Kimberly Mccann

Dr. Kimberly Mccann serves as a Program Director in Walden University's College of Management and Human Potential School of Psychology, where she leads the Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) program. With over two decades of diverse experience spanning higher education, corporate leadership, and military service, Dr. McCann brings a unique interdisciplinary perspective to her academic role.

Her educational background includes a PhD from Capella University, MA from Southern New Hampshire University, MS from Capella University, and BA from Morehead State University. She has also earned multiple post-graduate certifications from prestigious institutions including Cornell University and Harvard University in areas such as AI, digital transformation, strategy execution, and change leadership.

• PhD, Capella University
• MA, Southern New Hampshire University
• MS, Capella University
• BA, Morehead State University
• Certification, Cornell University
• Certification, University of California at Berkeley

Dr. McCann specializes in qualitative research, psychology, and change management, with particular expertise in mindfulness, transpersonal psychology, and mystical experiences. Her research examines how triggers induce altered states of consciousness and investigates the relationship between mindfulness practices and academic performance in doctoral students. Her publication record spans from 2006 to 2022, with recent work focusing on ego-dissolution, nondual awareness, and gratitude practices in online doctoral education.

Her notable awards include the Faculty Excellence Award from University of Phoenix (2011), Leadership Excellence Award from BAE Systems and NGA (2013), and multiple NGA Awards for Excellence in Service. She has secured research grants in 2017 and 2018, demonstrating ongoing research activity.

• Faculty Excellence Award, University of Phoenix (2011)
• Leadership Excellence Award, BAE Systems, Inc. and NGA (2013)
• NGA Award for Excellence in Service (5 times)
• Grant Received (2018)
• Grant received (2017)

As an educator, Dr. McCann teaches advanced research methods and dissertation courses, mentoring doctoral students through critical stages of their academic journey. Her educational philosophy emphasizes creating supportive, intellectually stimulating environments that empower learners to achieve holistic growth through research-driven approaches.