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Perez, Michael Allen, MSN-Ed, RN CNE
Campus Director of Nursing; Associate Professor
M.Ed., Nursing Education - Grand Canyon University
B.S., Nursing - Grand Canyon University

Barraza, Linda, MSN, RN
Manager, Clinical Faculty
M.S., Nursing - University of Phoenix
B.S., Nursing - University of Phoenix

Osipov, David, MSN, RN
Manager, Clinical Faculty
M.S., Nursing Education - Western Governors University
B.S., Nursing - California State University, Long Beach

Richards, Kaylin, MSN
Manager, Clinical Faculty
M.S., Nursing Education - Grand Canyon University

Arutyunyan, Salina, DNP, PMHNP-BC
Instructor I
M.S., Nursing Education - West Coast University
B.S., Nursing - West Coast University

Avagimian, Gayane, MSN, BS, PHN
Instructor I
M.S., Nursing Education - University of Phoenix
B.S., Nursing - West Coast University

Bagon, John, DNP, MSN, RN, CNL
Assistant Professor

Doctor of Nursing Practice - University of South Alabama
M.S., Clinical Nurse Leader - University of South Alabama
B.S., Nursing - Lubbock Christian University

Baltazar, Gisela, MSN, RN
Instructor II
M.S., Nursing Education – Walden University
B.S., Nursing – Remedios Trinidad Romualdez College of Nursing

Beckford, Joy, PhD, RN
Campus Associate Director of Nursing, Academics; Assistant Professor
Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology - California School of Professional Psychology
M.Sc., Public Health and Health Promotion - Brunel University
M.A., Clinical Psychology - California School of Professional Psychology
B.Sc., Business Management and Psychology - University of West Indies

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

Carlson, Sylvia, PhD, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor
Ph.D., Nursing - University of Phoenix
M.S., Nursing - University of Phoenix
B.S., Nursing - University of Virginia

Chua, Camille, DNP, MSN, RN, PHN
Instructor II
D.N,P., Nursing Education – Grand Canyon University
M.S., Nursing Education – Western Governors University
B.S., Nursing – Azusa University

DaCosta, Brenda, MSN-FNP, RN
Instructor I
M.S., Family Nurse Practitioner - University of Phoenix
B.S., Nursing - University of Phoenix
A.S., Nursing - Compton College

Dyer, Christine, MSN/Ed, RN
Assistant Professor
M.S., Nursing Education - California State University, Dominguez Hills
B.S., Elementary Education - University of Dayton, Ohio
A.S., Nursing - Allied Prof Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health

Funakoshi, Cynthia, MSN, RN, PCCN
Instructor I
M.S., Nursing Education - Western Governors University
B.S., Nursing - University of Phoenix

Garcia, Roselyn, MSN, BSN, RN, PHN
Instructor I
M.S., Nursing Education – University of Phoenix
B.S., Nursing – University of Phoenix

Giesler, Robert, DNP, RN, RNC-NIC, RRT
Assistant Professor
Ph.D., Nursing Practice – Aspen University
M.S., Nursing Education – West Coast University
B.S., Nursing – University of Phoenix

Harutunyan, Virginia, BSN, RN
Instructor I
B.S., Nursing - West Coast University

Hernandez, Derek, MSN, RN
Instructor I
M.S., Nursing Leadership - John Hopkins University
B.A., Anthropology - University of California, Los Angeles

Hope, Jamia
Manager, Clinical Operations
M.S., Health Administration - West Coast University
B.S., Health Care Management - California State University, Dominguez Hills

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

James-Marrast, Candace, EdD, MEd, BA
Assistant Professor
Ph.D., Nursing Research/Education - University of Phoenix
M.S., Nursing - University of Phoenix
B.S., Nursing - Suny Health Science Center

Joros, Jason, BSN, RN
Instructor I
B.S., Nursing - West Coast University

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

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

Lorenzo, Jeffrey, MSN, RN
Instructor I
M.S., Nursing Education - California State University, Los Angeles
B.S., Nursing - California State University, Los Angeles

McGregor, Kristen, MSN-Ed, RN
Manager, Persistence and Outcomes
M.S., Nursing Education - West Coast University
B.S., Nursing - West Coast University

Minasyan, Zoya, MSN, RN
Associate Professor
Ph.D., Nursing - Walden University
M.S., Nursing - Mount Saint Mary's College
B.S., Biochemistry - Yerevan State University

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

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

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

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

Reid, Debbie, MSN, NPD-BC
Manager, NCLEX Success
M.S., Nursing - California State University, Los Angeles
B.S., Nursing - California State University, Los Angeles
B.A. - California State University, Northridge
NPD-BC, Board Certified in Nursing Professional Development - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

Reyes, Paola, DNP, MSN-Ed, CMSRN, CHEP, PHN, RN
Instructor II
D.N.P.., Nursing Practice in Healthcare Systems Leadership - Chamberlain University
M.S., Nursing Education - Chamberlin College of Nursing
B.S., Nursing - Chamberlin College of Nursing
A.S, Nursing - Los Angeles Pierce College

Roberts, Samir, MA
Manager, Clinical Relations
M.A., Leadership and Organizational Studies - Azusa Pacific University
B.A., Communications - University of California, Riverside

Roces, Barbara A, PhD, NP, RN
Associate Professor
Ph.D., Philosophy in Nursing - University of San Diego
M.S., Nursing/Adult Oncology Nurse Practitioner - University of California, Los Angeles
B.S., Nursing - University of Southern California

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

Rowlett, Cindy, MSN, NPD-BC
NCLEX Specialist
M.S., Nursing - Western Governor's University
B.S., Nursing - University of Phoenix
A.S., Applied Science- Los Angeles College of Nursing and Allied Health
NPD-BC - American Nurses Credentialing Center

St. George, Silvia
Manager, Clinical Operations
M.B.A. - Western Governors University
B.A., Sociology - California State University, Northridge

Sarkisian, Miriam, MSN, RN
Instructor I
M.S., Nursing Education - Western Governors University
B.S., Nursing - University of Phoenix

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

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

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

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

Taylor, Arlene, MSN, MHA, RN
Instructor I
M.S., Nursing - University of Phoenix
MHA, Health Administration - University of Phoenix
B.S., Nursing - Nova Southeastern University

Uebe, Jennifer, BSN, CEN
Instructor I
B.S., Nursing - University of Phoenix