Faculty Members

Our faculty members are qualified medical professionals with the great sense of responsibility and desire to help our students to get the most thorough knowledge of the healthcare field.

We believe in equality and diversity!

And precisely due to this belief we achieve excellence and recognize the value of every individual. One of our goals is to create an environment that respects the diversity of the faculty members and students and enables them to achieve their full potential, to contribute fully, and to derive maximum benefit and enjoyment from their involvement in the life of our Academy.

Our institution supports and encourages instructors and students to engage in discussions and dialogs. Students and faculty members alike are encouraged to freely express views as long as they believe it would advance understanding in the specialized discipline being studied.

- Claudia Von Zamory RDMS (AB)(OB)(BR), RVT, RT (M), CRT
Executive Program Director/Clinical Coordinator (PT)
B.A. - Ashford University - Clinton, IA
A.S. - Radiology - Wichita Falls, TX
Ms. Von Zamory has over 20 years of experience in Diagnostic Imaging and 10 years of experience in clinical education.

- Guillermo Paredes MD, RDMS (AB)(OB), RVT
Program Director (FT)
M.D. – Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos – San Marcos, Peru
Dr. Paredes has 15 years experience combined in Clinical, Medical Education, and Ultrasound Education.

- Bahram Aliassa MPH, MD, RDMS (AB)(OB), RVT
Clinical Coordinator (PT)
M.D., Certified by E.C.F.M.G
M.D. - University of Pierre and Marie Curie– Paris, France
M.P.H. - Benedictine University – Chicago, IL
Specialty Degree in OB/GYN – University of Clermont-Ferrand
Dr. Aliassa has over 20 years of experience in Ultrasound Education and Practice.

- Zulfikarali Lalani APS, RDMS (AB)(OB/GYN)(NE), RVT, RDCS
Didactic Instructor (PT)
B.A. – International Services, Inc. - Canada
Mr. Lalani has over 10 years of experience in Ultrasound Technology and Clinical Education esperience.
 and Ultrasound Education.

-Joanne Robertson BS, RT (R)(M), CRT
Executive Director & Clinical Coordinator
B.S. – University of San Francisco – San Francisco, CA
A.S. – Radiologic Technology, Foothill College - Los Altos CA
R.T. Certificate in Radiologic Technology - Mills-Peninsula Health Services

Marilyn Maes MS, RT (R)(MR)(f), CRT
Program Director/Clinical Coordinator (FT)
M.S. – Walden University – Minneapolis, MN
B.S. – Ashford University – Clinton, IA
A.S./A.A. – Radiologic Technology, SRJS - Santa Rosa, CA
R.T. Certificate in Radiologic Technology - Santa Rosa Junior College - Santa Rosa, CA

Tammy Alander BS, RT (R)(M), CRT
Instructor /Clinical Coordinator (FT)
B.S. – University of San Francisco - San Francisco CA
R.T. – Santa Rosa Junior College - Santa Rosa, CA
A.S. /A.A. – Santa Rosa Junior College - Santa Rosa, CA
R.T. Certificate in Radiologic Technology - Santa Rosa Junior College - Santa Rosa, CA

Ray Herrera BS, RT (R), CRT
Instructor (PT)
B.S. – University of San Francisco – San Francisco, CA
A.S. /A.A. – Santa Rosa Junior College - Santa Rosa, CA
R.T. Certificate in Radiologic Technology - Santa Rosa Junior College - Santa Rosa, CA

John Ellis MS, RT (R),(CT) CRT
Instructor (PT)
M.S. – Chapman University – Orange County, California
B.S. – Southern Illinois University – Carbondale, IL
A.A. Community College of the Air Force- Community College of the Air Force
R.T. Certificate in Radiologic Technology - Community College of the Air Force

Kelly Buckley-Visco BS, RT (R), CRT
Instructor (PT)
B.S. – Kinesiology, San Francisco State University – San Francisco, CA
A.S. – Santa Rosa Junior College - Santa Rosa, CA
R.T. Certificate in Radiologic Technology - Santa Rosa Junior College - Santa Rosa, CA

- Marilyn Maes MS, RT (R)(MR)(f), CRT
Program Director/Clinical Coordinator (FT)
M.S. – Walden University – Minneapolis, MN
B.S. – Ashford University – Clinton, IA
A.S./A.A. – Radiologic Technology, SRJS - Santa Rosa, CA
R.T. Certificate in Radiologic Technology - Santa Rosa Junior College - Santa Rosa, CA

- Monique Fournier RT (R)(MR), CRT
MRI Didactic Instructor (PT)
A.S. - Columbia State Community College - Columbia, TN
Ms. Fournier has over 20 years of experience in MRI and Radiologic Technology.

- Elena Danilova ARMRIT
MRI Didactic/Clinical Instructor (PT)
A.S. – MRI, Sonoma College, Petaluma CA
A.S. – Physician Assistant, Novosibirsk Medical College #1, Novosibirsk, Russia
Ms. Danilova has extensive experience in MRI field.

-Larisa Revzina Ph.D., FNP, RN
Program Director (FT) - Vocational Nursing (VN) Program, Psychiatric Technician, Phlebotomy Program.
Ph.D. in Education, USF - San Francisco, CA
M.S.N. – SFSU - San Francisco, CA
Assistant Professor in SFSU, Advanced Nursing Program
Dr. Revzina has over 15 years of experience in Nursing and Nursing Education.

SAN MATEO, CA
- Christy Bill RN
VN Program Coordinator (FT)
A.S. – VN, Lassen Community College – Susanville, CA
A.S.N. – College of Marin – Kentfield, CA
Ms. Bill has over 14 years experience in nursing, and specializes in adult critical care and geriatrics.

- Rebecca Paguyo LVN
Didactic/Clinical Instructor (FT)
Diploma – Nursing, Perpetual Help School of Nursing – Manila, Philippines
B.S.N. – Chinese General Hospital, College of Nursing
Ms. Paguyo has over 30 years of experience in nursing and specializes in geriatrics.

- Ms. Marina Bukhankova LVN
Didactic/ Clinical Instructor (FT)
M.A. – Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia – St. Petersburg, Russia
Ms. Bukhankova has over 15 years of experience in nursing.

-Hudson LVN
Didactic/Clinical Instructor (FT)
B.A. – Ellis College of New York Institute of Technology- Old Westbury, NY
Ms. Hudson has over 15 years of experience in nursing.

- Gelena Gorelik RD
Didactic Instructor (PT)
M.S. – Nutrition, Endocrinology - UC Davis - Davis CA
B.S. – Biology, Health Sciences, Dietetics - UC Davis - Davis CA
Ms. Gorelik has over 10 years of experience in General Biology and Medical Sciences Education.

- Dennis Manzanades RN
Didactic/Clinical Instructor (PT)
B.S.N. – Bicol University College of Nursing - Legazpi City, Philippines
Mr. Manzanades has over 15 years of experience as a Registered Nurse and extensive experience as a nurse educator.

- Harprit Pannu MD
Instructor (PT)
M.D – Central America Health Science University, School of Medicine - Belize City, Belize
B.S – Molecular Biology and Chemistry – San Jose State University – San Jose, CA
Dr. Pannu has extensive knowledge of the science and medical field and is a published and patented scientist in medical research.

- Mervina DeGuzman RN
Instructor (PT)
B.S.N. – Angles University - Angeles, Philippines
Ms. DeGuzman has over 15 years of nursing experience and has extensive knowledge in nursing administration.

- Roselyn Jequinto RN
Instructor (PT)
B.S.N. – Filamer Christian Institute – Roxas City, Capiz , Philippines
Ms. Jequinto has over 31 years of nursing experience and specializes as a clinical resource nurse educator.

- Maria Theresa Norgene D. Erfe RN
Instructor (PT)
B.S.N. – The Philippine Women’s University – Manila, Philippines
Ms. Erfe has over 30 years nursing experience.

- Anatoly Doroteo RN
Instructor (PT)
B.S.N. – Makati Medical Center College of Nursing - Makati, Philippines
Mr. Doroteo has over 5 years of experience in nursing

- Shirley M. Kedrowski RN
Instructor (PT)
A.S – Nursing, Rochester Community and Technical College – Rochester, NY
B.S .N. – University of Minnesota – MN
M.S.N. – Georgetown University – Washington D.C.
Ms. Kedrowski has over 36 years experience in nursing and is a published nurse researcher and has served an active role in numerous professional and accrediting agencies.

- Elizabeth Saiz RN
Instructor (PT)
B.S.N. – San Francisco State University – San Francisco, CA
Ms. Saiz has over 30 years of nursing experience.

- Elizabeth Jochim RN
Instructor (PT)
B.S.N. – Seattle University – Seattle, WA
M.S.N.- Grand Canyon University- Phoenix, AZ
Ms. Jochim has over 5 years of experience in nursing

- Sylvia Lee RN
Instructor (PT)
M.S.N.- San Francisco State University- San Francisco, CA
M.A.- San Francisco State University- San Francisco, CA
B.A.- San Francisco State University- San Francisco, CA
A.S.- City College of San Francisco- San Francisco, CA  
Ms. Lee has over 5 years of experience in nursing

- Jacqueline Rogers RN
Instructor (PT)
A.S.N. – Johnson County Community College – Overland Park, KS
Ms. Rogers has over 5 years of experience in nursing

- Ann Marie Kay RN
Instructor (PT)
 B.S. N. – San Francisco State University – San Francisco, CA
Ms. Kay has over 24 years experience in nursing and specializes in neonatal and pediatric nursing.

- Anna Asovskaya RN
Instructor (PT)
M.D – Odessa State University – Odessa, Ukraine
A.S.N.  – College of San Mateo – San Mateo, CA
M.S.N. – San Francisco State University – San Francisco, CA
Ms. Asovskaya has over 20 years experience in the medical and nursing field and has specialized in women’s health and simulation technology.

- Jagrup Pannu MD
Instructor (PT)
B.S. - Molecular Biology, San Jose State University – San Jose, CA
M.D – Central America Health Science University, School of Medicine - Belize City, Belize
Dr. Pannu is a patented scientist and has extensive knowledge of medicine and research.

CONCORD, CA
-Leora Bar-Din RN
Associate Program Director (FT): Vocational Nurse Program / Psychiatric Technician Program
B.S.N, P.H.N – Samuel Merritt College – Oakland, CA
B.A. Psychology – University of California Santa Cruz - Santa Cruz, CA

-Katherine Zahner RN
Didactic/Clinical Instructor (PT): Vocational Nurse Program / Psychiatric Technician Program
M.S.N. – California State University, Sacramento, CA
B.S.N. – Marquette University - Milwaukee, WI

-Joseph Goldstein RN
Didactic Instructor (PT): Vocational Nurse Program
B.S. - Bioresource Sciences- University of California, Berkeley - Berkeley, CA
R.N. - Academy of Health and Science - Dept of Army

-Herjit Pannu MD
Didactic Instructor (PT): Vocational Nurse Program / Psychiatric Technician Program
M.D. – Central America Health Services University - Belize

-Larisa Karpova, MD
Didactic Instructor (PT): Vocational Nurse Program
M.D. – Rostov State Medical University – Rostov, Russia

-Jeanie Leines RN
Clinical Instructor (PT): Vocational Nurse Program
A.S.N. - Ohlone College - Fremont, CA
V.N. - New Haven Regional Occupational Center - Hayward, CA

-Deborah Galloway RN
Didactic / Clinical Instructor (PT): Vocational Nurse Program / Psychiatric Technician Program
M.S.N. – Gonzaga University - Spokane, WA
B.S.N. Holy Names College - Oakland, CA

-Aarti Savoor MS
Didactic Instructor (PT): Vocational Nurse Program / Psychiatric Technician Program
M.S. – San Francisco State University - San Francisco, CA
B.A. Biology - Queens College, City University of New York - New York, NY

-Monty Sauceda LVN
Clinical Instructor (PT): Vocational Nurse Program
V.N. – St. Phillip’s College - San Antonio, TX

-Nelia Flores LVN
Clinical Instructor (PT): Vocational Nurse Program
V.N. – Los Medanos College – Pittsburg, CA

-Norman M. Elizaga LVN
Clinical Instructor (PT): Vocational Nurse Program
B.S.N. – Our Lady Fatima College, Philippines

-Sally Shirey LVN
Clinical Instructor (PT): Vocational Nurse Program
V.N. – California College of Medical Affiliates - San Francisco, CA

-Fe Angelita Lobaton-Lay RN
Clinical Instructor (PT): Vocational Nurse Program /Psychiatric Technician Program
A.S.N – Los Medanos College – Pittsburg, CA
V.N – Pittsburg Adult School – Pittsburg, CA

-Julie Pells RN
Didactic/Clinical Instructor (FT): Psychiatric Technician Program / Vocational Nurse Program
B.S.N. – Brigham Young University - Provo, UT

MODESTO, CA
- Sabia L. Young RN
Program Coordinator (FT)
A.S.N. - Modesto Junior College – Modesto, CA

- Kelley Giaramita RN
Associate Program Coordinator (PT)
B.A. – CSU Stanislaus - Turlock CA
A.S.N. – Modesto Junior College – Modesto, CA
A.S. - Vocational Nursing – Merced College – Merced, CA
A.S. – Cottey College – Nevada, MO

- Michele Bays RN
Didactic/ Clinical Instructor (PT)
B.S.N. - University of California - Los Angeles, CA

- Susan Chatelain LVN
Clinical Instructor (PT)
L.V.N. – Modesto Junior College – Modesto, CA

-Malinda Jauregui RN
Didactic/Clinical Instructor (PT)
A.S.N. – San Joaquin Delta College - Stockton, CA

-Tonya Robinson, RN
Didactic Instructor
BSN-University of Phoenix, Sacramento, CA
ASN-San Joaquin Delta College, Stockton, CA
LVN-Clovis Adult School, Clovis, CA

-Juanita Vierra, RN
Clinical Instructor (PT)
ASN-Chabot Junior College, Hayward, CA
Certified Massage Therapist

-Margie Humphres,  RN
Clinical Instructor (PT)
ASN-Modesto Junior College, Modesto, CA

-Robyn Provencio RN
Didactic/Clinical Instructor (PT)
M.S.N. – University of Phoenix – Sacramento, CA
B.A. – San Francisco State University - San Francisco, CA
A.D.N. - Irving Memorial School of Nursing - Syracuse, NY

-Shirley Renslow RN
Didactic/Clinical Instructor (PT)
B.S.N. – Colorado Technical Institute - CO
A.S.N. - Modesto Junior College - Modesto, CA

-Rashanda Roper LVN
Clinical/Didactic Instructor (FT)
A.S. N. – Merced Community College - Merced, CA

- Aksorn Sinlapaxay RN
Clinical Instructor (PT)
A.S.N. – Modesto Junior College – Modesto, CA
 
- Tracy Walthour RN
Didactic/Clinical Instructor (PT)
A.S.N. - Middlesex Community College - Lowell, MA

-Philip Waymire LVN
Didactic/Clinical Instructor (FT)
L.V.N.-Career Networks Institute, Orange, CA
B.A. – California State University Stanislaus - Turlock, CA
A.A. – Modesto Junior College - Modesto, CA

- Katherine Gosney RN
Didactic/Clinical Instructor (PT)
R.N. /A.S. Applied Science – Jefferson Community College – Watertown, NY
B.A. – Northeastern University – Boston, MA

- Joyce Santos, RN
Clinical Instructor (PT)
B.S.N. - Adventist University of the Philippines

- Lucille Del Toro, LVN
Clinical Instructor (PT)
A.A - San Joaquin Delta College - Stockton, CA

FRESNO, CA
- Carol A. Williams RN
Program Coordinator (FT)
B.S.N. – Iowa Wesylean College - Mt. Pleasant, Iowa
Ms. Williams has over 25 years experience in various teaching and educational administration.

- Tracy Gutleber RN
Didactic/Clinical Instructor (FT)
A.S.N. – Fresno City College – Fresno, CA
A.A. – Long Beach City College – Long Beach, CA

-Mary Jo Moore RN
Didactic Instructor (PT)
B.S.N. – Montana State University – Bozeman, MT

-Ani Sanikian RN
Didactic Instructor (PT)
A.D.N. – Fresno City College - Fresno, CA

-Najib Allabadi MD
Didactic Instructor (PT)
M.D. - Quaid-E-Azam Medical College - Bahawalpur, Pakistan

-Jeffery Fay RN
Didactic Instructor (PT)
M.S.N. – California State University, Fresno - Fresno, CA
B.S.N. – University of Massachusetts, Boston – Boston, MA

-Terry Lyon RN
Didactic Instructor (PT)
A.D.N. - Shasta College – Redding, CA

-Kaushal Mehta MD, RN
Didactic Instructor (PT)
M.D. – Terna Medical College & Hospital - Navi Mumbai, India
M.P.H. – California State University, Northridge – Northridge, CA
A.D.N – Nursing, Excelsior College, Albany, NY

-Richard Merrills RN
Didactic/Clinical Instructor (FT)
B.A. – American InterContinental University
A.D.N. – Burlington County College – Brown Mills, NJ

- Nancye Maffei, LVN
Didactic/Clinical Instructor (FT)
A.A. – San Joaquin Delta College – Stockton, CA
Ms. Maffei has over 30 years experience in nursing and specializes in women’s health and pediatrics.

- David Cavazos LVN
Clinical Instructor (PT)
L.V.N. - Clovis Adult Education – Clovis, CA

- Ellen Watman RN
Clinical Instructor (PT)
R.N. – St. Michael’s Hospital of Nursing - Newark, NJ
B.S. - USF - San Francisco, CA

-Kathy Blalock RN
Clinical Instructor (PT)
A.D.N. – San Joaquin Delta College – Stockton, CA

-Kathy Smith RN
Clinical Instructor (PT)
A.D.N. – Fresno City College - Fresno, CA
L.V.N. – Fresno City College - Fresno, CA

- Krishna Misra MD
Medical Director (PT) – Ultrasound Technology, Radiologic Technology, Magnetic Resonance
Imaging (MRI) Programs.
M.D., Certified by E.C.F.M.G
Board Certified: American Board of Radiology, Licensed Physician in California
Dr. Misra has over 15+ years of experience as a Physician - Radiologist with concentration in
Ultrasound, CT, MRI, X-Ray.

San Mateo, CA – Continuing Education Phlebotomy Technician Course
- Elizabeth Jochim RN
Phlebotomy Instructor (PT)
B.S.N. – Seattle University – Seattle, WA
M.S.N.- Grand Canyon University- Phoenix, AZ

San Mateo, CA – Continuing Education IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawl Course
- Elizabeth Jochim RN
IV Therapy Instructor (PT)
B.S.N. – Seattle University – Seattle, WA
M.S.N.- Grand Canyon University- Phoenix, AZ

Concord, CA – Continuing Education Phlebotomy Technician Course
- Marcia Pauley
Phlebotomy Instructor (PT)
B.S. – California State University – Hayward, CA
Ms. Pauley has over 7 years of Phlebotomist experience

Modesto, CA – Continuing Education Phlebotomy Technician Course
- Elicia Coleman
Associate Director/Instructor
Phlebotomy Instructor (PT)
Phlebotomist Tech. 1 CPT 1
Ms.Coleman has over 10 years of Phlebotomist experience

Fresno, CA – Continuing Education Phlebotomy Technician Course
- Matt Giusti
Phlebotomy Instructor (PT)
Phlebotomist Tech. 1 CPT1
Mr. Giusti has over 17 years of Phlebotomist experience

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts – Corporate Office Staff – San Mateo, CA
- Rosemarie Yule – Outreach Imaging Development Manager
- Suzee Sturn – Outreach Nursing Development Manager
- Jack Reinecker – Placement Coordinator
- Shirl Kedrowski – Nursing Clinical Education Liaison
- Leo Corella – Outreach Development Manager
- Kamilia Dews – Interim Financial Aid Director
- Michelle Holcomb – Registrar
- Kelly King – Corporate Office Manager
- Elena Kudrya – Accounting Department Manager
- Jen Ceralde- Accounting Assistant

San Mateo, CA
- Jaqueline Mawla – Administrative Manager
-Tony Nguyen – Admissions Advisor
- Jessica Davis– Student Services Coordinator
- Stephanie Sy – Front Desk Representative
- Irma Hernandez – Front Desk Representative
- Sharon Reynolds – Financial Aid Advisor

Concord, CA
- Gari Hakobov – Campus Director
- Anna Pimentel – Admission Advisor
- Gena Miller – Students Services Coordinator
- Stella Babayan – Financial Aid Advisor
- Milagro Medrano – Front Desk Representative
- Rosa Castellon –Front Desk Representative

Modesto, CA
- Sabia Young – Campus Director
- Erica Smith - Administrative Manager
- Edith Garcia - Admissions Advisor
- Rebecca Bennett – Student Services Coordinator
- Taneisha Huntley – Front Desk Representative

Fresno, CA
- Joseph Brickman – Campus Director
- Stefanie Hittner - Admission Advisor
- Renee Aguilar - Financial Aid Advisor
- Brittany Williams –Front Desk Representative
- Kimberly Hernandez –Front Desk Representative
- Jonathan Medina – Student Services Coordinator