Faculty Profile

Profile

Lori Salgado, Adjunct Instructor at Franklin University since 2022. 

After finishing a career in the U.S. Air Force, travelling the world as a KC-135 pilot and engaging in various military leadership pursuits, I earned my PhD in Public Policy & Administration, and have been teaching higher ed students in diverse subjects such as Leadership, Public Policy, American Government, Public Budgeting & Finance, and Strategic Planning.  For the past decade I’ve been serving on the board of the local chapter of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA).  I enjoy mentoring students pursuing both theoretical and applied doctorates in a variety of areas that include qualitative and mixed-methods designs, strategic planning, leadership, organizational structure, non-profits, education, children & families, military issues, and broader social issues/policies such as homelessness, social justice, mental health policy, etc.

Education

2016
Walden University (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Doctor of Philosophy, Public Policy and Administration
1997
City University of Seattle (Seattle, Washington)
Master of Public Administration, Pubic Administration
1984
San Jose State University (San Jose, California)
Bachelor of Arts, Social Sciences

Certifications

09-0
Social and Behavioral Research - Basic/Refresher, CITI Program, Expiration Date: 08-0

Work Experience

2022 - Present
Franklin University, Adjunct Faculty and Doctoral Faculty Advisor
2021 - Present
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, Adjunct Faculty, Colorado Springs, Colorado
2019 - Present
Pikes Peak Community College, Instructor, American Government, Colorado Springs, Colorado
2017 - Present
Walden University, Contributing Faculty and Dissertation Mentor, Minneapolis, Minnesota
2005 - 2020
The Classical Academy, Teacher and Coach, Forensics/Speech & Debate, Psychology, Theatre Arts, Colorado Springs, Colorado
2005 - 2006
Remington College, Adjunct Professor, Colorado Springs, Colorado
2004 - 2006
US Air Force Academy, Adjunct Professor, Advanced Composition & Public Speaking, Colorado Springs, Colorado
1995 - 2005
KC-135R and TG-4 aircraft (USAF), Instructor / Evaluator Pilot

Publications & Presentations

Salgado, L. (2019). “Tell me when ‘normal’ stops”-- How parents recognized their child’s mental illness. Journal of Social Change, 11, pp. 1-13. Journal of Social Change. http://doi:10.5590/JOSC.2019.11.1.01

Professional Service

2021
Peer Reviewer
Journal of Social Change, Walden University
(Minneapolis, Minnesota)
2015
Board Member
Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
(Colorado Springs, Colorado)

Memberships

2021
National Society of Leadership & Success
2017
American Society of Public Administrators
2016
Golden Key Honour Society
2016
Pi Alpha Alpha Honor Society