Susan Wathen

Susan Wathen is an Adjunct Professor at Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU), where she teaches undergraduate and graduate-level courses in Human Resource Management, both in-seat and online. She is also the Vice President – Human Resources at Hannibal Regional Healthcare System in Hannibal, MO, a role she has held for the past 11 years, bringing extensive industry experience into her academic work.

Educational Background:

• Bachelor's in Organizational Leadership, Hannibal-LaGrange University
• Master's in Human Resource Management, DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management

Susan Wathen's academic and professional focus centers on Human Resource Management and Organizational Leadership. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes preparing students to work to their fullest potential, integrating faith-based values into professional development. With decades of leadership experience in healthcare and banking sectors, she brings practical insights into strategic HR, workforce development, and organizational effectiveness.

Susan holds two of the highest certifications in the HR field: the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and the Society for Human Resource Management – Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). These credentials reflect her deep expertise and commitment to excellence in human resource strategy and practice.

She is actively involved in mentoring and teaching, though no formal advisees are listed. There is no public information on research grants or funded projects. Susan Wathen is not associated with any research labs or academic teams based on the available text.