Tanya Funchess

Tanya Funchess serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Southern Mississippi, specializing in Health Administration and Policy through courses including Community Health, Health Care Management, Strategic Healthcare Management Planning and Execution, and Management of Healthcare Organizations.

Educational Background:

• Doctor of Health Administration (DHA) - University of Phoenix-Arizona (2012)
• Master of Public Health (MPH) - University of Southern Mississippi (2005)
• Master of Science in Management (MSM) - Belhaven University (2004)
• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) - University of Southern Mississippi (1996)

Her research concentrates on systemic healthcare management frameworks, policy implementation in community health settings, and strategic leadership development for healthcare organizations. This expertise directly informs her curriculum design for future healthcare administrators.

No scientific awards or student advising details were documented in the source materials. Dr. Funchess maintains her office in Harkins Hall (EHH 246), Hattiesburg, with primary contact via institutional email.