Jessica Cataldo

Jessica Cataldo serves as a Faculty Specialist I and Program Director for the Health Administration program at the School of Interdisciplinary Health Programs, Western Michigan University. She joined the university in 2022 after teaching in Southern Illinois University's Health Care Management program from 2017 to 2022, bringing extensive industry experience in healthcare quality and process improvement.

Her academic credentials include:

• Doctor of Philosophy in Education from Southern Illinois University
• Master of Public Health from University of Illinois at Chicago
• Bachelor of Science in Wellness, Health Promotion, and Injury Prevention from Oakland University

Dr. Cataldo's expertise centers on health administration and healthcare management, with specialized focus on quality and process improvement methodologies applicable to both inpatient and outpatient settings. Her research integrates practical industry experience with academic frameworks to optimize healthcare delivery systems and patient outcomes.

As Program Director, she oversees curriculum development, academic advising, and program administration for the Health Administration track. Her prior roles in clinical quality improvement directly inform her teaching approach, emphasizing real-world applications of administrative theory in contemporary healthcare environments.