Kengia holds a B.S. degree in Health Information Management from DeVry University, a M.S. degree in Instructional Design and Technology from Walden University. Kengia completed her doctoral coursework in Higher Education Leadership and Management at Capella University. She transitioned into education as an Adjunct instructor for the Health Information Technology program at SPC in 2011. Over the years, she has held numerous leadership positions in Health Information Management in several hospitals throughout the Tampa Bay Area.

Education:

• Doctor of Education in Higher Education Leadership and Management, Capella University
• Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology, Walden University
• Bachelor of Science in Technical Management with an emphasis in Health Information Management, DeVry University
• Associate of Science in Health Information Technology, DeVry University

Certification(s):

• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
• Certified Coding Associate (CCA)
• Certified Associate in Healthcare Information Management Systems (CAHIMS)

HIM Experience:

• Memorial Hosiptal of Tampa, Tampa, FL
• Bayfront Health- St. Petersburg- St. Petersburg, FL
• Tampa General Hospital- Tampa, Florida
• Florida Hospital Zephyrhills- Zephyrhills, Florida
• Raritan Bay Medical Center- Perth Amboy, New Jersey
• Metropolitan Hospital- New York, New York
• Lincoln Hospital- Bronx, New York

Professional Organizations:

• American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
• Active Member of Florida Health Information Management Association (FHIMA)
• Florida Health Information Management Association's (FHIMA) Selected Bridging the Gap Mentor- 2011-2012
• Gulfcoast Health Information Management Association (GCHIMA)

Fun Stuff:
Though I am from New York, I am a simple woman at heart. Outside of working and developing myself professionally,  I love going to the beach, doing yoga, traveling, trying new restaurants, and spending time with my family!