Kimberly L. Blanchette

Kimberly Blanchette is the Executive Director of Business for Southern New Hampshire University’s online programs. Dr. Blanchette has served in training and higher education as an academic leader for over twenty-three years, passionately driven to foster growth in learning and goal achievement of individuals and teams. Her academic focus is centered on curriculum and instructional quality of face-to-face, blended, and online programs. Prior to serving Southern New Hampshire University, she served Daniel Webster College in the capacity of Dean for Academic Support and Faculty Affairs, Assistant Provost, and Associate Dean for the School of Business, Management, and Professional Studies. Early in her career, Dr. Blanchette served Boston University as Manager of Off-campus Programs and as Program Manager for Authorized Education as part of the team that secured the prestigious Microsoft Excellence in Training award.

Her research interests include the challenges and opportunities of rapidly changing markets and industries, managing costs, global competition, and highly mobile and distributed work teams. She has published and presented on the topic of leadership and is particularly interested in multigenerational and technological impacts on leaders and organizations.

Dr. Blanchette earned her B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts Lowell before moving on to earn a M.S. Administrative Studies in Innovation and Technology Management from Boston University. She also earned her Ed.D.in Educational Leadership from Southern New Hampshire University and possesses a CPC (Certified Professional Coach) from the Center for Coaching Certification.