Pamela Barnes

Pamela K Barnes, Ph.D., MBA, currently serves as the Talent Development Manager at Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System, where responsibilities include leading the development of leadership and talent development programs and implementing performance review procedures. From August 2013 to May 2022, Pamela held the position of Associate Professor of Leadership and Workforce Development and Associate Dean at the University of Kansas Medical Center, achieving significant milestones such as securing $2 million in grants and directing over 20 research projects. Previous roles include Instructor at Kansas State University, focusing on Business Strategy and Operations Management, and Senior Business Analyst at Cessna Aircraft Company, where business case analysis and sales training were key functions. Education includes a Ph.D. in Adult, Continuing, and Occupational Education from Kansas State University and an MBA in Marketing and Finance from Wichita State University.