Biography

Dr. Lisa Kreeger brings a distinctive blend of academic leadership and healthcare industry expertise, grounded in her early career as a clinical nurse. Her professional experience spans faculty and executive leadership roles in higher education, as well as consulting engagements across the U.S. and internationally, with a focus on organizational change, strategy, innovation and leadership excellence. Her research explores how teams effectively lead change and how asynchronous technologies and augmented intelligence can advance competency-based education and enhance learning outcomes.

Real-world challenges

• Regulatory changes in healthcare systems 
• Change resistance within organizations 
• Workforce shortages and shifting industry demand

Current professional practice

• Active leadership role as executive dean 
• Ongoing engagement in strategy and organizational transformation  

Academic and professional distinctions

• Leadership and Change (PhD)
• Registered nurse (RN)
• Active member of professional nursing organizations

Research and thought leadership

Focus areas

• Team leadership in organizational change 
• Technology’s role in faculty work and education delivery 
• Competency-based education models 
• Future of nursing with robotics and AI integration

Scholarly contributions and industry impact

• Published in the field of leadership and alliance relationships
• Presenter at national and international conferences
• Exploring technology-enabled healthcare delivery and human plus non-human care teams

Teaching philosophy

Dr. Kreeger’s teaching philosophy centers on preparing healthcare professionals for a rapidly changing world. By grounding learning in real-world application and emphasizing practical, competency-based experiences, she helps students develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to meet both current and emerging healthcare challenges.

What students can expect

Nursing and health sciences students at Capella will work on assignments that are grounded in real-world scenarios. The integration of current industry challenges into coursework is a key part of their education.

Build skills

• Leadership and change management 
• Strategic thinking in healthcare environments 
• Adaptability in evolving systems

Get support

• Learn in a program designed for working healthcare professionals
• Focus on coursework that builds on your real-world experience
• Develop practical, career-relevant competencies that can be applied immediately 

Dr. Kreeger’s eye on the future

Nursing, healthcare and the health sciences are all undergoing technology innovations and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI). The future will bring continued regulatory shifts, an aging workforce and talent gaps.

Key skills for future success include technological fluency (AI, digital health, robotics), resilience and adaptability, and strategic and systems thinking.