Blackhawk Technical College has a new Administrative Chair of Allied Health. Kelsey Doyle started her new position on Aug. 11 and is ready to take on this leadership role.
“What drew me to the position most was the combination of education, healthcare, and leadership. I’ve always been passionate about helping people succeed, whether that’s patients receiving quality care or students preparing for their future careers. This role allows me to have the best of both worlds—shaping programs that strengthen the healthcare workforce while mentoring students and faculty to reach their goals,” Doyle said.
After receiving her undergraduate degree in diagnostic medical sonography from Concordia University of Wisconsin, Doyle took a role at a maternal fetal medicine department in Madison, Wisconsin, as a perinatal sonographer. After that, she earned a master’s degree in adult education at Colorado State University.
Doyle believes the significant evolution of health care education, with a strong emphasis on technology, simulation, and hands-on training, will better prepare students for real-world clinical environments. She also offers three key bits of advice for students:
- Ask questions, take initiative, and make the most of every opportunity to learn.
- Don’t be afraid to step outside your comfort zone—that’s often where the most growth happens.
- Build relationships with your faculty, peers, and mentors, because those connections can support you throughout your education and career.
“Blackhawk is deeply invested in its community, and that commitment is evident. The college provides high-quality teaching and training that equip students with the skills they need to succeed in the local workforce,” Doyle said.
At home, Doyle and her husband, Trevor, have two children, Miles and Collins, who keep them busy. She enjoys spending time with her family, reading a good book with some iced coffee, and traveling.
Doyle has also been a speaker at several regional and national ultrasound conferences, talking about topics in high-risk obstetrics. Her next conference is for the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography in Denver this fall.