Dr. Dimitria A. Harding, DBA, Ed.D

• Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA), University of the Potomac
• Doctorate of Education (EdD), Organizational Leadership, Argosy University
• Doctor of Health Administration program. Doctoral Candidate, University of Phoenix, anticipated graduation.
• Master of Science, Community Health Professions, Health Education and Promotion emphasis; Old Dominion University. Norfolk, Virginia.
• Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences – Old Dominion University. Norfolk, Virginia.

• Demonstrates strong leadership through evidence of proactivity, accessibility, competence, integrity, continuous improvement, goal setting and achievement, team building, collaboration, appropriate humor and emotional intelligence
• Extensive knowledge of both institutional and programmatic accreditation procedures
• Ability to successfully interact, engage, and communicate with various stakeholders
• Ability to develop and maintain relevant, student-centered programs
• Strategic planning ability to manage fiscal and personnel resources during times of growth and
  uncertainty

Wake Technical Community College, Raleigh, NC

July 2024-August 2025

Wake Tech is North Carolina's largest community college, serving about 75,000 adults annually, with seven campuses, two training centers, multiple community sites, and a comprehensive array of online learning options. Wake Tech is accredited and offers more than 250 associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs that prepare students for university transfer or immediate employment.

Provost and Chief Campus Officer, Perry Health Sciences Campus

• Serves as the official spokesperson, point of contact and liaison for the Perry Health Sciences Campus internally and externally
• Oversees academic program vitality, new course and program development, enrollment management, delivery modalities, and staffing needs of assigned academic divisions.
• Manages budget allotments for academic programs.
• Assures compliance with federal, state, and accrediting body standards and regulations for academic programs.
• Assures effective operation of integrated campus services including curriculum education, workforce continuing education, customized training, student services, business operations, information technology services, campus police department, facilities, and campus events.
• Participates in the development and execution of strategic multi-campus planning.
• Participates in planning, design, and occupancy of new and renovated campus buildings and parking
  facilities.
• Oversees space allocation for campus constituents based upon usage data and need.
• Maintains an effective, clean, attractive, and safe campus environment in collaboration with Facilities, the Police Department, and the Business Office.
• Assures internal and external collaboration and communication with students, other college service areas, system's office, business and industry, community groups, individuals, and other external agencies that support the mission, goals, policies, and vision of the College.
• Supports grant-funded opportunities as they relate to campus or assigned academic programs improvement or growth.
• Responsible for the marketing and community awareness of campus programs and services.
• Collaborates with Wake County and WakeMed to develop a new Simulated Hospital facility, expanding programs in nursing and imaging.
• Fosters the development of new programs such as respiratory therapy, cardiovascular sonography, and mental health technician.
• Contributes to the Reach & Rally Strategic Plan to address economic mobility challenges in Wake County.
• Identifies and implements strategies to provide attainable steps to meaningful career opportunities with living wages through training and education at Wake Tech and in collaboration with strategic partners.

Anoka Technical College, Anoka, MN

July 2022-July 2024

Anoka Technical College with a campus in Anoka, MN, has been a leading provider of higher education and training since 1967 offering more than 70+ career programs accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. A member of the Minnesota State system, the college serves more than 2,800 learners of all ages as they pursue certificates, diplomas, and Associate in Applied Science degrees designed to lead immediately to rewarding, in-demand careers. Anoka Technical College is aligned with Anoka-Ramsey Community College and together the institutions serve more than 16,000 learners – the largest community and technical college entity in Minnesota.

Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs and Chief Campus Administrator

• Served as Senior Academic and Student Affairs Officer for the College and assumes responsibility for ensuring that all programs, courses, and services support the purpose and mission of the College
• Provided general leadership and oversight of all staff at the college
• Served as the lead campus administrator and as a member of the President’s Cabinet and assists the President in administrative leadership, leading all departments including Facilities, Information Technology, and Food Services
• Built and fostered collaborative programs and initiatives such as articulation agreements, guided pathways, and partnerships.
• Pursued relationships for the purpose of delivering educational and training programs to meet the needs of business, industry, community groups, and other organizations
• Participated in economic development and business/ industry recruitment efforts and outreach to community and business industry to meet training and workforce development requirements of the region
• Ensured that campus enrollment, completion, retention, and student success meet the campus and system-level metrics established for the College
• Communicated and created a culture of accountability and empowerment relative to established metrics for enrollment, completion, retention, and student success to campus-level leaders
• Developed, updated, and communicated short- and long-term goals for the College tied to the strategic plan, including programming; facilities; financials; grant seeking; enrollment; student, faculty, and staff retention; and completion, and placement goals
• Worked to create partnerships and 2+2 articulation agreements with 4-year institutions
• Aligned College strategy and goals to support campuswide understanding, respect, and support for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belongingness among students, faculty, and staff
• Sought to create articulation agreements with 4-year institutions for AAS programs
• Collaborated closely with the College Foundation Executive Director and administrative teams to foster a culture of care, integrity, and collaboration prioritizing open communication regarding resources, priorities, and expectations to support the college's mission effectively.
• Assisted in aligning Foundation efforts with student success and institutional goals.

Selected Accomplishments:

• Led successful Higher Learning Commission 10-year reaffirmation visit at Accreditation Liaison Officer and Senior Academic Officer
• Led Enrollment Services division to a 13% Fall 2023 and 16% Spring 2024 enrollment increase
• Built upon the existing traditions, distinctiveness, and strengths of the career and technical education to address trends in higher education and the evolving needs of the workforce
• Alongside tremendous efforts of faculty and staff, college boasts highest student retention rates in the MnState System
• Worked diligently to create workforce development opportunities, including non-credit to credit pathways for all types of learners
• Led the development, implementation, and evaluation strategies to support the development of innovative, entrepreneurial and strategic initiatives to advance economic development and meet training needs
• Assisted and led the expansion and update of Strategic Enrollment Management plan
• Executed thorough, astute financial management and approval of the annual institutional budget
• Led the development, communication and implementation of effective growth strategies and improved processes through shared governance
• Member of the MnState Academic Equity Committee, whose scope is to identify and delete disparities in access to educational opportunities, in classroom and other experiences, and in achievement and outcomes
• Member of the MnState Joint Commission on Credentialed Fields, whose charge is to make recommendations regarding credentialed fields and minimum hiring qualifications for two-year faculty under the collective bargaining agreement.
• Chaired the Organizational Culture and Change Committee, to ensure the vibrancy of the by identifying ideas, concerns, and organizational barriers; develop strategies and plans to advance the organizational climate and culture; and implement and monitor strategies.

South Central College, North Mankato and Faribault, MN

June 2019-July 2022

Minnesota State is the third largest system of state colleges and universities in the United States and the largest in the state with 30 colleges, 7 universities, and 54 campuses. South Central College is a comprehensive community and technical college, with campuses in Faribault and North Mankato.

Dean of Health Sciences & Dean of Career and Technical Education

• Promoted academic achievement and learning, consistent with established educational objectives, quality standards, and fiscal responsibility; accreditation standards; and the college mission, vision, and strategic priorities.
• Served as a member of the Deans Council, Academic Affairs and Standards Council/Faculty Senate, College Management Team, Online Education Committee, Assessment Committee, Crisis Response Academic Administration Committee, and Policies Committee
• Planned, developed, and implemented innovative partnerships with businesses and industry in the community to foster a supportive economic development environment, including contract and community education.
• Planned, developed, and implemented innovative programs to provide a rich and supportive student-learning environment
• Worked to improve educational pedagogy across learning modalities and demonstrate evidence of student learning
• Improved faculty relations and helped guide decision-making about future faculty needs in alignment with campus strategic priorities
• Advocated for equity-minded programs tailored to providing educational options for first-generation college students, adult students, English as Second Language students, and those from diverse, underserved populations
• Championed student success and seeks to develop strategies to improve retention and program completion for all students in the increasingly diverse student population
• Participated in Higher Learning Commission reaffirmation of accreditation process and Achieving the Dream
• Pursued grant funding and diverse initiatives such as Pathways to Prosperity, Perkins V, and Pathways to Early College
• Member of the 2021 Minnesota State Capital Budget Scoring Advisory Group: a system-wide group of individuals nominated by college and university presidents or system office leaders

Selected Accomplishments:

• Promoted to additional leadership of Dean of Career and Technical Education after serving as Dean of Health Sciences
• Reduced the Equity gap in several CTE/HS programs
• Institutional approval of new Associate of Sciences degree in Surgical Technology
• In partnership with Deans’ Council and Divisional faculty, developed and enhanced guided pathways for student advancement and transfer both within the College and with external educational institutions.
• In partnership with the Medical Assisting Program Director and Allied Health Department Chair, collaborated with Winona State University to create a dual enrollment/articulation for an AAS in Medical Assisting to BS in Healthcare Leadership degree program
• Developed and implemented divisional orientation program for new faculty
• Participated in Higher Learning Commission’s Effective Administrator’s Seminar Training aimed at learning strategies to improve efficiency and effectiveness in key competencies such as institutional effectiveness, integrated planning, and resource management.
• In partnership with the Director of Secondary Relations and Director of Strategic Partnerships & Employer Engagement, developed a high school to college pathway program within the health sciences and manufacturing fields, allowing students to earn college credit with industry support

Remington College, South Carolina

June 2016-June 2017

Remington College is an AASC-accredited, non-Profit college, with goals including addressing the needs of the student base, expanding and enhancing the diploma and degree programs offered, the number of classes scheduled, increasing the accessibility of our faculty and staff, and ensuring our full support of, and commitment to, our local communities.

Academic Dean/Senior Academic Officer

• Conducted educational effectiveness assessments and initiates improvement plans
• Knowledge and use of workforce development training
• Tracked student attendance, monitors student progress, Calculated Satisfactory Academic Progress and Maximum Time Frame policy reporting
• Participated in curriculum development, approves educational materials for faculty and students
• Supervised, coordinated, and directed the work of all employees within the Academic Department, including program directors, full and part-time faculty, and librarian.
• Participated in faculty coaching, direction, and supervision sessions
• Collected and maintained documentation of continuing education, faculty development, and in-services
• Knowledge and application of profit and loss reporting
• Conducted weekly faculty meetings and quarterly faculty in-services
• Served as Medical Billing and Coding Program Director and General Education Department Chair
• Assisted Career Services department in graduate and externship placement
• Assisted in scheduling classes and teaching assignments
• Conducted student orientations
• Performed classroom observations of all faculty
• Coordinated and participated in Program Advisory Council Meetings

Selected Accomplishments:

• Increased overall campus-wide and programmatic student satisfaction percentages
• Increased faculty retention
• Developed a professional development program on topics applicable to faculty success
• Developed web-based and face-to-face teaching and learning resources
• Participated in successful Ability to Benefit program for Associates Degree in Medical Assisting

South University, Columbia, South Carolina

February 2014-December 2016

South University is an academic institution dedicated to providing educational opportunities for the intellectual, social, and professional development of a diverse student population offering associate’s, baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral level-programs.

Allied Health Program Director/Assistant Professor/Practicum Coordinator

• Participated in instructional duties and classroom management, curriculum development, student registration/advisement, community relations and campus relations.
• Coordinated Program Advisory Council (PAC)
• Selected, trained, developed, managed, and led regular and adjunct faculty according to the guidelines provided by the Dean of Academics and Campus President
• Supports college programs designed to achieve student completion rates as outlined in the strategic plan.
• Works with Director of Career Services to aid in employment of graduates
• Conducted classroom observations of faculty
• Scheduled faculty teaching assignments
• Maintained clinical affiliations by placing students in externship phase of their programs; conducts clinical externship site visits; seeks new clinical affiliations
• Member of college-wide College of Health Professions curriculum committee
• Participated in accreditation reporting to AAMA
• Adhered full compliance with federal, state and accrediting body standards and regulations, as well as adhering to all policies and procedures.

Selected Accomplishments:

• Achieved 100% medical assistant certification pass rate among student graduates
• Embedded several certification opportunities for allied health students

YTI Career Institute, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

May 2010-August 11

YTI is a private post-secondary institution of higher education that supports committed students in achieving the technical and professional skills essential for their chosen career through industry-modeled, student-centered
education and training.

Medical Assistant/Medical Billing and Coding Program Director

• Performed administrative functions related to program records, program evaluations including assessment of learning outcomes, reports, student records, and student evaluations
• Trained and mentored 15 faculty and adjuncts in instructional behavior, goal attainment, student assessment and student success.
• Created faculty development plans and scheduled faculty instruction.
• Managed program budget, inventory, personnel assignments, and resource allocation
• Conducted student advising, monitored student progress and developed program retention plans.
• Recruited, screened, oriented, mentored and developed full-time and part-time faculty.
• Provided faculty and staff leadership in accordance with the institute’s mission, vision, and policies.
• Nurtured a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Fostered a positive and productive work environment with ability to lead, build teams and motivate staff.
• Conducted and documented regular advisory committee meetings
• Served as OSHA compliance officer and maintained curriculum according to regulations and accreditation
• Served as appeal person for student complaints
• Oversaw class scheduling and catalog preparation
• Worked independently with minimal supervision and maintained a high level of quality work product and output

Selected Accomplishments:

• Promoted to Medical Billing and Coding Program Director in addition to serving as Medical Assisting Program Director
• Achieved 90% program satisfactory rating, increasing enrollment by 20% each semester.
• Student programmatic retention rate and faculty retention rate increased under leadership

Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

July 2007-July 2009

Jefferson is a university with preeminence in transdisciplinary, experiential professional education, research and discovery, delivering exceptional value for 21st century students with excellence in architecture, business, design, engineering, fashion & textiles, health, science and social science – infused with the liberal arts.

Assistant Professor/Education Coordinator

• Assisted in curriculum design, development, revision, implementation and evaluation, including instructional and study materials current to industry practices.
• Identified strengths, weaknesses of options and exercised critical thinking, problem solving, and judgment skills
• Collaborated with clinical faculty and arranged student clinical rotations/externships.
• Provided student evaluations, matriculation advising and recommendations for academic/clinical progression.
• Pursued, promoted and encouraged students to pursue scholarship, research opportunities and publications.
• Supervised adjunct faculty, laboratory teaching assistants, research assistants and graduate assistants.
• Contributed to administering budget and capital equipment projections, space and resource allocation, departmental reports, accreditation, compliance, and faculty, student and curricular policies.
• Initiated, designed and coordinated continuing education activities among faculty and students.

Selected Accomplishments:

• Chaired the School Research Committee, active member of the Executive Council and Education Philosophy and Policy Committees

National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships Leadership Academy

The NACEP Leadership Academy aims to help catalyze natural skills in leadership, communication, and collaboration while integrating participants as a professional into NACEP’s work through volunteerism and a rigorous capstone project.

Postsecondary State CTE Leaders Fellowship at Advance CTE (Fellow)

This fellowship was launched to expand state leadership pipelines in postsecondary Career Technical Education (CTE) and close racial equity gaps in CTE leadership representation. The Fellowship is supported through a grant from ECMC Foundation as part of the ECMC Foundation’s CTE Leadership Collaborative, an initiative focused on bringing together diverse perspectives and equipping CTE leaders with the tools, resources and skills needed to advance postsecondary CTE through fellowship programs.

Higher Learning Commission (HLC) Peer Corps

HLC provides training to peer reviewers to ensure that they are prepared for their role in the accreditation process.

NACEP Accreditation Peer Reviewer

The National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP) is at the intersection of college and high
school, advancing quality college courses for high school students. We are the only national organization supporting programs, practitioners, and policy to advance concurrent and dual enrollment programs.

Exploring the College Presidency, Endicott College

Since the pandemic, college/university presidents are leaving office and retiring at an unprecedented rate. The need for qualified people to lead America’s colleges and universities is more pressing than ever. Exploring the College Presidency is an intensive three-day program introducing participants to the necessary skills and responsibilities they will need in order to succeed as college/university president.

YWCA Elizabeth Kearney Women’s Leadership Program

The program addresses the gender and racial bias facing women in leadership. Participants identify their strengths, enhance their leadership skills, connect with other women leaders in the community, and leave prepared to address the unique leadership challenges facing women.

AGB Institute for Leadership and Governance in Higher Education (Fellow)

This fellowship prepares leaders to expertly adapt institutions to the challenges of the future, to evolve colleges to be successful in this new environment, and to work in effective partnership with their governing boards and stakeholders. The institute is based upon five primary concepts: advancing adaptive leadership, enabling systems thinking, strengthening cultural intelligence, pursuing continuous improvement, and executing effective shared governance.

National Council of Instructional Administrators Rising Star Institute

The Rising Star Institute is an exclusive, invitation-only, limited-capacity professional development opportunity for community college instructional administrators and faculty.

Thomas Lakin Institute for Mentored Leadership (Fellow)

The Thomas Lakin Institute for Mentored Leadership is a national professional development activity sponsored by the Presidents’ Round Table of African–American CEOs of Community Colleges. The Institute provides a personal and professional development experience for selected individuals who have demonstrated a potential for expanded leadership roles in their current or future responsibilities within community colleges. Participants develop and strengthen leadership competencies through participation in the Institute. The Institute’s focus is to transform good administrators into extraordinary leaders.

• Panel Presenter. Organizational culture and leadership retention. The Collective Responsibilities of ALL Employees in Retaining Senior CTE Leaders. The International Conference on Assessing Quality in Higher Education in Bangkok, Thailand, hosted by Indiana University Indianapolis
• Presenter, The Collective Responsibility of All-Employees in Retaining CTE Senior Leadership, ACTE CareerTech VISION,
• Presenter: "Here's Your Keys, Good Luck", ACTE CareerTech VISION
• Pre-conference Workshop: Innovative Strategies Enhancing Instructor Recruitment & Retention in Postsecondary CTE, ACTE CareerTech VISION
• Webinar creator/moderator: Equity In Action, National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships
• Webinar creator/moderator: Building Quality and Collaborative Postsecondary CTE Systems, National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships,
• Webinar creator/moderator: From Local to National: Expanding Your Impact, National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships
• Presenter, The Collective Responsibility of All-Employees in Retaining CTE Senior Leadership, ACTE Postsecondary CTE Summit
• Webinar Panelist: Building a CTE Leadership Pipeline. Advance CTE
• Webinar Panelist: When 2 Become 1: How to Marry Educational Training and Experience in Postsecondary CTE; Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) Postsecondary, Adult, and Career Education Division
• Presenter: "Here's Your Keys, Good Luck", ACTE Best Practices and Innovations Conference
• Panelist: Defending Diversity. Affirming Opportunity: Addressing recruitment and retention of diverse faculty, staff, and administrators in postsecondary CTE, ACTE Postsecondary Summit Panel Meeting
• Presenter: "Here's Your Keys, Good Luck", ACTE Postsecondary CTE Summit
• Presenter: "Here's Your Keys, Good Luck" TEACH CTE Summit
• Co-Presenter, "Not Synthetic Oil and Water," ACTE Region V Conference
• Co-Presenter, "Uniquely Abled Academy": American Association of Community Colleges (AACC)
• Co-Presenter, "CTE Without Limits: Workshops that Put the Vision into Action". Advance CTE Fall Convening

Winona State University, Winona, MN

2020-present

Adjunct Professor, Masters and Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Leadership program

Delaware Valley University, Doylestown, PA

2020-2023

Adjunct Professor. Masters of Science in Health Administration Program

ECPI College of Technology, Virginia Beach, Virginia

2003-2004; 2013-2014, 2017-2018

Medical Administration & Medical Assisting Instructor/Developer – Associate in Science Degree program

• Designed and developed a compliant, accredited curriculum program focused on Administrators enrolled in the Associate of Science Degree program.
• Combined legal and business aspects of the healthcare industry when designing and presenting curriculum theory/practice to health sciences students.
• Earned 100% participation/approval rating from both department head and student evaluations within the first 3 months of teaching and maintained that same rating throughout teaching career
• Evaluated and updated department syllabi and curriculum, including latest trends in healthcare.
• Led the American Medical Technologists student club: supervised and coordinated activities, mentored health sciences students on industry success, and advised students on enrollment in accredited seminars and courses.

Miller-Motte College, Wilmington, North Carolina

January 2014-December 2016

Online Allied Health Instructor

• Taught Medical Law and Bioethics, Medical Terminology, Health Care Standards, Anatomy and Physiology, and Pathology online using Moodle Learning Management System

Bryant and Stratton College, Orchard Park, New York

January 2013-June 2015

Online Adjunct Instructor, Health Services Administration

• Instructed Health Care Management and Introduction to Health and Human Services courses in Bachelor’s Degree in Health Services Administration program
• Taught associates and bachelor-level students
• Achieved 85% retention rate among distance learning students.

Kaplan University, Online, US

December 2006-December 2013

Online Health Sciences Adjunct Instructor

• Consistently Awarded highest evaluation scores based upon end-of-course student surveys

Ross Education, LLC, Decatur, Georgia

April 2004-July 2006

Medical Assisting/Administration Instructor

• Supervised students performing various laboratory and clinical coursework, guiding full comprehension, competency and confidence. Created an atmosphere conducive to student learning
• Showed ability to adapt and maintain a positive orientation to change and to learn new methodologies, technologies and systems.
• Assessed student needs and evaluated against healthcare industry standards and expectations to design and develop curriculum.
• Updated program training ensuring compliance and proper student preparation.
• Advised students on professional development needs and objectives.
• Presented orientation, training and clinical procedure seminars to Medical Administrators and Assistants in laboratory protocol, computer applications, law and ethics and preventative maintenance.

• Health Care Administration/Management
• Mindful Leadership
• Health Services Administration
• Long-Term Care
• Women and Minority Health Issues
• Medical Billing, ICD-10, HCPCS and CPT
• Administration and Management of Public Health
• Medical Terminology
• Behavioral Health
• Health Insurance Reimbursement
• Computerized Medical Office Procedures
• Electronic Health Records
• Quality Improvement in Healthcare
• Pharmacology
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Medical Law and Bioethics
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Health Care Leaders
• Health Info Management & Decision Making

Laboratory Corporation of America, Burlington, North Carolina

June 2017-June 2019

Cytotechnologist

Quest Diagnostics, Inc. Greensboro, North Carolina

2000- 2007; 2011-2014

Cytotechnologist

• Performed microscopic evaluation of cytologic specimens with few discrepancies following laboratory procedures and workload policies.
• Maintained absolute integrity in the accurate performance and reporting of results and observed professional discretion with patient information.
• Performed and/or assisted with instrument and test validations
• Maintained departmental equipment according to manufacturer specification so that all testing is performed in optimal conditions
• Assessed patient ICD-10 and CPT coding to help determine current results
• Maintained 98.5% diagnosis accuracy rating for 5 years.
• Trained new employees
• Assigned CPT codes to accounts for gynecological testing and procedures
• Awarded Employee of the Month for validating and training new laboratory testing equipment, participation in numerous projects and coordinated a Career Development Fair.
• Led “Attitudes for Excellence” committee creating a positive work environment to acknowledge employees’ teamwork and organizational contributions.
• Actively participated in quality assurance and compliance for laboratory by compiling data, analyzing processes and recommending improvements.

"Enablers and Barriers Influencing Future Cytotechnology Education and Practice: A Qualitative Exploratory Study," Doctorate in Business Administration.

"An Exploratory, Qualitative Study Identifying Barriers of Medical Assistant Student Practicum Acceptance at Clinical Sites," Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership.

• Certified Mental Health First Aid, National Council for Mental Well-Being
• Certified Higher Education Professional in Teaching, Center for Excellence in Education
• Certified Higher Education Professional in Online Teaching, Center for Excellence
  in Education
• Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA), National Healthcareer Association
• Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist, (CE HRS), National Healthcareer Association
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), National Healthcareer Association
• Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS), National Healthcareer Association
• Diploma, Dental Assisting, Penn Foster Education Services
• Diploma, Pharmacy Technician, Penn Foster Education Services
• Diploma, Advanced Medical Coding, Penn Foster Education Services
• Diploma, Medical Billing and Coding - Penn Foster Education Services
• Certified Resiliency Trainer Program, Global Center for Resiliency & Well-Being

• Learning Management Systems Proficiency: Blackboard, Moodie, CANVAS, E-College, ANGEL, Banner, Campus Vue, Adobe Connect, Go-to-Meeting, D2L/ Brightspace, SharePoint, Zoom, AVISO, Quality Matters
• Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

American Association for Women in Community Colleges (AAWC)

The AAWCC has a firm commitment to creating equity and excellence in education and employment for women in community and technical colleges.

Chapter Governance Committee Chair:

• Developed and reviewed key organizational documents- including bylaws, mission, vision, values, and policies- to ensure alignment with evolving organizational needs.
• Monitored Executive Committee operations to ensure compliance with established documents and provided regular reports and strategic recommendations on emerging compliance matters.

ACTE's CTE for All Mentorship Program

ACTE promotes high quality CTE programs for diverse audiences. The organization works to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diversity of the CTE community. The IAED Mentorship Program was created with t he goal to provide mentors to ACTE members interested in IAED, and to encourage ACTE members interested in IAED to pursue leadership roles in ACTE.

• Help mentees set clear, achievable objectives for their participation in the program.
• Offers guidance on professional development and navigating the complexities of IAED in CTE environments.
• Share relevant resources, such as articles, books, webinars, and workshops, that can enhance the mentee’s understanding and engagement with IAED issues.
• Introduce mentees to networks and communities focusing on diversity and inclusivity in education.
• Assists mentees in developing specific skills related to leadership, communication, and advocacy in the context of IAED.
• Encourages practical experiences through projects, presentations, or leadership opportunities within ACTE.
• Provides constructive feedback on mentees' progress and strategies for overcoming obstacles.
• Encourages and prepares mentees to take on leadership roles within ACTE and their broader professional communities.
• Assists mentees in planning their next steps after the program concludes to ensure continuous growth and engagement with IAED initiatives.
• Discusses ways to maintain connections and continue supporting each other’s professional journeys.

Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) Postsecondary, Adult and Career Education Division

Board Member

• Promoting and encouraging innovation, collaboration, cooperation, and communication with two-year colleges sponsoring health career programs
• Developing new leaders in health career education
• Expressing and advocating the interests of health career programs in two-year colleges (i.e., accreditation issues, practice issues, federal policy issues, etc.)
• Working collaboratively with other professional communities of interest to further policy related to health career education and higher education in general.

Blandin Community Leadership Program

• Program purpose is to increase the capacity of rural leaders to develop and sustain healthy inclusive communities and reduce systemic racial and cultural barriers.
• Topics covered included: identifying and describing community issues and opportunities through the lens of the 9 dimensions of a healthy community, effective interpersonal communication, building social capital, appreciating personality differences, managing interpersonal conflict, understanding community power, mobilizing community resources, and goal setting.

Mayo Clinic Health System Community Health Engagement Committee

• Purpose to collaborate to improve health of patients and community by enhancing patient outcomes, improving quality, and reducing cost of care
• Served as a liaison between community and committee to connect to key stakeholders
• Provided input into community needs assessment annual plan

Mankato Youth Place, Mankato, MN

Board Member

• Committed to providing a nurturing environment that empowers youth to build the confidence, knowledge and skills needed to reach their full potential.

My research agenda centers on qualitative inquiry into educational and leadership dynamics within healthcare professions, particularly focusing on allied health education programs. My doctoral research explores critical factors impacting cytology education and practice, including identifying key enablers and barriers influencing its evolution. My earlier work addressed challenges related to clinical practicum placements for medical assistant students, investigating systemic barriers affecting clinical education partnerships. Currently, I am examining leadership practices among cytotechnology program directors, aiming to illuminate effective leadership strategies and their implications for program sustainability and excellence. Through these studies, I strive to contribute practical insights for enhancing healthcare education leadership, policy development, and programmatic effectiveness in health professions education.