Dr Janet Reid Hector is Asst. Professor & Director for the MS Degree program in Healthcare Management & Leadership at Rutgers University- Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) in the School of Health Professions (SHP); and a researcher in Higher Education. She is a graduate of Columbia University-NY with a Doctoral Degree in Organizational Leadership and Adult Education, holds a Master’s of Science Degree in Clinical Nutrition from New York University & a Bachelor of Science degree from Rutgers University in NJ. For 20 years, Janet worked at the University of Medicine & Dentistry of NJ ( formerly UMDNJ) as the Assistant Director – Clinical Nutrition & Patient Services – planning, organizing, and directing all clinical nutrition functions for the inpatient and ambulatory care sub-units of the University Hospital as well as, coordinating the training, mentoring and precepting of dietetic interns, allied health students, third and fourth year medical students enrolled in supervised practicums. Dr Reid Hector is a certified online instructor. She co-developed the Rutgers University Certified Healthcare Manager® (CHM) Credential Program; and is the 2023 recipient of the New Jersey Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics, Distinguished Member Award.