Jeanne Morgante, DPT, EdD, leads with purpose in advancing clinical leadership.

This past spring marked an exciting academic milestone as Jeanne completed her Doctor of Education (EdD) degree at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. She also successfully defended her dissertation on, Enhancing Clinical Leadership Skills: Impact of Rehabilitation Professionals’ Leadership Development. Read Jeanne’s publication on The Leadership Challenge.

Jeanne described the journey as “both challenging and rewarding,” expressing gratitude for the family, friends, faculty, and peers who supported her throughout the process. She emphasized that the experience provided “invaluable knowledge and skills,” preparing her to contribute thoughtfully to the fields of education and healthcare.

Her research highlights the transformative power of leadership development for rehabilitation professionals. By bridging clinical expertise with leadership skills, organizations can foster continuous improvement, innovation, and better patient outcomes. Investing in leadership is investing in the future of healthcare.

As she steps forward from this academic accomplishment, Jeanne looks ahead with excitement—ready to apply her scholarship, uplift her community, and inspire others pursuing their own paths through the Teaching Academy.

“Promoting leadership skills within clinical rehabilitation contexts serves as a catalyst for systemic transformation within healthcare environments.”

-Jeanne Morgante, DPT, EdD, Physical Therapist, Outpatient Rehabilitation
2021-2022 Inaugural Clinician Educator