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Executive Officers, Faculty and Staff

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.

Executive Officers

Konstantin Gourji

Chief Executive Officer

Larisa Revzina

Chief Academic Officer and Program Director (Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Programs)

Zara Gourji

Chief Process Officer

Burke Malin

Chief Operations Officer

Program and Medical Directors

  • Larisa Revzina Ph.D., FNP, RN
    Program Director (FT) - Vocational Nursing (VN) Program, Psychiatric Technician 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.
  • Krishna Misra MD
    Medical Director (PT) – Ultrasound Technology, Radiologic Technology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Programs.
    M.D. - S. C. B. Medical College - Cuttack, India
    M.D., Certified by E.C.F.M.G
    Board Certified: American Board of Radiology, Licensed Physician in California
    Dr. Misra has over 25 years of experience.

Corporate Office Staff

  • Rosemarie Yule
    Outreach Imaging Development Manager (FT)
  • Suzee Sturn
    Outreach Nursing Development Manager (FT)
  • Sandee Sims
    Outreach Development Manager – Central Valley (FT)
  • Thi Dao
    Registrar (FT)
  • Stephanie Nguyen
    Corporate Office Manager (FT)
  • Elena Kudrya
    Accounting Department Manager (FT)
  • Jen Ceralde
    Accounting Assistant (PT)
  • Kamilia Dews
    Director of Financial Aid (FT)

San Mateo Campus

Staff

  • Burke Malin
    Campus Director (FT)
  • Jaqueline Mawla
    Administrative Manager (FT)
  • Adam Selvo
    Imaging Administrative Coordinator (FT)
  • Antonia Neri
    Admissions Advisor (FT)
  • Shawn Einck
    Student Services Coordinator (FT)
  • Melody Pilotte
    Front Desk Representative (FT)
  • Geena Dabadghav
    Front Desk Representative (PT)
  • Marsha Quita
    Front Desk Representative (PT)
  • Sharon Reynolds
    Financial Aid Advisor (FT)
  • Nancy Peccorini
    Placement Coordinator (FT)

Ultrasound Technology Program

  • Claudia Von Zamory RDMS RVT CRT
    Executive Program Director (FT), Clinical Coordinator (PT)
    Certificate - Radiology - Wichita Falls, TX
    Ms. Von Zamory has 28 years of experience. 
  • 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.
  • Zulfikarali Lalani RDMS, RVT
    Didactic Instructor (Per Diem)

    Diploma - Canadian Society of Radiological Technicians – Toronto, Ontario

    Mr. Lalani has over 10 years of experience.

  • Stephanie Jackson RDMS

    Instructor (Per Diem)

    A.S.- College of St. Catherine’s- Minneapolis, MN

    Ms. Jackson has over 12 years of experience.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Program

  • Elena Danilova ARMRIT
    Program Coordinator, MRI Didactic Instructor (FT)
    A.S. – MRI, Sonoma College, Petaluma CA
    A.S. – Physician Assistant, Novosibirsk Medical College #1, Novosibirsk, Russia
    Ms. Danilova has 8 years of experience.
  • Dave Fontillas ARRT (MRI)(CT)(CRT)
    Insructor (PT)

    A.S. – Radiologic Technology – CCSF – San Francisco, CA

    Certificate –RT, St. Mary’s Hospital

    Mr. Fontillas has 17 years of experience.

  • Amanda Holland ARMRIT
    Instructor (PT)

    Certificate – MRI, Institute of Medical Education, San Jose CA

    Ms. Holland has over 2 years of experience.

  • Alex Efremov (ARMRIT)

    Instructor (PT)

    Diploma – MRI Technology, Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts, San Mateo, CA

    Mr. Efremov has over 2 years of experience.

  • Harprit Pannu MD

    Instructor (PT)

    M.D – Central America Health Science University, School of Medicine - Belize City, Belize

    Dr. Pannu has over 14 years of experience.

Physical Therapist Assistant Program

  • Beverly Quan Tong MA RPT
    Physical Therapist Assistant Program Director (FT)
    M.A. – Stanford University – Stanford, CA
    B.S. – UC Berkeley – Berkeley, CA
  • Patricia Kunse MS PT

    Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education (FT)

    B.S. – Santa Clara University – Santa Clara, CA

    M.S. – Texas Women’s University – Houston, TX

Personal Fitness Trainer Program

  • Kenneth Costanzo NASM-CPT, CES
    Personal Fitness Trainer Program Supervisor
    Mr. Costanzo has over 24 years of experience

Medical Assistant Program

  • Lisa Dianda, MA

    Medical Assistant Program Supervisor

    B.A.- Saint Mary’s College- Moraga, CA

    M.A.- Saint Mary’s College- Moraga, CA

    Ms. Dianda has 20 years of higher education experience

Vocational Nurse Program

  • Christy Bill RN
    VN Program Coordinator (FT)
    B.S.N. – Western Governors University – Ogden, UT
    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.
  • Hudson LVN
    Didactic/Clinical Instructor (FT)
    B.A. – Ellis College of New York Institute of Technology – Old Westbury, NY

    V.N. Certificate – Nursing – Pickens Technical College – Aurora, CO

    Ms. Hudson has over 5 years of experience.
  • Gelena Gorelik RD
    Didactic Instructor (PT), E-Learning Program Coordinator (FT)
    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.
  • Elisa S. Ramirez RN
    Didactic/Clinical Instructor (PT)
    B.S.N. – Philippine Women’s University – Manila, Philippines
    M.S.N. – San Francisco State University – San Francisco, CA
    C.N.S. – Clinical Nurse Specialist Certificate – State of California BRN
    Ms. Ramirez has over 30 years of professional nursing experience.
  • Harprit Pannu MD
    Instructor (PT)
    M.D – Central America Health Science University, School of Medicine - Belize City, Belize
    Dr. Pannu has over 14 years of experience.
  • Indra Sharma RN
    Instructor – (PT)

    B.A.- Panjab University, India

    Ms. Sharma has over 12 years of experience.
  • Roselyn Jequinto RN
    Instructor (PT)
    B.S.N. – Filamer Christian Institute – Roxas City, Capiz , Philippines 
    Ms. Jequinto has over 31 years of experience.
  • Maria Theresa Norgene D. Erfe RN
    Instructor (PT)
    B.S.N. – The Philippine Women’s University – Manila, Philippines 

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

    Instructor (PT)
    RN Diploma – Rhode Island Hospital School of Nursing Providence, RI

    Alicia Braggiatto has over 30 years of experience.

  • 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.
  • Mahbubeh Mahmoudieh RN

    Instructor (PT)

    M.S.N. – University of Oklahoma – Norman, OK

    A.S.N. – Malcolm X College, Chicago, IL

    Certificate – Midwifery – Mariendorff Habame Schule – Berlin, West Germany

    Ms. Mahbubeh Mahmoudieh has over 30 years of experience.

  • Imelda B. Macababayao LVN

    Instructor (PT)

    A.A. – Mission College – Santa Clara, CA

    Certificate in Vocational Nursing – Mission College – Santa Clara, CA

    Ms. Macababayao has over 15 years of experience.

  • Sashi Bir RN

    Instructor (PT)

    M.S.N. – University of Phoenix – Phoenix, AZ

    B.S.N. – Central Queensland University – Rockhampton, Australia

    Ms. Bir has over 10 years of experience.

  • Felix Levy RN
    Instructor (PT)
    B.S.N. – University of San Francisco - San Francisco, CA
    Mr. Levy has over 13 years of experience.

Short Term and Continuing Education Programs

  • Sylvia Lee RN
    Phlebotomy 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.

  • Christy Bill RN

    IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal CE Course Provider
    B.S.N. – Western Governors University – Ogden, UT
    A.S. – VN, Lassen Community College – Susanville, CA
    A.S.N. – College of Marin – Kentfield, CA
    Ms. Bill has over 14 years experience.

  • Elizabeth Saiz RN
    IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Instructor (PT)
    B.S.N. – San Francisco State University – San Francisco, CA

    Ms. Saiz has over 30 years of experience.

  • Roselyn Jequinto RN
    IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Instructor (PT)
    B.S.N. – Filamer Christian Institute – Roxas City, Capiz, Philippines
    Ms. Jequinto has over 31 years of experience.
  • Elisa S. Ramirez RN
    IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Instructor (PT)
    B.S.N. – Philippine Women’s University – Manila, Philippines
    M.S.N. – San Francisco State University – San Francisco, CA
    C.N.S. – Clinical Nurse Specialist Certificate – State of California BRN

    Ms. Ramirez has over 30 years of  experience.

Concord Campus

Staff

  • Gari Hakobov
    Campus Director (FT)
  • Anna Pimentel
    Admission Manager (FT)
  • Gena Miller
    Students Services Coordinator (FT)
  • Stella Babayan
    Financial Aid Advisor (FT)
  • Milagro Medrano
    Front Desk Representative (FT)
  • Claudia Zelaya
    Front Desk Representative (PT)
  • Leo Corella
    Placement Coordinator (FT)
  • Rosa Castellon
    Admissions Assistant (FT)

Radiologic Technology Program

RT Staff Members:

  • Dr. Jacqueline Custard, Ed.D., MS, BS, RT(R)(M), ARRT, CRT
    Clinical Coordinator (PT)
    Ed.D. – St. Mary’s College of California, Moraga, CA
    M.S. – Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI
    B.S. – Radiographer Education, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL
    Ms. Custard has 25 years of experience.
  • Scott Wilson, BA, AS, RT(R), ARRT, CRT
    Clinical Coordinator (PT)
    B.A. – St. Mary’s College, Moraga, CA
    R.T. Certificate in Radiologic Technology, Fresno City College, Fresno, CA
    Mr. Wilson has 25 years of experience. 
  • Joanne Robertson BS, RT (R)(M), ARRT, CRT
    Executive Program Director & Clinical Coordinator (FT)
    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 Hospital School of Diagnostic Imaging, Burlingame, CA
    Ms. Robertson has 42 years of experience.

RT Faculty Members:

  • Ted Vanderlaan, RT (R), JD

    Program Director & Didactic Instructor (FT)

    J.D. – Widener University School of Law, Chester, PA
    B.S. – Walla Walla College, College Place,Walla Walla, WA

    R.T. Certificate in Radiologic Technology – Washington Adventist Hospital School of Radiography,Takoma Park, MD

    Mr. Vanderlaan has 29 years of experience.

  • Ray Herrera BS, RT (R), ARRT, CRT
    Didactic 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

    Mr. Herrera has 15 years of experience.

  • 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

    Mr. Ellis has 17 years of experience.

  • Keith Diehl BA, RT(R), (MR), ARRT, CRT

    DIdactic Instructor & Clinical Coordinator (PT)

    B.A. – Ottowa University – Ottowa, KS

    R.T. Certificate in Radiologic Technology, St. Louis Community College at Forest Park, St. Louis, MO

    Mr. Diehl has 29 years of experience.

  • Tracy Briones, BS, RT, ARRT, CRT

    Didactic Instructor (PT)

    B.S. – Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, CA

    R.T. Certificate in Radiologic Technology, Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts, Concord, CA

    Ms. Briones has 3 years of experience.

  • Kelly Buckley-Visco, BS, RT(R), ARRT, CRT

    Didactic Instructor (PT)

    B.S. – San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA

    A.S. – Radiographer Education, Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa Rosa, CA

    Ms. Buckley has 8 years of experience.

Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Programs

  • Katherine Zahner RN

    VN Program Coordinator, 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

    Ms. Zahner has 26 years of experience.

  • Julie Pells RN
    Program Coordinator, Associate Program Director (FT): Psychiatric Technician Program
    B.S.N. – Brigham Young University - Provo, UT

    Ms. Pells has 46 years of experience.

  • Herjit Pannu MD
    Didactic Instructor (PT): Vocational Nurse Program / Psychiatric Technician Program
    M.D. – Central America Health Services University - Belize
    B.S – Molecular Biology – San Jose State University – San Jose, CA

    Dr. Pannu has 12 years of experience.

  • Larisa Karpova, MD
    Didactic Instructor (PT): Vocational Nurse Program / Psychiatric Technician Program
    M.D. – Rostov State Medical University – Rostov, Russia
    Dr. Karpova has 14 years of experience.
  • 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

    Ms. Leines has 25 years of experience.

  • 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

    Ms. Galloway has 22 years of experience.

  • 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

    Ms. Savoor has 9 years of experience.

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

    Mr. Sauceda has 16 years of experience.

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

    Mr. Elizaga has 8 years of experience.

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

    Ms. Shirey has 10 years of experience.

  • Sujeeta Sukhu RN
    Clinical Instructor (PT): Vocational Nurse Program

    B.S.N. – DeVry University and Chamberlain College of Nursing

    Ms. Sukhu has 5 years of experience.

  • Joel Williams RN

    Didactic / Clinical Instructor (PT): Psychiatric Technician Program
    AA in Nursing – Napa Valley College, CA
    AS in Psychology - Napa Valley College, CA
    AA in General Education - Napa Valley College, CA

    Mr. Williams has 18 years of experience.

  • Karen Sondeno RN

    Didactic / Clinical Instructor (PT): Psychiatric Technician Program
    B.S.N. – University of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
    AA in Nursing – Napa Valley College, CA
    AS in Psychology - Napa Valley College, CA
    AA in General Education - Napa Valley College, CA

    Ms. Sondeno has 14 years of experience.

  • Theresa Neal RN
    Instructor (PT)
    B.S.N. – University of Phoenix, CA A.S.N. – San Joaquin Valley College, CA

    Ms. Neal has 18 years of experience.

  • Reiko Furuya RN
    Instructor (PT)
    A.S.N. – Cabrillo College, CA

    Ms. Furuya has 7 years of experience and has her CCRN.

  • Shaun Allamby RN
    Instructor (PT)
    R.N. – Dominican University, CA

    Ms. Allamby has 9 years of experience.

  • Belinda Bueno LVN
    Instructor (PT)
    L.V.N. – American College of Nursing

    Ms. Bueno has 4 years of experience.

  • Grace Marilla LVN
    Instructor (PT)
    B.S.N. – Arellano University, Philippines

    Ms. Marilla has 13 years of experience.

  • Jennifer Longsworth RN

    Instructor (PT)

    M.S.N. – University of Phoenix

    B.S.N. – University of Phoenix

    A.S. – Trade Technical College

    Ms. Longsworth has 30 years of experience.

  • Amy Miller, RN

    Didactic Instructor (PT)

    Vocational Nurse/Psychiatric Technician Programs

    B.S.N. – Mount Mary/Columbia College of Nursing, Milwaukee, WI

    Mrs. Miller has 6 years experience.

  • Nereida Cerna, RN

    Clinical Instructor (PT)

    Vocational Nurse/Psychiatric Technician Programs

    B.S.N. – Samuel Merritt/St. Mary’s College of Nursing, Moraga, CA

    Ms. Cerna has 6 years experience.

  • Linda Cook, RN

    Clinical Instructor (PT): Vocational Nurse Program

    RN Diploma - Rio Hondo College, Whittier, CA

    VN Diploma - Rio Hondo College, Whittier, CA

    Ms. Cook has over 40 years of experience.

  • Rachele Sullivan, RN

    Clinical Instructor (FT): Vocational Nursing Program

    AA Diploma – College of Marin, Marin, CA

    Ms. Sullivan has over 23 years of experience.

  • Francis Estrella RN

    Clinical/Didactic Instructor (PT)

    Vocational Nurse Program/Psychiatric Technician Program

    A.S.N. - Unitek College, Fremont, CA

    L.V.N. –American College of Nursing, Concord, CA

    Mr. Estrella has 6 years experience.

  • Alane Fife LVN

    Clinical/Didactic Instructor (PT)

    Vocational Nurse Program

    A.S.N. – Shasta College, Redding, CA

    Ms. Fife has 18 years of experience.

  • Rachele Sullivan RN

    Clinical Instructor II (FT)

    Vocational Nurse Program

    A.D.N.  Marin Community College, Marin, CA

    Ms Sullivan has 24 years of experience.

  • Ishvinder Bassi LVN

    Teaching Assistant (PT)

    Vocational Nurse Program

    V.N.- Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts, Concord, CA

    Ms Bassi has 8 years of experience.

  • Cheryl Young RN

    Clinical/Didactic Instructor (PT)

    Vocational Nurse Program/Psychiatric Technician Program

    A.S.N. – Gwynedd Mercy College, Gwynedd Valley, PA

    B.S.N. - Gwynedd Mercy College, Gwynedd Valley, PA

    Ms Young has 27 years of experience.

  • Laura Werner RN, DC

    Clinical/Didactic Instructor (PT)

    Vocational Nurse Program/Psychiatric Technician Program

    B.A. – Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois

    D.C.- The Chiropractic College, San Lorenzo, CA

    B.S.N. – Orvis School of Nursing, Reno, NV

    M.S.N. - Orvis School of Nursing, Reno, NV

    Ms Werner has 7 years experience as a nurse.

Modesto Campus

Staff

  • Sabia Young
    Campus Director (FT)
  • Erica Smith
    Administrative Manager (FT)
  • Edith Garcia
    Admissions Advisor (FT)
  • Curtis Andrews
    Financial Aid Advisor (FT)
  • Rebecca Bennett
    Student Services Coordinator (FT)
  • Taneisha Huntley
    Front Desk Representative (FT)
  • Audura Austin
    Front Desk Representative (PT)
  • Leah Suelter
    Placement Coordinator (FT)
  • Alex Veasey
    Faculty Support (PT)

Vocational Nurse Program

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

    Ms. Young has 27 years of experience.

  • 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

    Ms.  Giaramita has 27 years of experience.

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

    Ms. Bays has 27 years of experience.

  • Tonya Robinson RN
    Didactic Instructor
    B.S.N. – University of Phoenix, Sacramento, CA
    A.S.N. – San Joaquin Delta College, Stockton, CA
    L.V.N. – Clovis Adult School, Clovis, CA

    Ms. Robinson has 20 years of experience.

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

    Ms. Vierra has 32 years of experience.

  • Margie Humphres RN
    Clinical Instructor (PT)
    ASN – Modesto Junior College, Modesto, CA
    Ms. Humphres has 18 years of experience.
  • 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

    Ms. Provencio has 32 years of experience.

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

    Ms. Renslow has 25 years of experience.

  • Aksorn Sinlapaxay RN
    Clinical Instructor (PT)
    A.S.N. – Modesto Junior College – Modesto, CA

    Ms. Sinlapaxay has 12 years of experience.

  • Tracy Walthour RN
    Didactic/Clinical Instructor (PT)
    A.S.N. - Middlesex Community College - Lowell, MA

    Ms. Walthour has 8 years of experience.

  • 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
    Mr. Waymire has 5 years of experience.
  • Katherine Gosney RN
    Didactic/Clinical Instructor (PT)
    R.N. /A.S. Applied Science – Jefferson Community College – Watertown, NY
    B.A. – Northeastern University – Boston, MA

    Ms. Gosney has 14 years of experience.

  • Allison Pieretti RN
    Didactic and Clinical Instructor (PT)
    M.S.N. – University of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
    Clinical Nurse Specialist Medical Surgical Nursing - University of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
    N.P. – University of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
    B.S. – University of California, Los Angeles, CA

    Ms. Pieretti has 8 years of experience.

  • Debra Marks RN
    Clinical Instructor (PT)
    A.A. – University of New York, Albany, NY
    L.P.N. – Lakeland Junior College, Matoon, Ill

    Ms. Marks has 31 years of experience.

  • Tracee Bowlin RN
    Didactic/Clinical Instructor (FT)
    A.S.N. – Sanford-Brown College, St. Peters, MO
    L.P.N. – Metropolitan Community College, Omaha, NB

    Ms. Tracee Bowlin has 32 years of experience.

  • Cathy Calvin, RN
    Clinical Instructor (FT)
    B.S.N. – University of Phoenix, Salida, CA L.V.N. – Modesto Junior College, Modesto, CA

    Ms. Calvin has 9 years of experience.

  • Judy Clark, LVN
    Clinical Instructor (FT)
    A.S. – Colombia Junior College, Sonora, CA

    Ms. Clark has 30 years of experience.

  • Cynthia Martin-Michalec, RN

    Clinical Instructor (FT)

    B.S.N. – University of Detroit Mercy, Mercy, MI

    Ms. Martin-Michalec has 33 years of experience.

  • Anne Stokman, RN

    Didactic Instructor (PT)

    M.S.N. – University of Phoenix, AZ

    B.A. Sociology – CSU, Stanislaus, Turlock, CA

    A.S.N. – Modesto Junior College, Modesto, CA
    Ms. Stokman has 31 years of experience.

  • Jose Solano, RN

    Clinical Instructor (FT)

    B.S.N. – University of Phoenix, Salida, CA

    Mr. Solano has 9 years of experience.

  • Saudia Whitaker, RN

    Didactic and Clinical Instructor (PT)

    A.S.N. – Excelsior College, Albany, NY

    L.V.N. – Oakland Community College, Oakland MI

    Ms. Whitaker has 22 years of experience

  • Meredith Aubrey Borba, RN

    Didactic/Clinical Instructor (PT)

    BSN – University of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA

    Ms. Borba has 8 years of experience

  • Michelle Lopez, RN

    Clinical Instructor (PT)

    BSN – University of the City of Manila, Manila, Philippines

    Ms. Lopez has 9 years of experience

  • Saudia Whitaker, RN

    Didactic/Clinical Instructor (PT)

    LPN – Oakland Community College, Oakland, MI

    ASN – Excelsior College, New York, NY

    Ms. Whitaker has 22 years of experience

Fresno Campus

Staff

  • Lesa Gibbs
    Campus Director (FT)
  • Talin Garabetyan
    Admission Advisor (FT)
  • Renee Aguilar
    Financial Aid Advisor (FT)
  • Temika Jacobs
    Placement Coordinator (FT)
  • Kimberly Hernandez
    Front Desk Representative (PT)
  • Jonathan Medina
    Administrative Manager (FT)
  • Caroline Vann
    Student Services Coordinator (FT)
  • Grecia Enns
    Front Desk Representative (FT)

Vocational Nurse Program

  • Lesa Gibbs RN, BSN
    Program Coordinator (FT)
    Indiana State University – Terre Haute, IN

    Ms. Gibbs has 12 years experience.

  • Joni Green RN, MSN
    Associate Program Coordinator / Clinical/Didactic Instructor (FT)
    University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

    Ms. Green has 12 years of experience.

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

    Ms. Fay has 14 years of experience.

  • Nancye Maffei, LVN
    Didactic/Clinical Instructor (FT)
    A.A. – San Joaquin Delta College – Stockton, CA

    Ms. Maffei has 30 years experience.

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

    Mr. Cavazos has 14 years of experience.

  • Marcy Lathrop, RN, BSN
    Clinical/Didactic Instructor (PT),
    CSU Bakersfield, Bakersfield CA

    Ms. Lathrop has 4 years of experience.

  • Odillia Dionisio, RN, MSN
    Clinical/Didactic Instructor (PT)
    Arellano University, Manilla, Phillipines

    Ms. Dionisio has 24 years of experience.

  • Alma Molina, RN, ASN
    Teaching Assistant (PT)
    College of Sequoias, Visalia, CA

    Ms. Molina has  6 years of experience.

  • Ted Ganiron, RN, ASN

    Didactic/ Clinical Instructor (PT)

    College of Sequoias – Visalia, CA
    Mr. Ganiron has17 years of experience.

  • Paula Richards, BSN, MHA

    Didactic Instructor (FT)

    B.S.N. – CSU, Fresno – Fresno, CA

    M.H.A. – Chapman University – Orange, CA

    Ms. Richards has 20 Years of experience.

  • Julia Viger, BSN

    Didactic/Clinical Instructor (FT)

    B.S.N. – Western Governors University – Salt Lake City, UT

    B.A. – York University – Ontario, Canada

    Ms. VIger has 24 years of experience.

  • Katherine Gosney, RN

    Didactic/Clinical Instructor (PT)

    R.N./ A.S. Applied Science – Jefferson Community College – Watertown, NY

    B.A. – Northeastern University – Boston, MA

    Ms. Gosney has 14 years of experience.

  • Nancy Hackett MSN BSN

    Clinical & Didactic Instructor (PT)

    BSN-University of Madras, INDIA

    MSN- CSU Fresno

    Ms. Hacket has 38 years of experience.

     

     


     

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