Specialization and Interests
- Oncology Nursing
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Healthcare communication
- Social Determinants of Health
- Health Promotion
Professional Affiliations
- National Association of Hispanic Nurses
- Sigma Theta Tau International
- American Nurses Association
DePaul Affiliations
- Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) Treasurer
- Scholarship Committee Member
Awards and Honors
- 2025 DePaul Student Nurse Association Faculty Recognition Summer Quarter
- 2025 DePaul University CSH Excellence in DEI Award for Faculty
- 2025 National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) Strong Recipient
- 2024 American Nurses Association Illinois, Clinical Nurse of the Year
- 2023 Illinois Nurses Foundation: Illinois Nurse of the Year Award
- 2023 American Nurses Association Illinois: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Leadership Award
- 2023 National Association of Hispanic Nurses Illinois Chapter: Educator of the Year Award
- 2023 Illinois Nurses Foundation: 40 under 40 Emerging Nurse Leader Award
- 2023 National Association of Hispanic Nurses, 40 under 40 Award
- 2023 Us Against Alzheimer’s: Brain Health Equity Nurse Fellowship Recipient
Certifications
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate