Biography

Dr. Kleffner serves as the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs at the St. Joseph Campus; she began her new role as of October 2020. Dr. Kleffner has spent her career in medical education. She attended the University of Missouri–Columbia where she completed a Master’s degree in Counseling and Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration. She worked for the University of Missouri School of Medicine in Columbia before coming to the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine in 2010. During her time at the UMKC School of Medicine, she has served in progressive roles in Admissions, Advising, Career Services, and now as Assistant Dean of the St. Joseph campus. Dr. Kleffner has a passion for serving students, and in each of her respective roles has found joy in advocating for student needs.