Professor of Practice Education Biography Dr. Darryl W. Roberts is a visionary healthcare educator and executive specializing in AI-driven analytics, healthcare policy, and value-based care strategy. With experience spanning government affairs, quality improvement, university education and research, healthcare innovation, and data science, he has spearheaded initiatives that optimize provider networks, improve policy outcomes, and drive […]
Teaching Assistant Professor Education Biography Dr. Mary “Maggie” Benfield is an Assistant Professor at The University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing (CCN) and a dual-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. She began her academic journey at The University of Alabama, earning a bachelor’s degree in business before discovering her passion […]
Chair, Division of Nursing Leadership, Associate Professor Education Biography Dr. Smith is an Assistant Professor at the University of Alabama’s Capstone College of Nursing (UA’s CCN). He regularly teaches graduate courses related to leadership, healthcare management, health services delivery systems, and nursing administration. He has published and/or works on numerous research projects related to rural […]
