our vision and our mission

MONA CLAYTON

MSN, RN

As a young, single mother, Mona Clayton faced immense challenges while navigating the rigorous demands of nursing school. With no support system to lean on, she juggled the responsibilities of parenthood with the exhausting requirements of her studies. 

Living in South Central Los Angeles, Mona often felt isolated, battling both financial strain and the constant pressure to excel in her coursework. Yet, despite the odds stacked against her, her determination never wavered. 

Upon graduating, Mona found herself reflecting on the struggles she had endured and the obstacles many others in her community faced when pursuing their dreams. She understood the importance of a support system—something she had lacked during her journey—and was driven by a deep sense of responsibility to give back. Recognizing the need for mentorship and guidance, Mona became committed to helping others from South Central Los Angeles.

Mona's journey is truly inspiring, demonstrating how personal challenges and setbacks can be transformed into powerful motivators for change. Her experience with being underestimated by her career counselor clearly had a lasting impact, fueling her passion to help others who might be in similar situations. 

By creating a program in 2022 for high school students, she not only drew from her own experience of lacking "cultural capital," but also recognized the need to open doors to opportunities that these students might not otherwise have access to—especially in fields like nursing, which they might not even be aware of as a viable career option. Her decision to leave her staff position as a Registered Nurse in 2007 and dive into the realm of motivational speaking, event production, and writing further emphasizes her commitment to empowering others.

One of Mona’s greatest achievements was having her first published book accepted on the shelves of Barnes & Noble Booksellers. Now, Mona is the author of "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" e-books. 

In 2018, Mona felt the need to broaden the scope of what she could offer to students and the community, forming "The Nurses Pub” non-profit organization along with the global outreach campaign, "Future 100K Nurses," aiming to recruit 100,000 single mothers to the profession of nursing. Eventually, the campaign has expanded from passionate students and single mothers living in the United States to students in Africa, Asia, and the Philippines. 

Mona holds an Associate of Science degree in nursing from Los Angeles Southwest College and a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Phoenix. In 2016, Mona earned a Master’s in Nursing Education from Grand Canyon University. Mona is currently a student at the Pepperdine University Key President MBA program.

Nurse Mona has earned a number of awards for her work in the nursing community, including "Nurse of the Year" for the Los Angeles County Healthcare System; the "Mayor's Recognition Award"; "Mayor's Commendation Recognition Award"; and the "National Super Phoenix Award" from the University of Phoenix Organization. 

Mona was also a Finalist for the “Health Care Leadership Award” from the Los Angeles Business Journal, and the "Distinguished Alumni Award" for University of Phoenix Southern California (One of 12 selected out of 92,000) in 2017 and in 2018. She was also nominated for the "Leadership Impact Award," the (Top 3) alumni from University of Phoenix Southern California and the "Love Inspiration of the Year Award.”

Mona currently works full time as Executive Director and Founder at The Nurses Pub; the non-profit she founded to support students interested in the nursing pathway. She also spearheads The Nurses Pub Club After School program, assisting high school students within the Los Angeles School District to excel in academics as future nurses and uses her influence to inspire nurses and students at various career events, seminars and workshops.

Mona's ultimate desire is to become a global resource for students seeking nursing careers, and ultimately to cure the global nursing shortage. 

Learn more @

www.theonlynursemona.com 

DR. GINA M. NEWTON

 Ph.D

Dr. Gina M. Newton is committed to breaking down historical barriers in education to promote equity and inclusion, especially for underserved students, focusing on culturally responsive teaching and learning. 

With over twenty-two years of experience as both a teacher and administrator, she has been a staunch advocate for youth across diverse educational paths, including career technical programs, early college initiatives, and higher education opportunities. 

Her dedication to expanding access to education is evident in her accomplishments in workforce development, educational leadership, and program implementation. 

Currently, as the Career Technical Education (CTE) Coordinator for the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE), Dr. Newton collaborates with educational and industry partners to offer technical assistance and professional development, supporting the establishment of exemplary CTE and Dual Enrollment programs across Los Angeles County's 80 school districts. 

Furthermore, as a Project Team Leader at the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transit Authority (LA Metro), she mentors high school interns in the Transportation Careers Academy Program (TCAP) every summer. 

Outside of her professional roles, Dr. Newton remains deeply committed to improving student outcomes. She serves as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) with Riverside County’s Voices for Children, providing guidance to foster youth and advocating for their educational rights. 

Dr. Newton earned a PhD in Urban Education Leadership from Claremont Graduate University, a Master’s in Education Administration from California State University, Dominguez Hills, and a BA in Radio/Television from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. 

Her research interests are reflected in her associations with organizations such as the California Association of Black School Educators (CABESA) and the California Association of Regional Occupational Centers and Programs (CAROCP). 

A frequent presenter at workshops and conferences, Dr. Newton's research has been recognized with accepted proposals to present twice at the American Education Research Association (AERA), the Association of Black Women Historians Symposium, and the History of Education Society in Little Rock, Arkansas. 

The latter marking the 60th anniversary of desegregation at Central High School, a pivotal event tied to her alma mater and the experiences of her elder family members during the transition. 

Beyond her professional pursuits, Dr. Newton enjoys outdoor adventures, including white-water rafting and hiking in Southern California and the Pacific Northwest, as well as travels to destinations worldwide, from Hong Kong to Zihuatanejo. 

KENDRA BELL

 PHN, RN 

Kendra Bell, PHN, RN has over 36 years of compassionate nursing experience in various clinical settings such as neurological intensive care, surgical intensive care, step- down unit,  public health community field services, nursing informatics. 

Kendra  currently operates as the nurse manager for the nursing informatics team and public health nurses for the Los Angeles County Public Health.

Her keen managerial skills, business acumen and strategic planning expertise is the highlight of her career. 

A servant at heart, Kendra is heavily involved in community organizations and has been active as a public speaker, mentor and liaison for The Nurses Pub organization since 2018. 

She also advocates for uplifting student nurses to assist with reaching their goals.

Kendra is heavily versed with working with individuals experiencing homelessness and is aware of the need for community involvement. 

Her professional memberships include the American Nurses Association, Sigma Theta Tau Nursing, American Public Health Association, American Nursing Informatics Association and presently serves as the Vice President for Los Angeles Southwest College Nursing Alumni Committee.

Kendra attended California State University Dominguez Hills earning a Master of Science in Nursing Administration, a Bachelor of Science at California State University, Los Angeles and an Associate of Science in nursing at Los Angeles Southwest College. 

Professionally she has acquired  certifications with the  State of California-Public Health and with George Washington University’s Associate’s Certificate in Business Analysis.

Kendra devotes her spare time for family and friends while enjoying traveling and adventure. 

GABRIELLE CARTER

RN, MSN, PHN, PMHNP-BC

Carter is a nurse on a mission to advocate for both patients and those the healthcare professionals that care for them.   She began her educational endeavor into nursing at El Camino College to obtain her General Education credits before starting a Vocational Training course at Casa Loma College to become a Licensed Vocational Nurse.

She then went on San Joaquin Valley College- Visalia to obtain her Associates  Degree in Nursing and successfully pass her NCLEX-RN in 2015. 

Immediately after,  she enrolled at Grand Canyon University (GCU) and obtained a Bachelor's  Degree in Nursing and Masters Degree in Nursing with Emphasis in Public Health that culminated in 2018. She  began her Doctorate in Nursing Practice education with GCU and decided to place  it on hold in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the increased need for nurses at bedside. 

In 2022, she was accepted into Charles Drew University’s School of  Nursing (CDU) and by May 2024, obtained her Post-Masters Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse  Practitioner. While  at SJVC, she was awarded both Academic and Clinical Excellence awards as well as elected Class President/Speaker. While  at GCU, her GPA earned her admission into the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of  Nursing as well as  honors status. Her time at CDU continued down this path of striving for excellence and she was awarded  with honors status and elected as Graduating Class Speaker during the 2024 commencement. 

Her  career has allowed her to work in fields that provide education and comfort to  her patient demographic and teach fellow nurses and those interested in healthcare  how to have a successful career. 

She has held several management positions that include: Assistant Administrator and Clinical Manager (Home Health), Director of Nursing (Skilled Nursing Facilities and Home Health), Dean of the  Vocational Nursing Program (CCI- 3 Campuses), Title 22 Nurse Consultant (Home  Health, Hospice, Skilled Nursing, and Adult Day Health Care Programs). 

Her  bedside career includes experience in home health, hospice, pre-operative, Circulating,  and PACU positions in pain management, neurology, and plastic surgery centers,  radiology/imaging, med-surg, telemetry, skilled nursing, adult day health care,  and psychiatry.  

With  her experience and education, she is passionate about giving back to underserved communities by providing pathways to success for those interested in nursing careers and provision of increased psychiatric and holistic-approach healthcare for those  in need.  

DR. LEVI HARRISON

 MD

Dr. Levi Harrison earned his medical degree at The University of California at Davis, School of Medicine and completed fellowship at the internationally renowned Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center in Indianapolis.  

He completed his Orthopedic Surgery residency in Los Angeles where he now resides and evaluates patients. His practice is a center of excellence for sports related upper extremity and shoulder injuries as well as hand rehabilitation.

He has a specialization in hand and wrist trauma and fracture care. He also provides exceptional care in the areas of repetitive stress injury (RSI), work-related injuries, athletic injuries, and aesthetic, restorative hand function procedures. 

This particular specialization makes his practice one of California’s premiere orthopedic centers, which serves individuals from a multitude of professions including elite athletes, police officers, firefighters, professional eSports athletes, celebrities, technology specialists, musicians and more.

While providing patients with his Orthopedic expertise, Dr. Levi also provides patients with dynamic weight loss, nutrition and fitness strategies, which is uniquely catered to each patient’s circumstances and health history. He has also transferred this knowledge to his comprehensive health and fitness book, “The Art of Fitness: A Journey to Self Enhancement.”

Dr. Levi also provides his expertise to a multitude of media outlets and non-profit organizations. In 2015, Dr. Levi served as the Medical Director of Healthy Athletes at the Special Olympics World Games LA 2015, providing medical oversight to over 6,500 Special Olympics athletes from across the globe.

His volunteerism and involvement with the Special Olympics World Games LA2015  led to Dr. Levi’s appointment as a board member for West Coast University, one of California’s premier schools for medical professionals. 

He also garnered the nomination, and was awarded the “People of Distinction Humanitarian Award”, which was presented on Capitol Hill.

He has also appeared as a medical authority on The Dr. Oz Show, CNN, Fox TV, Studio 11 LA and the KTLA Morning News. Dr. Levi has also been featured in multiple gaming communities including: Yahoo Games, Kotaku, Geek & Sundry, Vice’s Motherboard, Machinima, IGN XM Radio and countless others  for his groundbreaking work in preventing repetitive stress injury in the competitive eSports community.

His innovative stretches, strengthening and rehabilitative techniques for repetitive stress and sports injuries can be found on his YouTube Channel @DrLeviharrison, where he has accrued millions of views and thousands of subscribers.

In his own words, Dr. Levi says, “My mission is to heal, restore and rejuvenate with compassion and integrity. I am grateful to provide clinical and surgical excellence to support my patients as they return to an improved quality of life."

Learn More @ http://www.drleviharrison.com

DR.  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,  In 2021, Dr. Shanna Jackson completed her Doctor of Nursing (DNP) degree at California Baptist University.

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.

AN HUYNH

Student Nurse

An Huynh was born and raised in Orange County, California and has a diverse background in healthcare.

After graduating high school, An worked as a nursing assistant throughout the COVID pandemic while simultaneously working towards her LVN certification. 

Since then, An has had experience working as a behavioral technician working with special needs children and a school nurse, servicing patients both in Los Angeles County and Orange County. 

An was also a volunteer at UCI Medical Center during her pre-nursing studies. 

In 2023, An received admission to NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing, where she is now working to obtain her Bachelor's of Science in Nursing set to graduate in May of 2025. 

Currently, An holds two jobs -- both of which cater to her passions -- healthcare and special needs education. 

An is a student nurse extern at NYU Langone Health and a peer mentor to special needs community college students at the Borough of Manhattan Community College. 

In her free time, An enjoys exploring New York City and immersing herself in the diverse arts communities that the city has to offer. 

KEISHA WILSON

CCS, CPCO, CPMA, CRC, CPB, AAPC

Keisha Wilson, the founder/CEO of KW Advanced Consulting, is a seasoned professional with over 20+ years of experience in the healthcare field. Her career in large teaching hospitals and acute ambulatory care systems includes roles such as an outpatient coding specialist, clinical documentation improvement (CDI) specialist, compliance operations coding and billing manager, interim compliance director, and consultant to various coding companies. Her extensive experience is a testament to her leadership and deep understanding of the industry. 

Keisha is not just a subject matter expert in Compliance and Revenue Cycle Management but also a dedicated educator and trainer. She excels in Risk-Based Audits, Retrospective, Prospective, Evaluation and Management audits, and auditing and coding of multi-speciality, documentation, and coding Telehealth/Telemedicine services, Risk Adjustment/HCC provider and coder education/training and webinars. Keisha has developed and implemented numerous compliance documentation and coding training programs for organizations of all sizes. 

She is an approved instructor for KW Advanced Consulting and an adjunct instructor for the American Academy for Professional Coders (AAPC), teaching a wide range of compliance and coding courses. 

Keisha's dedication to sharing her expertise extends beyond her professional roles. She serves on the Board of Directors for an outpatient mental health clinic and actively sits on various telehealth and compliance committees. 

As a published author, she regularly contributes coding articles for KW Advanced Consulting, keeping the industry updated with the latest developments. Her collaboration with the AAPC editors on various Primary Care Coding Alerts and AAPC Magazine (formerly Healthcare Business Monthly) is a testament to her commitment to advancing the field.

Learn more @ https://kwadvancedconsulting.com

EBONI PACE 

BA, MS

Meet Eboni Pace, a visionary leader at the intersection of creativity and business acumen. With a passion for optimizing operations and enhancing people experience, 

Eboni has pioneered a new approach to aligning business culture with organizational goals. Her expertise in logistics and business operations, coupled with a deep understanding of human behavior, has enabled her to cultivate highly engaged teams that consistently outperform expectations. 

As a creative entrepreneur, Eboni is dedicated to fostering innovation and collaboration, driving success in every endeavor she undertakes.

She began her education journey at California State University, Long Beach, earning her BA in Human Development and Family Studies. Eboni then moved to New York City to complete her Master's in Dance/Movement Therapy from Pratt Institute. 

After completing her studies, she took time to travel with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater as a member of their touring management team. During that time, Eboni began to combine her creativity, passion for logistics, and the importance of collaboration to bring together teams throughout North America. 

After years of touring, Eboni began working in corporate America to hone her operations skills and continued to engage in the health and wellness sector part-time.  

Whether trekking through remote landscapes, exploring wine varietals, or leading wellness classes, Eboni's adventurous spirit and commitment to serve shine through in everything she does.

 She is excited to continue to work with non-profit organizations and small businesses to create positive change. You can email Eboni at hello@eighm.com to learn more.  

LAUREN "L" WUNDROCK

Meet L Wundrock, a dynamic live event producer and talent manager hailing from the heartland of Wisconsin. Having spent six formative years in the bustling metropolis of New York City, 

L started her career amidst the vibrant tapestry of the Big Apple's entertainment scene. It was here that she immersed herself in the world of live events, soaking up inspiration from the city's rich cultural heritage and diverse artistic communities. Now making waves in the vibrant city of Atlanta, 

L is exercising her passion for creating unforgettable experiences as a Manager at Mercedes Benz Stadium, bringing a unique blend of Midwestern charm and Southern hospitality to every project.