Amanda Dexter

The setting of Amanda Dexter's story begins as a student at Andrew High School, moves on to the Univerity of Illinois, travels around the globe, and finds its way to the University of North Carolina-Charlotte. A member of the Global Medical Brigades organization at O of I, Amanda discovered a passion for respiratory therapy as she traveled abroad to assist with setting up free medical clinics for impoverished countries. Her work has been published, she has contributed chapters to textbooks, and she has become a recurring speaker at professional conferences both internationally and domestically. Amanda currently serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor and Interim BSRT Program Coordinator at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte. There she has been honored for her work in assessment and accreditation, International Women's Day committee and nominations for a student organization excellence award and an under graduate teacher award. Her work assures that respiratory therapists gain the knowledge, skills and abilities they need to confidently care for patients.