Sheila Abebe

Areas of Expertise

• African American Infant Mortality
• Heart Failure and Major Depressive Disorders
• Adolescent Vaping
• Sickle Cell Anemia

HHS Signature Research Area(s)

• Developmental Health and Wellness
• Healthy Lifestyles and Vital Longevity
• Sustainable Organizations and Thriving Communities

School of Nursing Research Area(s)

• Family, Maternal and Child Health
• Health Promotion and Population Health
• Healthcare Systems and Organizations
• Nursing Education

Biography

Accomplished Nurse Executive, Nurse Educator and board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) whose proven expertise includes the unique ability to understand both the clinical and operational leadership components of healthcare administration and how to leverage each for maximum impact on an ever-changing and complex health care system. Possesses strong communication skills and an ability to capitalize on a breadth of experience in order to drive increased engagement and process improvement. Gifted at assessing and evaluating clinical scenarios and population health management across the healthcare continuum.

Education

• DNP 2010, Purdue University Utilizing Value Stream Mapping to Assess Workflow Inefficiency
• FNP Post Master's Certificate 1998 Ball State University
• MA 1985 Nursing Administration
• BS 1982 Ball State University

Selected Publications

• Abebe, S. Y, Siktberg, L. L., Mucherah, W.M., Oloo, J.A., Muliira, J.K., Kandiah, J., Hall, G., Kroot, A. (2023). Evaluation of a pilot interprofessional train-the trainer workshop to enhance sickle cell anemia community education in Kenya. East African Medical Journal.
• Renbarger, K., Abebe, S.Y, Place, J.M., Goldsby, B., Hall, G., Kroot, A. (2023) Perspectives of Infant Mortality from African American Community Members. Women's Health Reports.
• Renbarger, K. M., Phelps, B., Broadstreet, A., Abebe, S.Y. (2023). Factors Associated with Maternal Engagement in Infant Car When Mothers Use Substances. Woment's Health Reports.
• Abebe, S. Y., Goldsby, E., Renbarger, K., Hall, G., Kroot, A. (2023) Vol 19, (5) Assessment of Stuttering Priapism in Individuals with Sickle Cell Disease. The Journal for Nurse Practitioners Priapism in Individual's with Sickle C
• Abebe, S. Y., Goldsby, E.A., Hall, G. (2022) Infant Mortality among African Americans, using Life Course Perspective to Encourage Transformation. Family and Community Health July-September 45 (3), 160-162.

Professional Affiliations

• United States Tennis Association Board Member 2024-2027