CATCH UP WITH CHP
JULY 2025
WINTER AND SPRING 2025 NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
A MESSAGE FROM THE DEANS
We are delighted to share with you the July 2025 edition of Catch Up with CHP, a celebration of the significant achievements across our community over the past spring semester. This issue shines a spotlight on our graduating students who have shown resilience and dedication as they begin their professional journeys in healthcare. We applaud their perseverance and look forward to seeing the impact they will make.
We also recognize the numerous awards and honors bestowed upon our students, faculty, and staff, acknowledging excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, and clinical practice. From national teaching awards to university-wide recognitions, these accomplishments highlight the outstanding talent and commitment within our college.
Our faculty and students have continued to advance knowledge through impactful publications and presentations, sharing important research and innovative solutions that shape the future of healthcare education and practice.
This edition also highlights exciting program milestones, including record application numbers at our Pleasantville campus, national accreditations for our Simulation Center, and prestigious recognitions for our Physician Assistant program in New York City. These achievements demonstrate the college’s unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation.
We are equally inspired by the stories of our alumni and current students, leaders who are making meaningful contributions to their communities and embodying the spirit of service and compassion.
In addition, our doctoral students and faculty have advanced important research addressing health disparities, disability inclusion, and community wellness, further strengthening our mission to foster inclusive, transformative healthcare.
Finally, we remember and honor cherished members of our community who have left a lasting impact through their dedication and passion.
As we reflect on these accomplishments, we are reminded of the power of our collective efforts to drive progress and create positive change in healthcare. Thank you for your ongoing dedication, support, and commitment to the values that make the College of Health Professions a vibrant and impactful community.
We hope you are enjoying your summer and look forward to seeing you in the fall.
Beau Anderson, PhD, MA(Ed), LAc
Esma Paljevic, EdD, RN, CPNP, FNYAM
FEATURE ARTICLES
Spotlight on Growth: Why Professional Development Matters
Looking for inspiration and insight? Explore our Professional Development Spotlight Series, featuring articles on how our faculty members are advancing their skills, enriching their teaching, and leading by example. These stories highlight the real impact of lifelong learning—and why it matters now more than ever.
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VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS
CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES!
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2025 Graduations, Ceremonies, and Awards
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CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES
Class of 2024 Physician Assistant-PLV Scholarship Day
Class of 2024 Graduate Nursing Programs
CSD Pinning Ceremony
OT Pinning Ceremony
RN4 Pinning Ceremony
Pi Theta Epsilon Induction Wellness Ambassadors Recognition
CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES
Graduate Nursing
Graduate Nursing
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Sergio Fernandes IT Manager College of Health Professions
Dean's Staff Service Award
Kindred Shulgin, MS, PA-C
Director of Admissions, DEI Coordinator, and Clinical Associate Professor Pace UniversityLenox Hill Hospital Physician Assistant-NYC Dean's Faculty Service Award
Elizabeth (Lizzy) Sgambelluri, PA-C, MPAS, MES, PgCert. Wildlife Health Clinical Assistant Professor Pace University-Lenox Hill Hospital Physician Assistant-NYC
Dean's Award for Teaching Excellence
Jason Slyer, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, CNL, FNAP, FNYAM Director, Graduate Practice Programs and Associate Professor Graduate Nursing Dean's Award for Outstanding Research/Scholarship
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Elizabeth Brentano Physician Assistant, Pleasantville University Award Outstanding Student of the Year
Margaret (Peg) Hickey PhD in Nursing University Award
Outstanding Student of the Year
Michelle Lowry Health Science University Scholastic Achievement Award
UNIVERSITY STUDENT AWARDS
Jan Hillary Cu Occupational Therapy University Award
Outstanding Student of the Year
Sofie Kulick Health Science University Scholastic Achievement Award
Vernard Pelage
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner University Award
Outstanding Student of the Year
Joeleena Hernandez Undergraduate Nursing University Scholastic Achievement Award
Kasia Lopez-Gos Nutrition and Dietetics University Award
Outstanding Student of the Year
Lauren Pizzella Health Informatics University Award
Outstanding Student of the Year
Alexandra Wasserman Communication Sciences and Disorders University Award Outstanding Student of the Year
Peter Anastasiou
Josephine Broccio Physician Assistant, Pleasantville Clinical Excellence Award
Chelsea Bihn
Family Nurse Practitioner
Outstanding Academic Achievement and Professional Potential in Graduate Nursing
CHP DEPARTMENT AWARDS
Giana Bello Health Science
Outstanding Academic Achievement and Professional Potential
Alyssa Cabral Health Science Emerging Leader Award
Elizabeth Berro PhD Nursing Outstanding Alumna/Alumnus
Christina Casini
Occupational Therapy
Outstanding Academic Achievement in Occupational Therapy
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Cathleen Doyle
Nutrition and Dietetics
Outstanding Academic Achievement in Nutrition and Dietetics
Emily Fitzgerald
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Outstanding Academic Achievement in Graduate Nursing
Zoe Tamar Jacobson Pace University-Lenox Hill
Hospital Physician Assistant
Outstanding Student of the Year
Sofie Kulick Health Science
Outstanding Academic Achievement and Professional Potential in Health Science
Michelle Lowry Health Science
Outstanding Academic Achievement in Health Science
Gertrude Osei
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Outstanding Academic Achievement in Graduate Nursing
Alina Dzhura Communication Sciences and Disorders
Outstanding Academic Achievement in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Vanessa Gay Health Science
Outstanding Perseverance Award
Vivian Klugah Family Nurse Practitioner
Outstanding Academic Achievement in Graduate Nursing
Danielle Langdon Occupational Therapy
Outstanding Professional Potential in Occupational Therapy
Shiyon Mathew PhD Nursing
Outstanding Dissertation in PhD Nursing
Emma Owens Health Science
Outstanding Academic Achievement In Health Science
David Ehrenberg
Nutrition and Dietetics Opportunitas in Nutrition and Dietetics
Denée Hall
Physician Assistant, Pleasantville Outstanding Achievement Award
Bria Kudryk Communication Sciences and Disorders
Outstanding Academic Achievement in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Sarah Lawrence Undergraduate Nursing
Outstanding Academic Achievement in Undergraduate Nursing
Michelle Novominski Undergraduate Nursing Career Services Award Future Nurse Leader Award
Outstanding Academic Achievement in Undergraduate Nursing
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Eva Pannone
Undergraduate Nursing
Outstanding Academic Achievement and Professional Potential in Undergraduate Nursing
Rayneli Portorreal
Health Science Outstanding Perseverance Award
Calissa Saint Paul
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Outstanding Academic Achievement and Professional Potential in Graduate Nursing
Atibha Ashling Sheoran
Pace UniversityLenox Hill Hospital, Physician Assistant Clinical Excellence Award
Evetta Zagorin
Health Science Emerging Leader Award
Hayley Piazza
Health Science Advocacy Award Career Services Award
Sophie Anna Boudette
Camryn Elizabeth Craig
Allison Marie DeMeo
Meghan Tracy Gaffney
Zoe Tamar Jacobson
Dahiana Rivera-Girald
Health Science Outstanding Perseverance Award
Brihanna Samaroo
Health Informatics
Outstanding Academic Achievement and Professional Potential in Health Informatics
Elizabeth Vasylets
Health Science Academic Leadership Emerging Leader Award
Class of 2024
Physician Assistant, Pleasantville Leadership Award
Aldita Lumaj
Alexandra Elena Maluf
Atibha Ashling Sheoran
Samantha Wong
Alyssa Burnham, MS, PA-C
Pace University-Lenox Hill Hospital, Physician Assistant
Pi Alpha
National Honor Society for Physician Assistants Honor Society inductees
Lauren Pizzella
Health Science Academic Leadership Award
David Rosenstein Health Informatics
Scholarly Excellence in Health Informatics
Tara Sheehy
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Outstanding Academic Achievement in Graduate Nursing
Gianna Wimmer Health Science Advocacy Award
Kensi Almeida
Brenda Alves Passoni
Madison Richard Physician Assistant, Pleasantville
Pi Alpha
National Honor Society for Physician Assistants
Honor Society inductees
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Ellayne Ganzfried, MS, CCC-SLP, began her term as chair of the Speech-Language Pathology Academy at the National Academies of Practice Forum 2025 in Washington, DC, attending with Jessica Tosto, MS, RD, CSP, CDN and Amy Kantor, MA, MS, CCC-SLP.
Marie Lourdes Charles, EdD, RN-BC, FNYAM has been named to The Haitian Roundtable’s prestigious 1804 List of Changemakers and Ones To Watch for 2025.
This annual recognition celebrates leaders in the Haitian-American community who are making a lasting impact and preserving Haiti’s rich legacy through their work and achievements.
Jessica Tosto, MS, RD, CSP, CDN, was elected as a Distinguished Fellow in the Nutrition and Dietetics Academy of the National Academies of Practice. Membership in the National Academies of Practice is an honor extended to those who have excelled in their profession and are dedicated to advancing interprofessional education, scholarship, research, practice, and policy in support of interprofessional care. She was formally inducted as part of the Class of 2025 during NAP’s Annual Induction Banquet and Awards Ceremony in Washington, DC, March 15, 2025.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Pace-LenoxHillPAProgramEarns NationalRecognition
ThePaceUniversity–LenoxHillHospital PhysicianAssistantProgram-NYChas beennamedoneofthe2024Leapfrog TopTeachingHospitals,anhonor awardedtoonlyfourhospitalsinNew YorkState.Thisrecognitionhighlightsthe exceptionaltrainingandclinical opportunitiesprovidedtoPAstudents throughPace’slong-standingpartnership withNorthwellHealth’sLenoxHill Hospital. LenoxHillhasalsobeenrecognized amongtheTop1%ofHospitals NationallybyHealthgradesandoneof theTop5HospitalsinNewYorkState forthreeconsecutiveyears.Withan“A” SafetyGradefromLeapfrog,thehospital continuestobeapremiersiteforhandsoneducation.
Establishedin1995,theprogramoffers studentsimmersiveclinicalexperiences, strongmentorship,andadvanced opportunitiesliketheAdvancedClinical ProviderFellowships,preparing graduatestoexcelashealthcare providers.
PleasantvilleCampusHitsRecord ApplicationsforFall2025
ThePaceUniversityPleasantvillecampus receiveditshighestnumberof applicationseverandisontrackforits strongestincomingclassinovera decade.First-yeardepositsareup12% overalland19%inPleasantville. Interestisalsorisingamongtop students,withHonorsCollegedeposits up16%.Popularmajorsincludenursing, healthscience,psychology,and business.TheLienhardSchoolof Nursingisenrollingitslargestclass sincethepandemic,supportedbya stategranttoexpanddisability inclusion.
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Pace’sSimulationCenterEarns NationalAccreditationforExcellence ThePaceUniversityCenterfor ExcellenceinHealthcareSimulationhas receivedfullaccreditationfromthe AssociationofStandardizedPatient Educators(ASPE),makingPaceoneof thefirst18institutionsinthecountryto earnthisdistinction.Thisprestigious honorrecognizestheCenter’sleadership insimulation-basededucationandits commitmenttoadvancingclinical trainingthroughinnovative,patientcenteredlearningexperiences.
Thestate-of-the-artsimulationcenter supportsinterdisciplinaryeducation acrossmultiplehealthprogramsand continuestoplayavitalroleinpreparing futurehealthcareprofessionalswith hands-on,high-fidelitytraining.
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POWERING PROGRESS
Pace Faculty and Staff
Awarded Wellbeing Mini-Grant to Expand Mindfulness Community
SophieKaufman,DPS,MBA; StephanieAllen,PhD,RN; ChristineAmendola,MS,PA-C; JohnDamiao,PhD,MS,OTR/L; AmyOlsen,MA;AlisonRebels, OTD,MS,OTR/L;Sergio Fernandes; Anna Beskin, PhD; Sally Dickerson, PhD; Jerry McKinstry, MS, MA; and Maren Westphal, PhD received a Wellbeing Mini-Grant for their project, Building a Pace Mindfulness Community to Foster Wellbeing and to Meet the Challenges of Our Times.
This initiative aims to strengthen and expand mindfulness at Pace by connecting practitioners, researchers, educators, and stakeholders including students, faculty, staff, and alumni to increase both access and impact across the University.
Led by Sophie Kaufman, the Mindfulness Initiative builds on eight years of growth, originally launched within the College of Health Professions and now reaching over 4,000 members of the Pace community. The program has flourished through partnerships with the Counseling Center and Dyson College’s Psychology Department, among others.
Pace Faculty Secure Grant to Advance Disability Inclusion in Nursing Education
MicheleLopez,DHEd,MA,RN, CNE,CHES,CDE and ElizabethA. Berro,PhD,RN,CHSE,CNE, and collaborators, MarieLourdes Charles,EdD,RN-BC,FNYAM, JenniferTokash,OTD,OTR/L, CBIS,CPAM, and JohnDamiao, PhD,OTR/L havebeenawardeda BoardGrantfromthe JosiahMacy Jr.Foundation insupportoftheir initiative, EnhancingInclusivityin NursingProgramsforStudentswith Disabilities.
Thethree-yeargrant,totalingupto $206,711,willfunda comprehensive planatPaceUniversitytopromote disabilityinclusioninnursing education.Theinitiativewillfocuson infrastructureimprovements, educationalprogramming,andpolicy revisions,aswellascollaboration withclinicalpartnerstoensure accessibleandinclusiveclinical experiencesforallnursingstudents.
Thisimportantworkrepresentsa significant steptowardcreatinga moreequitable andsupportive environmentforfuturehealthcare professionals.
PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS
At the annual conference Innovative Solutions to Contemporary Challenges: Scholarly Creativity in the Service of Humanity, held on the Pace University NYC campus May 2025, faculty and students from the Communication Sciences and Disorders program presented original research.
Linda Carozza, PhD and first-year MS students shared Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Dementia: A Preliminary Review of the Literature/Call to Action, exploring how trauma may contribute to dementia.
The event was proudly co-sponsored by Pace University.
Elijah A. J. Salzer, DMSc, PA-C, NYSAFE, C-EFM, CAQ-OBGYN, has been elected to a three-year term as president of the LBGT PA Caucus.
He recently joined colleague Justine Herndon for a conversation on the PA Education Association (PAEA) Podcast, where they explore strategies for advancing LGBTQ+ health in physician assistant education.
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Martha J. Greenberg, PhD, RN and Lisette Dorfman, PhD, PHMNP-BC, FNP, RN-BC have coauthored an article, Holistic nursing takes aim at gaming addictions, AHNA Beginnings, 2024.
PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS
Marie Lourdes Charles, EdD, RN-BC, FNYAM and Marjory David, MSN, RN, FNP-BC co-authored, Enhancing primary healthcare in under-resourced communities with mobile health clinics and published in Nursing2025.com, January.
Laurice (Lauri) D. Nemetz MA, BC-DMT, E-RYT500, LCAT, C-IAYT presented in March at the American Association for Anatomy. Professor Nemetz contributed The Importance of Fascial Models in Anatomical Education and Yoga Styles and Fascia chapter to the book, Fascia, Function, and Medical Applications. She also co-authored the anatomy oriented article, Towards a comprehensive definition of the human fascial system in Journal of Anatomy and was quoted in the article, How Yoga Can Make You a Better Athlete, Plus 7 Poses to Try, in Bodi.com blog.
Temitope Gold, PhD, RN, PMH-BC, NPD-BC, NE-BC published her article, Coaching: A Leadership Strategy for Nurse Retention, in the February 2025 Issue of Issues in Mental Health Nursing.
PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS
Erica Gollub, DrPH, MPH, also participated in the Pace University Office of Research and Graduate Education Annual Spring Conference in May on the New York City campus where she presented For Her Own Good: The Gendered, Protectionist Politics of HIV Prevention for Women, a critical look at how regulatory inaction and protectionist attitudes have delayed access to effective HIV prevention tools for women, especially in communities of color.
Erica Gollub, DrPH, MPH, recently presented a co-authored study with Joshua Mendelsohn, PhD, MS, at the New York State Public Health Association (NYSPHA) Conference titled, Black or Hispanic Race/Ethnicity is Associated with Higher Trust in Public Health Officials. The research highlights important findings on racial and ethnic differences in trust among university students.
Michele L. Lopez, DHEd, MA, RN, CNE, CHES, CDE, has had her article, Nursing student perceptions of incivility in academia, published in Nursing Education Perspectives, 2024.
PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS
Cindy Paradiso, PhD, RN-BC, CNE recently co-authored The Jury is Out: Effective Pathophysiology and Pharmacology Instruction in New York State Baccalaureate Nursing Education with Elizabeth Berro, PhD, RN, CHSE, CNE published in the Journal of the New York State Nurses Association.
She also co-authored the upcoming article Shedding Pounds, Weighing Risks: Semaglutide for Weight Loss, selected as a Continuing Nursing Education feature in the June 2025 issue of American Nurse.
Additionally, Dr. Paradiso presented The Lived Experience of Novice Nurses with Medication Error Reporting alongside colleagues from White Plains Hospital at American Nurses Association – New York’s 12th Annual Conference in October 2024.
Dr. Paradiso was also awarded Experiential Learning Innovation Fund Award.
ChristenCupples-Cooper,EdD, RDNjoinedcriminaljusticeand women’sjusticeexpertsfora panelatPace’sSecondAnnual HumanTraffickingConference inMarch.Shespokeonthehealing poweroffoodandthevitalrole registereddietitiannutritionists playinidentifyingandsupporting traffickingsurvivors.Paceisthe firstuniversityinNewYorkState toadopttheDHSBlueCampaign toraiseawarenessofhuman trafficking.
Dr.Cooperco-foundedthe FoundationforHealthy Schools,joiningexpertsin healthcare,education,and sustainablefoodcultivation.The foundationpartnerswithschools andcommunitiestodeliverhandsonnutritioneducationandbuild scalableprogramslikeoptimized greenhousesthatpromotehealthy habitsandreal-worldlearning. ChristenCoopersharesher expertisearoundhealthychildren throughnutritionwithGregory Bundschoks,founderof FoundationforHealthySchools.
Interview with Dr. Cooper
PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS
Pace University PhD in Nursing Showcases Research at ENRS
Annual Meeting
The Lienhard School of Nursing had a strong presence at the Eastern Nursing Research Society (ENRS) Annual Scientific Sessions in Philadelphia. PhD in Nursing faculty member Catherine Finlayson, PhD, RN, OCN participated in a panel presentation and ten posters were presented by current PhD students.
Belinda (Beau) Anderson, PhD, MA(Ed), Lac, co-authored several publications, Secondary analyses of Traditional East Asian Medicine (TEAM) case report and clinical registry data on pain: A study protocol published in European Journal of Integrative Medicine, April 2025.
Dr. Anderson also recently published a study along with members of the Society for Acupuncture Research Education Special Interest Group, A Survey of Acupuncture Chinese Herbal Medicine Students to Identify Barriers to Teaching and Motivations to Study Acupuncture Research in Medical Acupuncture, February 2025.
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ALUMNI
Celebrating a Healthcare Changemaker
At this year’s Changemakers in Healthcare Award ceremony, we honored Pace alumnus Dr. Donald Moore, MD, MPH ’76. A distinguished Brooklyn physician, Dr. Moore has dedicated over 35 years to advancing equitable healthcare and mentoring future leaders. From the frontlines of the AIDS pandemic to classrooms at Pace, his legacy includes global service, local impact, and the creation of the Donald and Andrea Moore Social Justice Scholarship.
Elyse Hopper Ryan, MPAS, PA-C
Since graduating in 2021, Elyse has built a dynamic career across two top NYC hospitals and returned to CHP as a clinical instructor.
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Emily Fitzgerald, AGACNP '24
From ER victim advocate to PACU nurse during the pandemic, Emily’s path to becoming an award-winning NP graduate is one of resilience and purpose. �� Read her full story
Launette Woolforde, EdD, DNP ’93
Honorary Degree Recipient and Speaker at the College of Health Professions, Lubin School of Business, and Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems
Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony.
Dr. Launette Woolforde is the deputy chief nursing officer for Northwell Health and assistant professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Stories of Student Purpose, Passion, and Progress
We’re proud to launch a four-part series highlighting exceptional students from Pace University’s College of Health Professions. These individuals are making a difference, whether through clinical excellence, advocacy, or peer mentorship, and exemplify what it means to be a future healthcare leader.
Each spotlight offers a closer look at their journeys, showcasing the compassion, dedication, and purpose that drive them forward in the field of health and human services.
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PaceNursingStudentElected toNSANYS2025–2026Board ofDirectors
ChristinaTram,athird-year nursingstudentatPace UniversityhasbeennamedPolicy andEducationDirectorforthe NursingStudents'Association ofNewYorkState(NSANYS) 2025–2026BoardofDirectors!
Christinabringspassionfor studentleadershipandadvocacy tothisstatewiderole.
Communication Sciences and Disorders student Julia is gaining hands-on experience and turning her passion for helping patients into the career she’s always dreamed of.
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From ER volunteer to pandemic frontline nurse, Emily’s journey led her to Pace’s AGACNP program and the Outstanding Academic Achievement in Nursing award.
�� Michelle Novominski
Michelle always knew she wanted to be a nurse and now she’s in her final semester at Pace. From student leadership to hands-on experience, she’s turning her passion into purpose.
�� Lauren Pizzella
After transferring to Pace during the pandemic, Lauren discovered her passion for datadriven healthcare. Now a dual-degree student in Health Science and Health Informatics, she’s turned fieldwork into a full-time role at Westchester Medical Center.
DOCTORAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
The PhD in Nursing Department of the Lienhard School of Nursing had three successful final dissertation defenses this semester. A significant milestone, congratulations on your success!
Margaret (Peg) Hickey, PhD, MSN, RN
Health Literacy and A1C: Evaluating Glycemic Control in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes.
Committee Chairperson
Sharon Wexler, PhD, RN, FNGNA
Shiyon Mathew, PhD, MA, BSN
Exploring the Relationship Between the Nurse Work Environment, Burnout, and Central Line-Associated Bloodstream and Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections.
Committee Chairperson
Sharon Wexler, PhD, RN, FNGNA
Eugenie Spiguel, PhD, MSN, HNP, ANP-BC
Exploration of Insomnia in Advanced Cancer: A retrospective chart review
Committee Chairperson
Lin Drury, PhD, RN, FNGNA
DOCTORAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
The PhD in Nursing Department at the Lienhard School of Nursing had three students successfully defend their proposals and are now advancing toward their final defenses. We wish them continued success on their journey!
Amir Islam, MSN, FNP-BC
DESI-METS: Digital Empowerment for South Asian Immigrants, An Intervention for Metabolic Syndrome Committee Chairperson
Sharon Wexler, PhD, RN, FNGNA
Krystina Mathelier, MS, RN, ANP-BC Smart Speaker Use Among CommunityDwelling Black Older Adults to Assist with Medication
Adherence: A Feasibility Study Committee Chairperson
Sharon Wexler, PhD, RN, FNGNA
Carla McNulty, MSN, FNP-BC, BSN, RN, OCN Rompiendo Fronteras (Breaking Barriers): Addressing Language Barriers in Palliative Care for Hispanics Committee Chairperson
Catherine Finlayson, PhD, RN, OCN
Doctor of Nursing Practice students, Idalina Afopa, NP and Aaron Pack ACNP-BC presented their evidence-based practice improvement projects and successfully completed the program.
An outstanding accomplishment!
PACE EXPERIENCES
Nutrition and Dietetics graduate students led a healthy snack-making demonstration for Professor Cooper’s Introduction to Nutrition class. Finance and business majors learned how to make energy balls while discussing ingredient benefits and current diet trends. The session aligned with National Nutrition Month’s theme: Food Connects Us.
Nutrition events brought students together for hands-on, healthy fun in the dorm kitchens. From Meatless Monday in February to Taco Tuesday and Pasta La Vista in April, students cooked up delicious meals, shared free dinners, received cooking supplies, and entered to win gift cards!
In another hands-on experience, students conducted full-body composition analyses in Lienhard Hall using advanced technology. Participants gained valuable insights into their muscle mass, fat mass, hydration levels, and energy expenditure—putting classroom knowledge into practice through real-time data and personalized feedback.
PACE EXPERIENCES
Occupational Therapy students explored the therapeutic benefits of Physical Agent Modalities (PAMs), including heat, cold, and electrical stimulation. Through handson practice, they learned how these tools support healing, reduce pain, and improve functional outcomes for patients in clinical settings.
Physician Assistant-Pleasantville students on the Pleasantville campus completed their ultrasound training and put their skills into action during clinical rotations. With hands-on practice under their belts, they felt confident, prepared, and excited to apply diagnostic imaging techniques in real-world settings.
Pace University-Lenox Hill Hospital,
Physician Assistant, NYC students prepared for their upcoming clinicals with hands-on practice in sterile scrubbing and gowning labs. They mastered the art of suiting up, one step closer to making a difference in the OR!
PACE EXPERIENCES
National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA) members cracked the code on heart health and life-saving skills during a recent event dedicated to CPR awareness and cardiovascular education. They championed heart health through handson activities—and a few even walked away with new stethoscopes! The event celebrated their commitment to saving lives and the meaningful (and unexpected) rewards that come with it.
The College of Health Professions (CHP) continues to foster an invaluable partnership with the Center for Wellbeing, consistently demonstrating dedication to encouraging a healthier community for students, faculty, and staff. Their enthusiasm and expertise shine through in every contribution that is made, from consultations and resource sharing to workshops and event collaborations.
Led by SueMaxam,EdD,assistant provostforWellness, CHP and the Center brought wellness to life across all campuses with a day focused on health, happiness, and holistic living celebrating Pace’s commitment to mind, body, and community.
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IN REMEMBRANCE
Rona Faye Levin PhD, RN
Joy Henderson PhD, RN, CPNP
Assistant Professor Pace University
Werememberthelifeandlastingimpactof JoyHenderson,whopassedawayApril12, 2025.AcherishedmemberoftheLienhard SchoolofNursingforoversevenyears,Joy wasknownforherpassionforteachingand herdeepcommitmenttomaternalhealth.Her warmth,wisdom,andcompassiontouchedthe livesofmanyintheCHPcommunity.Her legacylivesonthroughthestudentsshe mentoredandthevitalworksheinspired.
Former Chair and Professor Department of Graduate Studies
Lienhard School of Nursing
We honor the life and legacy of Dr. Rona Faye Levin, who passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025. A respected educator, nurse, and leader, Rona dedicated her career to advancing nursing education and evidencebased practice. Rona "Mimi" was deeply loved by her family, colleagues, students, and friends, and by the many golden retrievers she cared for over the years. Her wisdom, humor, and generous spirit will be missed by all who knew her.
