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Health Sciences Department Chair and Teaching Professor

Educational background

• Ph.D. – Education & the Social Science Consortium, University of Missouri-Kansas City
• M.Ed. – Health Education and Promotion, University of Missouri-Columbia
• B.J. – Broadcast Journalism, University of Missouri-Columbia

Classes taught

• 2900/2900H Health Care in Missouri
• 4985 Health Care Organization & Leadership

Awards and honors

• Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching 2022
• Faculty-Alumni award, University of Missouri Alumni Association 2021
• William T. Kemper Fellowship for Excellence in Teaching 2019
• Manuel T. Pachero Leadership Development Program (LDP) 2019
• School of Health Professions Faculty Engagement Award 2019
• School of Health Professions Excellence in Education Early Career Award, 2016
• Department of Health Sciences Faculty of the Year, 2016

Committees

• 2023-present Honorary Degrees Committee
• 2022-present     Governor’s Award for Teaching Excellence Faculty Review Committee
• 2022-present     MU Alumni Association Faculty/Alumni Awards Committee
• 2022-present     Student Health and Well-Being Committee
• 2020-present     Honors College Stamps Scholarship Selection Committee
• 2019-present     Member, Honors College Admission Committee

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