WISER is happy to announce that Marisa Chippie and Janell Wannamaker have joined the team as Simulation Specialists.

Marisa has a clinical background as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist. Educationally, Marisa has completed her undergraduate degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Shepherd University.  Marisa has been actively involved in various executive level leadership councils.  She is currently WISER’s representative on the UPMC Physician Services Division Inclusion Committee.

Janell comes to WISER from the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC where she worked as the Evening Lead Anesthesia Technician.  Educationally, Janell has completed her Associates degree in Specialized Technology/Anesthesia Technology from the Western School of Health and Business.  She also completed the Nurse’s Aide Certification through the Steel Center Area Vocational Technical School.

Marisa Chippie


Janell Wannamaker