Dr. Barbara Blackwell, EdD, RN, NPD-BC, CHSE

Assistant Professor, Executive Director Simulation Learning & Research Hampton University School of Nursing
Dr. Barbara Blackwell is the Executive Director of Simulation at Hampton University, bringing over 15 years of expertise as a simulation educator, researcher, and leader. At Hampton, she has established a robust simulation program and secured $1,165,000 in funding to advance the university’s virtual and immersive learning agenda.

A prominent voice in the field, Dr. Blackwell co-authored the international Standard on Facilitation and frequently presents her research nationally. Her leadership and contributions to the discipline include:

  • Inclusion & Excellence: Charter member and former two-year Chair of INACSL’s Inclusion, Diversity, & Equity (IncluDE) committee, and recipient of the 2026 INACSL Diversity, Inclusivity and Equity in Simulation Excellence Award.
  • Mentorship & Collaboration: Appointed as an INACSL Rising Star mentor (2025–2026) and facilitator of a 2026 national interprofessional educational experience.
  • Professional Affiliations: Active member of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare and Healthy Simulation.

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