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Yanet Velazquez, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC

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Dr. Yanet Velazquez is a dedicated nursing professional and educator with extensive experience spanning clinical practice and academic leadership. Beginning her career as a licensed practical nurse (LPN), she has progressed through various roles to become a nurse educator, combining clinical expertise with a passion for teaching. Dr. Velazquez holds a Doctorate of Nursing Practice …

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Genevieve Feliú, PhD

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Dean of Arts and Sciences Dr. Genevieve Feliú is a seasoned educator and interdisciplinary expert in learning science and adult learning needs, dedicated to implementing student-centered innovation throughout her career. A trained social scientist, Dr. Feliú combines expertise in human-centered design and innovation strategy to champion faculty development, pedagogical advancement, and innovative curricula to create …

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Christy Hennessey, DNP, MBA, RN

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Dr. Christy Hennessey, DNP, MBA, RN, brings over two decades of transformative leadership in nursing education and healthcare to her role as Dean of Nursing at Pacific College of Health and Science. With a steadfast commitment to advancing nursing practice and advocating for the integral role of nurses in healthcare, Dr. Hennessey is dedicated to …

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Rachel Choudhury, MSN, MS, RN, CNE

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Associate Dean of Nursing Rachel Choudhury has over 15 years of academic and clinical teaching experience including leadership in the development of faculty, curriculum and instruction, and campus operations for baccalaureate nursing education programs. In these positions, she collaborated with faculty and academic leadership to promote nursing education innovation. She contributed to the institution’s national …

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Kristie Oles, EdD, MSN, BA, RN, FRE

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Dr. Kristie Oles obtained her associate degree in nursing from Kent State University and a bachelor of arts in psychology from Youngstown State University.  She furthered her education through University of Phoenix, online, where she obtained a master of science in nursing and then completed her doctoral at Argosy University in education and organizational leadership.  …

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Caroline E. Ortiz, PhD, MPH, RN, NC-BC

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she/her/ella Caroline E. Ortiz is a board-certified nurse coach and an associate professor in Pacific College of Health and Science’s Holistic Nursing Programs. She has developed holistic health programs for healthcare providers and general audiences, participated in clinical research within integrative medicine, and created a Spanish-language guided meditation library for Health Journeys, now Hay House. …

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