Katharine (Katie) Yamulla MHEA, CHSE; Assistant Dean of Clinical Skills Education and Assessment and the founding Director of the Clinical Skills and Simulation Center (CSSC) at New York Medical College (NYMC). Contact: katharine_yamulla@nymc.edu. As the assistant dean of clinical skills education and assessment, Katharine oversees campus-wide clinical skills education and assessment for medical students, residents, physicians, and students in the health professions. This position bridges academic and clinical communities, enhances affiliation agreements, boosts faculty development initiatives, and promotes longitudinal learning. She is also chair of the Student Assessment Subcommittee for the School of Medicine. Her peer-reviewed workshops have been recognized by the International Society for Medical Science Educators, the Society for Simulation in Healthcare, and the Group on Educational Affairs.  She is the recipient of the Westfair Communications Female Innovator of the Year Award (2024), The Children’s Dream Foundation of Westchester Educator of the Year Award (2022), the Business Council of Westchester 40 under 40 Rising Star Award (2017), and the United States Navy Seabees Distinguished Scholar Award (2015).