Dr. Eric Abercrombie received a BA in Music from Bethany College (WV), a MA in Religious Studies/Ethics from John Carroll University (OH), a MA in Biomedical Ethics from Case Western Reserve University (OH), and an Ed.D. in Interdisciplinary Leadership from Creighton University (NE), with a dissertation focused on issues in leadership at the intersection of the public and private sectors. His professional background includes time spent in vocational ministry as well as healthcare ethics in the academic, public, and private/nonprofit sectors, with a focus on ethics and leadership within the area of healthcare and medical research. He loves sharing his experience and expertise, but also makes it a priority tapping into the experiences and expertise of his students, creating an environment that fosters a collective intelligence informed by diverse perspectives. He is married to Dr. Melissa Abercrombie, and has four children, as well as a variety of interests and hobbies (music--listening and creating, reading, writing, cooking/grilling).