Cynthia Powell

Cynthia Powell is an Assistant Professor in the School of Health Professions at the University of North Texas Health Science Center, specializing in Personalized Health and Well-Being. She teaches courses such as LHLT 5303: Psychology of Behavior Change and LHLT 5308: Addressing Health Behaviors. Her research focuses on mindfulness, resilience, stress management, and medical education innovation. She holds certifications as a Health and Well-Being Coach, Integrative Wellness and Life Coach, and Qualified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher.

• Education:
• Lifestyle Medicine for Coaches (American College of Lifestyle Medicine and Wellcoaches)
• Mind-Body Medicine (Harvard Medical School)
• MA in Education and Human Development, Organizational Leadership and Learning (The George Washington University)
• Graduate Certificate in Leadership Coaching (The George Washington University)

Her research explores interventions for healthcare staff well-being and medical student training. Recent work includes a pilot program for pediatric cardiology staff mindfulness and a virtual shadowing program for preclinical medical students.

Dr. Powell has over 15 years of leadership experience in education and healthcare. She currently provides coaching and training in mindfulness, resilience, and self-care.