Kendall Cortelyou

Kendall Cortelyou is a Professor and Director of the School of Global Health Management and Informatics at the University of Central Florida's College of Community Innovation and Education. She specializes in health care informatics, teaching in both undergraduate and graduate programs, and collaborates with community partners on workforce development initiatives.

Dr. Cortelyou earned her Master's in Health Services Administration and Ph.D. in Public Affairs — Health Services Management and Research Track from her current institution. Her research focuses on health care workforce dynamics, consumer informatics, telehealth accessibility, and improving health literacy through technology.

Recent publications emphasize health data privacy, telemedicine expansion in rural areas, and operationalizing patient-centered care models. Her work bridges academic research with practical healthcare challenges, particularly in leveraging technology for equitable access and workforce preparedness.

Her professional activities include advising on electronic health record implementations and disaster preparedness for health information exchanges. She advocates for integrating technology into healthcare education to enhance clinical practice and patient engagement.