Yolonda F Freeman-Hildreth
Associate Professor
Fellow
Member Since: 2021
Professional Bio
❝Passion to Engage, Inspire, and Educate the Next Generation of Physician Assistants❞
As an Associate Professor, Practitioner, and Social Science Researcher with 20+ years of experience, I am passionate about being part of a system that focuses on team-based education, patient care, and community service for local and global impact.
☑ EDUCATOR: I am committed to innovation through course instruction, program development, and research. My passion is instilling intellectual curiosity and developing personal/professional responsibility through classroom and clinical experience.
☑ RESEARCHER: I have been honored to present my work on Type 2 Diabetes at numerous conferences. I am compelled to utilize my research to provide education, knowledge, and comfort to individuals with chronic illnesses.
☑ PRACTITIONER: I bring 10+ years’ experience to the teaching profession, having held six different physician assistant positions and been a registered nurse for 3+ years.
✍10+ Podium, Poster, and National Conference Presentations.
✍Published Abstract: Factors Involved in Motivating Black Patients with Type 2 Diabetes to Adhere to Recommend Treatment.
⌨Type 2 Diabetes Research—Recognized by Academy of Management/Clinical Conference on Diabetes (2018).
✏Doctoral Student Consortium Nominee Selected to Advance Dissertation Learning (2018).
❂Internal Medicine Physician Assistant of the Year for Overall Service Award (2011).
✪Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, ACLS and BLS, and NCCPA PA-C Certifications.
SPECIALTIES:
Transformational Leadership ✹Cross-Functional Team Building ✹Training & Development ✹Coaching & Mentoring ✹Classroom Innovation ✹Curriculum & Program Development ✹Recruitment & Selection ✹Item & Test Writing ✹Clinical & Operational Indicators ✹Quantitative & Qualitative Research ✹Data & Metrics Analysis ✹Quality & Process Improvement
As an Associate Professor, Practitioner, and Social Science Researcher with 20+ years of experience, I am passionate about being part of a system that focuses on team-based education, patient care, and community service for local and global impact.
☑ EDUCATOR: I am committed to innovation through course instruction, program development, and research. My passion is instilling intellectual curiosity and developing personal/professional responsibility through classroom and clinical experience.
☑ RESEARCHER: I have been honored to present my work on Type 2 Diabetes at numerous conferences. I am compelled to utilize my research to provide education, knowledge, and comfort to individuals with chronic illnesses.
☑ PRACTITIONER: I bring 10+ years’ experience to the teaching profession, having held six different physician assistant positions and been a registered nurse for 3+ years.
✍10+ Podium, Poster, and National Conference Presentations.
✍Published Abstract: Factors Involved in Motivating Black Patients with Type 2 Diabetes to Adhere to Recommend Treatment.
⌨Type 2 Diabetes Research—Recognized by Academy of Management/Clinical Conference on Diabetes (2018).
✏Doctoral Student Consortium Nominee Selected to Advance Dissertation Learning (2018).
❂Internal Medicine Physician Assistant of the Year for Overall Service Award (2011).
✪Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, ACLS and BLS, and NCCPA PA-C Certifications.
SPECIALTIES:
Transformational Leadership ✹Cross-Functional Team Building ✹Training & Development ✹Coaching & Mentoring ✹Classroom Innovation ✹Curriculum & Program Development ✹Recruitment & Selection ✹Item & Test Writing ✹Clinical & Operational Indicators ✹Quantitative & Qualitative Research ✹Data & Metrics Analysis ✹Quality & Process Improvement