College of Health Deans (COHD)

At the College of Health Deans (COHD), our success is rooted in the contributions of knowledgeable officers and valued organizational partners. These leaders play a vital role in promoting excellence and innovation across health professions programs. Get to know the people and affiliations that guide and support our mission.

COHD Officers

President Vice President Secretary Treasurer
KATHERINE BEISSNER, PH.D.
Upstate Medical University
College of Health Professions
CATHERINE BALTHAZAR, PH.D.
Governors State University
College of Health and Human Services
SHAWN FELTON, Ed.D., LAT, ATC
Florida Gulf Coast University
College of Health Professions and Social Work
NING (JACKIE) ZHANG, M.D., PH.D., M.P.H.
Grand Valley State University
College of Health Professions

Affiliated Organization

Organizations for Individual Health Professions:

  • Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics
  • American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC)
  • American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management (AAHAM)
  • American Association of Medical Dosimetrists (AAMD)
  • American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)
  • American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
  • American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
  • American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)
  • American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
  • Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM)
  • Association of University Programs in Health Administration
  • Association of Surgical Technologists (AST)
  • International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP)
  • National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ)
  • National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP)
  • National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA)
  • Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
  • Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA)

Join Us Today

Strengthen your role in health professions education by connecting with leaders who share your goals. Explore resources, collaboration opportunities, and guidance designed to support academic success. Contact us for any inquiries or fill out our membership form today.

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