Linda H. Yoder PhD, MBA, RN, AOCN, FAAN
Professor, University of Texas at Austin
Dr. Linda H. Yoder is a professor at the University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing. She has been a nurse for over 40 years serving in roles ranging from staff nurse to chief nurse executive. She served as an Army nurse for 28 years retiring at the rank of Colonel. Dr. Yoder has held numerous committee and board positions with AMSN and she is a Past President of the organization. She teaches graduate courses that focus on health services such as quality and safety, management of complex healthcare systems, project planning, and healthcare finance. Some of her research focuses on the health of nurses, the nursing practice environment and changes needed to support improved working conditions.