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About CSE

Our Mission

Loyola’s Center for Simulation Education (CSE) provides innovative, simulation-based education and performance assessments for all stages of learning and skills development. Grounded in the values of the Jesuit educational mission, the CSE promotes patient safety and performance improvement with an emphasis on team-based care.

Meet Our Simulationists

From design to implementation and delivery, the CSE team stands ready to assist with your simulation needs. Email SimCenter@luc.edu for general questions about the CSE. To schedule a simulation experience and request the CSE staff’s design and implementation assistance, please complete the Simulation Experience Request Form.

Donna Quinones

Donna Quinones, BS, CHSE

Senior Director

Annette R. Waznonis

Annette R. Waznonis, PhD, RN

Director of Simulation Curriculum and Research

Kristoffer Beitler

Kristoffer Beitler

Simulation Specialist

Michelle Busse

Michelle Busse, BS

Administrative Coordinator

Jill Cuba

Jill Cuba, JD

Program Coordinator, CSE and Institute for Transformative Interprofessional Education

Kaylyn Gasparotto, MS

Simulation Education Coordinator

Abby Gilster, BA

Standardized Participant Program Educator

Melissa Kempfer

Melissa Kempfer

Standardized Participant Program Coordinator

Michael Meyers

Michael Meyers, BS

Simulation Education Technician

Our Mission

Loyola’s Center for Simulation Education (CSE) provides innovative, simulation-based education and performance assessments for all stages of learning and skills development. Grounded in the values of the Jesuit educational mission, the CSE promotes patient safety and performance improvement with an emphasis on team-based care.

Meet Our Simulationists

From design to implementation and delivery, the CSE team stands ready to assist with your simulation needs. Email SimCenter@luc.edu for general questions about the CSE. To schedule a simulation experience and request the CSE staff’s design and implementation assistance, please complete the Simulation Experience Request Form.