Preferred Pronouns

She/Her/Hers

Educational History

BSN, Bowie State University; MHA, University of Phoenix, PhD(c), Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions

Professional Highlights

• Faith Community Nurse for over 10 years
• Pediatric Nurse with 20+ Years of experience
• Nurse Educator and Community Wellness Leader
• Founder, EduWellness(health & wellness coaching, education, training, and consultation)
• Founder, P.E.A.R.L. Girls & T.I.E. Guys, Inc. (youth development & SEL nonprofit)

Research

PhD Candidate in Health Sciences (Health Promotion & Wellness)

Research Focus:

• Psychological safety and well-being in nursing education
• Resilience and sense of belonging among nursing students
• Impact of sociocultural schemas
• Comparative experiences of nursing students in different institutional contexts

Methodological strengths:

• Mixed-methods research design
• Survey-based and qualitative inquiry
• Application of theory to practice in educational and community settings

Research Interests:

• Health equity
• Trauma-Informed Education
• Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
• Holistic Wellness Frameworks
• Institutional, Organizational, and Workplace Wellness

Personal Highlights

• Purpose-driven leader committed to integrating faith, health, and wellness
• Passionate about supporting children, families, caregivers, and faith
• Longstanding involvement in church leadership, youth mentorship, and ministry-based health initiatives
• Known for translating complex health concepts into accessible, compassionate, and culturally responsive education
• Advocate for wellness that honors the whole person-mind, body, and spirit
• Values authenticity, healing, and sustainable service over burnout-driven care

Fields of Expertise

• Faith Community Nursing
• Pediatric Nursing (acute care, ambulatory, school-based, and mental health)
• Trauma-Informed Care
• Mental and Emotional Wellness
• Nursing Education
• Health Promotion & Disease Prevention
• Community & Faith-Based Health Programming
• Youth Development & Social-Emotional Learning(SEL)
• Program Development & Quality Improvement
• Caregiver Support & Capacity Building

Quote

True wellness happens when we care for the body, tend to the mind, and honor the spirit.”