Karen Cox, PhD, RN, FACHE, FAAN

Dr. Karen Cox has served as president of Chamberlain University—the largest provider of nursing education programs in the U.S.—since 2018. Prior to joining Chamberlain, she was executive vice president and chief operating officer of Children’s Mercy – Kansas City. In 2003, during her tenure as vice president for Patient Care Services and chief nursing officer, she led the organization to receive Magnet designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Dr. Cox is past president of the American Academy of Nursing (2017–2019). She started her career as a licensed practical nurse and holds an associate degree in nursing from Excelsior College, a bachelor’s in nursing degree from the University of Kansas, and a master’s and PhD in nursing from the University of Missouri – Kansas City.