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Whether you’re a current ATSU-CGHS student or an alum, the Office of Scholarly and Professional Development is here to connect, guide, and support your endeavors. Have questions about our services or additional support? Reach out to us—we’re ready to help. Contact us at CGHSscholars@atsu.edu.
NOTE: Our services are available only to the College of Graduate Health Studies. If you are a student or alumni of one of ATSU’s other colleges or schools, please contact the appropriate program or department chair for assistance.
Meet the OSPD team
Daniel Smith, PhD, MBA, OSPD Director, Associate Professor of Public Health
Daniel J. Smith, PhD, MBA, is an associate professor and healthcare analytics leader who bridges academic scholarship and applied data strategy in his role as Director of ATSU-CGHS’s Office of Scholarly and Professional Development. He guides graduate learners in biostatistics, research methods, and applied analytics, emphasizing reproducible workflows and clear data communication. His professional expertise spans data governance, predictive modeling, and information architecture, helping organizations responsibly scale applied AI and analytics capabilities. Holding an MBA and PhD from Arizona State University alongside an AI-Driven Leadership Certificate from Stanford University, Dr. Smith is deeply committed to responsible AI education and leadership. Ultimately, his work focuses on analytics governance, ethical AI adoption, and creating practical pathways for leaders to translate complex data into measurable institutional impact.
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Jason Salas, M.A.Ed., Career Services Coordinator and Instructional Designer, ATSU-CGHS
Jason serves as the Career Services Coordinator for the College of Graduate Health Studies (CGHS) at A.T. Still University, providing targeted career support to graduate students and working professionals in the health professions. With over 15 years of experience in instructional design and more than 5 years in career education roles, he brings a unique blend of expertise in curriculum development, adult learning, and career services. Jason is a certified Peer Reviewer and completed the Online Learning Consortium’s Advanced Instructional Designer Certificate in 2024.
He holds a Master of Arts in Education, with an emphasis in Curriculum and Instruction, from the University of Missouri–Kansas City and a Bachelor’s degree in English from William Jewell College. His professional background includes instructional design, career services, and teaching roles at institutions such as A.T. Still University and the University of Missouri, as well as corporate learning and development in healthcare IT and banking industries. He also has experience applying the Baldrige Excellence Framework to improve organizational performance and align operations with strategic goals. Jason is dedicated to advancing professional development and career readiness, tailoring his approach to meet the unique needs of working professionals in healthcare.
