Vicki Bautista

Vicki Bautista, Ed.D, NBC-HWC, is a Professor and Program Director at Clarkson College, where she leads the Doctor of Education programs in Healthcare Education & Leadership and Interprofessional Leadership. With 15 years of experience in higher education, she has served as an instructor, administrator, instructional designer, and faculty developer.

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Community Health (University of Texas – El Paso), Master of Art in Health Education (University of Nebraska Omaha), Doctorate in Interdisciplinary Leadership (Creighton University)
• Certification: Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach (National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching)

Dr. Bautista’s research focuses on leadership development, well-being in academic and healthcare settings, and curriculum design. Her work addresses burnout prevention, personal leadership philosophies, and integrating wellness into professional environments.

Her recent publications (2020–2024) explore topics like faculty retention in higher education, leadership well-being strategies, and lifestyle medicine frameworks. These contributions align with her advocacy for educator and healthcare professional wellness.

• Awards: Deans Award for Graduate Faculty Excellence, Creighton University (2023)

Dr. Bautista has delivered invited presentations nationally on leadership and well-being, targeting audiences such as higher education administrators and healthcare providers. She also emphasizes academic service-learning and student engagement in graduate programs.