Kristin Lefebvre PT, PhD, CCS

Dr. Kristin Morrison Lefebvre, PT, PhD, CCS, is an accomplished academic leader, researcher, and physical therapist who serves as Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Graduate Faculty at the University of Jamestown. A nationally recognized educator and scholar, she has played a pivotal role in advancing graduate education, clinical research training, and healthcare scholarship throughout her career.

Dr. Lefebvre earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences and a Master of Physical Therapy from the University of Delaware before completing a PhD in Health Policy at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. She further strengthened her research expertise through advanced training in clinical research at Harvard Medical School. Her academic background combines clinical practice, health policy, and research methodology, providing a unique perspective on healthcare education and outcomes research.

Before joining the University of Jamestown, Dr. Lefebvre served as a professor of physical therapy at Concordia University, St. Paul, and previously held faculty appointments at Widener University, where she contributed extensively to the education of future healthcare professionals. Since arriving at the University of Jamestown in 2022, she has founded and led the university’s PhD in Clinical Research program, helping establish one of the nation's most innovative online doctoral programs in clinical research.