Biography

Rita’s expertise stems from her extensive work in the healthcare industry in Professional Education where she created and delivered faculty development workshops and seminars for surgeons, nurses and sales professionals. Rita earned her Doctor of Education degree in Adult Learning & Leadership from Teachers College, Columbia University. She earned her Master of Education in Instructional Design at the University of Massachusetts, Boston. In addition to her faculty roles at URI and the University of Houston Victoria, Rita serves on the Board of Directors of the Adult Higher Education Alliance.