Gabriel Holder

Dr. Gabriel Holder is an alumnus of the Iberoamerican University of Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. With extensive experience in both healthcare and healthcare education, he has held various roles in the field and earned multiple certifications in Allied Health. His journey as an educator began in 2003 and is centered around two key principles: engagement and pedagogy. Engagement serves as the gateway to learning, fostering an environment where both Dr. Holder and his students are fully invested in the educational process. He sets clear expectations for each class, ensuring that students feel challenged and supported. Pedagogy plays a vital role in Dr. Holder's teaching philosophy, guiding his methods and approaches to facilitate deeper understanding and critical thinking. By incorporating diverse instructional strategies, he strives to accommodate different learning styles, making the material accessible and relatable for all students. Dr. Holder is passionate about educating future healthcare professionals, finding the science behind recognizing, diagnosing, and treating various clinical conditions captivating. Preparing students to navigate complex clinical situations presents both a challenge and a source of motivation, with a strong belief in their potential to learn and succeed at the heart of his educational approach.

As an Allied Health instructor and assessment coordinator for the School of Nursing and Health Sciences, Dr. Gabriel Holder plays a key role in shaping the educational experience for future healthcare professionals. His position involves developing engaging course content and ensuring rigorous assessment standards. Dr. Holder emphasizes critical thinking and practical skills, collaborating with faculty to enhance program quality. Passionate about education, he is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of healthcare leaders.