our vision and our mission
Vision: To Inspire, Empower and Develop a Global Community of Future Nurses
Mission: To cultivate future nurses by providing impactful success strategies for economically challenged individuals, youth, young adults and single parents in under served communities in search of career and economic development through "The Art of Nursing.”
board of directors
CEO-Founder
VP-Treasurer
VP-Treasurer
Mona Clayton, MSN, RN
Mona Clayton was a single parent during nursing school and she felt the need to give back to help others with challenges that were faced while embarking on a nursing career. Her passion for helping single mothers prompted her desire to develop programs useful to build future nurses; in particular single mothers
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Mona Clayton, MSN, RN
Mona Clayton was a single parent during nursing school and she felt the need to give back to help others with challenges that were faced while embarking on a nursing career. Her passion for helping single mothers prompted her desire to develop programs useful to build future nurses; in particular single mothers
from underserved communities.
In 2018, she began the outreach campaign, the (#future100k), aiming to recruit 100,000 single mothers to the profession of nursing and the development of The Nurses Pub non-profit organization. The campaign has expanded from passionate students and single mothers living in the United States to students in
Africa, Asia, and most recently the Philippines.
Nurse Mona's achievements for working to build the nursing community are: Recipient of "Nurse of the Year" for Los Angeles County Healthcare System; "Mayor's Recognition Award;" "Mayor's Commendation Recognition Award;"
"National Super Phoenix" for
University of Phoenix.
A Finalist for the Health Care Leadership Award by the "Los Angeles Business Journal," "Distinguished Alumni Award" for University of Phoenix Southern California (Selected 1 of 12 out of 92,000) alumni in 2017 and in 2018, nominated
for the "Leadership Impact Award," the (Top 3) alumni from University of Phoenix Southern California and
the "Love Inspiration of the Year Award" for 2019.
Mona received her Associate of Science in nursing degree from Los Angeles Southwest College, her Bachelor of Science in nursing degree from the University of Phoenix and completed her Master’s degree in Nursing Education at
Grand Canyon University.
She also acquired undergraduate studies in journalism and pharmacology
and ultimately will complete her MBA.
Currently Mona is an educator for nursing students at a Los Angeles based vocational school, and is the author of three publications:
"From Student to Nurse: Surviving the Journey as Painlessly as Possible,"
"The Survival Journal for Nursing Students," and "The Bedside Report: The 5 W's That Can Put an Ache in Your Successful Nursing Career."
Mona enjoys traveling, biking at the beach and fine dining.
VP-Treasurer
VP-Treasurer
VP-Treasurer
Eboni Pace, BS, MS
Eboni Pace has over 10 years of a well-developed skill set for marketing, executive leadership, research, and global expansion. Eboni is highly acclimated working with clients in corporate America and utilizes her skills and talents to bring elite organizational leadership to the forefront.
Her persona, creative abili
Eboni Pace, BS, MS
Eboni Pace has over 10 years of a well-developed skill set for marketing, executive leadership, research, and global expansion. Eboni is highly acclimated working with clients in corporate America and utilizes her skills and talents to bring elite organizational leadership to the forefront.
Her persona, creative ability, and superior communication skills within diverse settings are what makes Ms. Pace a dynamic mover and shaker in the business industry.
Ms. Pace is a graduate from Pratt University in New York with a masters degree in Dance Movement Therapy and a Bachelor of Arts in Human Development from California State University Long Beach as well as undergraduate studies in economics and accounting.
She enjoys traveling the world and going to theatrical performances.
Secretary
VP-Treasurer
Secretary
Elly Schoen, BA, MS
Elly Schoen has nearly a decade of experience in managing projects and committees. She currently serves as the Data & Project Manager at the University of Southern California Price Center for Social Innovation.
Elly oversees a diverse portfolio of work including a research network that produces evidence-based soluti
Elly Schoen, BA, MS
Elly Schoen has nearly a decade of experience in managing projects and committees. She currently serves as the Data & Project Manager at the University of Southern California Price Center for Social Innovation.
Elly oversees a diverse portfolio of work including a research network that produces evidence-based solutions to ending homelessness and a data democratization project that empowers local community-based organizations to incorporate data in their work for social and systems change.
She moved to Los Angeles in 2016 to pursue her Master’s in Public Policy at University of Southern California (USC).
Prior to that, Elly lived in New Orleans and worked with several “start up” organizations with missions to preserve the unique culture of the city.
Elly received her BA from Tulane University in New Orleans
in Political Economy and History.
She enjoys live music, a good book, traveling and park sitting.
advisory board
Public Relations
Public Relations
Public Relations
Marsha Wietecha, Talk Show Host
Marsha was born, raised, and continue to live in Westchester, a wonderful close-knit community within the large city of Los Angeles. My husband Butch and I raised two children who have gone on to their own successful careers.
In the early years as a stay at home mom, I worked as a volunteer until the kids we
Marsha Wietecha, Talk Show Host
Marsha was born, raised, and continue to live in Westchester, a wonderful close-knit community within the large city of Los Angeles. My husband Butch and I raised two children who have gone on to their own successful careers.
In the early years as a stay at home mom, I worked as a volunteer until the kids went off to college. As an empty nester, I worked at our local Westchester YMCA as the Membership Director for ten years.In November of 2013,
I started writing the Born To Talk Radio Show Blog. Writing, along with photography and a love for music, was a great method of expression. In April of 2015, my Blog got a voice when my weekly internet radio hosting career began. I’ve had conversations with a wide variety of guests that range from Non-profits, Entrepreneurs, Authors, Actors, Musicians, Athletes and people in the community all with a story to share.
For nearly three years, my show was broadcast with an audio and visual feed from the LA Talk Live studio right in my hometown of Westchester. I loved the opportunity to have my guests join me face to face.
In March of 2018, the Born To Talk Radio Show, became a Podcast! This gives me the wonderful opportunity of having guests from anywhere in the country join me each Monday from 1-2 PT.
My formula is easy: Conversations + Connections = Community
I’ve found through my Conversations and Connections that we all share a sense of Community. It might be where you live, or perhaps it’s a sense of fellowship with others sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.
The natural progression of Community is a sense of belonging resulting in relationships and story-telling.
This is where my curiosity takes shape and I ask the question, “What’s Your Story? I want to share it.”
Community Liaison
Public Relations
Public Relations
Shanna Jackson, DNP, FNP-C, PHN
Shanna Jackson began her healthcare career as a medical assistant in 2002 at Kaiser Permanente at 18 years of age and presently continues her employment with the organization.
With a desire to continue her journey to becoming a nurse, she continued her education and graduated in 2005 as an IV certified Li
Shanna Jackson, DNP, FNP-C, PHN
Shanna Jackson began her healthcare career as a medical assistant in 2002 at Kaiser Permanente at 18 years of age and presently continues her employment with the organization.
With a desire to continue her journey to becoming a nurse, she continued her education and graduated in 2005 as an IV certified Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN).
In 2009 Shanna later graduated from
West Coast University's LVN to RN program, obtaining her Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN). In 2013 she graduated again from West Coast University's ADN to Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) program. With a passion for the nursing field, Shanna graduated from West Coast University's post-master's Family Nurse Practitioner program on 12/23/18.
She successfully passed the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) national certification examination on 1/10/2019. Shanna's nursing experience includes acute care, outpatient care, home health, hospice and palliative care, and urgent care.
To continue her progression within the nursing field, with a desire to influence change and reduce health care disparities, Shanna is currently pursuing a Doctor of Nursing (DNP) degree at California Baptist University and will graduate in August 2021.
Her project focuses on improving hypertension management within the African American population through a culturally tailored hypertension education program.
Shanna Jackson also holds certifications as a Public Health Nurse (PHN) and Certified Hypertension Clinician (CHC). Shanna is a member of the California Association of Nurse Practitioners (CANP), AANP, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, and a professional member of the American Heart Association.
In addition to working at Kaiser Permanente in the Family Medicine department, Shanna also works at a physician-owned urgent care facility in Moreno Valley, CA.
public relations & musical talent
Lauren Wundrock, BS
Lauren Wundrock "L" is an expert in Public Relations with a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing Operations, and Technology Management! She is a Midwest native and expanding her public relations and management career with a focus in music business, finance and accounting.
Lauren is currently based in New York City and produces the “ New York City Winter Jazz Fest.”
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