Heidi Ventura

Heidi Ventura is a Professor and Associate Dean of Academic Research and Innovation at Trevecca Nazarene University, leading non-traditional undergraduate and graduate programs. She holds a B.Mus. and MBA from Palm Beach Atlantic University and a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership from Regent University. Her research focuses on higher education accreditation, adult student experiences, faculty engagement, accountability, and integrating biblical leadership theory into practice. In her role, she oversees approximately 50 doctoral dissertations annually and has extensive experience in executive and academic leadership roles in higher education.

• Education:
• B.Mus., Palm Beach Atlantic University
• MBA, Palm Beach Atlantic University
• Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership, Regent University

Heidi’s work emphasizes authentic leadership and institutional accountability, with a particular commitment to serving non-traditional student populations. Her administrative responsibilities include faculty development and program innovation within the Office of Graduate and Adult Education.