Administration and Staff Directory

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Eileen Fry-BowersEileen K. Fry-Bowers, PHD, JD, RN, CPNP, FAAN

(she/her)
Dean

Office: Administrative Office Suite
Email: efrybowers@usfca.edu
Employed Since: 2022
Educational Background: Fry-Bowers holds a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Loma Linda University, a master’s degree from the University of Rochester School of Nursing, and a juris doctor from Whittier Law School. She holds a PhD, with an emphasis in health services, from UCLA School of Nursing and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at UCLA in the care of vulnerable populations with a focus on child health policy.


Megan O' Banion's photoMegan O'Banion

(she/her)
Senior Associate Dean, School of Nursing and Health Professions (SONHP)

Office: Administrative Office Suite
Email: mgobanion@usfca.edu
Educational Background: PsyD


Erin GrinshteynErin Grinshteyn

Pronouns: She/Hers
Associate Dean for Health Professions
Associate Professor

Phone: 415-422-6692
Email: egrinshteyn@usfca.edu
Employed Since: 2016
Educational Background: PhD in Health Services, Fielding School of Public Health, UCLA; MS in Health Policy and Management, Harvard School of Public Health, Harvard University; BA in Sociology, Brandeis University.
The highlight of working at SONHP: Connecting with so many incredible students who are changing the world with the work they are doing.


Lynette Apen HeadshotLynette Apen

Associate Dean, Nursing Academic Affairs and Faculty Development

Office: Administrative Office Suite
Email: lapen@usfca.edu


Jonathan Mack HeadshotJonathan Mack

Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs and Learning Innovation for the Nursing Department

Office: Orange County Campus
Email: jmack3@usfca.edu


 


Dean's Office Administration

Patrik DonahuePatrik Donahue

(He/Him/His)
Director of Enrollment Operations

Office: CO 215
Phone: (415) 422-2806
Email: pdonahue@usfca.edu
Employed Since: 2022
Educational Background: BS Biomedical Engineering, MPH Maternal & Child Health
The highlight of working at SOHNP: Building relationships with future students and assisting them as they transition into an exciting new graduate program!


Carolina Echeverria's photoCarolina Echeverria

(She, Her, Ella)
Director for Partnerships

Office: CO 311
Phone: 415-269-2639
Email: cecheverria@usfca.edu
Employed Since: 2018
Educational Background: MA Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico
The highlight of working at SONHP: Being part of a community that is changing health and health care from here


Stacey Kohut headshotStacey Kohut

(She/Her/Hers)
Director of Undergraduate Student Services

Office: Administrative Office Suite - Cowell Hall
Phone: 415-422-2679
Email: sekohut1@usfca.edu
Employed Since: USF - 2005; SONHP - 2014
Educational Background:
BA Spanish, MFA in Writing, EdD - Organization & Leadership (in progress)
The highlight of working at SONHP: Our students inspire me every day. In addition, I have an infinite appreciation for our community's shared connection to USF's mission and values, particularly our desire to be people for others and our ongoing work to make the world a more just and equitable place.


Angelica Martinez

Director of Administration and Operations

Office: Administrative Office Suite
Email: amartinez10@usfca.edu
Employed Since: 2021
Educational Background: Masters in Public Administration (MPA)


Dean's Office Staff

Gina Alvarez 

(She, Her, Ella)

Program Assistant - Support for Accreditation, Regulation, and Assessment of Student Learning

Office: Cowell 102
Phone: 415-422-2023
Email: galvarez@usfca.edu
Employed Since: 2013
Educational Background: Masters in Public Administration, BS in Business Administration
The highlight of working at SONHP: I am appreciative that SONHP values people for who they are and what they bring to the table. We all benefit by working together and making decisions with others in mind. That’s what makes us a strong team.


Nykole BaltazarNykole Baltazar

(she/her/hers)

Clinical Placement Coordinator

Office: Administrative Office Suite - Cowell Hall
Phone number: (415) 422-5603
Email: nbaltazar@usfca.edu
Employed Since: 2022
Educational Background: BA Communicative Disorders, MPH Global Health


Samrawit HadguSamrawit (Samri) Hadgu

Operational Department Coordinator

Office: Administrative Office Suite - Cowell Hall
Phone: 415-422-3921
Email: shadgu@usfca.edu
Employed Since: 2019
Educational Background: B.S. Human Development


Bing's photoBing Li

(He/Him/His)
Graduate Enrollment Communications Assistant

Office: CO 215
Phone: 415-422-4124
Email: bli47@usfca.edu
Employed Since: 2021
Educational Background: BA English, MFA Creative Writing
The highlight of working at SONHP: The highlight of working at the SONHP has been communicating with prospective applicants on a daily basis and hearing all of their stories towards their nursing and health professions goals.


Cecilia Mulcahy photoCecilia (Cece) Mulcahy

Associate Director of Academic Planning

Office: Administrative Office Suite - Cowell Hall
Phone: 415-422-3919
Email: cmulcahy2@usfca.edu
Employed Since: 2013


Liesl Nelson

(she/her/hers)
Graduate Admissions Operations     

Email: lnelson2@usfca.edu


Ronnie_headshotRonnie Lee Reed III

Associate Director Immersive Learning

Email: rreed4@usfca.edu
Employed Since: March 2023
Educational Background: BA Communications.
The highlight of working at SONHP: Everyone has been really nice and I am excited to get Simulation for the SONHP up and running.


Xiomara (Xiomy) Rosado

(She/Her/Hers)
Clinical Placement Coordinator

Office: Administrative Office Suite - Cowell Hall
Email: xrosadorios@usfca.edu
Employed Since: 2022
Educational Background: BA in Communication Studies
The highlight of working for the SONHP: The highlight of working for the SONHP is the opportunity I am given every single day to empower our students in their endeavors to become healers in our community, and beyond.


Brittany Sanguma

Pronouns: she/her/hers
Clinical Placement Coordinator

Office: Administrative Office Suite - Cowell Hall
Phone: 415-422-7537
Email: bmsanguma2@usfca.edu
Employed Since: USF - 2013; SONHP - 2022
Educational Background: BA Communication Studies; MA Organization & Leadership
The highlight of working at SONHP: Supporting students onboard into their clinical learning experiences where theory integrates with practice.


alexandra-kennedyAlexandra schaeffer

Clinical Placement Coordinator

Email: aschaeffer@usfca.edu
Employed Since: 2021
Educational Background: BS. in Business Administration, Master in Community Health and Prevention Research.


jeremy-john-r-tereulJeremy John R. Teruel

Graduate Marketing Assistant

Office: Cowell Hall 215
Phone: 415-422-3627
Email: JTeruel@usfca.edu
Employed Since: August 2022
Educational Background: Bachelors of Science in Business Administration with a Concentration in Law & Marketing and a Minor in Pre-Law from the University of the Pacific
The highlight of working at SONHP: Playing a key role in the advancement of education for students and being a reliable resources that they can turn to when needed.


Hiroshi (Yoshi) Yamaguchi

Special Assistant to the Office of the Deans

Office: Administrative Office Suite - Cowell Hall
Email: hsyamaguchi@usfca.edu


BRANDON YIP

Operations Assistant

Office: Administrative Office Suite - Cowell Hall
Email: byip@usfca.edu
Employed Since: 2022
Educational Background: BS Hospitality Management


Undergraduate Program Staff

Devan RobertsonDevan Robertson

(He/Him/His)
Program Assistant - Undergraduate Programs

Office: Administrative Office Suite - Cowell Hall
Email: drobertson3@usfca.edu
Employed Since: November 2022
Educational Background: Bachelor's - Integrated Educational Studies '16
The highlight of working at SONHP: It is amazing to work with a close-knit community who supports one another. Everyone is genuine and happy to be here and to help the students.


Lavandon NelsonLAVANDON (VANDON) NELSON

(He/Him/His)
Program Assistant - Undergraduate Programs

Office: Administrative Office Suite - Cowell Hall
Email: lnelson5@usfca.edu
Employed Since: December 2023
Educational Background: BA in U.S. History
The highlight of working at SONHP: I am fortunate to be part of a community that is passionate and deeply committed to supporting students on their educational journey.


Amanda Chavez

(She/Her/Hers)
Sacramento Program Manager

Office: Sacramento, Suite 360
Phone: 415-422-8330
Email: atchavez2@usfca.edu
Employed Since:
2017
Educational Background: B.A. Art History & Arts Management, MA Organization & Leadership w/emphasis in Higher Education Leadership


Graduate Programs Staff

Tracy allen

Program Administrator for ME-MSN and MPH

Office: Orange County, College Building - 102
Phone: 714-633-5626
Email: tlallen@usfca.edu
Employed Since:
2017
Educational Background: MA Education (Higher Education and Student Affairs)


Kimberly BrunoKimberly Bruno

(She/Her)
Program Administrator for PsyD

Office: CO 211
Phone: 415-422-8083
Email: kbruno@usfca.edu
Educational Background:
A.A. in Arts & Humanities, B.S. in Business Management


James's PhotoJames Davis

Program Assistant - Graduate Nursing Programs

Office: CO 211
Phone: 415-422-4128
Email: jdavis24@usfca.edu
Employed Since:
2019
Educational Background: B.A. Sociology


Alisha hodges

Program Assistant - Graduate and Doctoral Programs

Office: CO 215
Phone: 
Email: ahodges3@usfca.edu
Employed Since:
2023


Sabrina's photoSabrina Liang

(She/Her/Hers)
Program Administrator - MPH, MSHI, MSDHI

Office: CO 215
Phone: 415-422-4737
Email: fliang@usfca.edu
Employed Since:
2021
Educational Background: B.A. English Literature; LL.B. International Politics; M.A. Asian Pacific Studies


Brianna Lizaola

Program Assistant - Graduate Nursing Programs

Office: CO 211
Phone: 415-422-4871
Email: blizaola@usfca.edu
Employed Since:
2023
Educational Background: B.A. International Relations, Minor in Philosophy


Emily's photoEmily Sklar

Program Manager - Graduate Nursing Programs

Office: CO 211
Phone: 415-422-2173
Email: esklar2@usfca.edu
Employed Since:
2019
Educational Background: BA Psychology