Dr. Amber M. Hubbell Ed.D, MPH
Grand Rapids
Summary
Dynamic education strategist with Ed.D. and MPH degrees, specializing in large-scale program management, adult learning innovation, and cross-functional team leadership. Expert in developing engaging professional development experiences that translate complex learning concepts into actionable educational strategies. Passionate about partnership building and educational innovation, thriving on mentoring and empowering others to achieve their goals in education.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Faculty Develoment Specialist
Corewell Health
Grand Rapids
08.2025 - Current
- Design and deliver faculty development programs aligned with ACGME requirements and institutional goals.
- Apply adult learning principles and instructional design to create innovative, outcomes-driven medical education curricula.
- Collaborate with faculty and academic partners to advance teaching, learning, and scholarship in graduate medical education.
- Mentor and consult with faculty, residents, and fellows on educational research, assessment, and publication.
State Coordinator School Health Education
Michigan Department of Health & Human Services
02.2023 - 08.2025
- Supervised 23 grantee sites and external contractors to align efforts with broader health and educational goals, increasing capacity to sustain activities independently and influence education outcomes.
- Revised, upgraded, and streamlined Michigan's only K-12 comprehensive health curriculum, monitoring 350 ready-to-go lessons.
- Strengthened national engagement and marketing by 30%, conducting monthly online technical assistance sessions and professional development, improving product visibility and relationships.
- Implemented program monitoring and team quality improvements through timely feedback, coaching, data visualization, and educational innovation.
Adjunct Professor
Grand Valley State University
12.2021 - 08.2023
- Taught CEPH-accredited graduate courses to over 70 students on health disparities, social networks, theory, and social determinants of health.
- Customized and designed content and assignments for in-person and online sections for course list: PH 505 Social & Behavioral Health; PH 630 Health & Disease Disparities in Diverse Populations.
- Mentored six students as project chair and practicum site supervisor.
Consulting Grant Writer
Grantsmanship Consulting LLC
03.2020 - 03.2023
- Produced grant proposals for philanthropists, foundations, and federally-funded organizations implementing operations locally and internationally.
- Generated global education and empowerment funding, community development, construction, and mental health staffing.
Health Education Consultant & Coordinator
Kent Intermediate School District
10.2017 - 02.2023
- Designed and delivered professional development and consulting to over 8,000 educational professionals on nutrition, physical activity, substance misuse, social-emotional wellness, HIV, reproductive health, safety, and school wellness policies.
- Directed programs from a portfolio of federal and state health grants (totaling $4M+), overseeing team operations, financial management, grant compliance, and contract administration.
- Overhauled health education strategies based on current data analytics and consulted with subject matter experts when developing new content or revising existing materials.
CAPABLE Innovation Pilot Evaluation Consultant
Pathways of Muskegon Community Health Project
05.2017 - 05.2019
- Authored reports demonstrating the program's cost-benefit analysis for addressing various social determinants of health.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality of care for patients in their homes or other community settings.
School-Based Health Centers Program Consultant
Pathways of Muskegon Community Health Project
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Revised feedback tools and applied behavioral models to evaluate program success, limitations, and cost-effectiveness, using qualitative data from key personnel interviews.
- Designed a logic model to map program inputs, outputs, and outcomes, identifying areas for improvement.
Community Health Worker Program Consultant
Pathways of Muskegon Community Health Project
01.2016 - 05.2017
- Adapted data collection tools (surveys, questionnaires, focus groups) to engage community members and inform program improvements.
- Modernized existing policies, procedures, and systems, presenting data-driven recommendations to executive leadership to enhance effectiveness and access to services.
Community Health Education Specialist
United States Peace Corps
06.2012 - 01.2014
- Established short-term goal education programs addressing social determinants of health in resource-limited communities across Southeast Asia.
- Led successful projects, including the creation of WASH & ante-natal toolkit, the co-production of a sexual and reproductive health course (in Khmer) for 115 high school students, and the establishment of a youth empowerment club.
Education
Doctor of Education (Ed.D) - Health Professions Education
A.T. Still University
12.2022
Master of Public Health (MPH) - Health Promotion
Grand Valley State University
05.2017
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Human Biology
Michigan State University
05.2012
Skills
- Curriculum design and mapping
- Training facilitation
- Partnership development
- Project evaluation and support
- Educational innovation
- Adult learning principles
- Instructional methodologies
- Educational research
Timeline
Faculty Develoment Specialist
Corewell Health
08.2025 - Current
State Coordinator School Health Education
Michigan Department of Health & Human Services
02.2023 - 08.2025
Adjunct Professor
Grand Valley State University
12.2021 - 08.2023
Consulting Grant Writer
Grantsmanship Consulting LLC
03.2020 - 03.2023
Health Education Consultant & Coordinator
Kent Intermediate School District
10.2017 - 02.2023
CAPABLE Innovation Pilot Evaluation Consultant
Pathways of Muskegon Community Health Project
05.2017 - 05.2019
School-Based Health Centers Program Consultant
Pathways of Muskegon Community Health Project
08.2016 - 05.2017
Community Health Worker Program Consultant
Pathways of Muskegon Community Health Project
01.2016 - 05.2017
Community Health Education Specialist
United States Peace Corps
06.2012 - 01.2014
Doctor of Education (Ed.D) - Health Professions Education
A.T. Still University
Master of Public Health (MPH) - Health Promotion
Grand Valley State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Human Biology
Michigan State University
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