Join Us for the 2027 Annual IPEP Symposium!
Date of Symposium: April 5th, 2027
Schedule of Events:
- Poster Session: 11:00am-12:00pm
- Luncheon and Awards Presentation: Noon-2:00pm
- Faculty, Staff, and Student Development Workshop: 2:00-4:00pm
Location: Levin Hall Dining Room
Register HERE to Attend
Keynote Speaker Caronne Rush, MSM, M.Ed., Ed.S.

Keynote: Built for This: Resilience, Leadership, and the Art of Navigating Change in Complex Systems
Caronne Rush, MSM, M.Ed., Ed.S. is the Interim Director of Interprofessional Education at the University of Florida, leading a program spanning six health science colleges across three cities. An expert systems thinker, she brings a unique blend of healthcare, counseling, and organizational leadership experience — having served as a therapist, researcher, administrator, and educator. She shapes curriculum, drives faculty development, and builds community partnerships that create transformative learning experiences. Caronne serves on the Florida IPE Consortium and the AIHC Mentorship and Leadership Workgroup, and is a sought-after speaker on resilience, leadership, teamwork, and mental health.
Faculty, Staff, and Student Workshop: Caronne Rush, MSM, M.Ed., Ed.S.
Following the Keynote Address, Caronne Rush will lead a Faculty, Staff, and Student Development Workshop from 2:00-4:00pm titled: From Insight to Action: Building Team Capacity, Strategic Focus, and Resilience. This workshop will shift the conversation from individual to team focus. Where participants will apply insights gained from the keynote to enhance team capacity, develop strategic focus, and navigate real team dynamics.