Staff

Gil Lorenzo, M.S.
Assistant Director of Operations
Phone: 916-494-2623, Email: glorenzo@ucdavis.edu
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.

Rickie DeLisa
Operations Analyst
Phone: 916-494-2600, Email: rdelisa@ucdavis.edu
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.

Adriana Rosales
Operations Coordinator
Phone: 916-833-1878, Email: adrosales@ucdavis.edu
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.

David Patton
Educational Systems Developer
Phone: 916-734-3055, Email: dkpatton@ucdavis.edu
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.

Harsangeet Randhawa, M.P.H.
Data Analyst
Email: hrand@ucdavis.edu
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.

Chelsea Norris, M.A.
Director of Student Affairs
Phone: 916-703-3043, Email: crnorris@ucdavis.edu
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.  

Victoria Ngo, Ph.D.
Director, Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Email: vxngo@ucdavis.edu
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.

Katharine Leyva, M.A.
Manager of Outreach and Admissions
Phone: 916-734-7720, Email: kleyva@ucdavis.edu
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.

Caroline Miller, M.B.A.
Student Services Manager
Phone: 916-734-5072, Email: carolinemiller@ucdavis.edu
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.

Estephany Ascencio-Sanchez
Admissions and Recruitment Specialist
Email: eascenciosanchez@ucdavis.edu
Estephany Ascencio-Sanchez is an Admissions and Recruitment Specialist at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing. Her focus is on outreach, admissions for all students. Prior to joining the School of Nursing, she worked as a senior admission counselor at Samuel Merritt University where she provided application, registration, and student resource support to prospective students. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Communication and Media Studies from Sonoma State University.

Tina Brunello
Events Coordinator
Phone: 916-734-6619, Email: tbrunello@ucdavis.edu
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.   

Michelle Ho
Student Affairs Officer
Phone: 916-734-3086, Email: maho@ucdavis.edu
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.

Jenny Taylor, M.S.
Admissions and Recruitment Specialist
Phone: 916-703-2492, Email: jlctaylor@ucdavis.edu
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.

Amanda Yi
Admissions and Recruitment Specialist
Phone: 916-734-5075, Email: aeyi@ucdavis.edu
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.

Alexa Basurto
Student Services Advisor
Phone: 916-734-8240, Email: akbasurto@ucdavis.edu
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.

Joana Chavez
Director of Educational Programs
Phone: 916-734-7205, Email: jmachavez@ucdavis.edu
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.  

Jennifer R. Black
Curriculum & Operations Manager
Phone: 916-734-7949, Email: jrblack@ucdavis.edu

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.

Teresa Coats
Clinical Curriculum Specialist
Email: tcoats@ucdavis.edu

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.

Kaori Keller
Instructional Designer
Email: kokeller@ucdavis.edu
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.

Desirée “Dez” Lazo
Course Coordinator
Phone: 916-734-8656, Email: dhlazo@ucdavis.edu
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.

Danielle Navarro
Curriculum Operations Coordinator
Phone: 916-734-1496, Email: dxnavarro@ucdavis.edu
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.

Beth Sorenson
Course Coordinator
Phone: 916-734-9005, Email: bsorensen@ucdavis.edu
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.

Jamie Meamber
Course Coordinator
Email: jmeamber@ucdavis.edu

Christy Davis
Director of Clinical Placement Operations
Phone: 916-734-5625, Email: chmdavis@ucdavis.edu
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.

Krystal Mora Anaya
Clinical Projects Coordinator
Email: kmoraanaya@ucdavis.edu
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.

Hanh Herbert
Clinical Affiliations Coordinator
Phone: 916-734-2735, Email: hnngu@ucdavis.edu

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.

Anubhav Kaur
Clinical Education Coordinator
Email: apakaur@ucdavis.edu
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.

Jason Sowa
Director of Clinical Placement Outreach
Phone: 916-734-8951, Email: jsowa@ucdavis.edu
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.

Colleen Williams
Clinical Engagement and Recruitment Specialist
Phone: 916-734-6988, Email: cjfwilliams@ucdavis.edu
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.

Sherrie Yang
Clinical Recruitment Specialist
Email: seya@ucdavis.edu
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.

Ko Su Yang
Clinical Placement Coordinator
Email: ksuyang@ucdavis.edu
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.

Melissa Yu
Clinical Projects Coordinator
Email: mdyu@ucdavis.edu
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.

Kristen Venditelli
Program Manager, Betty Irene Moore Fellowship for Nurse Leaders and Innovators
Phone: 916-703-2249, Email: kvenditelli@ucdavis.edu

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.

Tasha Staton
Project Manager, Betty Irene Moore Fellowship for Nurse Leaders and Innovators
Email: tcstaton@ucdavis.edu

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.

Dan Carter, M.A.
Project Coordinator, Betty Irene Moore Fellowship for Nurse Leaders and Innovators
Email: dcarter@ucdavis.edu

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.

Megan Hansen, M.S. IMC
Communications Specialist, Betty Irene Moore Fellowship for Nurse Leaders and Innovators
Phone: 916-703-2238, Email: meghansen@ucdavis.edu

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.

Kate Lorenzen, M.N.A.
Director of Community of Practice, Betty Irene Moore Fellowship for Nurse Leaders and Innovators
Email: kllorenzen@ucdavis.edu

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. 

Jennifer Mongoven, M.P.H.
Associate Director of Operations, Family Caregiving Institute
Phone: 916-734-7358, Email: jmmongoven@ucdavis.edu

Jennifer Mongoven oversees the programmatic, operational and administrative components of the Family Caregiving Institute at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing. Prior to joining the Family Caregiving Institute, she helped launch the Center for Advancing Pain Relief at UC Davis as the administrative director. Mongoven’s previous 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.

Shika Bhurtel, M.A.
Research Data Analyst
Email: sbhurtel@ucdavis.edu

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.

Jessica Famula, M.S.
Research Analyst
Email: jfamula@ucdavis.edu

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.

Rachael Fulp-Cooke, M.P.H.
Project Manager
Email: rfulpcooke@ucdavis.edu

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.

Pauline DeLange Martinez
Project and Community Engagement Manager
Email: pdmartinez@ucdavis.edu

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.

Quynh Vo
Research Coordinator
Email: qtvo@ucdavis.edu

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.

Melissa Yu, M.P.H.
Research Coordinator
Email: mllyu@ucdavis.edu

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.

Jerrina Jackson
Research Administrator III
Email: jsjjackson@ucdavis.edu

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. 

Dwight Scott, M.B.A. 
Research Administrator
Email: ddscott@ucdavis.edu

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. 

Ana Marin Cachu, M.P.H.
Program Manager, SPLICE and the nurse practitioner residency program
Phone: 916-734-7806, Email: anamarin@ucdavis.edu

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.

Molly Acton, M.H.A.
Logistics and Operations Lead
Phone: 916-703-5572, Email: maacton@ucdavis.edu

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.

Kristen Bettega
Policy Analyst Lead
Phone: 916-734-7262, Email: kbettega@ucdavis.edu

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.

Kristal De La Cruz
Educator Project Manager
Email:  kkdelacruz@ucdavis.edu
 

Michael C. Helton, M.H.A.
Clinical Education Manager    
Phone: 916-734-3064, Email: mhelton@ucdavis.edu  

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.

Jonathan Kwan, M.P.H.
Education Analyst
Phone: 916-734-1497, Email: jjkwan@ucdavis.edu

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.

Aleah Lacho
Project Analyst
Phone: 916-703-2249, Email: aalacho@ucdavis.edu

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.

Ashlyn Prasad
Project Policy Analyst
Email:  aasprasad@ucdavis.edu

Clarisse Vidal
Project Manager
Email:  cnvidal@ucdavis.edu

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.

Cindy Wilson, M.S., R.N., P.H.N.
Clinical Nurse Educator
Email:  cdtwilson@ucdavis.edu

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.

Jasmine Cuellar
Community Education Specialist
Email: jmcuellar@ucdavis.edu

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.

Jen Phipps
Associate Project Scientist
Email: jephipps@ucdavis.edu

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.

Paige Gilliland 
Graduate Student Researcher
Email: pdgilliland@ucdavis.edu

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.