Brittany Cumbie

Brittany Cumbie is the Chair and Assistant Professor of the Department of Family & Consumer Sciences at Harding University. She is a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) and Certified Family and Consumer Sciences Educator (CFCS-HDFS), with prior experience in healthcare settings including Pediatric ICU, General Pediatrics, and Hematology/Oncology. Her work focuses on supporting children experiencing trauma in medical environments.

• Department Chair, Department of Family & Consumer Sciences
• Assistant Professor, Department of Family & Consumer Sciences
• Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS)
• Certified Family and Consumer Sciences Educator (CFCS-HDFS)

Her research interests and professional practice center on child development, medical trauma management for children, and interdisciplinary approaches within Family and Consumer Sciences. She specializes in pediatric healthcare settings, addressing trauma through clinical and educational frameworks.