Deborah Ludke

Deborah Ludke serves as a Part-Time Lecturer in Health Care Management at California State University, Long Beach's College of Health and Human Services, while simultaneously holding the position of National Operations Officer for Advanced Fellowships and Professional Development within the Veterans Health Administration's Office of Academic Affiliations.

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from California State University, Long Beach
• Master of Science in Health Care Administration from California State University, Long Beach

Research & Professional Focus: Her expertise lies at the intersection of health care administration and veterans' health services, with particular emphasis on developing research, scholarship, clinical and leadership skills for physicians, dentists, nurses and associated health professionals serving veterans. Her work encompasses national portfolio management for advanced fellowships and professional development programs.

Teaching Responsibilities: Ms. Ludke teaches HCA 480 & HCA 481: Internship and Careers in Health Care Administration, bringing her extensive administrative experience in veterans' health services to her academic role.

Professional Recognition:

• 2021 Graduate of Leadership VA
• Past President of the Health Care Administration Alumni Network (HCAAN) at CSULB

Administrative Leadership: Beyond her academic role, Ms. Ludke has held administrative leadership positions in education, research, and blood/organ/tissue donation at local, regional, and national levels within the Veterans Health Administration throughout her career.