Lisa M Colombo

Lisa M Colombo serves as an Assistant Professor at UMass Chan Medical School within the Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing. She holds credentials including Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Master of Health Administration (MHA), and Registered Nurse (RN).

Education:

• BSN in Nursing from Worcester State College, Worcester, MA
• MHA in Health Administration from Clark University, Worcester, MA
• DNP in Nursing from MGH Institute of Health Professionals, Boston, MA

Dr. Colombo's research focuses on healthcare quality management systems and leadership assessment methodologies. Her work examines organizational dynamics in healthcare settings through the lens of quality improvement frameworks. She bridges clinical practice with administrative systems to enhance healthcare delivery and organizational effectiveness.

Her primary publication analyzes the application of Baldrige companion surveys for leadership assessment, demonstrating consistent focus on quality management systems and organizational improvement in healthcare environments.

Professional Network:

• Primary collaborator: Rocco Perla
• Research concepts: Total Quality Management, Hospitals, Community Leadership, Health Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice

Departmental Affiliations:

• Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing faculty members: Dawn Carpenter, Sybil Crawford, Nancy Morris, Shawna Steadman, Kimberly Taylor