Bambi Burgard, PhD
Campus President, OUKS
Associate Professor of Counseling
Email: bambi.burgard@ottawa.edu
PhD Counseling Psychology, University of Missouri-Kansas City
BS Psychology, Illinois State University
Dr. Bambi Burgard was named the Campus President for OUKS beginning June 1, 2024.
In addition to serving as the Campus President, Dr. Burgard maintains a small private practice as a provider at Behavioral Health Specialists. She helped introduce the counseling program at the University’s Kansas City campus, and taught courses for OU Online.
Dr. Burgard earned her PhD in counseling psychology at University of Missouri-Kansas City, where she was awarded the Kemper post-doctoral fellowship. Her graduate training included practicum experiences at Children’s Mercy Hospital, the VA Medical Center, a community mental health agency, and the university counseling center. Her APA-approved predoctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship were completed at University of Missouri-Kansas City’s counseling center.
Following the completion of her doctoral degree in 1999, Dr. Burgard began working in administrative roles and teaching undergraduate psychology courses at Kansas City Art Institute (KCAI). She served as executive vice president for academic affairs at KCAI from 2012-2022 before joining 成人快手 in 2023. Dr. Burgard is a member of the Kansas Psychological Association.