About Us

Beth Fields

Clinic co-director, associate professor of occupational therapy in UW–Madison School of Education

Beth Fields is a board-certified occupational therapist, Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, and Director of the Geriatric Health Services Research Lab. As Co-Director of the Badger Caregiving Clinic, Dr. Fields provides leadership for research, evaluation, and program development efforts.

Dr. Fields’ research focuses on caregiving and geriatric health services, with an emphasis on developing and implementing person- and family-centered assessments and interventions to improve the quality of care for older adults and their caregivers across hospital and home settings. She is actively engaged in state and national caregiving initiatives and is passionate about bridging research, policy, and practice to create meaningful systems change that supports caregivers and families.

Through the Badger Caregiving Clinic, Dr. Fields is committed to advancing caregiver-centered care while helping prepare the next generation of health professionals to work collaboratively across disciplines. When she is not conducting research or supporting clinic activities, you can often find her spending time outdoors with her family, reading a good book, or planning her next vacation from a favorite local coffee shop.

Jennifer Timm

Clinic co-director, clinical associate professor in the UW–Madison School of Nursing and director of the UW–Madison Center for Interprofessional Practice

Jen Timm is the Director of the UW Madison Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education and a Clinical Associate Professor in the School of Nursing. As Co-Director of the Badger Caregiving Clinic, Dr. Timm provides leadership for interprofessional education and collaborative efforts.

Dr. Timm’s scholarship focuses on interprofessional clinical education models, with an emphasis on student-led community-based efforts and rural health practice. She has led the development of novel interprofessional models leading to sustainable clinical solutions for multiple academic-practice partnerships in higher education. She has mentored hundreds of students as they develop as leaders in their respective health profession roles and is passionate about creating leaders prepared with interprofessional leadership competencies, so they are prepared to lead teams in today’s complex healthcare climate.

Dr. Timm’s excitement for the Badger Caregiving Clinic is the real opportunity to improve clinical education for future health professionals in the area of caregiving and to strengthen the workforce in a highly proactive way. Away from her work, Dr. Timm enjoys a busy life with her husband and four active children, sports, and her Boston Terriers.

Nimira Jina

Clinic medical director, clinical assistant professor in the UW–Madison School of Medicine and Public Health

Nimira Jina is double board-certified in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics. She serves as an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, as well as the Associate Medical Director of the Geriatrics Ambulatory Clinics and a practicing geriatrician at UW Health.

Dr. Jina’s clinical practice focuses on the health, wellness, and unique medical needs of older adults, with a dedicated goal of preserving their independence, safety, and quality of life. Her expertise includes managing complex multi-system conditions, coordinating medications, providing cognitive and mobility support, and partnering closely with family caregivers. Deeply committed to clinical excellence, she also spearheads quality and process improvement initiatives within UW Health’s ambulatory geriatrics clinics.

Through the Badger Caregiving Clinic, Dr. Jina works to strengthen partnerships with caregivers, helping families navigate lifestyle transitions and ensure the safety of aging adults. The clinic also fosters a collaborative learning environment for the future healthcare workforce—a mission she views as fundamental to elevating the standard of geriatric care. Outside of her medical practice, Dr. Jina enjoys hiking, diving into a good book, and spending time with her dog.

Marcy Salzer

Clinic manager

Marcy Salzer has worked in healthcare for over 30 years. As Clinic Manager for Geriatrics, she sees the vulnerability of and challenges faced by patients and their caregivers. The Badger Caregiving Clinic is a unique way to provide caregivers with the knowledge and resources to care for their loved one. When she is not working, she enjoys reading and spending time with her family and her pets.