College of Health Professions

Education

• Ph.D., The University of Texas at Tyler
• M.A., The University of Texas at Austin
• B.A. in Business, Baylor University

Bio

Dr. Mary Lynn Lunn has a unique mix of experience in both academia and private industry. Her academic experience includes teaching, research, publishing, and editing. She has expertise in the energy, banking, chemical, technology, and healthcare industries. 

Courses: Human Resource Management in Healthcare, Human Resource Development

Academic Experience: Tulane University, University of Richmond

Courses: Dimensions of Human Resource Management, Healthcare Policy and Reform, Business Ethics and Leadership, Organizational Behavior

Previous Work Experience:

• Conoco
• Andersen Consulting, Change Management Services
• Bankers Trust
• Human Resource Development Quarterly, Managing Editor

Affiliations

• Academy of Human Resource Development, 2012-Present
• American College of Healthcare Executives, 2016-Present
• Society for Human Resource Management, 2017-Present
• Society of Human Resource Management - Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), May 2021

Research Interests: Employee Engagement, Patient Experience in Healthcare, Leadership, Change Management

Selected Articles:

Lunn, M. L., Ellinger, A. D., Nimon, K. F., & Halbesleben, J. R. B. (2021) Chief Executive Officers’ Perceptions of Collective Organizational Engagement and Patient Experience in Acute Care Hospitals. Journal of Patient Experience. https://doi.org/10.1177/23743735211034027

Lunn, M. L. (2022). Book Review:  The Engaged Scholar. Journal of Business, Ethics and Society, 2(1). https://journal-jbes.org

Ellinger, A. D., Anderson, V., Gubbins, C., Lunn, M. L., Nimon, K. F., Sheehan, M., & Werner, J. M. (2013). The generous spirit of the peer review process: Perspectives and insights from the HRDQ editorial team on providing high-quality reviews.  Human Resource Development Quarterly, 24(4), 417-428.