Laura Hills, D.A., has accomplished many things over a distinguished 40-year career, but defines herself first and foremost as an educator. Her passion is to teach professionals how to lead and develop others, build better relationships, and communicate more effectively. She is well known for her programs, books, and articles, and notably is a columnist for AAPL's Healthcare Administration Leadership & Management Journal and the Journal of Medical Practice Management since 1998.Hills has grounded her work in a rigorous academic foundation. She holds a Doctor of Arts in higher education with a focus on adult learning and leadership and wrote and published her award-winning dissertation on leadership legacies.