s health if you know how to read them correctly.


Clinical Educator

Tim Burke, MLS(ASCP)CM

Tim Burke Portrait Education: Graduate of Providence Sacred Heart School of Medical Laboratory Science; Bachelor of Science, Biology, Minor in Chemistry Eastern Washington University; Associate of Arts, Spokane Falls Community College.

Experience: More than 15 years in the Microbiology department working at all of the various technical benches.

Interests: Being involved with my children’s sports and school activities; listening to various music genres and riding motorcycles.

I really enjoy working with the students. Every year, they think I am challenging them to become better in Microbiology, but they are also challenging me to become a better instructor. Students ask the best questions, which often leads to new ways of teaching or explaining a subject.


Clinical Manager, Transfusion Medicine

Caleb Cox, MLS(ASCP)CMSBBCM

Caleb Cox portrait

Education: Specialist in Blood Banking, LifeShare; Graduate of Providence Sacred Heart School of Medical Laboratory Science; Bachelor of Science, Biology, Eastern Washington University. Associate of Science, General Studies, North Idaho College.

Experience: Over 10 years of Blood Banking experience including advanced clinical patient testing and blood component processing. Taught and lead various small groups in nonclinical settings.

Interests: Small engine repair, various auctions, remodeling my home, cooking, going for walks with my wife, son, and our dogs.

I am very passionate about blood banking and enjoy teaching about this little-known portion of the lab.


Clinical Educator, Phlebotomy

Melissa Town, MA-P

Melissa Town portrait Education: Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist, Alpine College; Associate of Applied Science, Spokane Falls Community College.

Experience: Over 15 years of experience as a phlebotomist and phlebotomy trainer at a level-2 trauma center. Working as Clinical Educator in Phlebotomy since January 2023.

Interests: Being around family, watching my kids play sports, camping, boating, ATV riding.

I really enjoy watching students grow as they make phlebotomy their career or use it to help them achieve their goal in the medical field.


Manager, Clinical Education

Leah Daily-Palmer, MEd, MLS(ASCP)CM

Leah Daily-Palmer portrait Education: Master of Health Professions Education with emphasis in Interprofessional Education, Rosalind Franklin University; Bachelor of Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Weber State University.

Experience: Large hospital to small physicians’ clinics. Working in the clinical education field since 2006.

Interests: Being with my family, enjoying the outdoors, gardening and trying a variety of ethnic foods.

I believe each individual has a unique set of skills and when applied appropriately, an individual can excel beyond expectations. I am passionate about this career field and helping our students become the best they can be.


Administrative Coordinator

Kathi Chandler

Kathleen Chandler portrait Education: Certificate, eLearning Instructional Design, University of Washington; Bachelor of Arts, Journalism, University of Alaska-Fairbanks.

Experience: Over 30 years supporting education & training programs in healthcare and the clinical laboratory environment.

Interests: Creative projects, music and stories, exploring new places, sampling delicious foods, spending time with family, friends and fur-babies.

I enjoy getting to know our students and supporting their journey through the program!