UC REGENTS - Key Persons
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- Translational Research Lectureship Award. 17th World Conference on Lung Cancer. Vienna, Austria, 2016
Adriana Rosales is an operations coordinator at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing. She is responsible for administrative operations, including onboarding and offboarding processes and collaboration with various departments to meet organizational needs. Previously, Rosales managed daily operations and led key projects at the Berkeley Student Cooperative, ensuring seamless service for residents. Adriana also brings expertise in facilities and space management from her role as a data analyst and operations coordinator at the Bridges Multicultural Resource Center. Adriana earned her bachelor of arts in applied mathematics with a concentration in computer science and a minor in education from UC Berkeley.
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- Project Analyst
- Project Analyst With the Health Education Grants Team at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing
Aleah Lacho is a project analyst with the Health Education Grants Team at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing. She is responsible for the general program operations and logistics support and assists with curriculum and training development for the portfolio of health education and practice grants. In addition, she supports the efforts of APP Primary Care Fellowship and Department of Labor RETAIN programs implementation. Prior to joining the School of Nursing, Lacho worked at the UC Davis Medical Center where she served as a guest relations associate and serviced the Main Hospital, Cancer Center, Ambulatory Care Center and Tschannen Eye Institute. Lacho earned a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Health and Safety and Master of Public Health in Health Promotion, Policy and Leadership from California State University, Sacramento.
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- Services Advisor
- Student Services Advisor
Alexa Basurto is the Student Services Advisor for the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis. She provides support for graduate students in the Nursing Science and Health Care Leadership program, overseeing student orientation, enrollment, milestones, and records while advising on academic policies and resources. Previously, she served as an Administrative Assistant at the School of Nursing and as a Special Projects Assistant at La Familia Counseling Center, focusing on grant initiatives and program support. She also has worked in student outreach and program coordination in roles with California State University, Sacramento.
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- Admissions and Recruitment Specialist
- Coordinator for the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing
Amanda Yi is the admissions coordinator for the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing. She manages the admissions process and serves as the content expert for the graduate-degree programs at the School of Nursing. Prior to this, she worked as a student affairs officer and provided application, compliance, registration and student resource support to applicants and current School of Nursing students. She earned a bachelor's degree in Sociology - Organizational Studies from UC Davis.
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- Program Manager for the Health Education Grants Team at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing
- Program Manager, SPLICE and the Nurse Practitioner Residency Program
Ana Marin Cachu is the program manager for the health education grants team at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing. This team is dedicated to implementing a portfolio of health education grants focused on team-based primary care, interprofessional education and a nurse practitioner residency program. In this role, she provides administrative leadership, as well as programmatic and operational oversight. She also plays a crucial role in communicating and collaborating with key internal and external stakeholders. In addition, she is responsible for managing and leading evaluation efforts for all grants, which include data collection, management and reporting. Prior to her role as program manager, she was the evaluation lead for the grants with the primary responsibility for the design and implementation of evaluations, including data collection, evaluation designs, developing instruments, designing and carrying analysis and disseminating results. Before joining the School of Nursing, she worked at Jefferson County Public Health in Colorado as a public health epidemiologist. Marin earned a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences and a Master of Public Health from UC Davis.
Orlowski provides advice and counsel in the development of policy, procedure and strategy to address a wide range of issues related to the management and operation of the organization.
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- Development Analyst
- Development Analyst for the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing
Anna Schoener is the development analyst for the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis. In that role, she provides high-level programmatic, analytical and research support for fundraising administration. She also monitors and analyzes program activity to determine donor and area fundraising strategies. Schoener brings more than six years of involvement in development and customer relationship management experience through the fitness industry. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities and Religious Studies from California State University-Sacramento, where she also served as team captain for the Division 1 volleyball program.
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- Clinical Education Coordinator at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing
Anubhav Kaur is a Clinical Education Coordinator at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis. Kaur assists in the management, clearance, and scheduling of clinical rotations for nursing students. Prior to joining the School of Nursing, Kaur worked at the Departments of Emergency Medicine and Internal Medicine at UC Davis Health in their respective medical student, residency and fellowship programs. She earned her bachelor's degree in public health with a minor in psychology from the University of California, Merced.
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- Coding and Billing Compliance Auditor
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- Executive Director, Office of Clinical Research
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- Coordinator With the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing
Beth Sorensen is a course coordinator with the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis. In this role, she provides direct support to faculty and courses in all aspects of course implementation, development and execution.
She has extensive experience in curriculum planning and instructional support. Prior to joining the School of Nursing, Sorensen worked at the School of Medicine at UC Davis as a course coordinator and curriculum planner in didactic and clinical skills courses.
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- Fellowship for Nurse Leaders and Innovators
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- Revenue Cycle Regulatory Analyst
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- Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Critical Care
Brenda has over 20 years of healthcare leadership experience and a Ph.D. in nursing science and healthcare leadership from the Betty Irene More School of Nursing. Over the last eight and a half years Brenda has managed daily operations of four cost centers at UC Davis Medical Center including Davis 3 and Tower 3. During Brenda's time as the nurse manager for Davis 3 and Tower 3, she worked to obtain national Baby-Friendly certification, Best Maternity Hospital award from Newsweek, and Center of Excellence award from the Society of Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology for UC Davis Health Prior to coming to UC Davis Medical Center, Brenda was the Program Manager for Patient Safety and Clinical Risk at Dignity Health managing systemwide perinatal programs and projects at over 30 hospitals in California, Nevada, and Arizona. Additionally, Brenda has participated as a consultant and expert panel member on several state-wide projects to improve women's health and decrease maternal mortality.
Job Titles:
- Assistant
- Assistant Vice Chancellor, Health Sciences Development and Alumni Relations
Betts is the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Health Sciences Development and is responsible for all fundraising and alumni relations activities within the School of Medicine.
Job Titles:
- Assistant Dean, Academic Personnel
Seifert oversees the academic advancement process, faculty professional and leadership development, and human resource management strategies with overall responsibility for the recruitment, development and retention of highly qualified academic scientists and clinicians.
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- Associate Clinical Professor
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- Research Clinic Liaison / Research Study Inquiries
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- Chief of Staff
- Chief of Staff, Office of the Dean
Banks is the Chief of Staff in the UC Davis School of Medicine, Office of the Dean. Her role includes special projects, strategic initiatives and planning, executive recruitment and onboarding, and personnel management, among other responsibilities.
Job Titles:
- Interim Vice Chancellor of Human Health Sciences and Chief Clinical Officer
Hall is the Interim Vice Chancellor of Human Health Sciences and the Chief Clinical Officer for UC Davis Health. He oversees all clinical operations in the health system and is responsible for the strategic direction of UC Davis Health, including oversight of the UC Davis School of Medicine and Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing.
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- Regulatory Compliance Manager
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- Nurse
- Executive Director for Patient Care Services With Oversight of Medical / Surgical
Carla Martin is the Executive Director for Patient Care Services with oversight of Medical/Surgical specialty inpatient units including Oncology, ENT, Transplant, Neurology; Hospital Service Departments; PICC, Interventional Radiology, and specialty programs including Infection Prevention and Control; Quality and Safety and the Center for Professional Nursing Practice (CPPN). Ms. Martin is also the lead on the UC Davis Medical Center sepsis mortality reduction committee and Career Ladder.
Carla has been a nurse since 1992. The first half of her career was spent at the bedside caring for patients primarily in Adult Cardiac Critical Care and Emergency Medicine. In 2002, Carla transitioned from bedside nursing into nursing leadership and has had the opportunity to manage and/or direct many patient care areas and various programs within the acute care setting including; Adult Medical and Cardiac ICU, Emergency medicine, Interventional Radiology, Interventional Cardiology, and Infection Prevention and Hospital Epidemiology, eventually joining the Infection Prevention team at UC Davis in 2015.
Carla graduated from Seminole State College in 1992 with an Associate's Degree in Nursing, went on to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from California State University-Sacramento in 2006 and a Masters of Nursing as a Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) from the University of San Francisco in 2014 and was a recipient of the Deans Award from the USF School of Nursing and Health Professionals (SONHP) in 2014. Her capstone project was focused on reducing blood culture contamination rates to stem the rising costs associated with inappropriate or unnecessary antimicrobials and was accepted as a poster presentation at the 26th Annual National Forum-Institute for Healthcare Improvement in 2014. Carla is pursuing her Doctoral degree at USF in Executive Leadership with an anticipated completion in 2023.
Carla holds two professional certifications a Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) and in Infection Prevention (CIC) and has affiliations with several professional organizations including; Association of Clinical Nurse Leaders (ACNL), American Organization for Nursing Leadership and the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE).
Carla feels that it is incumbent on healthcare leaders to always question the status quo and find new ways to deliver care that is timely, efficient and above all patient centered.
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- Services Manager
- Student Services Manager
Caroline Miller is the Student Services Manager for the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing focusing on student services, communication, milestones, outreach and recruitment. Prior to joining the School of Nursing, Miller worked for UC Davis Extension, where she managed a portfolio of online education programs geared to professionals in the health professions. Before that, she was the student services coordinator for the Doctor of Nursing Practice program and the Postmaster's Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Program at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. She also managed Experiential Learning for Master of Business Administration students at Presidio Graduate School in San Francisco, which focuses on sustainable management practices. Miller earned a Master of Business Administration from the University of San Diego and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from UC Davis.
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- Director for Donor and Alumni Relations
- Director for Donor and Alumni Relations at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing
Carrie Cloud serves as the director for donor and alumni relations at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis. Her work focuses on creating meaningful engagement opportunities, lifelong learning experiences and philanthropic opportunities, with a focus on building relationships, strategic planning and skilled implementation. Prior to joining the School of Nursing, Cloud previously served as a development associate in the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research at UC Berkeley and as the director of engagement, alumni and external relations with the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at UC Davis. She is an alumna of UC Davis.
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- Research Project Manager
- Research Project Manager at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing
Cecilia Martino (Sanchez) is a research project manager at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis, where she balances both research administration and project management. Martino supports various researchers from pre- to post-award and is also responsible for developing and maintaining the school's nursing-science-research sponsored grants and contacts portfolio. Previously, Martino served as a project coordinator and data analyst at the UC Davis School of Education, where she managed the recruitment, data collection, analysis and reporting of a project focused on improving the classification system of English-learner students with language-related disabilities. Martino grew up in the Sacramento area and spent several years in Santa Barbara, where she earned her bachelor's degree in Biological Anthropology.
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Job Titles:
- Assistant Dean of Admissions, Outreach and Diversity
Green is the Assistant Dean of Admissions, Outreach and Diversity. She is also an assistant volunteer clinical faculty member in the Department of Public Health Sciences.
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- Director of Student Affairs for the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing
- Student Affairs
Chelsea Norris serves as the Director of Student Affairs for the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing. In this role, she works closely with the Student Affairs and Admissions teams to support and guide prospective and current students. Chelsea's professional background includes roles in academic advising and support, course and program development, instruction, and facility and event management. Most recently, Chelsea was the Assistant Director of Health Sciences and Education at Continuing and Professional Education at UC Davis, managing health science programs and certificates. She earned her undergraduate degree in Managerial Economics at UC Davis and her master's degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs at the University of Connecticut.
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- Associate
- Associate Vice Chancellor, Advancement
- Senior Associate Vice Chancellor, Health Sciences Development and Alumni Relations
Porter is the Associate Vice Chancellor for Health Sciences Development and Alumni Relations, responsible for enhancing the culture of philanthropy at UC Davis Health and expanding donor support through alumni relations and community engagement.
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- GME Project Manager and Systems Administrator
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- Interim Vice Chancellor for the Office of Academic Personnel
Cocanour is the Interim Associate Vice Chancellor for the Office of Academic Personnel and a distinguished professor of Clinical Surgery.
Christine Williams, RN, M.S., C.N.S. is currently the Chief Nursing Executive and the Chief Nursing Informatics Officer for UC Davis Health. Most recently Christine was Associate Chief Nursing Officer of Critical Care, Trauma, and Informatics for UC Davis Health. Christine has 33 years of nursing and nursing leadership experience with expertise in clinical care, quality management, program development, patient throughput, and system development. Christine is active in the American Nurses Association, American Trauma Society, Society of Trauma Nurses, American Association of Critical Care Nurses, the Emergency Nurses Association, and Sacramento Sierra Nursing Leadership. Christine received her Master of Science degree as a Clinical Nurse Specialist with a focus in Critical Care and Trauma from the University of California, San Francisco, and her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing at Humboldt State University. In addition, she completed the Wharton Nursing Leaders Program at the Wharton School of Business in 2012. Christine has received numerous accolades, including an award for Outstanding Achievements from the UC Davis Health and the Daisy Nursing Excellence Award.
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- Director of Clinical Placement Operations
Christy Davis is the Director of Clinical Placement Operations and certified project management professional (PMP) at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis. Davis focuses on the design, development and implementation of databases to enhance clinical education operations and support accreditation. She also assists in the placement of students into clinical rotations and serves as a liaison between students and administration for the School of Nursing clinical programs. Prior to joining the School of Nursing, Davis worked in the public health field where she gained a broad knowledge working as a health educator during her fellowship as a public health associate for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. She also worked in both the Sexually Transmitted Disease Control branch and Vector Borne and Veterinary Public Health Section at the California Department of Public Health. Davis earned a bachelor's degree in Health Sciences and Community Health Education from California State University, Sacramento.
Job Titles:
- Clinical Nurse
- Clinical Nurse Educator
Cindy Wilson is the clinical nurse educator for the health education grants team's Public Health Nursing - Empowering Nurses, Teaching Rural care Using Simulation Training (PHN-ENTRUST) project. This grant is designed to strengthen the public health nursing workforce by building interest, capacity and skill in public health nursing competencies among prelicensure nursing students at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing. Prior to joining the School of Nursing, Wilson worked at the Nevada County Public Health Department as the director of nursing, the maternal-child adolescent health coordinator and a maternal-child home visiting public health nurse. She also has experience as an acute care registered nurse in labor and delivery as well as intensive care. In addition, she served with an international agency in Sub-Saharan Africa for about 20 years. Wilson earned an Associate Degree in Nursing from Samford University, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree from Pacific Union College and a Master of Science in Nursing Science and Health-Care Leadership from the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis.
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- Project Manager
- Project Manager for the Health Education Grants Team at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing
Clarisse Vidal is a project manager for the Health Education Grants Team at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing. She is responsible for managing and coordinating the education program logistics and operations for the Department of Labor RETAIN programs: Clinical Instructor Internship and Nurse Faculty Residency. Prior to joining the School of Nursing, she completed a health equity fellowship, where she provided project management support at a County Organized Health System. Vidal is an active member of the California Association of Healthcare Leaders, the Northern and Central California chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a Master of Public Health degree in Health Policy and Management from the University of California, Berkeley.
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- Director of Resident and Fellow Development
Le Gall-Scoville supports residents and fellows in the areas of productivity, test preparation, career development, and leadership. She provides one-on-one coaching as well as development programming.
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- Associate Dean
- Associate Dean of Faculty and Professional Development
Clancy is the Associate Dean for Faculty and Professional Development and a professor in the Departments of Physiology and Membrane Biology and Pharmacology at the UC Davis School of Medicine. She also currently serves as the Interim Chair of Cell Biology and Human Anatomy and the Director of the UC Davis Center for Precision Medicine and Data Science.
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- Clinical Engagement and Recruitment Specialist
- Recruitment Specialist at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing
Colleen Williams is a Clinical Engagement and Recruitment Specialist at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis. Williams assists in the placement and clearance of students into clinical rotations for the School of Nursing. She also serves as a liaison between students, faculty, and administration. Williams has many years of experience working in various settings within the healthcare field. Prior to joining the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, Colleen worked in a large primary care practice in Sacramento serving as a Quality Improvement Manager with a focus on population health, delivery of quality care and HEDIS measures. She also has prior experience in Medical Billing and Patient Financial Clearance. Colleen earned a bachelor's degree in health sciences from Grand Canyon University as well as an associate's degree in Medical Billing and Coding from the University of Arkansas Grantham.
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- Academic Personnel and Human Resources Analyst
- Personnel and Human Resources Analyst at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing
Cortney Schmid is an academic personnel and human resources analyst at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, where she manages faculty advancement processes. Prior to joining the School of Nursing, Schmid worked as a cluster analyst in the Office of Academic Personnel, supporting Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, Urologic Surgery and the School of Nursing with academic advancement and faculty appointment processes. Additionally, she has worked as a project policy analyst, where she supported the Women in Medicine and Health Sciences Program. Schmid has served roles supporting clinical faculty at UC San Francisco and the University of Nebraska Medicine.
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- Research Compliance Analyst
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- Project Coordinator, Betty Irene Moore Fellowship for Nurse Leaders and Innovators
As project coordinator for the Betty Irene Moore Fellowship for Nurse Leaders and Innovators program, Dan Carter provides high level coordination of events, meeting planning and complex curriculum support. Prior to joining the School of Nursing in 2020, he served as a development analyst at the UC Davis Office of Development, where he was responsible for coordinating regional donor and alumni events as well as analyzing prospective donor and existing donor data. Before joining UC Davis in 2013, Carter had a long career as a professor of diesel technology at San Joaquin Delta College, partnering with Caterpillar Inc. to train cohorts of technicians in a public-private educational partnership. He has a bachelor's degree in business administration and a master's degree in adult education and workforce development.
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- Curriculum Operations Coordinator
- Operations Coordinator for the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing
Danielle Navarro is the curriculum operations coordinator for the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis. In this role, she supports program and school-wide operational needs including academic scheduling, testing, student special accommodation implementation and textbook coordination. Prior to joining the School of Nursing, Navarro served as a database analyst for the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center. Before coming to UC Davis, she worked at Coventry Health Care as a state-certified workers compensation specialist.
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- Vice Chair, Ambulatory Pediatrics / Director, Pediatric IBD Program Director, Pediatric Acute Infection Management ( AIM ) Services
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- Educational Systems Developer
- Systems Developer for the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing
David Patton is the educational systems developer for the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis. His focus is on strategic projects for the school around data. Prior to joining the school's team, Patton worked at UC Davis as a technical support consultant. While attending California State University in Sacramento, Patton worked as a help desk technician and technical trainer in the Student Technology Center. Patton has a bachelor's degree in Social Science and a master's degree in Educational Technology from CSU, Sacramento.
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- Senior Advisor for Experimental Therapeutics / Director, Thoracic Oncology Program
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- Physician - in - Chief / Professor, Department of Surgery
- Professor and Founding Chief, Division of General Thoracic Surgery / Vice Chair for Faculty Development & Wellness / Director, General Thoracic Surgery Robotics Program
To see if David Tom Cooke is accepting new patients, or for assistance finding a UC Davis doctor, please call 800-2-UCDAVIS (800-282-3284).
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- Chief Physician Executive of the UC Davis Medical Group
- Chief Physician Executive, UC Davis Medical Group and Chief Medical Officer for Ambulatory Care
Aizenberg is the chief physician executive of the UC Davis Medical Group. She oversees physician practice operations and assists in developing the Group's overall vision and strategic direction. She also serves as the chief medical officer for Ambulatory Care at UC Davis Health.
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- Analyst
- Finance
- Financial Analyst for the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing
Deborah Bodden serves as a financial analyst for the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis, where she prepares and establishes budgets, prepares both routine and ad hoc financial reports, and forecasts revenue and expenses for assigned programs. Deborah comes to the School of Nursing with a robust higher education administration background, having worked in higher education since 2012. Deborah attended Florida International University, located in Miami, Florida, where she received both a Bachelor's Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and a Master's Degree in Human Resource Management.
Associate Dean for Rural and Community-based Education
Lupeika is the Associate Dean for Rural and Community-based Education. She is also the Director of the UC Davis Family Medicine Residency Network and a professor in the Department of Family Medicine.
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- Coordinator With the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing
- Course Coordinator
Desirée Lazo is a course coordinator with the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis. She has an educational background in library and information science as well as sociology. Prior to joining the School of Nursing, Lazo served as the administrative research coordinator with the UC Davis School of Medicine Department of Radiology. She also worked as a research assistant and predoctoral coordinator for the Department of Family Medicine at UC Irvine. In addition to her experience with the UC System, Lazo also worked as a librarian, where she primarily aided students earning advanced degrees in fashion, interior and graphic design.
Diane is responsible for the administration of nursing practice and standards of registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses, medical assistants, and technicians who practice within the Ambulatory Care Division. The Ambulatory Care division, a fully integrated and accredited Academic Health Center, has expanded to 36 locations providing care to over one million patients annually in over 30 specialties for the entire lifespan: pregnancy and prenatal, adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics: Primary Care and Family Medicine, Medicine Specialties, procedure services, and the current Centers of Excellence: MIND Institute, Heart and Vascular, and Women's Health.
Diane's current responsibilities include:
Supervisory oversight, evaluation, competency, staff development, training and education
Monitoring and provision of patient care
Policy and procedure, infection prevention, disaster, and emergency preparedness and management
Clinic and staff implementation and continued compliance of and to The Joint Commission Standards, and other state and federal regulatory bodies
Diane's 38 year nursing career includes the past 15 years at Emory Healthcare, an AMC in Atlanta, GA, initially in Cardiology Services, and then in Administration as the leader for ambulatory clinical operations for 250+ physician practices, 11 ASCs, and various procedure-based clinics for 4+ million annual patient visits. She was the architect for Emory's patient-practice communications program, the centralized RN triage and LPN Rx Management teams, and the MA/LPN progression program. Transformational leadership, expanding top of RN license practice, determining staffing resources, ambulatory Magnet activities, and walking with the TJC surveyors are just a few of the things Diane enjoys about her role. Before her Emory tenure, Diane spent almost a decade in an interventional cardiac cath lab, Critical Care and L&D. She belongs to the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN), the American Nurses Association (ANA), and ANA California. Diane has presented nationally on Telehealth Nursing and participated on two national taskforces for RN Triage education and resource development, while also teaching future nurses about Telehealth and Virtual Care Nursing as an adjunct instructor at Emory's School of Nursing.
She has presented nationally on progression programs for non-RN staff. She was also part of a team that published an article on the medical home model of care. She was a Georgia Nurse Leader of the Year finalist in 2018 and 2019.
Diane has two daughters, a math teacher and a screenwriter, and two adorable grandsons in ATL. Diane enjoys acrylic painting and is an avid reader, too.
Job Titles:
- Programs Analyst
- Research Administrator
Dwight Scott is a sponsored programs analyst in the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis. He supports execution of grants and contracts and conducts budget preparation, reconciliation, and projections for proposals and ongoing contracts. Previously, Scott served as a Manager of Financial Operations at the WellStar Research Institute, where he was the point of contact for all financial administration issues related to clinical research projects and managed federal awards. He also performed a variety of research, gathering and compiling research data/reporting as a Clinical Coordinator at Duke University School of Medicine. He earned a bachelor's degree in public health from East Carolina University and a master's degree in Business Administration from Gardner Webb University.
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- Associate Designated Institutional Official for Surgical Programs / Professor of Surgery / Interim Vice Chair of Education of Surgery
Salcedo works with the Associate Dean for GME in oversight of UC Davis Health Surgical Specialty Residency and Fellowship programs. Guralnick helps to ensure that Residents and Fellows achieve the education required for competent clinical practice, scholarship, and service to their patients. Salcedo works with the surgical departments and their learners to ensure compliance with surgical program accreditation standards, support Residents and Fellows by providing a safe and inclusive clinical learning environment, support for Resident/Fellow wellness, and support for surgical program leadership.
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- Medical Director, Office of Clinical Research / Medical Director, Cancer Care Network
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- Organizational Consultant
Elizabeth Sturdy is responsible for operational and strategic initiatives for the School of Nursing. She provides guidance through facilitating assessments, strategic planning, and culture-change and process-oriented approaches to enhance institutional performance. Sturdy has over ten years of experience at UC Davis and fifteen years in higher education. She is a certified International Coaching Federation (ICF) coach. Sturdy received her master's degree in literature from the University of Colorado Boulder.
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- Associate Professor, Associate Physician, Department of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
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- Resident Diversity and Recruitment Coordinator
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- Academic Personnel and Human Resources Analyst
Francisco Ramos, Jr. is an academic personnel and human resources analyst at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, overseeing the advancement, appointment, recruitment and retention processes for faculty and other academic positions. Prior to joining the School of Nursing, Ramos worked as an academic personnel analyst for UC Davis Health as part of the UC Davis School of Medicine Pharmacology Department. Ramos also worked previously as a recruiter in the private sector, where he placed candidates across multiple sectors. He earned a bachelor's degree in Economics from California State University, Sacramento and is currently enrolled in a Master of Healthcare Administration program at Southern New Hampshire University.
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- Associate Director for Education, Training, and Career Development
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- Associate Adjunct Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine / View Profile Arrow Forward
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- Professor, Gynecologic Oncology / Director, Surgical Services, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
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- Assistant Director of Operations at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing
- Operations
Gil Lorenzo is the Assistant Director of Operations at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis. Before joining UC Davis in 2023, Lorenzo worked at UCSF for 15 years, where he held various roles in project management, finance and marketing. He has a master's degree in management from the Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a bachelor's degree from Arizona State University. He is also a certified Strategic HR Business Partner and a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach.
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- Chief Administration Officer / Associate Director, Administration
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- Assistant Dean, Medical Education
Rai oversees all administrative aspects of the medical education programs, such as outreach/pipeline programs, Undergraduate Medical Education, Graduate Medical Education, the Center for a Diverse Healthcare Workforce, and student and resident diversity.
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- Clinical Affiliations Coordinator
- Coordinator at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing
Hanh Herbert is a clinical affiliation coordinator at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis. Herbert assists in the placement of students into clinical rotations for the School of Nursing clinical programs and also serves as a liaison between students and administration. She also supports the development and implementation of community partner engagement efforts. Prior to joining the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, Herbert worked at the Mouse Biology Program at UC Davis as a staff research associate in the Murine Genetic Engineering Laboratory. She also served as a research compliance analyst for the Research Compliance and Integrity unit at UC Davis with a focus on financial conflict of interest and coordination of the Responsible Conduct of Research program. Herbert earned a bachelor's degree in Biology from UC Davis.
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- Administrative Officer
- Executive
- Administrative Support
- Executive Support Analyst for the Dean 's Office at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing
Hannah Churchill serves as the Executive Support Analyst for the dean's office at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis. Churchill's primary focus is supporting the dean while also working with faculty and staff to consistency across all areas of executive administration. Prior to joining the School of Nursing, Churchill held various roles within UC Davis and UCLA Health ranging from surgical coordinator to executive assistant. She earned her bachelor's degree from Arizona State University and a master's in healthcare administration from UCLA.
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- Data Analyst at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing
Harsangeet Randhawa is a data analyst at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing and part of the student success and data team. She manages and provides data for key reports including the U.S. News and World Report survey, American Association of Colleges of Nursing and California Board of Registered Nursing. She also manages student data and evaluation systems, including student records, student progress (advising) and e*Value. Harsangeet earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology and a master's degree in Public Health. For the past seven years, she was a project manager for a health care company.
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- Director, Protocol Review and Monitoring System / Director, Clinical Breast Cancer Program / Professor of Medicine
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- Professor and Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Department
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- Associate Vice Chancellor for Health Equity
- Associate Vice Chancellor, Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Ton is the Associate Vice Chancellor for Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion; a clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, and director of education at the UC Davis Center for Reducing Health Disparities.
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- Human Resources Business Partner
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- Compliance Specialist at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing
Isabella Villagomez is the Faculty Governance and Accreditation Compliance Specialist at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing. Villagomez works closely with the Assessment, Evaluation, and Accreditation team. With over six years of strategic project management and organizational communication expertise, Isabella has a strong background in handling complex accreditation processes and supporting governance initiatives within academic environments. She also possesses a master's degree in business administration. Villagomez's prior work in education has demonstrated her ability to independently organize and manage essential accreditation documentation, develop communication materials, and ensure regulatory compliance for academic programs.
Jacqueline Ruiz Malone provides administrative support to program directors and faculty at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis. Her duties include exemplary customer service, event coordinating and complex calendar management. In addition, she is skilled on various UC Davis Health administrative platforms. Prior to joining the School of Nursing, she served as executive assistant to leaders in the UC Davis School of Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She also supported the Neurology and Neurological Surgery departments.
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- Vice Chair for Pediatric Clinical Research Director, UC Davis Center for Health and Technology / Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Jamie Martinez provides administrative support at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, where she supports the associate dean for practice and offers programmatic assistance to the practice faculty and staff. Martinez joined UC Davis in 2012 with the School of Medicine as an executive assistant supporting the chief and surgeons of transplant surgery, as well as an administrative officer with Business Growth and Development.
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- Senior Assistant
- Senior Assistant Dean, Strategic Initiatives
Jana Katz-Bell is the senior assistant dean for strategic initiatives at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing and the UC Davis School of Medicine. She oversees programs that bridge the two schools while collaborating with UC Davis Health.
Job Titles:
- Family Caregiving Institute Director / Associate Dean for Research, Director for the Doctoral Program and Professor
Job Titles:
- Community Education Specialist at the Perinatal Origins of Disparities ( POD ) Center
Jasmine Cuellar serves as the Community Education Specialist at the Perinatal Origins of Disparities (POD) Center. She has worked on the ACEs Aware Yolo County Trauma-informed Network of Care project and supports the POD Center with coordination efforts. Prior to joining UC Davis, Cuellar worked with various non-profit organizations providing health care services to underserved populations at both the national and state level. Her interests include reducing health disparities, advocating for health equity and the destigmatization of mental health. Cuellar earned her bachelor's degree in Health Sciences from California State University, Chico and received her Master of Public Health degree from California State University, Sacramento.
Job Titles:
- Director of Clinical Placement Outreach at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing
Jason Sowa is the Director of Clinical Placement Outreach at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing. Sowa is responsible for managing student placement in clinical rotations, building relationships with community organizations and expanding the network of clinical sites. In September 2020, Sowa was promoted to clinical affiliations manager overseeing a small team assisting with student clinical placements. Prior to joining the School of Nursing team, he was director of student services, admissions and outreach for California Northstate University's developing College of Medicine, where he assisted in creating policies and procedures for the medical student standards of the accreditation process, developed relationships with community organizations, established partnerships with area hospital organizations, and recruited physicians to teach in medical student clerkships. Jason Sowa earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in American Studies and History from Wayne State University in Detroit.
Job Titles:
- Biomedical Engineer and Associate Project Scientist With the Perinatal Origins of Disparities Center
Jen Phipps is biomedical engineer and Associate Project Scientist with the Perinatal Origins of Disparities Center at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis. Her interests include how imaging and data science play a role in improved prevention of chronic diseases across the lifespan, especially for historically marginalized communities, as well as promoting cardiovascular health in women. Phipps received her Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from UC Davis and completed an American Heart Association Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Texas Health San Antonio in the Division of Cardiology.
Job Titles:
- Credentialing and Business Office Analyst
Doll provides executive oversight for the overall financial operation of UC Davis Health, which includes the School of Medicine, Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, Medical Center, and the Medical Group.
Job Titles:
- Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Critical Care
Job Titles:
- Associate Director of Operations
- Associate Director of Operations, Family Caregiving Institute
- Director of Research Administration
Jennifer Mongoven oversees the operations and activities of the research team and functions at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing. In this role, she focuses on the school-wide research portfolio. She also is the associate director for the Family Caregiving Institute at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing and leads the the programmatic, operational and administrative components of the institute. Previously, she helped launch the Center for Advancing Pain Relief at UC Davis as the administrative director. Mongoven's earlier experience also includes serving as a senior research manager at the Visiting Nurse Service of New York and Qualidigm, a Connecticut-based Medicare quality-improvement organization. In these positions, she managed diverse health promotion and research projects. Mongoven earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Public Relations with a concentration in Political Science from San Jose State University and a Master of Public Health Degree from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
Job Titles:
- Chief
- Chief of Pediatric Critical Care
- Chief, Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine / Clinical Professor
Jennifer Plant is the chief of pediatric critical care and cares for critically ill pediatric patients with a variety of conditions including congenital heart disease and trauma. She graduated from the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College and has a master's degree in education from the University of Cincinnati.
Job Titles:
- Curriculum & Operations Manager
Jennifer Black is the Curriculum & Operations Manager for the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing. As the education technology specialist, she is responsible for the administration and implementation of instructional technologies and serves as course coordinator for complex courses. As operations specialist, she builds the master academic calendar for all programs, coordinates program-wide planning meetings and is responsible for the logistics of the annual Academic Symposium. Prior to joining the School of Nursing, Black served as the medical student course coordinator for the UC Davis School of Medicine Department of Pathology and Lab Medicine. Before coming to UC Davis, Black worked for 13 years at BloodSource, first as a blood donor recruiter specializing in platelet and plasma donation recruitment. She then transitioned to the role of medical department coordinator, providing support to the medical department and coordinating the medical education and international programs. Black earned a bachelor's degree in Family and Consumer Sciences from California State University, Sacramento.
Job Titles:
- Admissions and Recruitment Specialist
Jenny Taylor is the Admissions Recruitment Specialist at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing. Her focus is outreach, admissions, and student services for students at the school. Prior to UC Davis, she worked at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing in outreach, admissions, student progression milestones and advising. As a registered nurse, she worked in internal medicine in Pittsburgh, Pa. and Lansing, Mich., as well as hospital medical surgical units. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Michigan State University and her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Pittsburgh.
Jerrina Jackson is a Research Administrator III at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis, managing grants and awards for the Family Caregiving Institute. Jackson has worked in the healthcare field for over 15 years and holds a bachelor's degree in healthcare administration. She began her career as a medical assistant and realized her passion for healthcare administration after working in billing and coding. Jackson began working for UC Davis in 2021, working in the pediatric department as a research administrator and post-award analyst.
Job Titles:
- Associate Professor at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing
Jessica Draughon Moret, an associate professor at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis, was awarded the 2025 Chancellor's Achievement Award for Diversity and Community. She is one of six recipients honored for making a difference in moving UC Davis toward a more diverse and inclusive campus community. UC Davis Chancellor Gary S. May said this year's honorees help the university to "deepen our connections with each other and supporting our increasingly diverse communities." Jessica's research focuses on structural and independent factors contributing to women's health disparities. She is also a fellow in the Betty Irene Moore Fellowship for Nurse Leaders and Innovators.
Job Titles:
- Research Analyst
- Research Analyst for the Family Caregiving Institute at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing
Jessica Famula is a research analyst for the Family Caregiving Institute at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing. She provides administrative support for research efforts at the institute that promote the well-being of caregivers through supportive resources, provider education and beyond. Previously, Famula managed and supported clinical research studies of neurodegenerative disorders at the UC Davis MIND Institute and in the Department of Public Health Sciences. She earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Cognitive Science from UC San Diego and a Master of Science Degree in Cognitive Science and Language from the University of Barcelona.
Job Titles:
- Health Sciences Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Job Titles:
- Managing Senior Director of Development at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing
Jimilynn Dorough serves as the managing senior director of development at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing. She is responsible for the overall management of the school's development activities, include developing and executing a major gifts program, and oversees the school's development programs and events, building the endowment portfolio and leading volunteer boards. Dorough has over 27 years of experience in higher education development. Her most recent development experience was serving as the Regional Director of the Northwest for University Advancement at Rochester Institute of Technology. Dorough has also served a consultant for the University of Guam and spent many years in various development roles at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, Ca. Dorough is a proud alumna of UC Davis with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science.
Job Titles:
- Director of Educational Programs at the Betty Irene School of Nursing
Joana Chavez is the Director of Educational Programs at the Betty Irene School of Nursing at UC Davis. Prior to joining the School of Nursing, she worked as the associate center director for Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes of Sacramento. Previously, she served two terms as an AmeriCorps member with the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Sacramento and Intergenerational Innovations of Seattle. She earned a bachelor's degree in Community Studies from UC Santa Cruz.
Job Titles:
- Project Policy Analyst
- Project Policy Analyst at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing
Joanna Garcia is a project policy analyst at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis. She works with leadership on a variety of projects that support program goals across multiple areas of the School of Nursing, including education, academics and student affairs. Garcia has extensive experience in higher education at UC Davis. She began her UC Davis path coordinating fourth-year elective courses and continuing medical education conferences for the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine. She then joined the Office of Medical Education at the School of Medicine as a doctoring program coordinator for several years before switching gears to medical school admissions. At the Office of Admissions, she served as admissions coordinator then later, as admissions manager overseeing the medical school admissions process. Prior to UC Davis, Garcia worked in state and local government agencies and studied social work at California State University, Sacramento.
Job Titles:
- Vice Chair for Quality and Safety, Department of Pediatrics / UC Davis Children 's Hospital Director Quality & Safety / Associate Chief Medical Officer for Children 's Health
Job Titles:
- Associate Chief Information Officer, Information Technology Department
Cook provides leadership and vision for the Information Technology (IT) department and oversees more than 550 employees who support UC Davis Health's overall mission and strategy.
Job Titles:
- Deputy Director / Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine
Job Titles:
- Education Analyst
- Education Analyst for the Health Education Grants Team at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing
Jonathan Kwan is an education analyst for the health education grants team at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing. He provides education development support and assists with coordinating operations for educational programs, events and projects to communicate with learners and supporting the activities. In addition, he works as a data analyst providing support with data management and evaluation. Prior to joining UC Davis Health, Kwan worked as an operation manager and administrative support varying from food service to higher education. His professional experience revolves around community health and nutrition education with expressed interest in addressing health and health care disparities, environmental health, and food security and safety. Kwan earned a Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumers Science with a concentration in Food and Nutrition from California State University, Sacramento and a Master of Public Health degree with a concentration in Health Policy Leadership from the University of San Francisco.
Job Titles:
- Director, Thoracic Oncology / Associate Professor of Medicine ( Clin X )
- Medical Director of Thoracic Oncology
- Medical Director, Thoracic Oncology Program
To see if Jonathan Wesley Riess is accepting new patients, or for assistance finding a UC Davis doctor, please call 800-2-UCDAVIS (800-282-3284).
Dr. Riess is Medical Director of Thoracic Oncology. Dr. Riess' clinical interests include lung cancer and other thoracic cancers (mesothelioma and thymoma) as well as head and neck cancers. He currently serves on the Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer/Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma/Thymomas and Thymic Carcinomas Panel for the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). Dr. Riess seeks to deliver exceptional clinical care by leveraging advances at UC Davis in novel diagnostics, targeted therapies and immunotherapy, while providing effective symptom management with a holistic approach towards patient care.
Job Titles:
- Chief Medical Officer
- Chief Medical Officer, UC Davis Medical Center
Galante is the Hospital Chief Medical Officer for UC Davis Health. He oversees Hospital Clinical Care Services, leading and directing the professional portion of the medical center's clinical delivery system.
Job Titles:
- Assistant Professor in the Family Caregiving Institute
Job Titles:
- Analyst
- Finance
- Finance Analyst at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing
Jyotika Pande is a finance analyst at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing. She provides support for processing travel, purchasing, budgeting and general accounting while also providing process improvement recommendations. Pande graduated from California State University, East Bay with a Masters in Business Administration with a dual concentration in Finance and Analytics for Managers. She was also academically honored as a University Honors Program recipient. Prior to UC Davis, she worked in accounting and investments at a state agency providing financial analysis, research and reporting and accounting support.
Job Titles:
- Instructional Designer
- Instructional Designer at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing
Kaori Keller is an instructional designer at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing. In her role, she ensures that the courses offered by the school are learner-centered and designed using sound pedagogical and accessibility practices. Keller's background includes working as a teacher in Japan before leaving the role to pursue graduate studies in San Francisco. Prior to joining the School of Nursing, Keller worked at the UCSF School of Nursing, where she developed a deep appreciation for the field of nursing.
Kat Lambert provides administrative support to faculty members at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing. Their duties include high-level leadership support and providing exceptional customer service to the diverse group of staff, students and visitors at the School of Nursing. Lambert moved to California to Atlanta, Ga., where they provided operational and administrative support to the sales teams and executive leaders at Nolan Transportation Group. They also held a position providing administrative support to the director of development for the Georgia State University Foundation. Most recently, Lambert provided administrative support for leaders in the Ambulatory Care department at UC Davis Health. Lambert attended Georgia State University in Atlanta, Ga., where they completed a dual bachelor's degree in Sociology and Film.
Job Titles:
- Educational Program Designer
- Program Designer for the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing
Kate Turpin serves as the educational program designer for the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis. She works closely with the program directors and the leadership team to evaluate current graduate-degree program offerings, design new offerings to integrate hybrid and online courses and position current and future programs to be distinctive in nursing graduate education. Prior to joining the School of Nursing, she worked for four years at Adtalem Global Education, first as associate director of career services for DeVry University and then as dean for campus operations for Chamberlain University, assisting in launching a new Bachelor of Science in Nursing program in California. She also managed multistate career services for online and on-ground students, performing all aspects from student advising, career adviser management and accreditation reporting. Kate earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing from Fresno Pacific University and a master's degree in Higher Education Administration specializing in Student Affairs from Kaplan University, now known as Purdue University Global.
Job Titles:
- Director of Community of Practice, Betty Irene Moore Fellowship for Nurse Leaders and Innovators
Kate Lorenzen brings more than 25 years of experience in program management, organizational development, and relationship building in academic and nonprofit settings to her role as director of community of practice for the Betty Irene Moore Fellowship for Nurse Leaders and Innovators program. Since joining UC Davis Health in 2018, Lorenzen has served in a variety of roles including associate director of the UC Davis Center for Advancing Pain Relief and director of strategic planning for the Healthy Aging Initiative. Previously, she worked as an assistant director with the University of Washington's Professional and Continuing Education, senior program associate with the Public Health Institute, program director for the American Lung Association of California, and grassroots outreach program director for the SHARE Foundation in El Salvador. She received a master's degree in nonprofit, public, and organizational management from the University of San Francisco, a graduate certificate in Gerontology from the University of Washington, and a bachelor's degree from Western Washington University in Washington State.
Job Titles:
- Manager of Admissions
- Manager of Outreach and Admissions
Katharine Leyva is the Manager of Admissions, Student Services and Outreach for the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing. She works closely with the Nursing Science and Health-Care Leadership Graduate Group in overseeing recruitment and enrollment lifecycles, along with providing focus on current student progression. Katharine brings experience in health sciences and nursing education that focuses on student support and retention. Prior to joining UC Davis' School of Nursing, she worked as a Director of Admissions at Chamberlain University and as Assistant Director of Academic Support Services at Samuel Merritt University. She has earned her bachelor's degree from Bellarmine University in Communication and her master's degree from Gonzaga University in Communication and Organizational Leadership.
Job Titles:
- Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Job Titles:
- Research Compliance Manager
Job Titles:
- Director of Academic Strategic Initiatives New and Continuing
- Director of the Academic Strategic Initiatives New
Keirsten Mihos is the Director of the Academic Strategic Initiatives New and Continuing (ASINC) Team at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing. Mihos and her team serve as the hub for program development, working with leadership to drive innovation and continuous improvement in the School of Nursing's educational offerings. Mihos joined the School of Nursing from UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education, where she served as Director of Health Sciences and Education, managing a self-supporting master's program and building a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate and a Public Health Certificate. Previously, she directed the Health Education Department at Kaiser Permanente, where she led patient education and corporate wellness teams throughout the greater Sacramento area. Mihos earned her Master in Public Health from UC Davis.
Job Titles:
- Associate Director, Shared Resources / Professor, Department of Surgery / Director, UC Davis Mouse Biology Program
Barrett is the Vice Dean for Research and distinguished professor of physiology and membrane biology at the UC Davis School of Medicine. Barrett is advancing an innovative vision for the future of research at the School of Medicine that emphasizes collaboration to transform health.
Job Titles:
- Professor and Chair Emeritus, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine
Job Titles:
- Clinical Placement Coordinator
Ko Sue Yang is a clinical placement coordinator at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis. Yang assists clinical program leadership and faculty to coordinate clinical rotations for School of Nursing students. He also supports students, faculty and clinical administrators of health care agencies that serve as clinical education training sites throughout California. Prior to joining the School of Nursing, Yang worked with the School of Medicine at UC Davis Health. Yang earned his bachelor's and master's degree in social work from California State University, Chico.
Job Titles:
- Coordinator at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing
Ko Sue Yang is a clinical placement coordinator at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis. Yang assists clinical program leadership and faculty to coordinate clinical rotations for School of Nursing students. He also supports students, faculty and clinical administrators of health care agencies that serve as clinical education training sites throughout California. Prior to joining the School of Nursing, Yang worked with the School of Medicine at UC Davis Health. Yang earned his bachelor's and master's degree in social work from California State University, Chico.
Job Titles:
- Lead Data Analyst
- Policy Analyst Lead
Kristen Bettega is the lead data analyst supporting evaluation efforts for the health education grants team at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing. The team supports a, portfolio of grants that focus on team-based primary care, interprofessional education and a nurse practitioner residency program. Since joining the school in 2011 as a research project manager, she has supported multiple research projects focusing on improving quality in nursing homes. Most recently she supported the Family Caregiving Institute, which aims to improve systems of support for the millions of family caregivers in the U.S. She is also an assistant managing editor for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Patient Safety Network. Prior to joining the School of Nursing, she was a research specialist for a California non-profit organization that helps children in crisis and their families. Bettega earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from UC Davis.
Job Titles:
- Program Manager
- Program Manager, Betty Irene Moore Fellowship for Nurse Leaders and Innovators
Kristen Venditelli is a program manager overseeing the Betty Irene Moore Fellowship for Nurse Leaders and Innovators program. She joined UC Davis in 2006 as an administrative assistant with the Department of Emergency Medicine and joined the School of Nursing team in 2017 as an executive project manager supporting the dean's office. Previously, Venditelli worked as a program manager for the UC Davis Clinical and Translational Science Center, where she was responsible for the day-to-day operations of the KL2 and K12 mentored career development training programs. In 2016, she earned a bachelor's degree in Health Sciences and Community Health Education from California State University, Sacramento.
Job Titles:
- Associate Dean, Curriculum
Olson is the Associate Dean for Curriculum, while also serving as an associate professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.
Job Titles:
- Senior Marketing Specialist
Kristine Sholty oversees planning, production, and management of marketing efforts on behalf of the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, supporting the school initiatives of preparing successful leaders in health care. Her passion for marketing lies in creative, collaborative and comprehensive solutions that engage audiences and make a difference for both communities and individuals. Sholty formerly served as digital marketing manager with ScribeAmerica, a national scribe services and health tech firm, where she developed and implemented company-wide strategic marketing initiatives, as well as managing company-wide branding, website development and digital media advertising. Her previous work includes marketing and communications roles with California School Boards Association, California State University, Sacramento and Wayne State University in Detroit, Mich. Sholty has served in leadership roles with the Sacramento chapter of the American Marketing Association since 2022. She received an M.B.A .with a concentration in Global Business and Entrepreneurship from California State University, Sacramento, and a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from Kalamazoo College in Kalamazoo, Mich.
Job Titles:
- Clinical Projects Coordinator at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing
Krystal Mora Anaya is a Clinical Projects Coordinator at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis. In this role, she manages student clinical placements, coordinates educational projects, and supports compliance efforts. Before joining the School of Nursing, Anaya worked with the Center for Reducing Health Disparities and the Center for Professional Practice of Nursing at UC Davis Health. She brings extensive experience in program planning, event coordination, compliance and student education.
Job Titles:
- Family Caregiving Institute Associate Director for Research / Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, School of Medicine
Job Titles:
- Executive Assistant
- Executive Assistant Dean, Administration and Finance
Larisa Kure is the executive assistant dean for administration and finance in the School of Medicine, Office of the Dean. As a key strategic partner to the dean, Kure oversees and leads the planning and achievement of major initiatives in budget development and implementation, fiscal and business operations, physical resources management, information technology, research administration policy formulation, and organizational development.
Job Titles:
- Associate Director, Community Outreach and Engagement
Job Titles:
- Professor and Director of Adult Development Lab, UC Davis Human Development and Family Studies
Job Titles:
- Revenue Cycle Compliance Manager
Job Titles:
- Institutional Coordinator
Santana is the inaugural Vice Dean for Basic Sciences, professor and Arline Miller Rolkin Endowed Chair in Physiology and Membrane Biology, and the Interim Chair of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine. He also serves as co-director of the Academic Research Careers for Medical Doctors (ARC-MD) program.
Job Titles:
- Education Project Manager at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing
Mackenzie Smith is an Education Project Manager at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis. Her role supports academic strategic initiatives and new and continuous programs through strategic thought leadership, program support and logistical oversight. Smith has successfully led and executed numerous initiatives at UC Davis Health and the UCLA Anderson School of Management. Her recent work includes managing programs for the Office of Wellness Education, Healthy Aging, the Healthy Davis Together initiative and the Mini Medical School. Smith received her bachelor's degree from University of California, Los Angeles and her master's degree in public administration from University of Southern California.
Job Titles:
- Professor and Chief, Division of Pediatric Oncology
Job Titles:
- Director, Office of Student and Resident Wellness
Rea oversees the GME wellness opportunities which include facilitating access to medical and mental health services as well as providing ongoing wellness programming.
Job Titles:
- Associate Professor, Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Associate Dean, Admissions / Vice Chair for Education, Department of Internal Medicine
Henderson serves as Associate Dean for Admissions and Vice Chair for Education for the UC Davis School of Medicine, and is a professor of internal medicine.
Job Titles:
- Vice Dean, Medical Education
Servis is responsible for all aspects of undergraduate medical education, including medical school admissions, financial aid and student wellness. He also works closely with faculty on curriculum.
Job Titles:
- Associate Director, Clinical Research Associate Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology
- Professor
To see if Megan E. Daly is accepting new patients, or for assistance finding a UC Davis doctor, please call 800-2-UCDAVIS (800-282-3284).
Job Titles:
- Communications Specialist for the Betty Irene Moore Fellowship for Nurse Leaders
- Communications Specialist, Betty Irene Moore Fellowship for Nurse Leaders and Innovators
Megan Hansen is a communications specialist for the Betty Irene Moore Fellowship for Nurse Leaders and Innovators program. In addition to this role, she also supports the UC Davis Health Center for Health and Technology and the Center for Simulation and Education Enhancement. Prior to joining the School of Nursing in 2019, she supported the Office of Continuing Medical Education. Previously, Hansen worked on the creative services team for Sutter Health and worked for five years in the news industry as a local government reporter at newspapers along the North Coast. She earned a bachelor's degree in journalism, with a minor in digital media, from California State University, Sacramento in 2010. In 2024, Hansen earned her master's degree in integrated marketing communications from West Virginia University.
Job Titles:
- Associate Dean
- Associate Dean for Research Infrastructure
Bauman is the Associate Dean for Research Infrastructure. She is also a professor in the Department of Physiology and Membrane Biology and a faculty member of the MIND Institute at UC Davis.
Job Titles:
- Nurse
- Clinical Director of Oncology Services / UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center
Melissa Soderlund has been a nurse for over 25 years and during this time has been a nurse leader for over 11 years. The last 15 years she has served the outpatient oncology population and has a passion for mentoring new leaders and team members, program development, and bridging cancer care services throughout the health care system. Melissa earned her BSN at Chico State University and a Masters in Nursing Leadership at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing. She joined the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Team in January 2021 as the Adult Clinic Nurse Manager and looks forward to continuing to support oncology operations in the her new role as the interim clinical director.
Job Titles:
- Research Coordinator
- Clinical Projects Coordinator
- Clinical Projects Coordinator for the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing
Melissa Yu is a clinical projects coordinator for the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis. Yu assists in quarterly evaluation data, student, faculty and course maintenance, as well as provide compliance and access information necessary for clinical rotations. Prior to this, she worked as a student assistant at the School of Nursing and supported the education team with various projects focused on data analysis and clinical education. Yu earned a bachelor's degree in Clinical Nutrition from UC Davis.
Melissa is a Research Coordinator at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis, supporting researchers in advancing nursing science. She provides administrative, organizational, and logistical support across all stages of research projects-from planning and initiation to execution and dissemination. Melissa also assists UCD recipients of the Betty Irene Moore Fellowship in executing their research projects. Before joining UC Davis, Melissa worked at a local nonprofit organization that serves individuals with disabilities and older adults, where she supported program evaluation, data management, and capacity-building activities. Melissa earned her Master of Public Health from the University of North Carolina, with a concentration in Health Behavior, and a Bachelor of Science in Public Health from the University of South Florida.
Job Titles:
- Clinical Education Manager
- Clinical Education Manager for the Health Education Grants Team at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing
Michael Helton is the clinical education manager for the health education grants team at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis. He oversees the development and implementation of education activities for programs under the health education grant umbrella, which focuses on interprofessional, primary care and public health practice. Learners include health sciences students, medical and nurse practitioner residents, clinic staff and faculty who receive training across a range of learning modalities, including simulation that is conducted both in person and online. Prior to joining the School of Nursing, he served in the U.S. Air Force as a medic and a nurse assigned to various departments, including ambulance services, emergency department, intensive care unit and immunizations. In addition, he worked in the gastrointestinal lab at UC Davis Health. More recently, he worked as a clinical education specialist and developed expertise in planning and implementation of simulations and clinical skills activities for the physician assistant, family nurse practitioner and entry-level nursing programs at the School of Nursing. His work experience includes direct patient care, as well as participation and management of a variety of clinical operations projects. Helton earned both a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in Health Care Administration from Ashford University.
Job Titles:
- Chief Operating Officer
- Interim Chief Executive Officer
Condrin is the Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer for UC Davis Health. He provides strategic leadership to ensure UC Davis Health's mission and vision are reflected in both short-term priorities and long-range goals. Condrin leads the execution of UC Davis Health's vision and strategy across its growing clinical enterprise.
Job Titles:
- Academic Personnel and Human Resources Analyst
- Personnel and Human Resources Analyst at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing
Michelle Dann is an academic personnel and human resources analyst at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, overseeing the advancement, appointment, recruitment and retention processes for faculty and staff. Prior to joining the School of Nursing, Dann worked as a recruitment coordinator for UC Davis Health as part of the Shared Services Organization completing pre-employment processing and onboarding of internal and external hires. Dann also worked previously as a physician and travel nurse recruiter, where she placed clinicians into short- and long-term roles at facilities from critical access hospitals to level I trauma centers nationwide. She earned a bachelor's degree in Psychology from California State University, Chico.
Job Titles:
- Affairs Officer for the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing
- Student Affairs Officer
Michelle Ho is a student affairs officer for the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing. She serves as the Nursing Science and Health-Care Leadership Graduate Degree Programs content expert and manages applicant services for the five degree programs. This includes student record keeping, student resources management and prospective applicant outreach. Prior to this, she worked as a student assistant at the School of Nursing and supported various projects within the education team. Ho earned a bachelor's degree in Human Development with a minor in Education from the University of California, Davis.
Job Titles:
- Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Critical Care
Job Titles:
- Compliance Policy Analyst
Job Titles:
- Logistics and Operations Lead
Molly Acton serves as a logistics and operations lead for the health education grants team at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing. She supports a portfolio of education grants in the areas of general program operations, process planning and implementation, and grant reporting. Prior to joining UC Davis Health in 2020, Acton worked as the administrator and a valuation associate of a real estate appraisal firm specializing in litigation cases. Her professional experience also includes serving as a management consultant with Kurt Salmon Associates, where she assisted health care organizations with large-scale strategic and facility planning projects. Acton also served as the business manager of occupational medicine and the manager of business development and marketing at Camino Healthcare in the South Bay. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Cellular and Molecular Biology from the University of Michigan and a Master of Healthcare Administration from the University of Minnesota.
Job Titles:
- Senior Advisor for Community Outreach and Engagement and Population Science / Professor, Department of Internal Medicine
Job Titles:
- Endowed Chair in Pediatrics / Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Job Titles:
- Chief Translational Officer / Associate Director, Translational Research / Professor of Medicine
Job Titles:
- Assistant Vice Chancellor, Human Health Sciences and Chief of Staff
Eversole oversees initiatives, projects, programs, recruitments and other priorities of interest to the Vice Chancellor and CEO.
Job Titles:
- Assistant Adjunct Professor, UC Davis Alzheimer 's Disease Center
Job Titles:
- Researcher
- Graduate Student Researcher
Paige Gilliland is a Graduate Student Researcher at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis. She works on various research projects with Leigh Ann Simmons in the Health Equity Across the Lifespan (HEAL) lab. Gilliland also worked as a caregiver at an assisted living and memory care facility and a data entry clerk at Butte Baby Steps in Butte County, Calif. She received a Bachelor of Science in Human Development from UC Davis.
Job Titles:
- Project and Community Engagement Manager
- Research and Community Engagement Manager
Pauline DeLange Martinez supports community engagement, policy and program evaluation within the Family Caregiving Institute. Additionally, she is a doctoral candidate in Public Health Sciences and a fellow with the Healthy Aging in a Digital World Initiative at UC Davis. Martinez is passionate about addressing health disparities, community engagement, capacity building and developing cross-sector partnerships to improve quality of life for older adults and caregivers. She brings a wealth of experience guiding urban and rural counties in developing age- and dementia- friendly initiatives, leading educational initiatives to support caregivers, and supporting and evaluating digital health interventions in partnership with health systems and senior housing providers. She previously taught Gerontology at Oregon State and San Jose State Universities. Her work has been recognized with the 2012 Archstone Foundation Award for Excellence in Program Innovation, the 2018 SCAN Foundation Award for Innovation in Health Care, and the 2021 Mary Louise Remy PEO Endowed Scholar Award. Martinez earned her Master's Degree in Gerontology from San Francisco State University and her Bachelor's Degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.
Job Titles:
- Financial Analyst
- GME Web Master
Job Titles:
- Director / Executive Associate Dean, Cancer Programs / Professor, Department of Internal Medicine
Job Titles:
- Ethics and Compliance Analyst
Job Titles:
- Research Coordinator
- Research Coordinator for the Family Caregiving Institute at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing
Quynh Vo is a research coordinator for the Family Caregiving Institute at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing. She provides administrative support for research efforts at the institute that promotes the well-being of caregivers through supportive resources, provider education and beyond. Prior to joining UC Davis, Quynh worked at the UCLA Family Medicine Department and the Semel Institute as a research associate in a clinical research study, focusing on disseminating a substance use intervention within FQHCs. She earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychobiology with a minor in Film from the University of California, Los Angeles.
Callcut is the Associate Dean of Data Science and Innovation as well as the Chief Research Informatics Officer for UC Davis Health.
Job Titles:
- Project Manager
- Project Manger
Rachael Fulp-Cooke has over twenty years of experience in healthcare and public health. Fulp-Cooke's professional experience has revolved around research and project management and program development in academic medicine and healthcare consulting. Her prior roles include overseeing the UC Davis Train-the-Trainer: Primary Care Pain Management fellowship, designed to strengthen and optimize the primary care pain management workforce, and serving as the Administrative Director for the Center for Cardiovascular Disease in Women at Brigham and Women's Hospital and as Director of Community Benefits at Boston Children's Hospital. Fulp-Cookie is dedicated to addressing health disparities, advancing health equity and fostering healthier communities. She is committed to creating tangible positive changes in the healthcare and public health landscapes. Fulp-Cookie holds a Master's in Public Health in Health Management and Policy from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies from Tufts University.
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- Coding and Billing Compliance Auditor
Job Titles:
- Communications / Marketing
- Director for Strategic Communications
As director for strategic communications, Rebecca Badeaux provides vision, direction and leadership in developing high visibility communications strategies at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis. Badeaux creates integrated media programs to connect on an emotional level, envisioning the brand through written pieces and video components. Prior to joining the School of Nursing in 2014 as the school's writer, Badeaux served as chief strategist for Chase Rainer Media, where she handled company positioning strategy, strategic planning, media training, story placement, crisis management, community relations and issues management for the agency's clients. Previous to her 10 years at Chase Rainer Media, Badeaux spent more than a decade in the trenches of television newsrooms both as a news anchor and medical reporter. She received a Master of Science in Journalism from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. She also earned a bachelor's degree from Duke University in Durham, N.C.
Job Titles:
- Professor and Chair, Department of Radiation Oncology
To see if Richard K. Valicenti is accepting new patients, or for assistance finding a UC Davis doctor, please call 800-2-UCDAVIS (800-282-3284).
Job Titles:
- Operations Analyst
- Operations Analyst at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing
Rickie DeLisa is the operations analyst at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing. He is responsible for onboarding new staff and faculty, placing service tickets to various departments within UC Davis Health and facilitating equipment upgrades or replacements with the IT team. Prior to joining UC Davis, DeLisa's professional background includes positions as a Traffic Enforcement Agent with the Denver Police Department, Operations Coordinator and Foodbank Manager at Colorado Health Network, and Facilities Operations and Mailroom Technician at the Colorado Department of Health and Environment's Glendale Campus, which housed multiple state departments.
Job Titles:
- Professor and Chief, Division of Surgical Oncology
Job Titles:
- Endowed Chair in Experimental Pathology, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine / Professor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Job Titles:
- Research Compliance Auditor
Ron Amodeo - Chief Strategy Officer
Amodeo works closely with the UC Davis Medical Group, the Medical Center, the School of Medicine, Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, and with university leadership to guide, develop, and execute strategic and business plans across the entire clinical enterprise.
Job Titles:
- Chief Compliance and Privacy Officer
Davis oversees the direction and leadership of the Compliance and Privacy Program, ensuring adherence to regulatory, billing, coding, and research compliance and federal (HIPAA) and state (CMIA and IPA) privacy compliance.
Job Titles:
- Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor
Job Titles:
- Director, Graduate Medical Education
- Principal Administrative Leader for the Office of Graduate Medical Education
Ryan Traynham is the principal administrative leader for the Office of Graduate Medical Education. His primary responsibilities are to implement the vision set forth by the Designated Institutional Officer, ensure UC Davis Health adheres to ACGME accreditation standards and oversee the employment status of the UC Davis Housestaff.
Job Titles:
- Member of Committee
- Vice Chair of Surgical Based Services
Job Titles:
- Clinical Professor / Chief Wellness Officer
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- Pediatrician - in - Chief, UC Davis Children 's Hospital / Chair, Department of Pediatrics
Muñoz is the Interim Associate Dean for the Office of Student and Resident Diversity. He is also an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Pediatrics.
Job Titles:
- Associate Dean of Students at the School of Medicine
- Associate Dean, Students
Jain is the Associate Dean of Students at the School of Medicine, providing leadership, support and innovation for the development and implementation of all student affairs programs.
Job Titles:
- Clinical Recruitment Specialist at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing
Sherrie Yang is a Clinical Recruitment Specialist at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing. In her role, Sherrie is responsible for management of program development, outreach, and scheduling of clinical rotations for nursing students. Prior to joining UC Davis, Sherrie was at UCSF Fresno and served as the Institutional Coordinator/GME Analyst managing ACGME-accredited residency and fellowship programs. She earned her bachelor's degree from the University of California, Los Angeles.
Job Titles:
- Research Data Analyst
- Research Data Analyst for the Family Caregiving Institute at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing
Shikha Bhurtel is a research data analyst for the Family Caregiving Institute at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing. She assists in data management, data analysis and engaging various partners and stakeholders in research and performance evaluation designed to provide educated and best support to California caregivers. Prior to joining the School of Nursing, Bhurtel was the research and data analyst for the regional economic development organization, where she did market, industry and policy research work. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Statistics from Colorado State University and Master of Arts in Applied Economics from American University. She is a proud returned Peace Corps volunteer.
Job Titles:
- Senior Advisor for Biomedical Engineering
Job Titles:
- Director of New Educational Initiatives at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing
As Director of New Educational Initiatives at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, Stacey Pasco works closely with the Academic Strategic Initiatives New and Continuing (ASINC) team and the leadership team to strategize, design and implement new programs for academic and workforce audiences. In her previous role as chief of staff in the dean's office, she developed long-range strategic plans and policies for the school and cultivated external partnerships. Before joining UC Davis, Pasco was a senior program associate at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), where she led local and national initiatives to engage citizens and communities in science and life-long learning. She earned a bachelor's degree in Journalism, specializing in Public Relations, and Political Science from California State University, Chico.
Job Titles:
- MEDICAL DIRECTOR
- Medical Director of the Pediatric Intensive
- Medical Director, PICU and PCICU / Medical Director, Extra - Corporeal Life Support Program
Stephanie Mateev, M.D., is the medical director of the Pediatric Intensive and Cardiac Care Unit. She is a pediatric critical care physician, dedicated to providing care to children with a multitude of illnesses such as sepsis, respiratory failure, traumatic brain injury, congenital heart disease, post-operative care.
Job Titles:
- Finance
- Operations Analyst
- Finance and Operations Analyst at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing
Stephanie Nyswonger is a finance and operations analyst at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing. She provides financial reporting, analysis and planning recommendations to the finance and operations manager. She also provides support for and oversees academic payroll, account reconciliation, procurement, contract management, event and travel processing. Prior to joining the School of Nursing, Nyswonger worked in the dean's office of the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, where she provided financial reporting, analysis and planning recommendations to the budget analyst and fiscal officer. Nyswonger earned a bachelor's degree in business management from Evangel University.
Job Titles:
- Senior Public Information Officer
Cavanagh oversees one of the nation's top 25 graduate nursing schools, with approximately 50 full-time faculty and nearly 300 students.
Job Titles:
- Assistant Vice Chancellor of Strategic Communications
Telliano serves as the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Strategic Communications, overseeing the overall strategy and professional staff in media relations, marketing, brand management, digital outreach and internal communications.
Telliano is the academic health system's chief communications officer, responsible for strategy and professional staff in media relations, marketing, brand management, digital outreach, internal communications and related areas.
Job Titles:
- Director of Finance
- Finance
- Director of Finance at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing
Steven Wells is the Director of Finance at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, providing strategic support for budgets and day-to-day operations. Wells has more than 15 years administrative and analytical support experience within UC Davis Health, mostly for clinical operations. Wells graduated from UC Davis in 1991 with a Bachelor of Arts in History with a minor in post modern art theory.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education
Guralnick serves as the Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education, in addition to being a professor of pediatrics.
Guralnick has oversight over all UC Davis Health ACGME-accredited and non-ACGME-accredited graduate medical education (GME) programs. As Associate Dean for GME, Guralnick is responsible for ensuring that Residents and Fellows gain the knowledge, skills, and values required for competent and compassionate clinical practice, scholarly research, and public service. To achieve this goal, Guralnick works with a broad range of stakeholders to ensure institutional compliance with program accreditation, provide Residents and Fellows with a safe and inclusive clinical learning environment, support for Resident/fellow wellness, and support for program leadership.
Job Titles:
- Dean
- Dean, School of Medicine
- Dean, UC Davis School of Medicine
Murin is the Dean for the UC Davis School of Medicine. In her role, she leads the school in its mission areas of education, research, clinical care, and community. Murin oversees one of the nation's top research, academic and medical training institutions, with more than 3,100 faculty and staff, 460 students, and 818 trainees in graduate medical education. She also oversees 25 departments and 15 centers.
Murin leads the UC Davis School of Medicine in its mission areas of education, research, clinical care, and community partnership. During her nearly 30-year tenure at the UC Davis School of Medicine, she has held numerous prominent leadership roles both within the medical school and at UC Davis Health.
Job Titles:
- Assistant Director and Business Partner of Human Resources
- Assistant Director of Human Resources at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing
- Human Resources and Academic Personnel
Tami Lewis is the Assistant Director of Human Resources at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing and is responsible for the overall supervision and oversight of the school's human resources programs and processes. She also manages academic personnel and oversees the administrative operations for the School of Nursing, including the development of office policies and procedures. Prior to joining the school, Lewis worked as the employment services manager for California State University at Sacramento (CSUS) managing all staff, student and temporary recruitment and hiring processes. She also worked as a human resources manager for organizations such as Golden 1 Credit Union, Sacramento Coca-Cola Bottling Co., Inc. and Golden Gate Fields managing several functions including payroll, benefits, recruitment, employee labor relations and workers' compensation. Additionally, she has experience as a project manager for human resources and payroll system conversions. Lewis also worked previously for the UC Davis Department of Neurology providing operational oversight of three Alzheimer's disease research projects and as the human resources manager for the UC Berkeley Department of Molecular and Cell Biology.
Job Titles:
- Chief Human Resources Officer
Kenber is responsible for all operational departments in Human Resources across both UC Davis and UC Davis Health.
Job Titles:
- Project Manager for the Betty Irene Moore Fellowship for Nurse Leaders
- Project Manager, Betty Irene Moore Fellowship for Nurse Leaders and Innovators
Tasha Staton is a project manager for the Betty Irene Moore Fellowship for Nurse Leaders and Innovators program. She provides analytical and project management support for the fellowship, along with high-level coordination of events, meeting planning and complex curriculum support. Previously, she worked as a clerkship coordinator at the California Northstate University College of Medicine, where she was responsible for supporting third-year medical students in their clinical rotations. In addition to this role, she also worked as a freelance graphic designer, designing logos, layouts, brochures and other marketing materials for clients. In 2015, Staton earned a bachelor's degree in Graphic Design from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Associate Dean
- Chief
- Director
- Associate Dean, Clinical and Translational Research Director, Clinical and Translational Science Center
Wun is the Associate Dean for Clinical and Translational Research at the School of Medicine. He is also the director of the UC Davis Clinical and Translational Science Center, and chief of the Division of Hematology and Oncology.
Job Titles:
- Clinical Curriculum Specialist
- Specialist at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing
Teresa Coats is the clinical curriculum specialist at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing. In this role, she is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating clinical skills experiences, simulations, assessments, and operations for the MEPN, NP and PA programs. She has many years of experience in curriculum and research administration in higher education through various positions she has held since joining UC Davis in 2014. Prior to joining the School of Nursing, she worked at the School of Medicine at UC Davis as a program administrator and curriculum coordinator for the Office of Medical Education, as well as a grants and contracts administrative assistant for the Office of Research.
Job Titles:
- Director, Clinical Skills and Assessment / Professor, Division of Clinical Pediatrics
Job Titles:
- Events Coordinator
- Coordinator for the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing
Tina Brunello is an event coordinator for the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing. Prior to joining the School of Nursing team, Brunello managed coordination of meetings and events for entities including Shriners Hospitals for Children, Northern California; the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation; e.Republic, Inc. and various hotels and restaurants. She earned a bachelor's degree in recreation administration from California State University, Chico.
Job Titles:
- Professor
- Vice Chair, Workforce Diversity / Associate Dean, Workforce Innovation and Education Quality Improvement
Fancher is a professor of general internal medicine and serves as the Vice Chair for Workforce Diversity and Associate Dean of Workforce Innovation and Education Quality Improvement.
Job Titles:
- Director of Healthcare Quality, Professor of Clinical Pediatrics
Shaikh supports residents and fellows by providing input and mentorship for those whose scholarship interests are focused on quality improvement and system science. She also leads educational workshops on these topics.
Job Titles:
- Director for Health Equity
- Director, Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Victoria Ngo is the Director for Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (HEDI) at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing. She also leads the Summer Health Institute for Nursing Exploration and Success (SHINES) program. Her work focuses on strategic planning, program development, outcomes evaluation, research design and implementation. Ngo's health informatics research and community building background brings creativity and a unique perspective to her teams.
Virpal Donley, R.N., B.S.N., M.S.N., oversees the nursing staff for the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit / Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Unit and the Children's Hospital Transport Team. Her team of nurses provide the around-the-clock care for infants, children and adolescents who experience traumatic injuries or life-threatening infectious diseases, or have undergone surgery and are recovering on the unit.
Job Titles:
- Executive Administrative Assistant
Wendy Willson oversees: All Operating Rooms (ORs) and Pre-op and Post-Anesthesia Recovery Units (PACU) in the main Pavilion, Children's Surgery Center and the Same Day Surgery Center, as well as the Surgical Admissions Center, Central Sterile Processing functions, the GI Endoscopy Lab and Interventional Pulmonary Services.
Responsibilities include the day to day operations of 34 ORs, with over 25,500 surgical cases per year. In spring 2021, we will open six additional ORs with 27 PACU bays in the University Tower Surgery Suite. Wendy works in a collaborative model with the Perioperative Medical Director.
Wendy joined UC Davis Health in May of 2017 after relocating from Chicago where she was the Director of Surgical Services at Northwestern Memorial.
Wendy's career has focused on Perioperative Services and she has progressed through leadership positions from staff nurse, team leader, clinical nurse specialist, manager and director. She graduated with her Nursing Diploma in Toronto, Ontario, Canada where she worked in an academic medical center. She spent several years working in an active trauma center at King Fahad Hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia prior to relocating to Chicago.
Wendy received her Master's in Nursing from Loyola University in Chicago. She maintained her advance practice status as a Clinical Nurse Specialist focused in Perioperative Nursing for many years. She holds certifications in OR nursing and Nurse Executive Advanced Certification. Wendy is a member of the following professional organizations: American Nurses Association (ANA), American Association of Nurse Executives, the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses and the American College of Healthcare Executives and California Association of Healthcare Leaders.
Job Titles:
- Chief Science Officer / Associate Director, Basic Science
Job Titles:
- Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor