Dr. Lisa Marie Portugal
PhD, EdD, MAEd, MEd, BFA
Professor
Online Education & Public Health Leadership
🎓 Academic Credentials
- PhD – Leadership in Higher Education, Capella University
- EdD – Public Health Education, American College of Education
- Three M.Ed and one MAEd in Business Admin, Health, Social Science, & Secondary Education
- BFA in Media Arts & Fine Arts – University of Arizona
- 42 credits completed toward Doctor of Management – Colorado Technical University
- Multiple certifications across K–12 disciplines and library media
📚 Online Teaching & Mentorship
- Teaching online since 2006 with 16+ universities and 30+ platforms
- Faculty roles across doctoral, graduate, undergraduate, and K–12 levels
- Mentored students as dissertation chair, faculty supervisor, and course developer
- Expert in learner engagement and retention through metacognitive mentoring
📖 Research, Books & Thought Leadership
- Published 20+ books on education, public health, and leadership
- Author of peer-reviewed articles across 30+ journals globally
- Topics include stroke intervention, cultural frameworks, online pedagogy, and holistic education
🏅 Awards & Honors
- Multiple ACE Celebrity Award nominations (2020–2025)
- Faculty of the Month – American InterContinental University
- Instructional Excellence Award Nominee – AIU (2017)
- Recipient of regional and national scholarships and educator awards
💼 Professional Experience
- 12 years in media sales and advertising as GM, Regional Manager & Senior Executive
- Extensive K–12 and higher education experience in both online and ground campuses
- Served as librarian, teacher, supervisor, and curriculum specialist
💡 Teaching Philosophy
Dr. Portugal champions an educator's duty to inspire and guide learners through motivational engagement, evidence-based instruction, and applied pedagogy. Her mission is to foster a culture of excellence using innovation, integrity, and deep commitment to educational success.