Carrie Pullen

Carrie Pullen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Administration at California State University, Northridge (CSUN). Transitioning from a 20-year career in for-profit healthcare management, she brings practical expertise in elder care, having operated facilities with over 500 skilled beds and owned three residential homes for the elderly.

• Education: Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership (2015) from Pepperdine University; Master’s in Healthcare Administration from Central Michigan University

Research Interests focus on cultural humility in healthcare education, global health leadership, and best practices in long-term care. Her teaching emphasizes healthcare organization, leadership, communication, law, and ethics.

Notable Contributions: Advocate for travel as transformative education, having visited over 50 countries. Aims to inspire diverse students to lead healthcare innovation.