Leighsa Sharoff

Leighsa Sharoff serves as an Associate Professor and Specialty Director for Nursing Education Programs at the Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing, Hunter College, where she leads curriculum development and educational innovation for nursing students and educators.

Her academic credentials include:

• EdD in Adult & Continuing Education, Columbia University Teachers College (2004)
• MS in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing, Hunter College, CUNY (1995)
• BS in Nursing, Adelphi University (1983)
• General Studies, Stony Brook, SUNY (1981)

Her research prioritizes enhancing critical thinking and genomic literacy through simulation and holistic approaches, with funded projects examining genomic knowledge across nursing student and practitioner cohorts. Current work integrates these insights into educational frameworks to address evolving healthcare demands.

No scientific awards were documented in the source materials.

She has secured grant support from the American Holistic Nursing Association for genomic education research, though specific advisees remain unlisted; her directorship implies active mentorship within Nursing Education programs.

No laboratories or dedicated research teams were referenced.