Kenneth Allen, Ed.D., M.B.A.

Senior Lecturer

Alma mater(s)
  • Ed.D.; University of Vermont
  • M.B.A.; Belmont University
  • B.S., Radiation Science; Vanderbilt University and Austin Peay State University

BIO

Kenneth is a senior lecturer in the Department of Biomedical and Health Sciences at the University of Vermont. Prior to moving to Vermont, Kenneth worked for Kaiser Permanente in Northern California as a clinical education coordinator, project manager, and director of imaging services. His work has often focused on regulatory compliance and advocacy, addressing inequities in the delivery of healthcare, and quality improvement in the delivery of diagnostic services. Kenneth received his doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of Vermont in 2016. His research interests include college matriculation patterns of students who are typically underrepresented in the healthcare workforce and the safe and effective use of radiation in diagnostic imaging. His teaching focus is in the areas of healthcare finance, management, and sustainability. Kenneth serves on the Board of Directors for the Vermont Public Health Association and as a delegate to UVM's faculty union, United Academics.

Courses

  • BHSC 140 - Radiation Science
  • BHSC 297 - Leadership and Management
  • HSCI 140 - Structure and Finance of US Healthcare
  • HSCI 240 - Program Planning
  • HSCI 250 - Writing in the Health Sciences
  • HSCI 280 - Capstone

Area(s) of expertise

Public health, project planning, radiation science, leadership and management.

Bio

Kenneth is a senior lecturer in the Department of Biomedical and Health Sciences at the University of Vermont. Prior to moving to Vermont, Kenneth worked for Kaiser Permanente in Northern California as a clinical education coordinator, project manager, and director of imaging services. His work has often focused on regulatory compliance and advocacy, addressing inequities in the delivery of healthcare, and quality improvement in the delivery of diagnostic services. Kenneth received his doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of Vermont in 2016. His research interests include college matriculation patterns of students who are typically underrepresented in the healthcare workforce and the safe and effective use of radiation in diagnostic imaging. His teaching focus is in the areas of healthcare finance, management, and sustainability. Kenneth serves on the Board of Directors for the Vermont Public Health Association and as a delegate to UVM's faculty union, United Academics.

Courses

  • BHSC 140 - Radiation Science
  • BHSC 297 - Leadership and Management
  • HSCI 140 - Structure and Finance of US Healthcare
  • HSCI 240 - Program Planning
  • HSCI 250 - Writing in the Health Sciences
  • HSCI 280 - Capstone

Areas of Expertise

Public health, project planning, radiation science, leadership and management.

Associations and Affiliations

  • American Public Health Association
  • Vermont Public Health Association
  • Society of Public Health Educators