 | Lesley E. Tomaszewski, PhD MHA Director Office: HSC 3-058H Email: Lesley.tomaszewski@stonybrookmedicine.edu Phone: 631.216.9233 Connect with Dr. Tomaszewski on ORCID and Google Scholar |
Dr. Lesley E. Tomaszewski is an academic leader and researcher with over 20 years in higher education and health administration. Before coming to Stony Brook Medicine as the MHA Director Dr. Tomaszewski served as Associate Professor and Director of the MBA and MHA Programs at Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN, leading the MHA's CAHME accreditation and developing an online MBA curriculum. She has held positions at Texas A&M University and Dutch institutions, focusing on curriculum redesign and program development. Her research focuses on healthcare leadership and workforce development. Dr. Tomaszewski is committed to teaching, leadership, and mentorship. Dr. T, as her students call her, is a strong advocate for student success, organizational improvement, and inclusive leadership within healthcare education.
Education:
Ph.D., Human Resource Development, Texas A&M University
M.S., Human Resource Development, Texas A&M University
B.A., Anthropology, Texas A&M University
Academic Interests:
Employee engagement within healthcare; Gender in the workplace; Healthcare Leadership Development Programs; Qualitative Research
Honors, Awards, and Affiliations:
2023 Cowart Faculty Excellence Award in Business at Lipscomb University
Professional Memberships:
American College of Healthcare Executive (ACHE)
Association of University Programs in Health Administration (2018-present)
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (2024-present)
National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE) Member
Women in Healthcare (2022-present)
Research Interests:
Dr. Tomaszewski is interested in how health systems can improve employee engagement specifically for middle managers.
Select Publications:
Tomaszewski, L., Visser, R.M.S., & Stolze, H. (forthcoming). Investing in healthcare middle-managers: How a leadership development program can improve employee engagement within healthcare. Leadership in Health Service Journal.
Tomaszewski, L., & Zarestky, J. (2024). Connecting coursework to practice: Engaging executive MHA students by writing case studies. Journal of Health Administration Education, 40(3), 543-550.
Zarestky, J., Tomaszewski, L., & Ruyle, L. (2023). I didn't make much of a difference, but there was a difference in me: Using participatory community education to mitigate human-elephant conflict in Botswana. Environment, Development and Sustainability. 1-16
Tomaszewski, L., Zarestky, J., & Gonzalez, E. (2020). Planning Qualitative Research: Design and Decision Making for New Researchers. International Journal of Qualitative Methods, 19, 1609406920967174.
Davis, E., Menser, T., Cerda Juarez, A., Tomaszewski, L., & Kash, B. (2019). Examining Healthcare Systems: A Market Analysis for Kenya. European Journal of Training and Development, 43(1), 2-20.
Kash, B.A, McKahan, M., Tomaszewski, L., & McMaughan, D. (2018). The Four Ps of Patient Experience: A New Strategic Framework Informed by Theory and Practice. Health Marketing Quarterly, 35(3), 1-13.
Kash, B.A., Tan, D., Tomaszewski, L., & Tittle, K.O. (2016). The Pediatric Medical Home: What Do Evidence-based Models Look Like? American Journal of Accountable Care 4(2), 34-40.
Tomaszewski, L. (2008). What We Want Them to Learn: What Happens to the Adult Students When Adult Administrators Identify Students’ Needs. Perspectives: The New York Journal of Adult Learning, 7(1), 16-24.
Chlup, D. & Tomaszewski, L. (2008). The Forgotten Player in Adult Literacy: The Impact of a State Literacy Resource Center. Adult Basic Education and Literacy, 2(1).
Callahan, J. & Tomaszewski, L. (2007). Navigating the good ol’ boys club: Women, marginality, and communities of practice in a non-profit organization. Studies in Continuing Education, 29(3), 259-276.
Select Presentations:
Henry, S. & Tomaszewski, L. (2024). Resting Boss Face (RBF): What leadership looks like and how to make a difference. WIH 2024 LeadHERship Summit. Atlanta, GA, November.
Tomaszewski, L. & Duke, A. (2024). I See You: How Touchpoints Can Improve Retention and Increase Employee Engagement in Healthcare. Academy of Human Resource Development. Arlington, Virginia, February.
Tomaszewski, L. & Duke, A. (2023). HRD within Healthcare: Employee Engagement and the Quadruple Aim. Academy of Human Resource Development. Minneapolis, Minnesota, February.
Tomaszewski, L. & Visser, R. (2022). How a Leadership Development Program Can Improve Employee Engagement Within Health Care. Academy of Human Resource Development Virtual Conference, February.
Tomaszewski, L. & Zarestky, J. (2021). Employee experiences and case studies: Engaging learners in an Executive Master Health Administration Program. Paper for Academy of Human Resource Development Virtual Conference, February.
Tomaszewski, L. & Remery, C. (2013). Just the two of us?: Copreneurs negotiating roles within second generation family businesses. EIASM workshop on Family Firms Management Research, Finland, Helsinki, May.
Schmidt, E., Visser, R.M.S. & Tomaszewski, L. (2009). Gender Differences in Performance Appraisals: Women Coping with Patriarchy? Academy of Human Resource Development. Minneapolis, Minnesota, February.
Books/Book Chapters:
Lub, X.D., Breuker, H., & Tomaszewski, L. (2022). Leadership and competencies. In: Melissen, F., Rest, J.P. v. d., Josephi, S., & Blomme, R. (2018). Hospitality Experience: An Introduction to Hospitality Management (Third edition.). Groningen: Noordhoff Uitgevers.
Kaunas, C.L., Tomaszewski, L., & Yennello, S.J. (2018) Transitioning from "two-body problem" to "dual-career opportunity": a long and arduous journey. In M. Mora, A. Qubbaj, & M. McMahon, Advancing Women in Academic STEM fields through Dual-Career Policies and Practices. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing.
Lub, X.D., Breuker, H., & Tomaszewski, L. (2018). Leadership and competencies. In: Melissen, F., Rest, J.P. v. d., Josephi, S., & Blomme, R. (2018). Hospitality Experience: An Introduction to Hospitality Management (Second edition.). Groningen: Noordhoff Uitgevers.
Lub, X.D., Breuker, H., & Tomaszewski, L. (2012). Leadership and competencies. In: Melissen, F., Rest, J.P. v. d., Josephi, S., & Blomme, R. (2014). Hospitality Experience: An Introduction to Hospitality Management (First edition.). Groningen: Noordhoff Uitgevers.
