Julia K. Dunst

Julia K. Dunst, Ph.D. has extensive work experience in various roles and industries. Julia K. is currently the Director of Research at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, a position they have held since September 2022. Prior to this, they served as the Faculty Research Coordinator at the same university from October 2020 to September 2022.

Julia also has experience as a Facilitator, Presenter, and Consultant at JKDunst Facilitation, where they helped organizations solve complex challenges and make successful decisions. Julia K. started this role in June 2011 and continues to be involved with the company.

In addition, Julia has worked at Alvernia University as an Adjunct Faculty Member in Health Care Sciences since August 2015. Their responsibilities included teaching various courses related to healthcare administration, policy, and culture. Julia K. also served as the Institutional Review Board Coordinator from January 2016 to May 2020, ensuring research compliance and ethical leadership.

Prior to their academic roles, Julia worked at Phoebe Ministries, where they focused on promoting wellness among seniors. Julia K. held this position from October 2013 to June 2016.

Julia has also been involved in the Atlantic Coast Conference, serving as an Executive Board Member from October 2011 to October 2015. Julia K. was actively involved in decision-making, policy review, and social equity and diversity training.

Earlier in their career, Julia held leadership positions at Lifespan Medical and Lifespan Medical Personnel. Julia K. was the Owner/Chief Operating Officer at Lifespan Medical from April 2000 to July 2011, and the Director of Operations and CFO at Lifespan Medical Personnel during the same period.

Overall, Julia K. Dunst, Ph.D. brings a diverse range of experiences in research, education, facilitation, and healthcare to their current role as the Director of Research at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology.

Julia K. Dunst, Ph.D. has an extensive education history with a focus on community leadership and conflict transformation. Julia K. obtained their Doctor of Philosophy - PhD in Community Leadership from Alvernia University from 2015 to 2020. Prior to that, they completed their Master's degree in Conflict Transformation Organizational Leadership and Peacebuilding from Eastern Mennonite University, spanning from 2005 to 2011. In 1980 to 1985, they pursued their Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English/Communications at La Salle University. Additionally, they pursued a concentration in International and Intercultural Communication at the Université de Fribourg - Universität Freiburg from 1983 to 1984.

In terms of certifications, Julia has several additional certifications. Julia K. is CITI program certified research from CITI Program, although the year of completion is not provided. Julia K. obtained a certification in Racial Healing from LMC in April 2013. Julia K. also holds a certification in Bienvenido and Communities of Hope from Bienvenido Community Solutions, LLC., obtained in October 2012. Furthermore, they completed the Dale Carnegie Course from Dale Carnegie Training, and has NETA Group Fitness Certification in Aqua, Toning, and CPR from NETA and ZUMBA. Lastly, they have participated in the Racial Healing Train the trainers program organized by Lancaster Mennonite Conference, although the completion date is not specified.