Lolita Burrell

Lolita Burrell serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Behavioral Sciences and Leadership at the United States Military Academy, where she contributes as an active-duty Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army Medical Service Corps with over two decades of specialized experience in military psychology and research.

Her academic foundation includes:

• Ph.D. in Medical Psychology from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
• B.S. in Psychology from Delaware State University

Her research program centers on health and human performance within military contexts, with deep expertise in soldier and family readiness, environmental stressors, and operational resilience. She investigates physiological and psychological factors affecting military personnel through applied field studies, aiming to enhance force effectiveness and well-being under extreme conditions.

Her career trajectory features critical roles including research psychologist at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (1999-2003), Chief of the Medical Research Unit at the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (2003-2007), and membership on the Joint Mental Health Advisory Team-8. She maintains advanced certifications including Level 3 Acquisition in Science and Technology Management and Level 1 Program Management, reflecting her dual expertise in research leadership and military systems development.