Lenora E Blankenbecler
HIM, Rural Health, Clinical Research Mgt Professor
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About
Innovative healthcare education and health information strategy leader with 20+ years of experience building academic health programs and advancing digital health and workforce development in rural healthcare systems. Proven success in accreditation, program development, grant leadership, and strategic partnerships with Ballad Health, Holston Medical Group, and Carilion Clinic. Skilled in curriculum design grounded in Bloom’s Taxonomy and Miller’s Pyramid, faculty development, academic–industry collaboration, and rural health workforce capacity building.
Currently completing a Doctor of Health Science (DHSc) with focus in program evaluation, accreditation, and healthcare leadership.
Experience
Core Competencies
• Program Leadership & Accreditation (CAHIIM, CAAHEP)- Academic Program Development & Expansion
- Curriculum & Instructional Design (Bloom’s & Miller’s Pyramid)
- Healthcare Data Analytics & Digital Health
- Industry Partnerships & Workforce Development
- Grant Development & Administration
- Interoperability & EHR Systems
- Population Health & Quality Improvement
- Student Advising & Academic Success
- Strategic Planning & Evaluation
Education
- Doctor of Health Science (DHSc) – In progress (Sp 2026) | Old Dominion University
- MBA, Healthcare Administration Certification | King University
- MS, Clinical Research Management Certificate | Arizona State University
- BS, Health Information Management | Milligan University
