Faculty and Staff
College of Nursing

Karen Bradley, DNP, RN, PNP-BC, NEA-BC
Professor of NursingDean, College of NursingOffice Phone: (951) 552-8913E-mail: kbradley@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Nursing Annex 255B
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
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DNP | Executive Healthcare Leadership | University of San Francisco | 2012 |
PNP | Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Post Master's Certificate | Loma Linda University | 2001 |
MSN | Nursing Education and Clinical Nurse Specialist | Loma Linda University | 1999 |
BSN | Public Health Nursing | University of Phoenix | 1997 |
ASD | Nursing | Riverside Community College | 1993 |

Dayna Herrera, D.N.P.
Associate Professor of NursingDepartment Chair Learning Resource Center & IPEOffice Phone: (951) 343-4955E-mail: dherrera@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Nursing Annex 243
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
D.N.P. | Systems Leadership | Rush University | 2014 |
M.S.N.-Ed. | Nursing Education | University of Phoenix | 2008 |
A.D.N. | Nursing | Cypress College | 1991 |

Deanna Jung
Associate Professor of NursingDepartment Chair, Undergraduate Nursing ProgramOffice Phone: (951) 343-4538E-mail: djung@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Nursing Annex 244

Juliann Perdue, D.N.P.
Professor of NursingAssociate Dean for Program Effectiveness, College of NursingOffice Phone: (951) 343-4240E-mail: jperdue@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Lambeth House, 7
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
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D.N.P. | Doctor in Nursing Practice | Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA | 2012 |
M.S.N., F.N.P. | Nursing | University of Phoenix, Ontario Campus | 2004 |
B.S.N. | Nursing | University of Texas, El Paso, TX | 1983 |

Melissa Anozie, M.S.N.
Assistant Professor of NursingOffice Phone: (951) 552-8842E-mail: manozie@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Nursing Annex 164
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
M.S.N. | Nursing Education | California Baptist University | 2013 |
B.S. | Kinesiology | California Baptist University | 2001 |

Deborah Bobst, D.N.P.
Associate Professor of NursingE-mail: dbobst@calbaptist.edu
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
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D.N.P. | Nursing, Administration/Leadership | Loma Linda University School of Graduate Nursing | 2013 |
M.S.N. | Nursing Administration | Norwich University | 2009 |
B.S. | Nursing | University of Phoenix | 2007 |

Lisa Bursch, D.N.P.
Associate Professor of NursingGraduate Department Chair< College of NursingOffice Phone: (951) 343-4940E-mail: lbursch@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Nursing Annex 275
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
D.N.P. | Systems Leadership | Rush University | 2013 |
M.S.N. | Pediatric Nurse Practitioner | California State University, Long Beach | 1995 |
B.S.N. | Nursing | University of Texas Health and Science Center, Houston | 1990 |

Virginia Cadenhead, M.S.N.
Professor of NursingAssistant ProfessorMaternal Child, Informatics
Office Phone: (951) 552-8159E-mail: vcadenhead@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Lambeth 4
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
M.S.N. | Nursing Education | University of Texas at Tyler | 2015 |
M.A. | Religious Education | Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary | 1986 |
B.S.N. | Nursing | Texas Christian University | 1981 |

Grasiela Campbell
Assistant Professor of NursingOffice Phone: (951) 552-8319E-mail: gcampbell@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Lambeth House 207

Deborah Carter, Ed.D.
Associate Professor of NursingOffice Phone: (951) 343-4543E-mail: DLCarter@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Nursing Annex 249
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Ed.D. | Higher Education Leadership and Management | Regent University | 2015 |
M.S.N. | Nursing Education | Walden University | 2008 |
B.S.N. | Nursing | California State University at Dominguez Hills | 2000 |
A.D.N. | Nursing | Rio Hondo College | 1994 |

Sabrina Chang, M.S.N., F.N.P.-B.C.
Assistant Professor of NursingOffice Phone: (951) 552-8420E-mail: schang@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Annex 281
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
M.S.N., F.N.P.-B.C. | Family Nurse Practitioner | California Baptist University | 2013 |
B.S. | Biology | University of California Riverside | 2008 |

Angela Coaston
Associate Professor of NursingDirector, Academic Operations for the College of NursingOffice Phone: (951) 552-8321E-mail: acoaston@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: School of Nursing-Annex 253

Angela Coes, M.S.
Assistant Professor of NursingOffice Phone: 951-552-8196E-mail: acoes@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Lambeth 121
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
M.S. | Nursing Education | Walden University | 2017 |
B.S.N. | Nursing | University of Nevada, Las Vegas | 1995 |

Debra Coleman, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of NursingOffice Phone: (951) 343-4691E-mail: dcoleman@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Lambeth Complex, Room 202
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Ph.D. | Nursing | Azusa Pacific University | 2016 |
M.S.N. | Nursing | University of Phoenix | 2007 |
B.S.N. | Nursing | University of Phoenix | 2003 |
A.D.N. | Nursing | American River College | 1996 |

Susan Drummond, Ph.D.
Professor of NursingOffice Phone: (951) 343-4752E-mail: sdrummond@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Lambeth
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Ph.D. | Nursing | Azusa Pacific University | 2011 |
M.S.N., C.N.S. | Gerontology | California State University at Dominguez Hills | 1993 |
N.P. | Adult | California State University Los Angeles | 1990 |
B.S.N. | Nursing | California State University Dominguez Hills | 1988 |
B.S. | Health Care Management | University of LaVerne | 1986 |
A.D.N. | Nursing | Riverside Community College | 1982 |

Marion Dunkerley, Ed.D.
Associate Professor of NursingOffice Phone: (951) 552-8653E-mail: mdunkerley@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Lambeth 119
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Ed.D. | Higher Education Leadership and Management | Regent University | 2016 |
M.S.N. | Nursing Education | University of Phoenix | 2008 |
M.A. | Education | Azusa Pacific University | 1998 |
B.S.N. | Nursing | Biola University | 1977 |

Jan Flournoy, M.S.N.
Assistant Professor of NursingOffice Phone: (951) 552-8794E-mail: jflournoy@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Lambeth 208
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
M.S.N. | Nursing Education | Cal State Dominguez Hills | 2013 |
B.S.N. | Nursing | University of Maryland | 1978 |

Jeffrey Gage, Ph.D.
Professor of NursingOffice Phone: 951-552-8658E-mail: jgage@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Nursing Annex 286
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Ph.D. | Nursing | Sinclair School of Nursing, University of Missouri | 2005 |
M.P.H. | Public Health | University of Otago, Christchurch School of Medicine & Health Science, New Zealand | 2000 |
R.N. | Nursing | Nursing & Human Services, Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology, Christchurch, New Zealand | 1991 |

Marcia Gay, M.S.N. (F.N.P.)
Assistant ProfessorOffice Phone: (951) 552-8974E-mail: mgay@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Nursing Annex 282
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
M.S.N. (F.N.P.) | Nursing/ Family Nurse Practitioner | California State University, Dominguez Hills | 2002 |
MBA | Business | University of California, Riverside | 1989 |
B.S.N. | Nursing | University of New Mexico | 1985 |

Teresa Hamilton, PhD
Associate Professor of NursingOffice Phone: (951) 343-4956E-mail: thamilton@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: CON Annex 162
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
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PhD | Nursing | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee | 2016 |
MSN | Nursing | California State University at Fullerton | 2007 |
BSN | Nursing | California State University at Fullerton | 2002 |
ADN | Nursing | Golden West College | 1992 |

Virginia Hart-Kepler, PhD
Associate Professor of NursingDirector, Family Nurse Practitioner ProgramOffice Phone: (951) 343-4664E-mail: vhartkepler@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Nursing Annex 283
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
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PhD | Nursing Science | University of San Diego | 2017 |
MN (Master of Nursing) | Family Nurse Practitioner | University of California at Los Angeles | 1987 |
BSN | Nursing | University of California at Los Angeles | 1980 |
A.A / RN | Nursing | Pasadena City College | 1976 |

Dinah Herrick, PhD
Associate Professor of NursingOffice Phone: (951) 343-4516E-mail: dherrick@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Lambeth Complex, Room 205
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
PhD | Nursing | Azusa Pacific University | 2018 |
Master's Degree | Nursing/Health Education | University of Phoenix | 2009 |
Bachelor's of Science | Nursing | Azusa Pacific University | 2004 |
Associate Degree | Nursing | Rio Hondo College | 1985 |

Susan Jetton, D.N.P.
Professor of NursingOffice Phone: (951) 343-4255E-mail: snelson@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Lambeth 120
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
D.N.P. | Nursing | Western University of Health Sciences | 2013 |
M.S.N. | Nursing Education | California State University Dominguez Hills | 2001 |
B.S.N. | Nursing | Loma Linda University | 1988 |
A.S.N. | Nursing | Loma Linda University | 1981 |

Lisa Kennelly
Assistant Professor of NursingOffice Phone: (951) 552-8321E-mail: lkennelly@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Nursing Annex 161

Amanda Madrid, M.S.N.
Associate Professor of NursingAssociate Professor of Community/Public Health NursingOffice Phone: (951) 552-8155E-mail: amadrid@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Nursing Annex 166
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
M.S.N. | Nursing - Public Health | Grand Canyon University | 2016 |
B.S.N. | Nursing | California Baptist University | 2012 |

Nia Martin, MSN-Ed
Assistant Professor of NursingStudents of Nurses Association (SONA) -Faculty Advisor
Office Phone: (951) 552-8505E-mail: nmartin@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Nursing Annex 245
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
MSN-Ed | Nursing Education | University of Phoenix | 2008 |
B.S.N. | Nursing | McNeese State University | 2001 |

Margaret Matthews, M.S.N.
Assistant Professor of NursingNCLEX Specialist
Office Phone: 9515528443E-mail: mmatthews@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Lambeth Rm 206
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
M.S.N. | Nursing-Teaching/Learning | California Baptist University | 2015 |

Rebecca Meyer, Ph.D.
Associate ProfessorDirector, Nurse Educator Program; Director Nurse Faculty Loan ProgramOffice Phone: (951) 343-4952E-mail: rmeyer@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Nursing Annex 274
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Ph.D. | Nursing | Azusa Pacific University | 2011 |
M.S.N.ed | Nursing Education | Mount Saint Mary's College | 2004 |
B.S.N. | Nursing | Mount Saint Mary's College | 1988 |

Geneva Oaks, Ph.D.
Professor of NursingOffice Phone: (951) 343-4702E-mail: goaks@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Lambeth 5
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Ph.D. | Nursing | Azusa Pacific University | 2011 |
M.S.N. | Nursing | Azusa Pacific University | 2006 |
B.S.N. | Nursing | Azusa Pacific University | 2002 |

Vina Ocampo, M.S.N.
Assistant ProfessorDirector, Clinical Affiliations and Health Records AnalystOffice Phone: 951-552-8940E-mail: vocampo@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Nursing 155
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
M.S.N. | Nursing Leadership | California State University of Fullerton | 2014 |
B.S.N. | Nursing | California State University of Fullerton | 2013 |
A.D.N. | Nursing | Riverside City College | 2010 |

Anthony Phillips, M.S.N.
Assistant Professor of NursingOffice Phone: 951-343-4636E-mail: aphillips@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Nursing Annex 242
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
M.S.N. | Nursing Education | Western Governor's University | 2014 |
B.S.N. | Nursing, Public Health | California State University Dominguez Hills | 2005 |
A.D.N. | Nursing | Victor Valley College | 1992 |

Pennee Robertson, D.N.P.
Associate Professor of NursingOffice Phone: (951) 552-8305E-mail: probertson@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Lambeth 204
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
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D.N.P. | Nursing | Rush University | 2016 |
M.S.N. | Nursing | California State University at Fullerton | 2012 |
B.S.N. | Nursing | California State University at Fullerton | 2010 |

Lorraine Shields, D.N.P.
Assistant Professor of NursingDirector, Doctor of Nursing PracticeOffice Phone: 951-552-8659E-mail: lshields@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Lambeth 118
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
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D.N.P. | Nursing | Vanderbilt University | 2014 |
M.N. | Nursing | University of California Los Angeles | 1994 |
B.S.N. | Nursing | University of California Los Angeles | 1980 |

Terri Thompson, DNP, RN
Associate Professor of NursingDirector of BSN for Undergraduate Programs, College of NursingOffice Phone: (951) 552-8826E-mail: tthompso@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Nursing Annex 243
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
DNP, RN | Nursing Education | Western University of Health Sciences | 2017 |
M.S.N. | Education in Nursing | Chamberlain College of Nursing | 2013 |
B.S.N. | Nursing | Oral Roberts University | 1990 |

Stacey Toro, G.D.N., D.N.P.
Associate Professor of NursingOffice Phone: (951) 343-4633E-mail: storo@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Lambeth House room 3
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
G.D.N. | Graduate Certificate in Nursing, Global Disaster Nursing | University of Tennessee | 2015 |
D.N.P. | Nursing | California Baptist University | 2018 |
M.S.N. / M.B.A. / H.C.A. | Nursing / Business | University of Phoenix | 2006 |
B.S.N. | Nursing | University of Phoenix | 2004 |
Nidia Torres, M.S.N.
Assistant ProfessorDirector, Graduate Clinical PlacementOffice Phone: (951)552-8943E-mail: ntorres@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Nursing Annex 284
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
M.S.N. | Nurse Practitioner | California Baptist University | 2013 |
B.S. | Health Administration | University of Phoenix | 2009 |

Jeri Whitfield, DMin
Assistant Professor of NursingOffice Phone: 951-552-8448E-mail: jwhitfield@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Nursing Annex 165
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
DMin | Doctorate of Ministry | Gateway Seminary | 2019 |
MDiv | Masters of Theology | Golden Gate Baptist Seminary | 2002 |
BSN | Nursing | Colrado Mesa University | 1991 |
B.A. | English Education | Colorado State University | 1983 |

Beth-Jayne Carranza
Graduate Administrative AssistantOffice Phone: 951-343-4417E-mail: bcarranza@calbaptist.edu

Yolanda Edmondson
Department Secretary for the College of NursingOffice Phone: 951-343-4469E-mail: yedmondson@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: College of Nursing
Colleen Haller
Administrative Assistant for the College of NursingOffice Phone: (951) 552-8796E-mail: challer@calbaptist.edu

Austin Hulen
Technology and Data Management CoordinatorOffice Phone: 951-343-4428E-mail: ahulen@calbaptist.edu

Ian Liardon
Admissions Coordinator/Data TechnicianOffice Phone: 951-343-4535E-mail: iliardon@calbaptist.edu

Sarah Millikan
Nursing Student Services Coordinator IOffice Phone: 951-552-8388E-mail: smillikan@calbaptist.edu

Beth Morabito
Assistant Director of Clinical AffiliationsOffice Phone: 951-552-8426E-mail: emorabito@calbaptist.edu

Sarah Pearce
Director of Simulation & Standardized Patient ProgramOffice Phone: 951-552-8598E-mail: spearce@calbaptist.edu

Ashley Sonke
Nursing Student Services Coordinator IIOffice Phone: 951-343-4336E-mail: asonke@calbaptist.edu