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Amber Palmer

Assistant Dean, School of Professional Studies

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