School
School of Professional Studies
Department
School of Professional Studies
About
Amber Palmer is Assistant Dean of the School of Professional Studies at MCPHS, where she leads program operations and student-focused initiatives serving adult and non-traditional learners.
With more than a decade of experience in higher education, she has held leadership roles at MCPHS, Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Her work focuses on improving access, supporting learners balancing education with professional and personal responsibilities and developing flexible academic programs.
Education
- MEd, Northeastern University
- BA, University of Calgary
- Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Education Leadership Management, Northeastern University
Research Interests
- Adult and non-traditional learner success
- Retention
- Online learning
- Workforce aligned educational pathways
Education
- MEd, Northeastern University
- BA, University of Calgary
- Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Education Leadership Management, Northeastern University
Research Interests
- Adult and non-traditional learner success
- Retention
- Online learning
- Workforce aligned educational pathways
Awards and Honors
- MCPHS Presidential Achievement Award for Innovation, 2025
- UPCEA Award for Strategic Innovation in Online Education, 2023