Advisory Board
The undergraduate academic advisory board provides recommendations on different aspects of our undergraduate program including program educational objectives, curriculum co-op and internships, and other undergraduate concerns. The constituents of the board are made up of alumni as well as representatives from where our graduates achieve employment and/or further education. The board meets once a year in Richmond in April, and once by phone in October. Undergraduate students have the opportunity to discuss their concerns with the board and network during the April gathering. Board members will also be provided with the opportunity to meet with seniors presenting their projects at the Senior Design Expo. All faculty are also provided with an opportunity to discuss issues with the board during this gathering as well.
If you are a VCU BME alumni or you are a representative of an employer or educational program that wish to provide feedback on our BME undergraduate program and join the board, please feel free to contact:
Jennifer Jordan, Ph.D., MS, FSCMR, Co-coordinator
Associate Professor
Phone: (804) 628-6239
Fax: (804) 628-6612
Email: jhjordan@vcu.edu
Paul Wetzel, Ph.D., Co-coordinator
Associate Professor
Phone: (804) 827-0487
Email: pawetzel@vcu.edu
Current board members (as of February 2026):
| Name | Title | Institution |
|---|---|---|
| Scott Sell | Dean of Undergraduate Education and Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering | Saint Louis University |
| Sean Fleury | Senior Manager, Product and Technology | Therakos Healthcare Limited |
| Hanna Teshome | Associate Manager Leader | PARI Respiratory Equipment |
| Pete Liacouras, Ph.D. | Director of Services – 3D Medical Applications Center | Walter Reed National Military Medical Center |
| Brian Burkhardt, MS | Clinical Rehabilitation Engineer, Assistive Technology Program | Central Virginia VA Healthcare System |
| Patrick Headley, MS, CHTM, CISSP | Manager, Clinical Engineering Professional Services | UVA Health System |
| Tiffany W. Bogert | Technology Manager | Accenture Federal |
| Garrett Atkinson | Primary Examiner | USPTO |
| Derek Avery, Ph.D. | Senior Solution Specialist | IQVIA |
| Bennett Allen | Mechanical Development Engineer | The Johns Hopkins University |
| Woon Chow, MD, Ph.D., MSHA | Deputy Chief Health Informatics Officer | Central Virginia VA Healthcare System |