Richard M Ginnetti

Rich Ginnetti holds a Doctor of Health Administration (DHA) from Central Michigan University and has studied Biostatistics at the Ph.D. level at the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) School of Public Health. While at Pitt, he was a teaching fellow at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center's Institute for Clinical Research Education (ICRE). He also has an MBA from Case Western Reserve University, an MS in Industrial Engineering, and a BE in Mechanical Engineering. He has over thirty years of experience in engineering and business, including eight years in healthcare leadership, and is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt.

Education

DHA in Healthcare Administration, Central Michigan University
Doctoral Studies in Biostatistics, University of Pittsburgh
MBA in Business, Case Western Reserve University
MS in Industrial Engineering, Cleveland State University

Specialization in Teaching

Operations Management
Lean Six Sigma
Statistics
Quantitative Methods

Research Interests

His research, at a high level, is focused on population health, social determinants of health, and health disparities, with a special emphasis on the aging LGBTQ+ population. His work addresses issues like social isolation and mental and physical health disparities and is driven by a passion for addressing systemic inequities within the aging LGBTQ+ community, particularly in examining the role of social connectedness. His work has been published in journals such as the Journal of American College Health and the Journal of Health Administration Education.
To learn more about my research and scholarship, click the link: https://scholars.uncw.edu/

Community Engagement

Board Member and Treasurer of the MiGen non-profit organization in Michigan
Member of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) and their LGBTQ+ Healthcare Leaders Community Committee
Member of the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA).