Cesarina Thompson

Cesarina Thompson is an academic leader with over three decades of experience in higher education. She currently serves as the Interim Dean of the School of Interdisciplinary Health and Science at the University of Saint Joseph (USJ), where she has been employed since 2025. Prior to USJ, she held deanships at the University of Hartford and American International College, and was a tenured professor at Southern Connecticut State University.

Educational Background:

• Ph.D., University of Connecticut
• MSN, University of Connecticut
• BSN, University of Bridgeport

Her career spans leadership in program development, faculty expansion, accreditation reviews, and academic building design for health professions. She has secured $4M+ in external funding to support academic initiatives.

Scientific Awards:

• Beverly Koerner Outstanding Alumni Award (2023)
• 2023 Top 25 Women in Business
• Fellow of ANEF and FASAHP
• CCNE/NECHE site reviewer

Thompson maintains active roles in professional accreditation and interdisciplinary health education. Her research interests align with her leadership in nursing and health sciences.