Thomas Mata

Dr. Thomas J. Mata, DHA, MBA, MHA, MAA, PMP, LSSMBB, FACHDM, is a healthcare executive, educator, and U.S. Army Medical Service Corps Officer with more than 15 years of experience across federal, commercial, and community health systems. His formal teaching areas include healthcare administration, leadership, quality improvement, and health systems operations, supported by extensive professional practice in program management, public health planning, innovation, and organizational performance.

At Walden University, Dr. Mata serves as a Contributing Faculty in the Master of Healthcare Administration program. He has over 6 years ​of teaching and instruction ​in both military and civilian settings.

Dr. Mata holds degrees in Biology and Administration from the University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas; a Master of Healthcare Administration and a Master of Business Administration from Park University, Parkville, Missouri; and a Doctor of Health Administration from Capella University, Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is a Fellow of the American College of Health Data Management, a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP), and a Certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt.

Education

MA, University of the Incarnate Word

MHA, Park University

Post-master's Certificate, Park University

MBA, Park University

DHA, Capella University