Dr. Tekeisha Zimmerman

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Tekeisha Zimmerman is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational Administration and Human Resource Development at Texas A&M University. With over fifteen years of industry experience, her work focuses on human-centered leadership and technology-mediated work environments. She integrates research with real-world case studies to develop students' critical thinking, strategic influence, and problem-solving skills. Dr. Zimmerman's research explores learning and development practices that shape leaders' abilities to communicate and interpret information in fast-paced organizational contexts. Her interests include leadership communication, narrative competence, and emerging theories of loyalty and commitment in volatile work environments. A practitioner-based educator, she actively engages with the Association for Talent Development and contributes to professional learning networks through conference speaking and workshops. Dr. Zimmerman's work bridges academic research and practice, supporting the development of human-centered leadership capabilities within professional learning communities.

Research Interests

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vita
  • Statement of Purpose (500-750 words)
  • Writing Sample (up to 10,000 words)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • GraduateCAS Application
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.