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Two faculty earn doctorate degrees

Dr. Bonnie McIntosh and Dr. Tamiko Ogburn have recently earned their doctorate degrees and made significant contributions to their respective fields.

Dr. Bonnie McIntosh earned a Doctor of Health Science degree from George Washington University with a major in leadership in clinical practice and education. Her doctoral research focused on health communication, entitled “What Drives Taking the Next Step? The Relationship between Patient-Centered Communication, Health Literacy, and Discussing Information from Social Media with Healthcare Providers.” McIntosh’s research earned an Honorable Mention Certificate at the 2024 George Washington University, Health Science Research Showcase

Dr. Tamiko Ogburn, an adjunct for the School of Business and Technology, earned her doctorate from the University of the Cumberlands. She and her daughter are both graduates this year! Tamiko is the learning design and organizational effectiveness manager for the City of Detroit.

Congratulations to both our new doctors!