Program Faculty

Business Administration Department

Tanya Sprang, BA

Position : Business Administration Program Chair
Education : B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies from University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Certifications : Certified Administrative Assistant (CAA)

Akame Alletto, BGS

Position : Business Administration Instructor I (Adjunct)
Education : B.G.S. in General Studies from West Texas A&M University
Certifications : N/A

Tonisha Baybayan, BS

Position : Business Administration Instructor I
Education : B.S. in Business Administration from Hawai’i Pacific University
Certifications : Certified Administrative Assistant (CAA)

Amber Royal, BS

Position : Business Administration Instructor I (Adjunct)
Education : B.S. in Business from University of Phoenix
Certifications : N/A

Criminal Justice Department

Eligio Gandarilla, AAS

Position : Criminal Justice Program Chair
Education : A.A.S. in Criminal Justice from Northwest Career College
Certifications : N/A

Robert Kurth, JD

Position : Legal Studies Senior Instructor (Adjunct)
Education : J.D. from University of Denver College of Law
B.S. in Business Administration from University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Certifications : Nevada Bar Certified

Bernard Zadrowski, JD, LLM

Position : Criminal Justice Senior Instructor (Adjunct)
Education : J.D. from University of Denver College of Law
B.S. in Business Administration from University of Colorado, Boulder
Certifications : Nevada Bar Certified

Tijuana Campbell, BS

Position : Criminal Justice Instructor I
Education : B.S. in Criminal Justice Administration from University of Phoenix
A.A.S. in Criminal Justice from Ashworth College
Certifications : N/A

Cedric Sterrett, BS

Position : Criminal Justice Instructor I
Education : B.S. in Social and Behavioral Sciences from University of Arkansas
Certifications : N/A

Margo Estrada, JD

Position : Criminal Justice Instructor I (Adjunct)
Education : J.D. from Memphis State University
B.S. in Communications from University of Tennessee at Martin
Certifications : N/A

Dental Assistant Department

Jessica Vazquez, RDA

Position : Dental Assistant Program Chair
Education : Dental Assisting Diploma from Charter College
Certifications : Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

Ellesa Reynada, RDA

Position : Dental Assistant Lead Instructor
Education : Dental Assisting Diploma from Northwest Career College
Certifications : Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

Alberta Duncan, RDA

Position : Dental Assistant Instructor I (Part-Time)
Education : Dental Office Assistant Diploma from Royal Oak Schools
Certifications : Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

Danielle Flores, RDA

Position : Dental Assistant Instructor I
Education : Dental Assistant Diploma from Concorde Career College
Certifications : Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

Kayla Lee, RDA

Position : Dental Assistant Instructor I
Education : Dental Office Assistant Diploma from Dorsey Schools
Certifications : Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

Flor Flores, RDA

Position : Dental Assistant Instructor I (Adjunct)
Education : Dental Office Assistant Diploma from Northwest Career College
Certifications : Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

Ruben Sanchez, RDA

Position : Dental Assistant Instructor I (Adjunct)
Education : Dental Office Assistant Diploma from Northwest Career College
Certifications : Registered Dental Assistant (RDA, Pending)

General Education Department

Lisa Myers, JD, LLM

Position : General Education Department Director
Education : J.D. from Campbell University, LL.M. from Campbell University
B.A in Criminal Law from Corllins University
Certifications : N/A

Patrick Kenny

Position : General Education Senior Instructor (Part-Time)
Education : B.A. in Psychology from University of San Diego
Certifications : N/A

Peter Ngoyi, BS

Position : General Education Instructor I (Part-Time)
Education : B.S. in Mathematics from Texas A&M University
Certifications : N/A

Thomas J. Perpar, BS

Position : General Education Instructor I (Part-Time)
Education : B.S. in Biblical and Theological Studies from Liberty University
Certifications : N/A

Christopher Stewart, MS

Position : General Education Instructor I
Education : M.S. in Secondary Education from Sierra Nevada College
B.A. in English from the University of South Carolina
Certifications : N/A

Healthcare Administration Department

Yu Lee, BS, CDOA

Position : Healthcare Administration Program Chair
Education : B.S. in Healthcare Administration from University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Certifications : Registered Dental Office Assistant Certification (CDOA)

Melanie Morris, MHA, CMAA

Position : Healthcare Administration Lead Instructor
Education : M.H.A. in Health Care Administration from University of Phoenix
B.A. in Communications and Public Relations from University of Nevada of Las Vegas
Certifications : Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)

Xavier Hamlin, MBA

Position : Healthcare Administration Instructor I
Education : M.B.A. in Business Administration from California Southern University
Certifications : Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
Certified Allied Helath Instructor (AHI), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)

Christina Marshall, BS

Position : Healthcare Administration Instructor I
Education : B.S. in Health Management from Universit of Phoenix
Certifications : N/A

IT Technician Department

Tony Madero

Position : IT Technician Program Chair
Education : N/A
Certifications : CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+

Joseph Vargas, AA

Position : IT Technician Instructor
Education : A.A. in Liberal Studies from College of San Mateo
Certifications : CompTIA A+

Keioki Evans

Position : IT Technician Instructor I (Adjunct)
Education : N/A
Certifications : CompTIA A+

Legal Studies Department

Shindona Dines

Position : Legal Studies Program Chair
Education : B.S. in Legal Studies from National Paralegal College
A.A.S. in Paralegal Studies from Northwest Career College
Certifications : Notary Public, State of Nevada

Bernard Zadrowski, JD, LLM

Position : Legal Studies Senior Instructor (Adjunct)
Education : J.D. from University of Denver College of Law
B.S. in Business Administration from University of Colorado, Boulder
Certifications : Nevada Bar Certified

Marina Alvarez

Position : Legal Studies Instructor I (Adjunct)
Education : B.S. in Legal Studies from National Paralegal College A.A.S. in Paralegal Studies from Northwest Career College
Certifications : N/A

Massage Therapy Department

Ivy Adams, LMT

Position : Massage Therapy Program Chair
Education : A.A. in General Studies from Community College of Southern Nevada
Massage Therapy Diploma from Northwest Health Careers
Certifications : Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)

Lance Lisitza, LMT

Position : Student Clinic Lead Instructor
Education : A.A. in General Studies from Community College of Southern Nevada
Massage Therapy Diploma from Northwest Health Careers
Certifications : Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)

Thomas J. Perpar, LMT

Position : Massage Therapy Senior Instructor
Education : Massage Therapy Diploma from Northwest Health Careers
Certifications : Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)

Teresa Lopez, LMT

Position : Massage Therapy Instructor II
Education : Massage Therapy Diploma from Northwest Health Careers
Certifications : Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)

Morgan Blackwell, LMT

Position : Massage Therapy Instructor I
Education : Massage Therapy Diploma from Nevada School of Massage Therapy
Certifications : Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)

Athena Perusse, LMT

Position : Massage Therapy Instructor (Adjunct)
Education : Massage Therapy Diploma from Nevada School of Massage Therapy
Certifications : Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)

Christel Watson, LMT

Position : Massage Therapy Instructor I
Education : Massage Therapy Diploma from Denver School of Massage Therapy
Certifications : Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)

William Rose, LMT

Position : Massage Therapy Instructor I
Education : Massage Therapy Diploma from Blue Heron Academy of Healing Arts & Sciences
Certifications : Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)

Stephen White, LMT

Position : Massage Therapy Instructor (Part-time)
Education : Massage Therapy Diploma from Northwest Career College
Certifications : Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)

Shannon Yee, LMT

Position : Massage Therapy Instructor (Adjunct)
Education : Massage Therapy Diploma from the Institute of Therapeutic Massage and Wellness
Certifications : Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)

Shannon Dexter, LMT

Position : Massage Therapy Instructor (Part-time)
Education : Massage Therapy Diploma from Nevada School of Massage Therapy
Certifications : Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)

Jasmine Clayton, LMT

Position : Massage Therapy Instructor (Part-time)
Education : Massage Therapy Diploma from Platt College
Certifications : Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)

Medical Assistant Department

Crissandra Marion-Stovall, CCMA

Position : Medical Assistant Program Chair
Education : A.A.S in Social Work from Nashville State Community College
Medical Assisting Diploma from Southeastern Career College
Certifications : Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

Denisse Adams, CCMA

Position : Medical Assistant Senior Lead Instructor
Education : Medical Assisting Diploma from Northwest Career College
Certifications : Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

Jennifer Bagley, CCMA

Position : Medical Assistant Lead Instructor
Education : Medical Assisting Diploma from Platt College
Certifications : Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

John Lowry, CCMA, BS

Position : Medical Assistant Instructor II
Education : B.S. in Health and Human Performance from Austin Peay University
Certifications : Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

Hazel Muñoz, CCMA

Position : Medical Assistant Instructor II
Education : Medical Assisting/Phlebotomy Diploma from Northwest Career College
Certifications : Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

Alyxis Reyna, CCMA

Position : Medical Assistant Instructor I
Education : Medical Assisting Diploma from Northwest Career College
Certifications : Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

Keya Vanhook, CCMA

Position : Medical Assistant Instructor I
Education : Medical Assisting Diploma from Bryman College
Certifications : Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

Gwendolyn Trevillison, CCMA

Position : Medical Assistant Instructor I (Adjunct)
Education : Medical Assisting Diploma from Skadron College
Certifications : Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

Megan Biggers, AAS

Position : Medical Assistant Instructor I (Adjunct)
Education : AAS in Practical Nursing Technology
Certifications : Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

Cheryl Casimire

Position : Medical Assistant Instructor I
Education : N/A
Certifications : Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

Casandra Meeks

Position : Medical Assistant Instructor I
Education : Medical Assistant Diploma from Northwest Career College
Certifications : Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

Medical Billing And Coding Department

Nancy Ferrante, CBCS

Position : Medical Billing and Coding Senior Program Chair
Education : Medical Assisting Diploma from the Choffin Career Center
Certifications : Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS)

Nohea Kawaiaea, CBCS

Position : Medical Billing and Coding Instructor II
Education : Medical Billing and Coding Diploma from Northwest Career College
Certifications : Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS)

Tashonda Shaw, CBCS

Position : Medical Billing and Coding Instructor I (Adjunct)
Education : A.A. from the University of Phoenix
Medical Office Assistant Diploma from Drake Business Schools
Certifications : Certified Postsecondary Instructor
Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS)

Lani Cotton, CBCS

Position : Medical Billing and Coding Instructor I (Part-time)
Education : N/A
Certifications : Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS)

Julia Gunter

Position : Medical Billing and Coding Instructor I
Education : Medical Billing and Coding Diploma from Altierus Career College
Certifications : Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS)

Julie Smith

Position : Medical Billing and Coding Instructor I
Education : N/A
Certifications : Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS)

Carmen Ennist

Position : Medical Billing and Coding Instructor I (Adjunct)
Education : N/A
Certifications : Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS, Pending)

Michelle Palmer

Position : Medical Billing and Coding Instructor I
Education : Medical Billing and Coding Diploma from Brightwood College
Certifications : Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS, Pending)

Pharmacy Technician Department

Samantha Huntsman, MS, CPhT

Position : Pharmacy Technician Program Chair
Education : M.S. in Forensic Science from University of Illinois, Chicago
B.S. in Chemistry from Southern Utah University
Certifications : Licensed Pharmacy Technician, Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

Perla Saythong, CPhT

Position : Pharmacy Technician Instructor I
Education : N/A
Certifications : Licensed Pharmacy Technician, Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

Jorge Barba Arellano

Position : Pharmacy Technician Instructor I (Adjunct)
Education : Pharmacy Technician Diploma from Carrington College
Certifications : Licensed Pharmacy Technician, Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

Marjorie Snowden

Position : Pharmacy Technician Instructor I
Education : A.A. in Business Management from Cerritos College
Certifications : Licensed Pharmacy Technician, Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

Phlebotomy Technician Department

Amy Byrd, CPT

Position : Phlebotomy Technician Program Chair
Education : Medical Assisting Diploma from Northwest Career College
Phlebotomy Technician Diploma from Northwest Career College
Certifications : Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT), Licensed Laboratory Assistant

Joylene Rael, CPT

Position : Phlebotomy Technician Lead Instructor
Education : Medical Assistant Diploma from Northwest Career College
Phlebotomist Diploma from Phlebotomy Learning Center of Las Vegas
Certifications : Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT), Licensed Laboratory Assistant

Michael Baguio, CCMA, CPT

Position : Phlebotomy Technician Instructor II
Education : Clinical Medical Assistant Diploma from Gary Job Corps
Phlebotomy Technician Diploma from Gary Job Corps
EKG Technician Diploma from Gary Job Corps
Certifications : Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA),
Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT),
Licensed Laboratory Assistant

Stephanie Garcia-Seibert, CPT

Position : Phlebotomy Technician Instructor II
Education : N/A
Certifications : Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT), Licensed Laboratory Assistant

Tommika Goodrich, CPT

Position : Phlebotomy Technician Instructor II
Education : A.A. in Liberal Arts and Sciences from San Joaquin Delta College
Phlebotomy Technician Certificate from Pima Institute
Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Certificate from San Joaquin Delta College
Certifications : Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT), Licensed Laboratory Assistant

Jennifer Grant, MS, CPT

Position : Phlebotomy Technician Instructor I
Education : M.S. in Counseling and Post-M.S. in Counseling from Grand Canyon University
Certifications : Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT), Licensed Laboratory Assistant

Jaurata Thomas

Position : Phlebotomy Technician Instructor I
Education : N/A
Certifications : Licensed Laboratory Assistant

Tiffany Coletta

Position : Phlebotomy Technician Instructor I
Education : N/A
Certifications : Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT), Licensed Laboratory Assistant

Radiography Department

David Bolshazy, M.Ed., R.T.(R)(ARRT)

Position : Radiography Program Chair
Education : Master of Education in E-Learning from Northcentral University
Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences from Pima Medical Institute
Certifications : Registered Technologist (Radiography) certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

Richard Potocki, BA, R.T.(R)(ARRT)

Position : Radiography Clinical Coordinator
Education : Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration-Management from Keiser University
Certifications : Registered Technologist (Radiography) certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

Dominic Jones BS, R.T(R)(ARRT)

Position : Radiography Instructor I (Adjunct)
Education : B.S. in Advanced Radiologic Science from Weber State University
Certifications : Registered Technologist (Radiography) certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

Dominic Jones BS, R.T(R)(ARRT)

Position : Radiography Instructor I (Adjunct)
Education : OAS in Radiography from Pima Medical Institute
Certifications : Registered Technologist (Radiography) certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

Linda Lippacher, MA, R.T.(RM)(ARRT)

Position : Radiography Clinical Coordinator
Education : M.A. in Healthcare Administration and Leadership from the State University of New York
B. S. in Educational Studies from the State University of New York
Certifications : Registered Technologist (Radiography) certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
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