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Rico, Regina, PhD, MSN-FNP, RN

Campus Dean, Nursing

Doctor of Philosophy Higher Education Administration - University of Phoenix 

M.S., Nursing - University of Phoenix

B.S., Nursing - University of Phoenix

Anderson, Mia, MSN, BSN, RN 
Campus Associate Dean, Nursing Academics
M.S., Nursing/Ed. - University of Lasellette, Santiago, Philippines
B.S., Nursing - University of the Philippines, Manilla, Philippines

Hatley, Issac, EdD, M.Ed., BA
Campus Associate Dean, Nursing Administration
Ed.D., Educational Leadership and Management - Capella University
M.Ed., Administration - California State University, Dominguez Hills
B.A., Sociology/Minor Psychology - California State University, Dominguez Hills

Latuno, Marissa, MSN, RN, Esq. 

Campus Associate Dean, Nursing Clinical Education

M.S., Nursing Administration - California State University, Dominguez Hills

A.D., Nursing - College of the Canyons

LLM., Master of Law - Chicago Kent College of Law

LLB., Bachelor of Law - Ateneo de Manila University of Law, Philippines

B.S., Business Economics - University of the Philippines

Maranan, Gin, BA, MSN, RN, FNP 
Campus Manager, Clinical Faculty
M.S., Nursing Science, FNP - University of California, Irvine
B.S., Nursing - California State University, Los Angeles 
B.S., Psychology - University of California, Irvine

Baghdasarian, Ara J., MD, MBA, MHSA 
Campus Manager, Clinical Operations 
M.D. - Xavier University
MBA, Healthcare Management - Davenport University 
MHSA, Healthcare Administration - St. Joseph's College of Maine

Marin, Catherine, BA, MSN, RN, NP 
Manager of Clinical Faculty
N.P., Women's Health - University of Los Angeles - Harbor Medical Center 
M.S., Nursing/Ed - University of Phoenix
B.S., Nursing - Azusa Pacific University 
B.A., Psychology - University of California, Riverside


Atienza, Eunice, MSN, RN
Instructor I
M.S., Nursing Administration - Kaplan University
B.S., Nursing - Metropolitan Hospital College of Nursing, Manila, Philippines

 

Beckford, Joy, PhD, RN
Instructor I
Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology - California School of Professional Psychology
M.A., Clinical Psychology - California School of Professional Psychology
B.Sc., Business Management and Psychology - University of West Indies


Brown, Beverly, MSN, MA, RN
Instructor I
M.S., Nursing - Cal State University, Los Angeles
M.A., Organizational Management - University of Phoenix
B.S., Nursing - Wayne State University, Detroit Michigan


Byers, Shanea, RN 
Instructor I 
B.S., Nursing - Edinboro University


Canseco, Dolores, MSN, RN, FNP 
Instructor I
M.S., Nursing - California State Los Angeles
B.S., Nursing - California State Los Angeles


DaCosta, Brenda, MSN-FNP, RN

Assistant Professor 
M.S., Family Nurse Practitioner - University of Phoenix
B.S., Nursing - University of Phoenix
A.S., Nursing - Compton College

DeLa Fuente, Chereylle, MSN/Ed, BSN, RN
Simulation
M.S., Nursing Education - University of Phoenix
B.S., Nursing - University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines

 

Dyer, Christine, MSN/Ed, RN

Assistant Professor
M.S., Nurse Educator Role - California State University, Dominguez Hills 
B.S., Elementary Education - University of Dayton, Ohio 
A.S., Nursing - Allied Prof Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health

Hartman, Elizabeth, Ph.D, MSN, RN
Associate Professor
Doctor of Philosophy Education - Capella University
M.S., Nursing - Columbia University School of Nursing, New York
B.S., Nursing - Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland
B.A., Biology - Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland

Jamalpanah, Saba, MSN/Ed, RN
Instructor II 
M.S., Nursing - Mount Saint Mary's College 
B.S., Nursing - Oklahoma State University
B.S., Microbiology - Oklahoma State University


Jordan, Maureen Jill, RNC, MSN, CNL 
NCLEX Manager
M.S., Nursing/Ed. - California State University, Los Angeles
B.S., Nursing - California State University, Dominguez Hills

Joy, Jeny, MSN/Ed, RN
Instructor II 
M.S., Nursing Education - University of Phoenix
B.S., Nursing - Panjab University, Chandigarh, India

Khan, Khadeer, MD, MSN/Ed., FNP, RN
Associate Professor 
Doctorate in Medicine - Bangalore Medical College
M.S., Nursing, Nursing Educator & Family Nurse Practitioner - California State University, Dominguez Hills 

Li, Chia-Yen, EdD, MSN, RN, APHN
Campus Manager, Simulation Center
Ed.D. - University of Southern California
M.S., Nursing - Hawaii Pacific University
B.S., Nursing - National Taipei College of Nursing

Lim, Delight, MSN-Ed, RN, PHN 
Instructor I
M.S., Nursing - University of Phoenix 
B.S., Nursing - University of Phoenix
A.S., Nursing - West Coast University

Mackey, Michelle, MSN, BSN, RN 
Instructor I
M.S., Nursing/Ed. - University of Phoenix
B.S., Nursing - University of Phoenix

Minasyan, Zoya, MSN, RN

Associate Professor 
Ph.D., Nursing - Walden University
M.S., Nursing - Mount Saint Mary's Colleg
B.S., Biochemistry - Yerevan State University

Mirzayan, Garen, MSN, MHA, RN
Instructor I
M.S., Nursing - University of Phoenix 
M.H.A. - University of Phoenix 
B.S., Nursing - University of Phoenix 
A.S., Nursing - Glendale Community College 

Mittelberg, Gary, MBA, RN
Instructor II
M.B.A. - University of Redlands 
B.S., Nursing - Rush University 
B.S., Liberal Arts, Science Emphasis - Wheaton College

Nicholes, Donna, MSN, BSN, RN 
Instructor I
M.S., Nursing/Ed. - University of Phoenix
B.S., Nursing - University of Phoenix

Ogaldez, Victor, MBA, RN

Instructor I 
M.B.A. - University of Phoenix 
B.S., Nursing - University of Phoenix
A.A., Nursing, - Los Angeles Valley College
A.A., Liberal Arts - Los Angeles Valley College

Reyes, Paola, MSN, RN

Instructor I
M.S., Nursing Education - Chamberlin College of Nursing
B.S., Nursing - Chamberlin College of Nursing
A.S, Nursing - Los Angeles Pierce College

Roces, Barbara, Ph.D, MSN, RN, ONP
Associate Professor
Doctor of Philosophy Nursing - University of San Diego
M.S., Nursing – Nurse Practitioner - University of California, Los Angeles
B.S., Nursing - University of Southern California

Rowan, Joanna, Ed.D, MSN, BSN, RN 
Instructor II
Ed.D., Doctor of Education - Pepperdine University
M.S., Nursing - California State University, Los Angeles
B.S., Nursing - California State University, Los Angeles

Schaffer, Jeanne, MSN, RN
Instructor II 
M.S., Nursing - University of California, Los Angeles 
B.S., Nursing - Mount Saint Mary's College

Sims-Drew, Sharon, MSN, RN, GNP 
Instructor I
M.S., Public Health - California State University, Long Beach 
B.S., Nursing - California State University, Los Angeles

Szaniszlo, Mary Harriet, MSN, RN 
Instructor II
M.S., Nursing Education - Grand Canyon University 
B.S., Nursing - Philippine Women's University, Manila, Philippines

Tan, Solomon, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor
M.S., Nursing - University of Phoenix
B.S., Nursing - University of Phoenix 
A.S., Nursing - Pasadena City College 

Taylor, Lynette, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor 
M.S., Nursing - University of Phoenix
B.S., Nursing - University of Phoenix

Walsh, Heather, MSN-ED, BA, RN, CNL 

Assistant Professor 

M.S., Nursing/Ed. - University of Hartford, Hartford, CT

B.A., Art, English Literature, Writing - University of California, Los Angeles

R.N. - Osler School of Nursing, Humber College, Toronto, CA

A.S., Nursing - Long Beach City College