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The CEO/President and all key officers, faculty and staff of the University maintain close alliances and network with distinguished colleagues in the allied health industry. The University actively participates in major industry events and activities, and in doing so has earned the trust and respect of leading practitioners in public and private allied health organizations and of members of allied health associations. This strategic network of professional kinship serves the University well in many ways, chiefly in recruiting the services of the best and the brightest in the industry.

Caroll Ryan, PhD

President/CEO

cryan@auhs.edu

Marilyn Uvero, PhD(c), EdD, MSN, RN

Senior Vice President/COO & Provost/Chief Nurse Administrator

muvero@auhs.edu

Sandy Sarge, MACC

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

ssarge@auhs.edu

Nicole Lesher, PhD

Vice President of Institutional Research and Assessment (IRA)

nlesher@auhs.edu

Genevieve (Ivy) Javaluyas, Ed.D., MS

Vice President of Operations

gjavaluyas@auhs.edu

Arjun Dutta, PhD

Dean, School of Pharmacy

adutta@auhs.edu

Mohammed A. Islam, PhD, RPh

Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

mislam@auhs.edu

Michelle Paysan-Modina, PhD, DNP, MBA, APRN, NP-C, PHN

Executive Dean and Professor of the School of Nursing Programs/Assistant Chief Nurse Administrator

mpaysanmodina@auhs.edu

Gregorio L. De Grano, PhD, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Dean of Graduate Nursing Program

gdgrano@auhs.edu

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Genevieve Ivy Javaluyas Ed.D. MS 1

Genevieve (Ivy) Javaluyas, Ed.D., MS

Vice President of Operations

gjavaluyas@auhs.edu

Education

Ed.D, Educational Leadership, Capella University
MS, Management and Leadership, Western Governors University
BS, University of Santo Tomas, Mathematics, Actuarial Science

Bio

Dr. Ivy Javaluyas has been a dedicated member of the American University of Health Sciences for over 23 years and currently serves as the Vice President of Operations. In this leadership role, Dr. Javaluyas oversees a broad range of institutional functions, bringing a strategic and integrative approach to operational excellence, student services, and compliance.

Throughout her tenure at the University, Dr. Javaluyas has demonstrated unwavering commitment to student success, institutional growth, and operational effectiveness. Previously serving as the Executive Director of Student Affairs, she led initiatives that advanced student engagement, academic achievement, and holistic development. Her leadership in refining and implementing student services policies has contributed significantly to the University's supportive and mission-driven learning environment.

In addition to her role as the VP of Operations, she serves as the University’s Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO), where she actively participates in institutional and programmatic accreditation processes. She contributes to regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and strategic planning efforts, helping ensure alignment with accrediting bodies as well as state and federal requirements.

Dr. Javaluyas has over two decades of experience in higher education administration and operations in student affairs. She is widely recognized for her collaborative leadership style, operational insight, and ability to align institutional resources with strategic priorities. Her portfolio includes oversight of cross-functional teams, process optimization, policy development, and data-informed decision-making to support sustainable growth and service excellence.

Subject Matter Expertise

Educational Leadership
Management and Leadership

Scholarly Presentations

Professional Learning Community for Peer Tutors

Nicole Lesher PhD

Nicole Lesher, PhD

Vice President of Institutional Research and Assessment (IRA)

nlesher@auhs.edu

Bio

Dr. Lesher is an accomplished professional with nearly 35 years of invaluable experience in the field of higher education. With a diverse range of roles under her belt, including Chief Operating Officer, Provost, Director of Assessment, Academic Dean, and Faculty, Dr. Lesher has honed her skills and acquired comprehensive knowledge across the higher education landscape. Her extensive experience enables her to navigate the complex challenges faced by educational institutions effectively.

Notably, Dr. Lesher has played a pivotal role in helping numerous schools secure and maintain accreditation, while ensuring compliance with state regulations. Her dedication to the accreditation process is evident through her involvement as an evaluator for the Distance Education and Training Council and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). As an active member of the WASC Substantive Change Committee, she contributes to shaping educational standards and policies.

Dr. Lesher’s academic background further strengthens her expertise. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from San Diego State University, a Master of Arts degree in Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix, and a Doctorate in Higher Education Administration with a focus on Educational Leadership from Liberty University. Additionally, she is a distinguished graduate of the WASC Assessment Leadership Academy.
Beyond her impressive credentials, Dr. Lesher’s passion for higher education and commitment to fostering excellence make her an asset to any institution she serves. Her ability to blend strategic thinking with practical implementation has consistently yielded positive outcomes for the organizations she has worked with.

In summary, Dr. Lesher’s extensive experience, leadership roles, and unwavering dedication to educational quality and compliance make her a highly respected professional in the field of higher education. Her contributions in accreditation, educational consulting, and assessment of student learning have positively impacted numerous institutions, positioning her as an exceptional leader in the realm of higher education administration.

Professioanl Summary

As a highly effective leader in higher education with 35 years of experience, I possess a proven track record of success in strategic planning, faculty development, assessment, and accreditation. With a deep understanding of the intricacies and challenges that come with leading an academic institution, I am committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity, academic excellence, collaboration, and innovation. My ability to build strong relationships with faculty, staff, and external stakeholders has enabled me to implement successful initiatives that have positively impacted institutional effectiveness and student outcomes. I am a visionary leader with a passion for creating and implementing strategic plans that support the mission of the institution and align with the changing landscape of higher education.

Professional Experience

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES (January 2023 – Present)
Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness
Provides direction and oversight for institutional assessment, assessment of student learning, institutional research and strategic planning initiatives. Responsible for informing and facilitating continuous improvement across the University by providing a broad array of research and reporting services to internal and external stakeholders.

LAGUNA COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN (Januaru 2017 – Novvember 2022)
Provost/WSCUC Accreditation Liaison Officer (July 2021 – November 2022)
Served as the Chief Academic Officer for the college. Provided strategic leadership for curriculum development, academic program delivery, assessment activities, and program quality. Responsible for the on-going development, enhancement and measurement of learning outcomes for the College and participated in the creation of new academic programs and policies in alignment with the College’s mission and goals. Functioned as liaison between the Board of Trustees and Academic Affairs.

Managed $4.5M instructional budget with transparency.
Led new program development, quality curriculum, academic policies and retention efforts.
Supported comprehensive DEI initiatives including professional development, policy creation, curriculum and programming.
Advocated for faculty with a commitment to shared governance and academic excellence.
Maintained open and honest communication with accreditors and regulators.

Associate Provost/WSCUC Accreditation Liaison Officer (Febuary 2020-June 2021)
Established collaborative strategies with the provost to ensure the College achieved its stated mission. Supported the Academic Affairs department in assessment, accreditation, student code of conduct, diversity, equity and inclusion, regulatory compliance and faculty development.

Supported the development of faculty in effective teaching and learning pedagogy, assessment practices and diversity, equity and inclusion practices.
Evaluated, investigated and adjudicated all allegations against faculty as well as violations of the Student Code of Conduct.
Participated in the creation of new academic programs and policies in alignment with the College’s mission and goals.

Director of Assessment and Accreditation/WSCUC Accreditation Liaison Officer (January 2017-January 2020)
Led faculty and staff in the creation and implementation of comprehensive assessment plans and worked with the institutional research staff to transform data into information that supports institutional and program improvement. Responsible for planning and execution of all accreditation activities, initiatives, and visits.

Led faculty in development and articulation of learning outcomes for all departments.
Ensured the alignment of curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment with learning outcomes.
Supported the collection and analysis of assessment data to determine areas of improvement.
Developed and implemented a formal institutional effectiveness plan and program review process for all units.

CALIFORNIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY (May 2013 – December 2016)
Director of Institutional Research and Assessment/WSCUC Accreditation Liaison Officer
Member of the senior management team, responsible for managing the assessment department and all activities related to strategic planning, assessment, student success and compliance.

Developed and implemented student, academic and administrative policies in accordance with applicable regulations, accreditation standards, internal policies and best practices in assessment.
Built collaborative relationships between university departments to better coordinate and focus institutional assessment efforts on a learner-centered approach to student success.
Managed all new program development and substantive changes, leading program chairs in the process.
Guided university assessment activities to support planning and budgeting.
Provided training, support and resources for assessment of curricular, co-curricular and institutional effectiveness.
Analyzed legal and regulatory developments, disseminated information to appropriate departments and provided guidance on potential impacts to educational operations.
Prepared and reviewed all federal, state, accreditation and other reports and correspondence relating to institutional approvals, new programs, program modifications, and new locations as required by respective agencies. (Achieved initial accreditation with WSCUC and submitted seven substantive change reports).

HENLEY-PUTNAM UNIVERSITY (April 2006 – May 2013)
Director of Educational Compliance/WSCUC Accreditation Liaison Officer
Responsible for ensuring compliance with WASC and DETC accreditation standards, as well as California state regulations. Was responsible for oversight of all assessment and accreditation activities. Led WASC self-study committee for initial accreditation visit.

Chaired university assessment committee.
Gained initial DETC accreditation and approval for a new doctorate program.
Gained to VA approval, DANTES affiliation and SOC membership.
Maintained university catalog and all policy manuals.

SELF-EMPLOYED (June 2003 – April 2006)
Education Consultant
Consultant in the field of education. Specializing in accreditation support, student success, policy development, training, course/program development, assessment, strategic planning and retention.

Developed Distance Education Business Plan to determine feasibility of new program.
Created student retention and motivation plan for distance education.
Prepared analysis of state and accreditation standards for a national accreditor.
Worked with schools to perform critical self-analysis to prepare for accreditation and state site visits.
Performed mock-site visits for schools preparing for accreditation.
Represented educators in meetings with state licensing officials and CA state teacher credentialing agency.

AVIATION & ELECTRONICS SCHOOLS OF AMERICA (April 1998 – June 2003)
Accreditation & Compliance Manager
Responsible for ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements for the school.

Designed and wrote School Catalog and Policy & Procedure Manual.
Attained DETC and COE accreditations, VA approval as well as DANTES affiliation for school.
Prepared & submitted ACE, CA BPPVE, INS, & JTPA applications.

HEALD BUSINESS COLLEGE ( September 1996 – January 1998)
Dean of Instruction/Instructor
Responsible for overall operations of evening classes for private business college.

Counseled and advised students on academic, attendance and conduct matters.
Supervised faculty to ensure productive classroom activity through evaluations and follow-ups.
Created Master Schedule, instructor schedules and student program plans.
Taught college level courses in Student Success, Essential Language Skills and Keyboarding.

CALIFORNIA COLLEGE FOR HEALTH SCIENCES (Febuary 1991 – July 1996)
Chief Operating Officer (1995-1996)
Managed the administration of business operations including strategic planning, budgeting, human resources and contracting.

Formulated and administered $2 million operations budget; met all targets.
Orchestrated successful five-year re-accreditation and California state license re-approval.
Worked closely with the Marketing department to set targets and formulate marketing strategies.
Lead successful initiatives in education planning and retention to meet college targets.

Director of Student Services (1991-1995)
Managed all Student Services departments, including Admissions & Records, Faculty, Student Advisement, Communications, Mailroom, Shipping/Inventory and Financial Aid.

Developed and implemented student motivation program to increase completion rates.
Co-authored college publications such as catalogs, orientation manuals, & company policies.
Developed successful Total Quality Improvement (TQI) Program to improve customer service; overall complaints decreased 73% in first year.
Coordinated student support program from admissions to graduation.

FASHION INSTITUTE OF DESIGN AND MERCHANDISING ( May 1988 – Febuary 1991)
Education Coordinator/Instructor
Provided academic advisement, admissions screening, and junior college level individual tutoring.

Interviewed and tested high risk and ATB students.
Instructed four semesters of college level Introduction to Computers.
Instructed three semesters of college level English Composition, developing curriculum, training aids and grading criteria. Received outstanding rating on 100% of student evaluations.
Developed and presented numerous campus training workshops improving retention rates by 30%. Topics included: public speaking, time management, note-taking and study skills.

Education/Training

Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration: Educational Leadership

LIBERTY UNIVERSITY, 2022.

Dissertation: The Relationship between Game Art Students’ Achievement and Their Perceived Quality of Assessment

VALUE Institute Certified Scorer

ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, 2018.

WASC Assessment Leadership Academy

WESTERN ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES, Oakland, California, 2015.

Master of Arts, Organizational Management

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX, San Diego, California, 1995.

Bachelor of Arts, English

SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY, San Diego, California, 1988.

Teaching/Training

Guest Lecturer: Pedagogy + Professional Studies, Laguna College of Art and Design MFA Course, 2018- 2022.
Trainer: Writing Course Learning Outcomes, Laguna College of Art and Design Dept. Chair Residency, 2018.
Trainer: Aligning Learning Outcomes, Laguna College of Art and Design Faculty Senate Training, 2017.
Trainer: Introduction to Assessment, California Southern University Faculty Retreat, 2014-2016.
Instructor: Student Success, Keyboarding, English Composition, Heald Business College, 1996-1997.
Instructor: English Composition, Student Success, Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, 1990-1991.

Presentations and Publications

Connection to Evidence: Methods for Learning and Knowing, WASC Academic Resource Conference, 2023.
Intersection of PLO Assessment and Advancement Review; WASC Academic Resource Conference, 2019.
Assessment in Context: Showcasing the WSCUC Community of Practice Project, Panel member; WASC Academic Resource Conference, 2019.
Assessment in the Arts Special Interest Group; WASC Academic Resource Conference, 2018, 2019, 2021and 2022.
Organized and led Assessment in the Arts collaboration session with multiple institutions, 2017.
Co-Presenter: Measuring Student Learning in the Visual and Performing Arts; WASC ARC, 2017.
Publication: Assessment, A Mouse, and a Cookie, AAHLE Intersection, Summer 2016.
Podcast: Understanding the Fundamentals of Assessment, CalSouthern Sun, August 2015.
Publication: Assessment 101, CalSouthern Sun, April 2015.
Interview: An Emphasis on Assessment, CalSouthern Sun, February 2015.
Presentation: Competency Based Education, WASC Academic Resource Conference, 2013.
Presentation: Outcomes Assessment and Program Review, DEAC Annual Meeting, 2013.
Presentation: Outcomes Assessment, DETC Workshop, 1991.

Professional Publications

Member, WSCUC Substantive Change Committee 2017-present.
School Evaluator, WSCUC, 2017-present.
School Evaluator, Distance Education Accreditation Commission, 1992-present.
Project Facilitator, Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design Assessment Initiative, 2017-2021.
Participant, WSCUC Community of Practice, 2018-2019.
WSCUC ARC Advisory Committee, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018.
Certified Crisis Counselor, Pathway Health Clinic, 2016-2018.
Member, DETC Awards and Recognition Committee, 2012-2013.
Member, DETC Research and Educational Standards Committee, 2006-2013.
Member: DETC Faculty Qualifications Task Force, 2009.
School Evaluator, Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology, 2005.
School Evaluator, Accrediting Commission for Schools (ACS WASC), 2004.
Member: Distance Education & WASC Accreditation Task Forces, Heald College, 1997.
Certified Campus Director, Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education, 1994.
School Evaluator, Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education, 1995.

Professional Development

Academic Impressions, DEI Foundations: Implicit Bias in Higher Education, 2021.
Academic Impressions, DEI Foundations: Intersectionality in Higher Education, 2021.
Academic Impressions, Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable: Engaging in Dialogue About Race and Bias, 2021.
Academic Impressions, Improving Faculty Evaluations: A Training for Department Chairs, 2020.
Academic Impressions, Strategies for Developing New Academic Program, 2018.
National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Administrators in Higher Education Training, 2017.
WSCUC Peer Evaluator Training for Reaffirmation and Special Visits, 2017.
Designing and Implementing an Assessment System with the Baptist College of Florida, Dr. Susan Wegmann, 2016.
CACREP, How to Write A CACREP Self-Study, 2016.
WSCUC Academic Resource Conferences, 2012-2017.
AAC&U Assessing General Education Conference, 2016.
Engaging Faculty in Assessment Webinar, Dr. Tomei, 2016.
Designing Quality Rubrics Webinar, Dr. Tomei, 2015.
Employment Law Basics, 2014.
WASC, How to Host a Successful Site Visit, 2012.
WASC 101- The Accreditation Process Clear and Simple, Western Association of Schools and Colleges, 2010.
On-line Distance Education Evaluators Training, ACCSCT, 2005.
Business Standards, Distance Education & Training Council, 1991.
Effective Motivational Management Course, Leadership Edge, Inc., 1992.
Techniques for Managers of Small Schools, Career College Association, 1992.
Supervising Under Pressure, Keye Productivity Center, 1992.
How to Build a Better Team, Keye Productivity Center, 1993.
The Basics of Writing Policies and Procedures, Keye Productivity Center, 1995.
New Course Planning, Distance Education & Training Council, 1996.
Evaluator Training Program, Distance Education & Training Council, 1997.
Workshop for Visiting Team Members, Council on Occupational Accreditation, 1998.

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Sandy Sarge, MACC

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

ssarge@auhs.edu

Bio

Sandy Sarge, MACC, has over 26 years of collaborative financial, operational, and technical leadership experience. Her previous experience includes 10+ years in higher education where she owned her own consulting firm specializing in finance and financial aid compliance, accounting operations, and strategic leadership. Sandy is an accomplished public advocate, speaker, and a newly selected WASC Peer Reviewer. Most recently, she was appointed to the US Department of Education’s Gainful Employment Negotiated Rulemaking Committee as a primary negotiator. Ms. Sarge holds a Master of Accountancy from the University of South Carolina, and Bachelor of Business Administration from Texas A&M University and was an actively licensed CPAV for over 10 years (currently inactive, in good standing).

Caroll Ryan PhD

Caroll Ryan, PhD

President/CEO

Bio

Dr. Carol Ryan is an accomplished hands-on leader with more than 24 years of experience in higher education serving in executive, administrative, academic, and instructional capacities. She has been instrumental in developing and launching new academic programs, and has successfully lead numerous accreditation efforts with regional, national, and programmatic accrediting bodies. She was appointed by the AUHS Board of Trustees in 2017 to serve as President and Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Ryan is active in several professional organizations. She has served on numerous accreditation teams as an educational standards evaluator and subject matter expert for DEAC and was a member of the Research and Educational Standards sub-Committee and the Appeals Panel. She chairs WASC accreditation visits. Dr. Ryan earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from California State University at Fullerton, a Master of Arts from Azusa Pacific University, and a PhD from Northcentral University.

Marilyn Uvero PhDc EdD MSN RN

Marilyn Uvero, PhD(c), EdD, MSN, RN

Senior Vice President/COO & Provost/Chief Nurse Administrator

+1 (562) 988-2278 ext. 2040

muvero@auhs.edu

Bio

Dr. Marilyn Uvero’s professional career as an education executive expands over 30 years and includes holding several positions as provost, Dean of student affairs, member of the academic senate, and Chair of nursing programs. Dr. Uvero has been successful in establishing strategic and operational plans, developing new programs, and strengthening competitive market positions. She has been inducted by Walden University as selected Honoree Member by Pi Alpha Alpha, National Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration based on her academic performance and professional contributions. Dr. Uvero holds a PhD in Higher Education Leadership from Nova Southeastern University and a MS in Nursing Education from California State University, Dominguez Hills. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Public Policy and Administration at Walden University in the School of Public Policy, completing her dissertation.

Arjun Dutta PhD

Arjun Dutta, PhD

Dean, School of Pharmacy

adutta@auhs.edu

Education

PPhD in Pharmacy Administration from the Medical College of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University
BS degree in Pharmacy from Jadavpur University in India

Bio

Dr. Arjun Dutta holds a BS degree in Pharmacy from Jadavpur University in India. He then completed his PhD in Pharmacy Administration from the Medical College of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Dutta specializes in Outcomes Research including the areas of Pharmacoeconomics, Quality of Life, and Epidemiology. Dr. Dutta has published extensively in Pharmacy Education including assessment of the curriculum, student admissions criteria, progression, and retention. Dr. Dutta has been involved in academic pharmacy for the past 22 years and has successfully started three pharmacy programs as a founding administrator in Oregon, New York, and California. His decanal appointments (over 12 years of administrative experience) include serving as the Interim Dean as well as Sr. Associate/Assistant Dean for Academic & Student Affairs at three new colleges of pharmacy. Prior to joining academia, he was an Outcomes Manager at a health economics firm specializing in Phase IV research for pharmaceutical companies. Dr. Dutta has over 71 publications in the form of research articles, abstracts, and book chapters in various peer-reviewed journals and professional meetings. He has received both federal (AHRQ, HRSA) and private funding and has conducted research in the areas of health services and outcomes assessment. Dr. Dutta has also been invited to speak at both national and international meetings.

Arjun enjoys travelling with his wife and two sons and is an avid reader and NFL-fan. He and his wife used to regularly compete in Ballroom Dance competitions.

Publications

Islam MA., Talukdar RM., Taheri R., and Dutta A. (2019), “Pharmacy relative to other Health Professionals in IPE: A Bibliometric Study.” Journal of National Black Nurses Association: JNBNA, 30 Nov. 2019, 30(2):38-43.
Lakhman S and Dutta A. (2019), “Endocrine Disruptive Chemicals: Silent poison for human health.” EC Pharmacology and Toxicology. 7.11 (2019): 62-63.
Dutta A. (2017) The need to integrate Public Health courses in Health Professions curriculum. [Letter]. JOJ Pub Health 2(1): JOJPH.MS.ID.555576 (2017). Available at: https://juniperpublishers.com/jojph/pdf/JOJPH.MS.ID.555578.pdf
Dutta A. (2016) Strategies to Improve Student Learning of Pharmacology in Pharmacy Curriculum. Pharm Pharmacol Int J 4(3): 00076. DOI: 10.15406/ppij.2016.04.00076 Available at: http://medcraveonline.com/PPIJ/PPIJ-04-00076.pdf
Chen JJ, Horne KE, Dutta AP (2015) “Faith-Based Colleges and Schools of Pharmacy in the United States: A Taxonomic Survey and Results.” Pharm Pharmacol Int J 2(2): 00019. DOI: 10.15406/ppij.2015.02.00019. Available at: http://medcraveonline.com/PPIJ/PPIJ-02-00019.pdf
Addo-Atuah J., Dutta A., Kovera C. (2015), “A Global health Elective Course in a Pharm.D. Curriculum.” American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education: 2014; Volume 78, Issue 10, Article 187. Available online at: http://www.ajpe.org/doi/full/10.5688/ajpe7810187 Accessed February 4, 2015.
Miederhoff P., Dutta A., Koomer A. (2013), “The Fungal Meningitis Tragedy: Implications for Pharmacy Education and the Profession.” [Letter]. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education: 2013; Volume 77, Issue 1, Article 18. Available online at: http://www.ajpe.org/doi/full/10.5688/ajpe77118 Accessed February 14, 2013.
St. Onge E., Suda K., Devaud L., Wilson A., Dutta A., Et al. Approaches to Management of Dilemmas by Leaders in Academic Pharmacy. Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning. Apr. 2012: V4 (2):78-83e2.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S187712971200010X. Accessed March 30, 2012.
Dutta A. (2011), “Is There a Need for More Research-based Courses in the PharmD Curriculum?” [Letter]. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education 2011; 75(5); Article 102. Available online at: http://www.ajpe.org/view.asp?art=aj7505102&pdf=yes
Koomer A., Lourdes M., Coronel C., Dutta A., Et. al. A pilot study highlighting differences in pharmacists’ perceptions regarding use of pharamcogenetic information in their profession. Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Health Care (JPRHC) 2011; Vol. 3, Issue 2: 50-61. http://www.jprhc.in/files/0862.pdf
Dutta A., Koomer A. (2011), Survey of new pharmacy schools: insights on structure and planning. Journal of Pharmaceutical Research. 2011:10(1): 34-41. http://journalofpharmaceuticalresearch.org/index.php/kpc/article/view/89037. Accessed: March 31, 2017.
Dutta A. (2010), “Change of the Guard- Are we ready?” [Letter]. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education 2010; 74(1); Article 16. Available online at: http://www.ajpe.org/view.asp?art=aj740116&pdf=yes&w=n
Hailemeskel B., Dutta A., Daftary M, Oluwaranti A, Ayuk-Egbe P, Koomer A, Ellis L et al. A Campus-Community Pharmacy Partnership to Foster Awareness and Utilization of MedlinePlusJournal of American Pharmacists Association May-June 2007; 47(3): 385-389.
Ghilzai NK, Dutta A. (2007), “India to Introduce 5-year Doctor of Pharmacy Program” [Letter]. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education 2007; 71(2); Article 38. Available online at: http://www.ajpe.org/aj7102/aj710238/aj710238.pdf
Hailemeskel B., Dutta A., Olagbaju F., Ifelowo O., Koomer A. Demographic Differences and Drug Information Resource Preferences of U.S. Pharmacists. Journal of Pharmaceutical Research. Oct. 2006; Vol.5, No. 4: 104-107.
Hailemeskel B., Dutta A., (2006), Daftary M., Ayuk P., Et. al. Relationship between pharmacy technician experience and academic performance- A pilot project. Journal of Pharmaceutical Research. July 2006; Vol.5, No. 3: 65-68.
Koomer A., Dutta A., Et. Al. To Grade or Not To Grade: Moving away from Grades. U.S. Pharmacist Student Edition Winter 2006:5-7.
Dutta A., (2006), A commentary on stress research in the US. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation. March 2006; v13 (3): 117.
Hailemeskel B., Dutta A., and Rose D. (2006), Drug Interactions-Knowledge and attitudes of Hospital Pharmacists. Journal of Pharmaceutical Research. January 2006; Vol. 5, No. 1: 1-5.
Dutta A., Oke F., Daftary M., Et al. Geriatric Education in US Schools of Pharmacy. Consultant Pharmacist. 2005; 20(1): 45-51.
Dutta A., Pyles M, and Miederhoff P. Stress in Health Professions Students. Journal of National Black Nurses Association. July 2005; 16(1):63-68.
Reddy R, Daftary MN, Delapenha RD, Dutta AP, Oliver J, Frederick W., Avascular Necrosis and Protease Inhibitor Therapy: 3 Cases. Journal of the National Medical Association 2005; 97(11): 1543 -1546.
Montague M., Nichols S., Dutta A. (2005), Self-Management in African-American women with diabetes. The Diabetes Educator. 2005; v31n5: 700-710.
Sansgiry S., Bhosle M., Dutta, A. Predictors of test anxiety in doctor of pharmacy students: An empirical study. Pharmacy Education. June 2005; v5(2):121-129. Available online at: http://journalsonline.tandf.co.uk/app/home/contribution.asp?wasp=23190293b2af41218b49270a7592fcd2&referrer=parent&backto=issue,7,11;journal,1,17;linkingpublicationresults,1:300275,1
Wutoh A., Dutta A., et al. Treatment perceptions and attitudes of older HIV-infected adults. Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy. 2005; 1:60-76.
Calrke-Taker V. and Dutta A. African-American men and their reflections and thoughts on Prostate Cancer. Journal of National Black Nurses Assoc. July 2005; 16(1):1-7.
Dutta A. (2005), “The FPGEE Curriculum Requirement: An Insurmountable Hurdle?” [Letter]. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education 2005; 69(5); Article 105. Available online at: http://www.ajpe.org/aj6905/aj6905105/ajpe105.pdf
Sansgiry S., Dutta, A., Et al. Predictors of Academic Performance at Two Diverse Universities: Effect of Academic Progression. AJPE. Oct. 2004; 68(4); Article 103. Available online at: http://www.ajpe.org/view.asp?art=aj6804103&pdf=yes
Shields K., Dutta A, Daftary M., Et al. NP and CAM education in the US pharmacy schools-Results & Comparisons of two surveys. Journal of Pharmacy Teaching. 2004; 11(2):1-12.
Hailemeskel B, Bullard W, Ayuk-Egbe P, Daftary M, Akiyode O, Dutta A, Bernard D, Olusanya O, Keeys C, and Bwayo S. (2004), Selected non-approved use of recombinant human erythropoietin. Part 2 of 2. Advances in Pharmacy. 2004; 2(3):280-288.
Bullard W, Hailemeskel B, Ayuk-Egbe P, Daftary M, Akiyode O, Dutta A, Bernard D, Belrhiti S, Eze G, and Keeys C. (2004), Selected non-approved use of recombinant human erythropoietin. Part 1 of 2. Advances in Pharmacy. 2004; 2(2):146-155.
Dutta A. In response to the letter entitled, “Pharmacy Graduates from Foreign Countries Flooding US Job Market” [Letter]. AJPE 2004; 68(1), Article 23. Available online at: http://www.ajpe.org/view.asp?art=aj680123&pdf=yes
Dutta A., Miederhoff P, and Pyles M. (2003), Complementary & Alternative Medicine Education: Students’ Perspectives. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education. 2003; 67(2), Article 46. Available online at: http://www.ajpe.org/volsIssues/issueView.asp?vol=67&issue=02
Daftary M., Dutta A., Lee E., Olagundoye A., and Xue Z. Patients’ willingness to pay for cognitive pharmacy services in ambulatory care settings in the US. Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research. 2003 (December); 33: 265-7.
Dutta A., Bwayo S, Xue X, Et al. Complementary and Alternative Medicine Instruction in Nursing Curricula. Journal of National Black Nurses Association. Dec. 2003; 14(2):30-33.
Dutta A., Daftary M., Ayuk P., and Kang H. State of CAM Education in US Schools of Pharmacy: Results of a National Survey. JAPhA. Jan-Feb. 2003; 43(1):81-83.
Bernard D., Dutta A., Daftary M. A descriptive report of bleeding complications secondary to Warfarin Therapy. Hospital Pharmacy 2003; 38(1):36-39
Hailemeskel B., Dutta A., and Daftary M. SIAR in a university teaching hospital. American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy Jan. 2003; vol. 60:194-195.
Dutta A., Wutoh A., Williams C., and Ofosu J. Predictors of Academic Success at a Historically Black School of Pharmacy. Journal of Pharmacy Teaching 2002; 10(2): 1-14.
Dutta A. In response to the letter entitled, “Doctoral Education: A tragedy of the commons” [Letter]. Am. J. Pharmaceutical Education 2002; 66(4):463-464.
Hailemeskel B. and Dutta A. A Review of Internet Based Drug Information Resources and Student Preferences. Journal of Social and Administrative Pharmacy. 2002; 19(3):82-86.
Hailemeskel B, Ayuk-Egbe P, Akiyode O, Dutta A., Olu Ifelowa, Betton T, Kim M, Dillon E, and Fullas F. The effect of Pharmacist’s Herbal Counseling on Patients’ Knowledge and Satisfaction in a Community Pharmacy. Natural Health Partner; 2002:1(15) (On-line Journal) http://www.imakenews.com/entrails/e_article000078191.cfm
Hailemeskel B., Dutta A, Wutoh A., Adverse Reactions and Interactions among Herbal Users. Issues in Interdisciplinary Care, National Academies of Practice, Oct. 2001; V3N4:297-300.

ABSTRACTS AT NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS

Lu, S., Li, L., S heng, J., Spink, D. and Aldous, K. Comparison of Untargeted Methods using GC-MS and LC-TOF-MS/MS for Analysis of K2/Spice Synthetic Cannabinoids in Herbal 2017 US MSACL (The Association for Mass Spectrometry Applications to the Clinical Lab), Palm Springs, CA.
Ding , S heng, J.J, Wang, Y, Kluetzman K, Zhang Q.Y., and Turesky, R.J. (2016) Transgenic Mouse Development for Studying Human Serum Albumin as a Biomarker of Carcinogenic Exposure. Experimental Biology 2016/ American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, San Diego, CA.
Paul, P. Suwan, J. Sheng, J.J.Linhardt, R.J. Dordick, J. Liu, J. (2012) Assays for enzymes used in the chemoenzymatic synthesis of heparin American Chemistry Society 243rd National Meeting, Philadelphia,
Paul, P. Suwan, J. Sheng, J.J.Linhardt, R.J. Dordick, J. Liu, J. (2012) Assays for enzymes used in the chemoenzymatic synthesis of heparin American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) Annual Meeting 2012, Pittsburgh,
Kapoor, and S heng, J. (2008) Studies on the regulatory roles of human estrogen sulfotransferase SULT1E1 in the expression of signal transduction-related genes in human prostate cancer CA-HPV-10 cells. Experimental Biology 2008/American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, San Diego, CA.
Kapoor, and Sheng, J. (2007) DNA microarray analysis suggests a regulatory role of human estrogen sulfotransferase SULT1E1 in the expression of signal transduction-related genes in human prostate cancer CA-HPV-10 cells. Experimental Biology 2007/ American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, Washington DC.
Nimmagadda, D. and Sheng, J. (2007) Immunochemical characterization of human sulfotransferase SULT1E1 in HEK293 cells. Poster presented at Experimental Biology 2006/ American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, San Francisco,
Nimmagadda, D., Greiff, A., Gustad, T., and Sheng, J.J. (2005) Overexpression of hydroxysteroid sulfotransferase SULT2A1 enhances the cytotoxicity of N-hydroxy-2- acetylaminofluorene in human embryonic kidney 293 cells. Poster presented at Experimental Biology 2005/American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, San Diego, CA.
Greiff, H. and Sheng, J.J. (2004) Quantitative analysis of gene expression of hydroxysteroid/ alcohol sulfotransferase (SULT2A1) and estrogen sulfotransferase (SULT1E1) in normal and malignant human prostate cell lines.Poster presentation at Experimental Biology 2004/ American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, Washington, DC.
S heng, J. J., and Duffel, M. W. (2002) Enantioselectivity of human hydroxysteroid (alcohol) sulfotransferase ST2A3 for 1-naphthyl-1-ethanol, a model 1-arylethanol. 16th World Congress of Pharmacology, San Francisco,
S heng, J. J., Saxena, A., Sharma, V., and Duffel, M. W. (2002) Studies on the molecular basis for the stereoselectivity of rat aryl sulfotransferase IV (ST1A1). Poster presentation at Experimental Biology 2002 /American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, New Orleans,
S heng, J. J., and Duffel, M. W. (2001) Expression, rapid purification, and stereoselectivity of recombinant hydroxysteroid sulfotransferase STa (ST2A2). 10th International Society for the Studies of Xenobiotics (ISSX) North American Meeting, Indianapolis,
S heng, J., Hua, Z, and Ding, X. (1997) Cloning and characterization of a human nasal cDNA related to olfactory-specific CYP2G1. 36th Society of Toxicology Annual Meeting, Cincinnati, OH.
Ding, X., Spink, D. C., Bhama, J. K., Sheng, J., Vaz, N. D., and Coon, M. J. (1995) Metabolic activation of a potent olfactory-specific toxicant, 2,6-dichlorobenzonitrile (DCBN), an olfactory-Specific toxicant, by rat, rabbit, and human cytochrome P450: role of 2A and 2E Experimental Biology 1995/American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Washington, DC.

Mohammed A. Islam PhD RPh

Mohammed A. Islam, PhD, RPh

Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Professor

mislam@auhs.edu

Education

PhD and MPhil (Toyama University, Japan) and BS and MS in Pharmacy (University of Dhaka, Bangladesh)

Bio

Dr. Islam currently serves as the Senior Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the American University of Health Sciences (AUHS) School of Pharmacy. Dr. Islam has more than 20 years of academic research, teaching, pharmacy practice, and administrative experiences. Prior to joining AUHS in February 2019, he served as Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs and Professor of Pharmacology at West Coast University School of Pharmacy.

Dr. Islam went to Toyama University in Japan where he earned MPhil and PhD degrees in Pharmaceutical Sciences. He earned his master’s and bachelor’s degrees in pharmacy from the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Dr. Islam has extensive research experience with more than 30 peer-reviewed journal articles and 55 conference abstracts. His current research interests include pharmacy curriculum, global pharmacy education, and Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL). Dr. Islam’s research has been published in leading pharmacy education journals and presented at national and international conferences.

Published Education

Islam MA, Taheri R, McBane S, Talukder R. Faculty assessment of scholarship of teaching and learning among United States pharmacy programs. Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning (in press), 2020.
Rashid M, Rahman M, Nounou M, and Islam MA. Speed and accuracy of pharmacy students’ response to calculation problems with or without formula prompts. Currents in Pharmacy Teaching & Learning. (in press 2020).
Islam MA, Bagheri R, Lung L, Park SY, Talukder R. Status of Teaching Certificate Programs Offered by US Colleges and Schools of Pharmacy. Health Professions Education. 6 (1): 105-114, 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hpe.2019.04.001
Islam MA, Talukder RM, Taheri R, Dutta A. Pharmacy Relative to Other Health Professions in Interprofessional Education: A Bibliometric Study. J Natl Black Nurses Assoc. 30(2):38-43, 2019.
Islam MA, Khan SA, Gunaseelan, S, Talukder R. Physician Perceptions of Integrating Pharmacists into Healthcare in Bangladesh. J Pharm Pract and Res (2018). https://doi.org/10.1002/jppr.1401
Islam MA, Sabnis G, Farris F. The trilayer approach of teaching physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology concepts in a first-year pharmacy course: the TLAT model. Adv Physiol Educ. 2017 Sep 1;41(3):395-404, 2017.
Islam MA, Talukder R, Taheri R, and Blanchard, N. Integration of basic and clinical science courses in US PharmD programs. Am J Pharm Educ. 80 (10) Article 166, 2016.
Islam MA, Khan SA, Talukder RM. Status of Physiology Education in US Doctor of Pharmacy programs. Adv Physiol Educ. 2016 Dec; 40(4):501-508,
Islam MA, Chen G, and Talukder RM. Specialty Tracks in PharmD Curricula of US Colleges and Schools of Pharmacy. Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning. 8(6):774-781, 2016.
Islam MA, Khan SA, Gunaseelan S, and Talukder RM. Specialty education for student pharmacists and PharmD graduates in US Colleges and Schools of Pharmacy. Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning. 8:184-190,
Islam MA and Schweiger TA. Students’ Perception of an Integrated Approach of Teaching Entire Sequence of Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacology, and Pharmacotherapeutics Courses in PharmD Curriculum. Journal of Pharmacy Practice. 28(2):220-6, 2015.
Islam MA, Gunaseelan S, Talukder RM, Khan S. Current Challenges in Pharmacy Education in Bangladesh: A Roadmap for the Future. Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning. 6:730–735, 2014.
Islam MA, Gunaseelan S, Khan SA. A Research Elective Course on Dietary Supplements to Engage PharmD Students in Primary Literature Evaluation and Scholarly Activity. Journal of Pharmacy Practice 1-8 DOI: 10.1177/0897190013516510; 2014.
Islam MA, Schmidt RW, Gunaseelan S, Sanchez A. An Update on the Cardiovascular Effects of Quercetin, a Plant Flavonoid. Current Nutrition & Food Science 10:36-48, 2014.
Islam MA, Schmidt RW, Gunaseelan S, Sanchez A. An Update on the Cardiovascular Effects of Quercetin, a Plant Flavonoid. Current Nutrition & Food Science 10:36-48, 2014.
Islam MA. An Elective Course on the Basic and Clinical Sciences Aspects of Vitamins and Minerals. Am J Pharm Educ77: Article 17. 2013.
Downing L and Islam MA (corresponding author). The Use of Calcium Supplements and Cardiovascular Adverse Effects: An Update. Am J Health-Syst Pharm. 70:1132-1139, 2013.
Islam MA. Cardiovascular effects of green tea catechins: progress and promise. Recent Patents on Cardiovascular Drug Discovery 7: 88-99, 2012.
Islam MA. Soy Isoflavones and Cardiovascular Health: An Update. Current Nutrition and Food Science 7:108-121, 2011.
Islam MA. Pharmacological Modulations of Cardiac Ultra-rapid and Slowly Activating Delayed Rectifier Currents: Potential Antiarrhythmic Approaches. Recent Patents on Cardiovascular Drug Discovery, 5: 33-46, 2010.
DeSantiago J, Islam MA, Ziolo MT, Bers DM, and Pogwizd SM: Arrhythmogenic effects of beta2-adrenergic stimulation in the failing heart are due to enhanced SR Ca load. Circulation Research,
Despa S, Islam MA, Pogwizd SM, Bers DM: Intracellular [Na+] and Na+pump rate in rat and rabbit ventricular myocytes. J Physiol539: 133-143, 2002.
Despa S, Islam MA, Pogwizd SM, Bers DM: Intracellular Na+concentration is elevated in heart failure, but Na/K-pump function is unchanged. Circulation;105:2543-2548, 2002.
Kimura I, Islam MA, Ritsu H, Nojima H, Tezuka Y, and Zhao W: Blood pressure lowering, positive chronotropy and inotropy by the veratrum alkaloids germidine and germerine but negative chronotropy by veratridine in mice. J Asian Natural Product Research, 2: 133-144, 2000.
Islam MA, Nojima H, and Kimura I: Acetylcholne-induced biphasic effect on the maximum upstroke velocity of action potential in mouse isolated right atria: Interaction with b-adrenergic signaling cascade. Jpn J Pharmacol. 78: 181-190, 1998.
Islam MA, Nojima H, and Kimura I: Muscarinic M1receptor activation reducesmaximum upstroke velocity of action potential in mouse right atria. Eur J Pharmacol. 346: 227-236, 1998.
Chowdhury AKA, Islam MA, Rashid A, and Ferdous AJ: Therapeutic potential of the volatile oil of Nigellasativaseeds in monkey model with experimental shigellosis. Phytotherapy Res. 12: 361-363, 1998.
Kimura I, Islam MA, Nojima H, Mizumoto J, Tezuka Y, Weijie Z: Blood pressure-lowering, positive chronotropic and inotropic effects of the veratrum alkaloids, germidine and germerine in mouse. J of Traditional Medicines, 15: 254-255, 1998.
Kimura I, Islam MA, and Kimura M: Potentiation by higenamine of the aconitine induced positive chronotropic effect in isolated right atria of mice: The effects of cholera toxin, forskolin and pertussis toxin. Biol Pharm Bull. 19: 1032-1037, 1996.
Kimura I, Islam MA, and Kimura M.: Cholera toxin accentuates the antagonism by acetylcholine of higenamine-induced positive chronotropy in isolated right atria of mice. Biol Pharm Bull. 18: 1509-11512, 1995.
Kimura I, Makino M, Takamura Y, Islam MA, and Kimura M: Positive chronotropic and inotropic effects of higenamine and its enhancing action on the aconitine-induced tachyarrhythmia in isolated murine atria. Jpn J Pharmacol. 66: 75-80, 1994.
Kimura I, Hata Y, Islam MA, and Kimura M: Diabetes mellitus-induced enhancement of prostaglandin F2a-response is inhibited by lipoxygenase-but not cyclooxygenase-inhibitors in mesenteric veins and arteries of mouse and rat. Jpn J Pharmacol. 64: 65-70, 1994.
Reza S, Khan OF, Islam MA, Rashid A, and Chowdhury AKA: In vitro antibacterial activity of Ipomoea fistulusa. Fitoterapia LXV: 465-466, 1994.

Dr. Gregorio L. De Grano PhD MSN APRN FNP C

Dr. Gregorio L. De Grano, PhD, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Dean and Assistant Professor of Graduate Nursing Programs

(562 ) 988-2278

gdgrano@auhs.edu

Education

PhD, St. Dominic College, Philippines
MD, De La Salle University, Philippines
MSN, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
BSN, Makati Medical Center College of Nursing, Philippines

Bio

Dr. Gregorio L. De Grano serves as the Dean of the Nursing Graduate Program and is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 25 years of clinical experience. He has worked extensively in Intensive Care (ICU), Progressive Care (PCU), Emergency Room, Medical-Surgical, Acute, and Intra-operative Hemodialysis settings. He specializes in Family and Primary Health Care, as well as Hospice and Palliative Care.

For over a decade, Dr. De Grano has shaped nursing education through his academic work. He prepares advanced practice nurses and future nursing leaders by emphasizing evidence-based care, interprofessional collaboration, and integrating ethics, cultural competence, and leadership into the curriculum.

Dr. De Grano leads with compassion and strongly believes in the power of mentorship. He actively supports the personal and professional development of students and faculty. Through his collaborative approach to curriculum development, he keeps nursing education innovative, relevant, and responsive to the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.

Subject Matter Expertise

Health Systems and Nursing Informatics for APRN, Nursing Leadership, Ethics and Management, Primary Care of Adult and Elderly, Pathophysiology, Pharmacology

Scholarly Presentation

Continuing Education Speaker (CE/CME): Philippine Medical Alumni Association of Southern California – Challenges and Alternatives for Foreign Medical Graduates: Navigating the Transition to Advanced Nursing Practice Pathway

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Dr. Michelle Paysan-Modina, DNP, MBA, APRN, AGNP-C

Executive Dean and Professor of the School of Nursing Programs

Assistant Chief Nurse Administrator

mpaysanmodina@auhs .edu

Education

DNP, University of Massachusetts Global
MBA, William Howard Taft University
MSN, California State University, Long Beach
BSN, California State University, Los Angeles

Bio

Dr. Modina is the Executive Dean, Professor, and Assistant Chief Nurse Administrator at the School of Nursing. She is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner and a highly regarded nurse executive with over 30 years of experience in clinical practice, academia, and leadership. Dr. Modina holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from UMass Global (formerly known as Brandman University) and advanced nursing degrees from California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) and California State University, Los Angeles (CSULA).

Her diverse nursing background includes ICU, ER, telemetry, primary care, women’s health, oncology, hospice, and palliative care. She is highly skilled in curriculum design, program assessment and development, accreditation, operations management, advising, and faculty development.

She is currently serving as a CCNE Evaluator for AACN and as an advisor and past president of the Philippine Nurses Association, Orange County chapter. A passionate advocate for student success, professional advancement, and team building, she is dedicated to creating inclusive, high-impact learning environments that empower individuals and transform the landscape of healthcare education.

Subject Matter Expertise

Leadership, Education, Transitions to Professional Practice, Adult/Gerontology Primary Care, Curriculum Design, Program Assessment and Development, Advising, Mentorship, Strategic Planning

Selected Publications and Scholarly Presentations

2025 April. Poster Presentation. NCLEX Style Questions in Nursing Simulation Leading to Student Success WASC Senior College and University Commission Conference. Garden Grove, CA

2025 March. Poster Presentation. Breast Cancer Screening Among Filipino Americans: Attitudes, Barriers, and Cultural Insights. The National Coalition of Ethnic Minority Nurse Associations Annual Summit. Los Angeles, CA.

2023 June. Poster Presentation. Creating a Diversity Task Force for a Professional Ethnic Minority Nursing Association Using the Roy Adaptation Model as a Guide. 2023 Roy Adaptation Association International Conference at Mount Saint Mary’s University, Los Angeles, California.

2022, May. Guest Speaker Panelist. How do Nurse Leaders in Practice and Nurse Education Manage Diversity and Inclusivity for LGBTQI+ + Members? Philippine Nurses Association of America, Southern California Spring Educational Conference at Monterey Park, California