MICRO-BIO

• Carrie Pullen recently completed her doctorate and joined the faculty as an Assistant Professor in the Health Sciences department at the California State University at Northridge after over 20 years in the for-profit sector managing health care faci...More

  Carrie Pullen recently completed her doctorate and joined the faculty as an Assistant Professor in the Health Sciences department at the California State University at Northridge after over 20 years in the for-profit sector managing health care facilities for the elderly. That experience included operation of three facilities totally over 500 skilled beds, as well as the creation, management and ownership of 3 residential homes for the elderly. Her doctorate was obtained from Pepperdine University in Organizational Leadership, and she has a Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration from Central Michigan University. Dr. Pullen’s research interests include innovation and best practices in long-term care and cultural diversity and competency in the health field. She has experience teaching courses in Healthcare Administration, Leadership, Communication and Health Law and Ethics. She has also traveled to over 50 countries and is a champion of travel as education. Less

EXPERIENCE

• California State University at Northridge

  • Assistant Professor
  • Health and Human Development
  • August 2016 to Present

EDUCATION

• Pepperdine University

  • EdD
  • August 2000 to August 2015

  Organizational Leadership

Interests

• Health, Wellness & Society Research Network

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