David San Filippo, Ph.D.

Programs/Classes Taught: 

Bachelors of Science in Health Care Leadership (HCL)
Masters in Health Administration Services (MHA)

Areas of Expertise: 

• Gerontology - Human Services Management (HSM)
• Critical Incident Management - Human Services Management (HSM)
• Research Methodology – Doctorate and Graduate
• Leadership Management Health Care Administration
• Vocational & Career Information
• Mental Health Counseling & Guidance
• Social Security Disability
• Thanatology
• Online Course Development, Teaching, and Learning

Biography:

Dr. San Filippo is the Chair of the Health Studies Programs, Graduate School of Business and Leadership (GSBL) at National Louis University (NLU) in Chicago, Illinois. He is the Faculty Advisor for the NLU Student Veterans of America chapter and the Quality Matter Coordinator for NLU's learning management platform. Dr. San Filippo is also a former Faculty Senate Chair for National Louis University. He teaches doctoral, graduate, and undergraduate online courses in research methodology, critical thinking, strategic management, leadership, ethics, crisis management, and human services related to gerontology.

Dr. San Filippo earned his Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies from Columbia College, Columbia, MO. He earned a Masters of Arts in Counseling and Guidance from Rollins College, Winter Park, FL. He earned his Ph.D. in Human Science from Saybrook University, San Francisco, CA.

Dr. San Filippo is a member of the American Board of Vocational Expert, International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals, International Association of Near-Death Studies, National Association of Disability Representatives, and the Adult Higher Education Alliance. Dr. San Filippo is a Past Chair of the Standards & Compliance Board for the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals and Past President of the Adult Higher Education Alliance. He is also the Clinical Director for BlueLine Support a peer-to-peer support service to law enforcement personnel.

Dr. San Filippo serves as a vocational expert involving workers' compensation, personal injury, automobile, and social disability matters. He also represents disabled individuals before the Social Security Administration. Dr. San Filippo is a licensed mental health counselor, certified disability management specialist, a Florida qualified rehabilitation provider, and Quality Matters Peer Reviewer. He provides counseling services to first responders and military veterans with post-traumatic stress injuries. Dr. San Filippo has started five companies related to medical cost containment, vocational rehabilitation services, and software and systems development. He has consulted for organizations in the United States and Colombia, S.A. regarding medical cost containment, human resources development, bereavement, and cost containment software. Dr. San Filippo offers seminars nationally on the topics of international business, online education, death & dying, near-death experiences, peer support services for first responders, and post-traumatic stress injury and recovery.

Education: 

Ph.D. - Human Science - Saybrook University M.A. - Counseling & Guidance - Rollins College B.A. - Liberal Arts - Columbia College

Research and Interests:

• Innovative Leadership
• Emotional Intelligence
• Process Innovation
• First Responder Mental Health
• Post-traumatic Stress & Recovery

Contact Information:

Email: david.sanfilippo@nl.edu

Phone: (407) 673-3773

Website: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/David-San-Filippo