Dr. Darleen Barnard

Dr. Darleen Barnard, DHA, MBA, NBC-HWC, serves as Academic Faculty Director and Lead Faculty at Capella University since January 2011 and has extensive experience in healthcare administration and project management. Previous roles include Manager of Special Projects at Dignity Health, where responsibilities encompassed financial reporting and productivity oversight, and Director of Business and Administration at the University of Nevada, with a focus on diverse operational services. Dr. Barnard's experience at the University of Rochester Medical Center includes various managerial positions, overseeing policy development, patient referral systems, and financial analytics. Educationally, Dr. Barnard holds a Doctorate in Healthcare Administration and an MBA, along with degrees in Business Management and Accounting.