Elizabeth A. Powell

Elizabeth A. Powell is a joint appointee at the University of Virginia, serving as Associate Professor at both the Darden School of Business and School of Nursing. She also directs the Compassionate Care Initiative, integrating mindful leadership and communication into healthcare leadership training.

• B.A. and M.A. in Psychology and Communication Studies, University of Virginia
• Ph.D. in Communication Studies, Northwestern University
• Completed Yoga Teacher Training, 2006

Her research focuses on mindful leadership, communication ethics, and cross-sector healthcare collaboration. She has pioneered courses like Leadership Communication and Leading with Presence in Healthcare, emphasizing interprofessional dialogue to improve patient outcomes.

Her publications span corporate ethics, healthcare communication, and leadership development, with case studies on Disney's America theme park, Philip Morris USA, and medical technology challenges. She co-authored Women in Business: The Changing Face of Leadership (2007).

• Arthur W. Page Society member

As a consultant, she has advised the FBI, World Bank, and KPMG. Her work bridges business education with healthcare innovation, promoting compassion and resilience in organizational environments.