Leah Fullman

Dean, School of Speech-Language Pathology | College of Health Science

As the inaugural dean of the Pepperdine School of Speech-Language Pathology, Leah Fullman brings extensive experience as a senior administrator in health science education and as a clinician in healthcare settings. Fullman most recently served as the founding dean of the College of Health Sciences at Faulkner University, where she guided the strategic planning and development of seven health science programs, including a bachelor's in health sciences, master's in speech-language pathology, and doctor of occupational therapy. She also led the creation of an online master's in speech-language pathology and PhD in health sciences. At the time of her departure, Fullman was in the process of developing a nursing program. A key member of the Faulkner advancement team, Fullman was dedicated to acquiring grants to fund the college and managed multi-million-dollar budgets successfully. During her tenure, she exceeded student enrollment goals and formed relationships with a diverse network of healthcare professionals.

Fullman serves as a trustee at the Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, where she contributes her expertise in administration, accreditation, and assessment as she navigates the needs of for-profit education and serves a wide variety of constituents. She has also contributed her expertise to medical centers, private clinics, and skilled nursing facilities, serving a diverse caseload from NICU to geriatrics.

Fullman received her bachelor of science in liberal arts from California State University, Fullerton. She earned a master of science in speech-language pathology from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, and her doctor of science from the Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. She also completed special training and research in the speech/language and feeding/swallowing needs of medically complex patients, including trach/vent and feeding tubes.

Email: leah.fullman@pepperdine.edu