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Alas, JorgeProfessor of Foreign Languages, B.A., M.S.Ed., State University of New York, College at Brockport
Anderson, JasonAssociate Professor of Chemistry, B.A., Ball State University; M.S., Ph.D., Purdue University
Attridge, MaryInstructor, M.S.N., Roberts Wesleyan College
Avery, JannetteProfessor of Mathematics, B.S., Roberts Wesleyan; M.A., State University of New York, College at Brockport
Babulski, JulieInstructor,
Barone, JessicaProfessor of Chemistry/Geosciences, B.A., State University of New York, College at Geneseo; M.S., Ball State University
Basnayake, ErajProfessor of Mathematics, B.S., MAMS., M.S., University of Georgia
Bellavia, MarkAssociate Professor of Mathematics, B.S., St. John Fisher College; M.S., Rochester Institute of Technology
Bender, SusanProfessor of Visual and Performing Arts, M.S., State University of New York, College at Brockport
Benjamin, AthesiaAssistant Professor of Art, B.F.A., M.F.A., Rochester Institute of Technology
Bentley, MonikaInstructor, M.S., University of Rochester
Benz, IleneProfessor of Speech/Media Communication, B.S., State University of New York College at Brockport; M.P.A., State University of New York College at Brockport
Berg, Eric RichardAssistant Professor, B. A., University at Buffalo, M. Ed., University at Buffalo
Betchart, BurtonAssistant Professor, B.A. , Oberlin College, Ph.D. Physics, Universitiy of Rochester
Biehler, ChristopherAssociate Professor of Business Administration/Economics, B.S., LeMoyne College; M.S., Nazareth College
Blake, ThomasAssociate Professor of English/ Philosophy, B.A., Hampden-Sydney College; M.A., Mississippi College; Ph.D., Auburn University
Blew, Lauren Associate Professor of Business Administration/Economics, B.A., The Pensylvania State University, M.S., The Pennsylvania State University
Bodway, JacobAssistant Professor, M.A., University of Rhode Island, Ph.D., SUNY University of Buffalo
Boester, MichaelProfessor of Chemistry/Geosciences, A.A., Kaskaskia College; B.S., M.A., Southern Illinois University
Bogdanovska, JasnaAssistant Professor of Visual and Performing Arts, A.A.S., Monroe Community College, B.F.A., M.F.A., Rochester Institute of Technology
Bolognese-Gress, KatherineAssistant Professor,
Bond, LauraAssociate Professor of Mathematics, B.S. Mathematics, State University of New York at Buffalo, M.B.A., The Simon School of Business, University of Rochester
Borbee, KathleenProfessor of Business Administration/Economics, B.A., Wichita State University; M.B.A., The Pennsylvania State University
Bower, MarshaDepartment Chair, Dental Studies Program Director, DHSc. Nova Southeastern University; M.A. State University of New York at Brockport; B.S. Rochester Institute of Technology; A.A.S. Monroe Community College
Brandt, MariaProfessor of English, B.A., Providence College; M.A., Ph.D., Boston College
Brennan, PaulProfessor of Precision Machining, Tool and Die Certificate, Rochester Institute of Technology; New York State Journeyman Machinist; New York State Journeyman Toolmaker; B.A., State University of New York at Fredonia; M.S., Rochester Institute of Technology
Breon-Fennessey, ChrisannAssistant Professor, BS, University of Buffalo; MS, Roberts Wesleyan University
Britton, MichaelAssociate Professor of Health and Physical Education, B.S., Syracuse University; M.S., Madison University Distance Education
Burns, AmyProfessor of Transitional Studies, B.A., Ithaca College; M.S., Columbia University
Burtner, AmyAssociate Professor of English/Philosophy, Faculty Coordinator, Writing Across the Curriculum, M.A., Binghamton University; Ph.D., Binghamton University
Calhoun, Aimee L.Professor of Mathematics, B.S., State University of New York at Fredonia; M.A.; State University of New York at Binghamton
Callan, PatrickProfessor of English, B.A., SUNY Geneseo, M.A., SUNY University at Buffalo
Cameron, MaryAssociate Professor of Mathematics, B.S., M.S., University of Illinois
Caruana, ColleenAssistant Professor, A.A.S, Monroe Community College, RN-BC; B.S.N., University of Rochester; M.S.N, Roberts Wesleyan College
Cater, DonaldAssociate Professor of Mathematics, B.A., State University of New York, College at Geneseo; M.S., State University of New York, College at Brockport
Chang, Heather ReneAssociate Professor of Theatre, B.F.A., State University of New York, College at Fredonia; M.S.Ed., Nazareth College
Chen, NatashaAssociate Professor of Sociology, B.A., Baylor University, Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles
Clemens, RyanAssistant Professor, Ph.D., University of Alabama
Clements, DianeAssociate Professor, B.S., Nazareth College; M. Ed., Nazareth College
Clickner, BethAssistant Professor of Mathematics, B. A. Mathematics, Ithaca College, M.A. Mathematics, University of Montana
Coleman, ReneeAssociate Professor of Psychology, M.A., University of Buffalo, Ph.D., University of Buffalo
Colosimo, Amanda B.Professor of Geosciences, B.A., State University of New York, College at Geneseo M.S., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Comella, William K.Instructor, Ed.M., University of Buffalo; B.A., University of Rochester
Costanza, RickAssociate Professor, M.Ed., Harvard University
Crum, MarjorieAssociate Professor of Design, B.F.A., Rochester Institute of Technology, M.S., Rochester Institute of Technology
Daniels, AprilAssistant Professor, B.A., M.A., University of Rochester,
Delfino, RockyAssistant Professor, Health and Physical Education, B.S., State University of New York, College at Cortland; M.S., State University of New York, College at Brockport
Della Porta, MatthewAssistant Professor, Ph.D., University of California, Riverside
Dilai, ElenaProfessor of Mathematics, B.S., M.S., Ivan Franko National University of L'viv, Ukraine
DiMarco, ClaudioAssociate Professor of Mathematics, M.S., PhD., Syracuse University
Dimino, ReneeProfessor, B.S. Ed., State University of New York, College at Geneseo; M.S. Ed., State University of New York, College at Brockport
Doku, PhilipAssistant Professor, B.A., Clark University; Ed. D, EDM, M.A., Columbia University
Dorsey, JacquelineAssociate Professor of Nursing, A.A.S., Monroe Community College; B.S., Nazareth College; M.S., University of Rochester
Douglas, AngelaLeturer, Grand Diplome (Culinary and Pastry), Le Cordon Bleu, Paris, France; B.S. Ohio University; Certified Hospitality Educator, American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute
Downer, James B.Professor of Visual and Performing Arts, B.F.A., The University of Arts; M.S., Marywood College; M.A., Marywood College
Drumright, William W.Associate Professor of History, B.S., University of Colorado; M.A., East Tennessee State University; Ph.D., University of Tennessee/Knoxville
Dunker, JeffreyAssociate Professor of Information and Computer Technologies, M.S., Western Governors University
Dunning, WilliamAssociate Professor of English, B.A., King's College; M.A., St. John's University; Ph.D., Fordham University
Dutter, GordonAssociate Professor of History, B.A., M.A., Wesleyan University; M.Ed., Roberts Wesleyan College; Ph.D., University of Rochester
Embrey, Brenda J.M.P.A., R.H.I.A.; Professor, Health Information Technology Program, A.A.S., Alfred State College; B.S., York College; M.P.A., State University of New York, College at Brockport
Emerick, PaulProfessor of Biology, B.S., University of New Hampshire; M.A., George Washington University
Emigh-Murphy, PamelaAssistant Professor of English/Philosophy, B.A., State University of New York, College at Geneseo; M.A., State University of New York, College at Buffalo
Ernsthausen, MarkProfessor of Mathematics, A.S., Monroe Community College; B.S., State University of New York, College at Brockport; M.S., State University of New York at Buffalo
Ewanechko, MaryProfessor, Business Administration/ Economics, B.S., St. Bonaventure; M.S., Chapman University
Finch, CristinProfessor of Health and Physical Education, M.S. Ed., State University of New York, College at Brockport
Finn, Michele A.Professor of Biology, B.A., Alfred University; M.S., State University of New York, College at Brockport
Fisher, RolandAssociate Professor of Visual and Performing Arts, B.M. Ed., Indiana University; M.M. Ed., University of Central Florida; Ph.D., M Ed., Florida State University
Flack, JasonAssociate Professor of Visual and Performing Arts, M.F.A., State University of New York, College at Buffalo
Flatley, Anne MarieProfessor of Health/Physical Education, B.S., Alfred University; M.S., Old Dominion University
Flick, LisaProfessor of Biology, B.S., Nazareth College of Rochester; M.S., Ph.D., University of Rochester
Fornieri, PamelaAssistant Professor of English for Speakers of Other Languages, B.S., State University of New York, College at Albany; MAT, School for International Training
Fox, MatthewDepartment Chair, Professor of Transitional Studies, B.A., State University of New York College at Fredonia; M.A., State University of New York College at Stony Brook
Francione, PeterAssistant Professor, M.A., Old Dominion University
French, KevinDepartment Chair, Professor, Applied Technologies, A.A.S. Monroe Community College; M.S. Ed., State University of New York at Oswego
Gabriele, DeborahInstructor, BSN, Niagara University; MSN, Roberts Wesleyan College
Galarza-Ruiz, MarisolAssociate Professor of Spanish, B.S., University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez; M.S., C.A.S., State University of New York, College at Brockport
Gamory, Bertram C.Assistant Professor of Engineering Science, B.S., Pratt Institute; M.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic
Giovanelli, DinaAssociate Professor of Sociology, B.S., M.S., Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven, Connecticut
Gizzi, BethanyProfessor of Sociology, B.A., State University of New York at Binghamton; M.A., Arizona State University
Glaser, MeghanAssistant Professor, B.A., Alfred University; M.S. Nazareth University
Gleason, Mary Ellen Professor, A.A.S., Mohawk Valley Community College; B.S., M.S., Nazareth College
Gordon, Tryceena MInstructor, M.S., St. John Fisher University, Mental Health Counseling
Graham, TokeyaAssociate Professor of English/ Philosophy, M.A., University of Rochester
Graney, TraceyProfessor, B.S., Rochester Institute of Technology; M.S., Seton Hall University; Ph.D., University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
Griffin, RebeccaDepartment Chair, Assistant Professor of Hospitality, B.P.S, Culinary Arts and Service Management-Paul Smith's College; M.B.A, St. John Fisher College
Haddad, WadihaAssociate Professor of Mathematics, A.S., Humber College Toronto, CA; B.S., M.S., State University of New York, College at Brockport
Heidt, ThomasAssistant Professor, M.A, State University of New York, College at Brockport
Hillabush Walker, Tamara L.Associate Professor, Visual and Performing Arts, B.S., Ithaca College; M.S., Syracuse University
Hill, JenniferProfessor of Biology, B.S., Purdue University; Ph.D., University of New Mexico
Hollander, KarleenInstructor, AAS, Monroe Community College, RN; BSN, St. John Fisher College; MSN, Roberts Wesleyan College
Horton, WilliamAssistant Professor, HVAC Applied Technologies, A.A.S. State University of New York Alfred State College; B.S. State University of New York Empire State College; M.S. ED. State University of New York Buffalo State College
Horwitz, RebeccaDepartment Chair, Associate Professor of Psychology, M.A., University of South Carolina
Hunt, WilliamDepartment Chair and Assistant Professor, M.S.Ed. Technology, SUNY at Buffalo; B.S. Electrical Engineering, Rochester Institute of Technology; A.S. Engineering Science, Monroe Community College
Johnston, AngeliqueAssociate Professor of English/ Philosophy, B.A., M.A., State University of New York, College at Binghamton
Johnston, ElizabethProfessor of English/Philosophy, English 101 Coordinator, B.A., New Mexico State University, M.A. West Virginia University, Ph.D., West Virginia University
Karnes, Michael S.Dean, Public Safety Training Programs, A.A.S. Monroe Community College, B.S. Roberts Wesleyan College, FBINA
Keith, JayAssociate Professor of English, B.A., Bucknell University; M.A., State University of New York at Binghamton
Kelly, ElizabethProfessor of Physical Education, B.S., M.S., Ithaca College; Ed.D., Syracuse University
Kelly, MarkLecturer-Automotive Technology, B.S Trade Education SUNY Oswego
Keyes, ThomasLecturer, B.S., Rochester Institute of Technology
Kilner, Steven J.Professor of Mathematics, B.A., Canisius College; M.S., Louisiana State University
Kinel, Sandra F.Associate Professor of Business Administration/Economics, B.A., University of Buffalo; M.A., University of Rochester
Knapp, F. AndrewAssistant Professor, Ph.D., University of Vermont; M.A., SUNY Brockport
Korol, ToddDepartment Chair, Professor of Business Administration, B.A., Kean College of New Jersey; M.S., MBA, Fairleigh Dickinson University
Kress, PatriciaProfessor of Psychology, B.A., Carleton University, M.A., Carleton University, Ph.D., Carleton University
Kumar, ChristopherAssociate Professor, B.S., University of Rochester, M.S., University of Rochester
Kurtz, SherriLecturer,
Langswager, ChristopherLecturer of Automotive Technology, Multi-Manufacturer Automotive Program Coordinator; ASE Master Automobile Technician, B.S. The College at Brockport
Lannak, EvelynLeturer, A.A.S., Fashion Institute of Technology; B.S.,SUNY Oneonta; M.S., Education, Southern Wesleyan University
Lanzafame, EileenProfessor, Transitional Studies, B.A., Lemoyne College; M.S., State University of New York, College at Brockport
Lautenslager, StaceyAssociate Professor of Information and Computer Technologies, M.S., Nazareth College
Lawrence, AndrewAssociate Professor of Hospitality, A.S., Erie Community College; B.S., Florida International University; M.S., State University of New York, College at Buffalo
Leuzzi, AnthonyDepartment Chair, Professor of English, B.A., Potsdam College; M.A., University of Louisiana
Link, BruceAssistant Professor, M.S. Electrical Engineering, State University of New York, Binghamton University
Little, JonathonAssociate Professor of Chemistry/ Geosciences, B.S. and Teaching Credential, University of California Davis; M.S., University of Delaware
Long, SuzanneProfessor of Biology, B.S., North Carolina State University; M.S., University of Rochester
Mahar, Jason T.Professor of Mathematics, B.S., State University of New York at Binghamton; M.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; M.Eng. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Manon, ToyaAssistant Professor, AS, Monroe Community College; BS, SUNY Empire State; MA, Roberts Wesleyan College; EdD, University of Rochester
Markham, JenniferAssociate Professor of Biology, B.S., Cornell University; M.S., Michigan State University; Ph.D., Cornell University
Martella, MichaelAssistant Professor of Law and Criminal Justice, B.A., Canisius College; J.D., California Western School of Law
Martello, Kimberley A.Professor of Mathematics, B.A., State University of New York, College at Geneseo; M.Ed., State University of New York at Buffalo
Martineau, BrigitteProfessor of Mathematics, B.S., McGill University; M.S., University of Montreal
McKenna, JamesAssociate Professor, Health and Physical Education, B.S., Niagara University; M.A., Montclair State College, C.A.S.A.C.
McKinney, YulandaAssociate Professor of English, B.A., M.A., University of Rochester, M.A., M.T.S., Northeastern Seminary at Roberts Wesleyan College
Miller, PatrickAssistant Professor, PhD., University of Limerick, Ireland, MBA, Simon School of Business, University of Rochester
Mizelle, MazieAssistant Professor, M.S., St John Fisher University
Mohr, Mary A.Assistant Professor, B.S., University at Buffalo, Ph.D. Physics, The College of William and Mary
Morris, Karen L.Professor of Business Administration, B.S., University of Vermont; J.D., St. John's University; L.L.M., New York University
Moses, Lori C.Department Chair, Professor of Communication, B.S., State University of New York, College at Buffalo; M.A., State University of New York, College at Brockport
Muhlnickel, RobertAssociate Professor of English/Philosophy, Ph.D., University of Rochester
Murage, NjeruAssociate Professor of History, B.S., Newbold College, England; M.A., Andrews University; Ph.D., Michigan State University
Murphy, DawnAssistant Professor, Visual and Performing Arts, B.S., Penn State University, M.S., San Diego State University
Murphy, JamesDepartment Chair, Professor of Biology, A.A., Seminole Community College; B.S., Stetson University; M.S., University of Central Florida
Murphy, Susan L.Professor of Accounting, A.S., Monroe Community College; B.S., M.B.A., Rochester Institute of Technology
Nelson, JamesAssociate Professor of English, M.A., State University of New York, College at Brockport; B.A., Allegheny College
Nguyen, Bihn-yenInstructor, M.S., Rochester Institute of Technology
Nolan, MichaelProfessor of Transitional Studies, B.A., St. Bernard's College; M.A., Nazareth College
Nyerges, John E.Professor of Instrumental Music, Jazz Ens. Director, B.M Piano & Music Education - Eastman School of Music, U.R., M. M. in Jazz Performance & Contemporary Media - Eastman School of Music, U.R.
Ofsowitz, Michael S.Professor of Psychology/Sociology, B.S., University of North Carolina; M.S., Tulane University
Pares-Kane, NaydaDepartment Chair, Professor of Sociology, B.A., Binghamton University; M.A., San Diego State University, Ph. D., State University of New York, University at Buffalo
Penman, Laura Professor, B.S., Allegheny College; M.S., University of Maine
Pierce, HeatherAssistant Professor,
Pultorak, David /MInstructor, A.S., Rochester Institute of Technology, B.S., Rochester Institute of Technology, M.S., Rochester Institute of Technology
Putnam, EmilyAssociate Professor of Mathematics, B.A., San Francisco State University; M.S., University of Utah
Rhodes, Delia H.Associate Professor, Health and Physical Education, A.A.S., Alfred State College; B.S., York College of Pennsylvania; M.P.A., State University of New York, College at Brockport
Ricci, MarkAssistant Professor, B. A., SUNY College at Brockport, M.A., SUNY College at Brockport
Rivers, DouglasAssociate Professor of Automotive Technology(GMASEP Program), B.S., State University of New York, College at Oswego; M.P.A., State University of New York, College at Brockport
Rodriguez, JuanAssistant Professor of English and Philosophy, A.A., Miami-Dade College; B.A., Florida International University; M.A., Florida Atlantic University
Rosario-Mathieu, CaridadAssistant Professor,
Rotenberg, WilliamDirector for EDIWS Secondary Education Partnerships, B.A. - Hobart College, Geneva, M.S. - Secondary Education, Nazareth College, CAS, SUNY Brockport
Rowley, Cristina S.Department Chair, Associate Professor of Spanish, B.A., State University of New York, College at Oswego; M.A., Ph.D., State University of New York, College at Buffalo
Rudd, ScottAssociate Professor of English and Philosophy, B.A., University of Puget Sound; M.A., University of New Hampshire
Sadique, AzwanaAssistant Professor,
Salsburg Taylor, JudiProfessor of Transitional Studies, A.A.S., Finger Lakes Community College; B.S., State University of New York, College at Brockport; M.A., State University of New York, College at Brockport, Graduate certificate, post-secondary Reading and Learning, California State University, Fullerton.
Sample, MarkAssociate Professor of History, A.S., Monroe Community College; B.S.,M.A., State University of New York, College at Brockport
Savka, Maria LuizaAssistant Professor of Biology, B.S., State University of Rio de Janeiro; M.S., University Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Sayles, Penny L.Associate Professor, Health and Physical Education, B.S., M.S.Ed., Nazareth College
Scanlon, JosephAssistant Professor of Political Science, B.S., M.A., Central Michigan University, PH.D., Northern Illinois University
Schermerhorn, Benjamin P. Instructor, PhD, University of Maine
Schramm, NicholasInstructor, M.S., Roberts Wesleyan University
Seeburger, PaulProfessor of Mathematics, M.A., Central Michigan University; B.S., Michigan Technological University
Senden, JamesAssociate Professor of English, B.F.A., Loyola Marymount University, M.A. San Diego State University, Ph.D., SUNY Buffalo
Shaffer, CandyAssistant Professor, M.A., West Virginia University
Shamblin, TerryProfessor of Transitional Studies, A.S., Genesee Community College; B.A., University at Buffalo, Amherst; M.A., State University of New York, College at Brockport
Shaw, DavidProfessor of Music, B.M., Berklee College of Music; M.M., Peabody Conservatory, Johns Hopkins; D.A., University of Northern Colorado
Shiao, LenaAssociate Professor of Education, B.S Ed., State University of New York at Geneseo; MS. Ed., Nazareth College
Silas, Melany Jennell-DianeProfessor of Health/Physical Education, B.A., M.A., University of Rochester
Silvio, CarlAssociate Professor of English, B.A., State University of New York, College at Oswego; M.A., State University of New York, College at Brockport; Ph.D., West Virginia University
Smalls, Adrian N.Associate Professor of Law and Criminal Justice, B.A.., University of Rochester; M.P.A., State University of New York, College at Brockport
Smith, Catharine GanzeAssociate Professor of English/Philosophy, B.A., College of William and Mary; M.A., State University of New York, College at Buffalo
Smith, JasonAssociate Professor of Art, B.F.A., Eastern Kentucky University; M.F.A., East Carolina University
Soule, KevinAssociate Professor, M.S. Rochester Institute of Technology
Stadler, VincentLecturer,
Stevens, AngeliqueProfessor of English/Philosophy, B.A., State University of New York, College at Brockport, M.A., State University of New York, College at Brockport; M.F.A., Bennington College
Stevens, RichardProfessor of Biology, B.S., Frostburg State University; M.S., Tennessee Technological University; Ph.D., University of Memphis
Straubhaar, RitaAssociate Professor of American Sign Language, B.S., Rochester Institute of Technology; M.Ed., University of Vermont
Striebich, JohnProfessor of Business Administration/Economics, B.A., University of Rochester; MBA, Rochester Institute of Technology
Strobl, ErinAssociate Professor, M.S., Rochester Institute of Technology; B.S. State University of New York, Geneseo
Strong, EricAutomotive Instructor, M.S.Ed.- Adult Education: SUNY Buffalo State
Szymanski, JasonAssociate Professor of Chemistry/ Geosciences, M.S., State University of New York at Buffalo
Thompson, GaryProfessor of Law and Criminal Justice, B.A., St. John Fisher; M.P.A. State University of New York, College at Brockport
Tien, LydiaProfessor of Chemistry, B.A., Cornell University; M.S., Ph.D., University of California at Berkeley
Tierney, Kara J.Associate Professor of Chemistry, B.S., Michigan State University; M.S., University of California, Davis
Tyree, Daniel J.Assistant Professor of Anthropology, B.A., Eastern Washington University; M.A., California State University, Chico; Ph.D., The Ohio State University
Vest, MaryJoProfessor, A.A., University of South Florida, B.S., University of South Florida, M.S., University of South Florida
Vogt, AlexisProfessor and Chair of Optics, PhD in Optics, University of Rochester, Institute of Optics
Wagner, MichaelAssociate Professor of Mathematics, A.S., Finger Lakes Community College; B.A., State University of New York, College at Geneseo; M.A., State University of New York at Albany
Weingart, Michael A.Associate Professor of American Sign Language, B.A., Kent State University; M.S., Rochester Institute of Technology
Weinschreider, JamesAssistant Professor, M.S. Manufacturing and Mechanical Systems Integration, RIT
Weldgen, FranzAssociate Professor of Visual and Performing Arts, B.F.A., Rochester Institute of Technology; M.F.A., University of Arizona
Wendtland, ChristopherAssociate Professor of Biology, B.A., Montana State University; M.S., Central Washington University
Wheeler, HollyProfessor, B.A., St. John Fisher College, M.A., SUNY College at Brockport, Ph.D., Capella University
Willard, WandaProfessor of Psychology, B.S., M.Ed., St. Lawrence University; M.S., Ph.D., Syracuse University (Certificate in University Teaching)
Williams, HeatherProfessor of English, B.A., High Point University; M.S., Utah State University
Williams, MatthewAssistant Professor of Mathematics, M.A., Mathematics, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
Wilson, JudyAssociate Professor of Nursing, B.S.N., Queens University; M.S., Walden University
Woods, ChristineProfessor of Mathematics, B.S., Clarion University; M.S., Rochester Institute of Technology
Wuertzer, CharlesAssistant Professor, M.S., University of Rochester, Ph.D., University of Rochester
Zion-Stratton, ElizabethAssociate Professor of Nursing, B.A., State University of New York, College at Geneseo; Registered Nurse Certification, University of California; M.S., University of California