Jean N. Gordon

Dr Jean Gordon, RN earned her BS in Nursing from the University of Miami in 1974, returning to advance her education as an adult she earned her MS in HRM from Nova Southeastern University in 1997 and completed her Doctorate in Business Administration from Nova Southeastern in 1999. She has earned specializations at the Doctorate level in Human Resource Management, Marketing and Research Methods and in early 2010 completed a Masters of Science in Nursing from Kaplan University and a Masters of Business Administration in 2015 with a specialization in Accounting and a Post Masters Certificate as a Family Nurse Practitioner in 2018. She has worked extensively in upper management in Marketing, Accounting and Human Resource Management in both the domestic and global environments. She is published extensively in the areas of Human Resource Management, Talent Strategy for Retention and Knowledge Management and is active in local and national professional associations of the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA), American College of Health Care Executives (ACHE), Academy of Management (AOM), and the American Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration (ASHHRA).

Education

Family Nurse Practitioner Post Masters Certificate, Purdue Global University, 2018.
Major: Nursing
Supporting Areas of Emphasis: Family Nurse Practitioner
MBA, Capella University, 2015.
Major: Accounting
MSN, Kaplan University, 2010.
Major: Nursing
DBA, Nova Southeastern University, 1999.
Major: Business Administration
Dissertation Title: A Quantitative Examination of Value Alignment In a Tertiary Healthcare System
MS, Nova Southeastern University, 1997.
Major: HRM
BSN, University of Miami, 1974.
Major: Nursing

Specialization in Teaching

Quality Matters Certification for Master Reviewer. (2017 - Present).
ISSE – Green Belt Certified. (2016 - Present).
Sloan C – Certificate in Online Teaching. (2013 - Present).
Certificate in Health Information Management, University of Alabama. (2012 - Present).

Research Interests

Dr. Jean Gordon’s research interests center on healthcare administration, policy development, and organizational leadership with a strong emphasis on equity, workforce sustainability, and strategic transformation. Her work explores the intersection of data-driven decision-making and value-based care, particularly in under-resourced healthcare systems. Dr. Gordon investigates how leadership practices, quality improvement models, and technological innovations—such as artificial intelligence—can be leveraged to improve patient outcomes, staff retention, and operational efficiency. She is also deeply engaged in healthcare education, curriculum design, and faculty development, aiming to prepare future healthcare leaders to navigate complex systems while upholding ethical and stakeholder-centered management principles.

Professional Service

American Society for Health Care Human Resource Administrators. (February 2022 - Present).
National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity. (October 6, 2021 - Present).
American Society of Healthcare Human Resources Administration. (January 1, 2018 - Present).
American Association of Nurse Practitioners. (September 1, 2016 - Present).
Women Healthcare Executive Network. (September 1, 2012 - Present).
Academy of Management. (January 1, 2000 - Present).
Association for Talent and Development. (January 1, 2000 - Present).
American College of Healthcare Executives. (October 1, 1999 - Present).
Society of Human Resource Managers. (January 1, 1999 - Present).
American Nurses Association. (June 1, 1974 - Present).

Community Engagement

Dr. Jean Gordon’s community engagement research is centered on forging equitable partnerships between healthcare organizations and marginalized populations to enhance access, trust, and health outcomes. She examines participatory frameworks that empower communities to shape programs addressing social determinants of health, such as housing, food security, and mental well-being. Her work highlights the importance of culturally responsive communication, co-design methodologies, and stakeholder governance models to ensure initiatives are contextually relevant and sustainable. Dr. Gordon also investigates the effectiveness of community advisory boards, outreach campaigns, and education workshops in bridging institutional-community divides. By advancing collaborative leadership and mutual accountability, her research promotes lasting, systemic improvements in public health equity.

Honors & Awards

Dr. Jean Gordon has been recognized multiple times for her excellence in teaching and scholarship:

Faculty Excellence Award – Scholarship (2002) Walden University

Robert Sullivan Award (2003) St Thomas University

Red Carpet Award Winner for community/public service initiatives (2008) Capella University

Fund Your Passion Grant, College of Health and Human Services (2021) UNCW

Award for Excellence in Teaching (2025) Academy of Management

These honors reflect Dr. Gordon’s dual commitment to academic distinction and impactful service in both professional settings and the broader community.