About me
Renee Gallagher, MEd, is a staff member in the University of Kentucky College of Medicine Office for Organizational Well-Being. A former professional competitive ballroom dancer, she won the U.S. National Professional Rising Star Rhythm Championship before an unexpected injury altered her career path. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Renee went on to own and operate dance schools in San Jose, California, and Richmond, Kentucky, for nearly 12 years. Although she no longer owns a studio, she remains passionate about developing learning programs that foster community and connection.Renee is a doctoral student in the University of Kentucky College of Education, Learning Design and Technology program. She is pursuing an EdD in Curriculum and Instruction, with a focus on removing barriers to access for participatory-arts programming. Renee's research investigates Wayfinding Organizational Well-Being: Flourishing for Biomedical Sciences Doctoral Trainees in Academic Medicine Environments.Renee is dedicated to advancing learning experiences that illustrate how creativity, empathy, and the arts can cultivate meaningful relationships in workplaces, healthcare environments, and rural communities. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys spending time at home with her family and zoo of house pets.
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