Judith F. Zedreck Gonzalez

Judith F. Zedreck Gonzalez is a Professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, serving as Program Coordinator for the Health Systems Executive Leadership DNP Program and Coordinator for Online Programming. Her career spans academia, executive healthcare leadership, and international consulting.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (1979), University of Pittsburgh
• Master’s in Public Management (1989), Carnegie Mellon University
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (2013), University of Pittsburgh

Her research focuses on executive leadership and healthcare transformation, with expertise in quality improvement, organizational management, and data analytics. Her work addresses systemic challenges in nurse staffing, antimicrobial protocols, and sustainability of high-performance healthcare models.

Key trends in her recent publications include clinical ladder program evaluation, international nurse practitioner transition frameworks, and evidence-based strategies for critical access hospitals. She emphasizes policy analysis and organizational culture in healthcare systems.

Scientific recognition includes:

• Nurse Executive, Advanced – Board Certified (NEA-BC)
• Magnet Consultant Certification
• Active memberships in AONL, SWPONL, ANA, and PSNA

Dr. Zedreck Gonzalez teaches courses in evidence-based management, healthcare quality, and leadership development. Her clinical background includes leadership roles in neonatal ICU, emergency nursing, and women’s health services.