Vision: We will be the global leader in solving the nursing shortage, inspiring and empowering the next generation of nurses through innovative education, support, and recruitment strategies.
Mission: Our mission is to provide tailored support and resources that guide students through their journey from education to successful nursing careers. We are dedicated to offering personalized pathways to ensure each student’s success. Through strategic partnerships with donors and foundations, we will secure continuous support, fostering an environment that empowers students.
Core Values: Integrity, Inclusivity, Excellence, Trust
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, batt
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.
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Crystal Dillard Robinson
BS
As Secretary of The Nurses Pub, Crystal Dillard Robinson leverages her extensive background in marketing, sales, and leadership to advance the organization's mission of empowering future nurses.
She is dedicated to enhancing communication, driving strategic growth, and promoting operational excellence to support
Crystal Dillard Robinson
BS
As Secretary of The Nurses Pub, Crystal Dillard Robinson leverages her extensive background in marketing, sales, and leadership to advance the organization's mission of empowering future nurses.
She is dedicated to enhancing communication, driving strategic growth, and promoting operational excellence to support The Nurses Pub's global initiatives.
With over a decade of experience in the senior living industry as Chief Marketing Officer for Oakmont Management Group, Crystal has been instrumental in elevating the company's marketing vision, positioning Oakmont as a leader in the Seniors Housing industry.
Her leadership has guided Oakmont's marketing and sales teams to achieve unprecedented results, including the successful lease-up of over 40 new assets.
Her approach to sales and branding continues to drive growth.
Crystal earned her bachelor's degree in Marketing and General Management from California State University, Sacramento.
She is known for her collaborative leadership style, creative vision, and dedication to making a positive impact in every endeavor.
A proud Alabama Crimson Tide football fan with a love for vacationing in Maui, Crystal also enjoys working with high-performing teams and helping others grow.
Her passion for service and excellence makes her an invaluable part of The Nurses Pub's mission to inspire and create opportunities for the next generation of nurses.
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
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 be
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. Hi
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. MINA ANANTH
MD
Dr. Mina Ananth is a dedicated family medicine physician committed to community health and social justice. Before pursuing her medical degree at Tulane University, she worked in social anthropology and public health.
She completed her residency in Family Medicine at White Memorial Community Hospital in Los Angeles and a f
Dr. MINA ANANTH
MD
Dr. Mina Ananth is a dedicated family medicine physician committed to community health and social justice. Before pursuing her medical degree at Tulane University, she worked in social anthropology and public health.
She completed her residency in Family Medicine at White Memorial Community Hospital in Los Angeles and a fellowship in Maternal-Child Health at Santa Paula Hospital and Ventura County Medical Center.
Currently, Dr. Ananth practices at a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Santa Paula, California, providing comprehensive care to patients of all ages in a culturally diverse, resource-limited community.
In addition to her primary care work, she serves on the labor and delivery floor at Ventura County Medical Center, where she delivers babies, cares for postpartum patients and newborns, and mentors family medicine residents.
A member of Physicians for Human Rights since 2016, Dr. Ananth performs forensic evaluations for asylum seekers and volunteers for health initiatives supporting immigrant and refugee communities. She has volunteered and worked across various regions in the United States, including New York City, New Orleans, Raleigh/Durham, and Los Angeles/Ventura, as well as in Mexico (Mexico City, Puebla, Oaxaca).
Her varied professional experiences continue to shape her holistic approach to healthcare and her commitment to health education and community solidarity.
Dr. Shanna Jackson
DNP, FNP-C
Dr Shanna Jackson DNP, FNP-C is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a doctoral degree in nursing practice.
Dr Jackson completed her doctoral degree in 2021 from California Baptist University in Riverside, CA, where her project was focused on improving blood pressure management in the African America
Dr. Shanna Jackson
DNP, FNP-C
Dr Shanna Jackson DNP, FNP-C is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a doctoral degree in nursing practice.
Dr Jackson completed her doctoral degree in 2021 from California Baptist University in Riverside, CA, where her project was focused on improving blood pressure management in the African American population.
As a part of this project, Dr Jackson developed a hypertension education booklet and program at her previous department which had demonstrated success in blood pressure management and has since been implemented within that department.
Dr Jackson began her journey in the medical field in 2002 after being hired as a medical assistant at Kaiser Permanente and has since worked in multiple departments and specialties. With a passion for education and a desire for continued growth, Dr Jackson became a licensed vocational nurse in 2005, registered nurse in 2009, and a nurse practitioner in 2018.
Between this period Dr Jackson obtained her associate’s degree in nursing in 2009, bachelor’s degree in nursing in 2011, and master’s degree in nursing in 2012 all from West Coast University.
Outside of her professional life, Dr Jackson has 2 kids who participate in travel baseball, is a team mom for one of her sons’ team, is a nationally qualified bodybuilder on the road to professional status, certified sports nutrition coach and a youth exercise specialist.
Maury Hopkins
BSN, RN
Maury Hopkins holds a Bachelor's degree in Nursing from Azusa Pacific University. His nursing career began as a Licensed Vocational Nurse, and he has since focused his clinical practice primarily in psychiatric nursing.
Currently, Maury provides care to patients seeking psychiatric counseling with the Los Angeles County
Maury Hopkins
BSN, RN
Maury Hopkins holds a Bachelor's degree in Nursing from Azusa Pacific University. His nursing career began as a Licensed Vocational Nurse, and he has since focused his clinical practice primarily in psychiatric nursing.
Currently, Maury provides care to patients seeking psychiatric counseling with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health.
Passionate about mentoring aspiring nurses, Maury strives to be a positive male role model in the nursing field, viewing this as his ultimate mission. He is also dedicated to advocating for male nurses, frequently speaking at conferences and seminars to highlight the important contributions men can make in the profession.
Niara McCauley
BSN, RN
Niara McCauley is a passionate and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) driven by a commitment to supporting others in reaching their full potential and achieving their personal and health goals.
A proud Los Angeles native, Niara's journey began at St. Mary's Academy, and she also holds the distinction of being a former D
Niara McCauley
BSN, RN
Niara McCauley is a passionate and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) driven by a commitment to supporting others in reaching their full potential and achieving their personal and health goals.
A proud Los Angeles native, Niara's journey began at St. Mary's Academy, and she also holds the distinction of being a former Dorsey Donna and a violinist with the Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles.
In 2020, Niara earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from North Carolina A&T State University, a top-ranked public Historically Black College and University (HBCU).
Since then, she has gained valuable experience in various areas of nursing, including informatics, public health, nephrology, cosmetic dermatology, and pharmaceutical research.
Currently, Niara oversees operations at a 91-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation hospital while continuing to work part-time in a dialysis clinic. She has plans to pursue her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree within the next two years.
When she’s not working, Niara enjoys reading, cooking, boxing, and traveling, always seeking new experiences to enrich her personal and professional life.
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
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
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 technic
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.
ERIN WARREN
Student Nurse
Erin Warren is a student nurse at Compton College, currently pursuing both a nursing degree and a bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration at CBU.
With nearly a decade of healthcare experience, she has gained valuable hands-on experience through volunteering in hospitals, as well as working in home health a
ERIN WARREN
Student Nurse
Erin Warren is a student nurse at Compton College, currently pursuing both a nursing degree and a bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration at CBU.
With nearly a decade of healthcare experience, she has gained valuable hands-on experience through volunteering in hospitals, as well as working in home health and long-term rehabilitation centers. Erin has developed a deep understanding of patient care and a passion for providing compassionate, high-quality service in a variety of settings.
Dedicated to acts of service, Erin is committed to nurturing the community and improving the lives of others. She values building strong, empathetic relationships with patients and their families, and thrives in environments where care and community intersect. Erin is eager to continue expanding her knowledge and skills to contribute to the healthcare field, with a strong interest in combining clinical expertise with effective healthcare management.
Outside of studies and clinical work, Erin enjoys spending time with family and engaging in activities that promote relaxation, including pilates and yoga. She also enjoy reading and listening to podcasts, finding them both relaxing and insightful as a way to expand knowledge and foster personal growth.
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
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.
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