Meet the Faculty & Staff
Administrative Faculty and Staff
Education
PhD, Nursing, Georgia State University
Research
Simulation, Forensic Science, Transformational Learning, Maternal/Infant Health
Biography
Dr. Doss received a BSN from Troy University (2001), an MSN with a focus in maternal-infant nursing education from Troy University (2002), and a research doctorate (PhD) from Georgia State University (2017). Dr. Doss has worked in maternal and infant health as a clinician and educator for over 20 years and is a trained forensic nurse. She maintains certification in inpatient obstetrics (RNC-OB, 2003), as an Advanced Forensics Nurse (AFN-C, 2022), and as an Adult/Adolescent Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE-A, 2020). She has presented regionally, nationally, and internationally on women’s health, forensic nursing, and nursing education/research. Dr. Doss is currently the Program Director and lead researcher for a HRSA funded ANE-SANE training program and an active member of Sigma Theta Tau International, the Academy of Forensic Nursing, and the Forensic Nursing Certification Board.
Jennifer Goldsberry
Interim Assistant Director - Undergraduate Programs and Associate Professor - Nursing
232 Parks Memorial Building
478-445-8617
Education
DNP, Georgia College
Research
Sexual Health in College Students, BSN Student Success, Supplemental Instruction, Collaborative Testing
Biography
Dr. Goldsberry attended Georgia Baptist College of Nursing, graduating in 1996 with baccalaureate degree in nursing. She continued her education and pursued her master's degree and family nurse practitioner studies at Georgia College, graduating with honors in 2000. She returned to GCSU for her Doctorate in Nursing Practice and graduated in 2015. She currently serves as Chair of the Jones County Board of Health and is involved in her church and community.
Krystal Canady
Assistant Director – Graduate Programs and Associate Professor - Nursing
233 Parks Memorial Building
478-445-8635
Education
DNP, Georgia Southern
Biography
Dr. Canady received her BSN from Georgia College, graduating as vice president of her 2002 nursing class. She returned shortly after that to pursue her Masters as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She practiced family medicine for a few years and then returned to the emergency room where she had also spent most of her time as an RN. Krystal recently completed her post Master’s in Nursing Education and her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree at Georgia Southern University. She was given a recognition award for demonstrating exemplary promise in improving patient care. Her research interest include stressors in the nurses working environment and the Doctor of Nursing Practices role in nursing education.
Paige Alford
Graduate Clinical Coordinator
116 Parks Memorial Building
478-747-9677
Tiffany Bell
Simulation Coordinator
Simulation and Translational Research Center
478-445-8564
Education
BS Health Information Management, Macon State College
Biography
Ms. Tiffany M. Bell is an alumna of Macon State College where she received her Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management. She has over 20 years of healthcare experience in the Central Georgia area. Ms. Bell specializes in Simulation Activity Coordination and Standardized Participant experience. She has completed training and received certification in Standardized Participant Methodology through the Association of Standardized Patient Educators (ASPE).
Education
MPA, Georgia College
BS, Sociology, Georgia College
Melanie Hammond
Simulation Education Specialist
Simulation and Translational Research Center
478-445-6897
Education
BSN, Georgia College & State University
Biography
Melanie Hammond graduated from Georgia College & State University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2019. After graduation, she worked as an emergency room nurse and in clinical research where she specialized in studies with an emphasis in endocrinology. She discovered her passion for education in this role and is now pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing Education at Georgia College & State University with a graduation date of 2024. While pursuing her master's degree, she has worked as a Graduate Assistant for Georgia College for the 2022-2023 academic year.
Patsy Hicks
Clinical Mentor
Simulation and Translational Research Center
478-445-3921
Education
BS Nursing, Georgia College & State University
Biography
Patsy Hicks is a Georgia College & State University alum with a BS in Nursing and a BS in Community Health Education. She has over 36 years of medical-surgical nursing experience as well as two years of infection prevention experience. Patsy also holds certification in Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing and Medical-Surgical Nursing. She is a member of the Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nursing Society.
In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, sewing, working in her garden, and spending time with her family.
Michelle Marks
Administrative Assistant, Undergraduate Programs
235 Parks Memorial Building
478-445-1076
Kristie Meeks
Undergraduate Clinical Coordinator
106 Parks Memorial
478-445-5295
Tyler Laster
Simulation Technician
Simulation and Translational Research Center
478-445-8564
Education
AS General Studies, Georgia Military College
Biography
Tyler Laster is a graduate of Georgia Military College where he received an AS in General Studies. Mr. Laster has over ten years IT/audio-visual experience and four years in healthcare simulation.
Beverly Waller
Administrative Assistant, Graduate Programs
209 Parks Memorial Building
(478) 445-8669
Faculty
Education
BSN, Georgia College & State University
Education
MSN, Nurse Educator, Georgia College & State University
Tormechi Chambliss
Assistant Professor - Nursing
Simulation and Translational Research Center
478-445-8697
Education
MSN, Nursing Education, Georgia College
Biography
Tormechi Chambliss has been a nurse for 16 years with experience in medical/surgical, cardiac ICU and telemetry, radiology nursing, endoscopy, and case management. She graduated in 2007 with an associate degree in nursing from Macon State College. She then completed the RN-BSN program at Georgia College & State University and received a bachelor's degree in 2018 and a master's degree in nurse education in 2021. While pursuing her master's degree, Tormechi worked as a graduate assistant in the School of Nursing for the 2019-2020 academic year. She is starting her third year at Georgia State University pursuing a Ph.D. Tormechi’s research interests include African-American veteran women and the barriers to health-seeking behaviors for PTSD treatment.
Corey Claxton
Assistant Professor - Nursing
228 Parks Memorial Building
478-445-3918
Education
DNP, Georgia Southern University
Biography
Dr. Claxton graduated with a BSN from Armstrong State University and MSN and DNP from Georgia Southern University. His clinical background includes mental health nursing and advance practice mental health nursing in both outpatient and inpatient settings. A large portion of his career has been spent in community mental health working with indigent and underserved patients. Dr. Claxton's special interests include bullying behaviors, suicide prevention, and child/adolescent mental health nursing.
Education
PhD, Nursing, Georgia State University
Biography
Dr. Coke received her PhD in Nursing from Georgia State University, her Post Master’s as a Family Nurse Practitioner from University of Massachusetts, her MSN as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner from Emory University, and her BSN in Nursing from Georgia College & State University. She has published in a number of peer reviewed journals and presented nationally and internationally on her research related to innovative teaching techniques and using service learning to enhance nursing education. Dr. Coke has received numerous research grants that are focused on improving access to healthcare in rural areas of Georgia and her international service-learning work. She currently has an ANEW HRSA grant where she serves as lead researcher. Dr. Coke actively practices as a Family Nurse Practitioner in rural Georgia in a medically underserved county. Her role as International Coordinator for the College of Health Sciences has led to the development of a Global Health Minor for Georgia College and service learning and exchange opportunities for Georgia College & State University's nursing students in Sweden, Honduras, and Tanzania.
Education
DNP, Nursing, Georgia College & State University
Biography
Dr. Copeland received her Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) degree in 2013 and was awarded the Outstanding DNP student for her cohort. She holds degrees from Western Carolina University and Georgia College. She has taught undergraduate and graduate nursing courses since 1998. Her research work includes Magnet hospital, nursing research, informatics, and clinical practice guidelines. She has authored and co-authored nursing journal articles, presented her research at national and international venues, and lobbied at the local, state, and national levels for health care issues. Dr. Copeland also serves as the Volunteer Coordinator for Doctors of Nursing Practice, Inc.
Flor Culpa-Bondal
Professor - Nursing
213 Parks Memorial Building
478-445-3916
Education
PhD, Nursing, Texas Woman's University
Biography
Dr. Culpa-Bondal is a Professor of Nursing and has more than 25 years of experience in the area of psychiatric/mental health. She is board-certified as a psychiatric mental health clinical nurse specialist and nurse practitioner. She received her Ph.D. in Nursing from Texas Woman’s University, her Post Master’s in Healthcare Informatics from Georgia College & State University, her MSN in Family Mental Health from Georgia College & State University, and her BSN in Nursing from Holy Name University, in Bohol, Philippines. Her clinical practice serves underserved populations around the Middle Georgia area and encompasses several clinical sites from correctional facilities to outpatient community mental health centers and crisis stabilization units. She has numerous papers/presentations including adult mental health, psychiatric nursing education, and the use of informatics in healthcare and nursing education. Dr. Bondal leads a summer study abroad program that teaches undergraduate research to nursing students while exploring the Filipino culture. She uses problem-based learning, service-learning and evidence-based learning pedagogies.
Education
MSN, Nursing Education, Spring Arbor University
BSN, Georgia College & State University
Biography
Ms. Fordham is a Georgia College & State University alumna, where she received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2017. She completed her Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Nursing Education in 2021 from Spring Arbor University in Michigan. Morgan is currently pursuing a Doctorate of the Nursing Practice degree with a concentration in Strategic Leadership. She has been a nurse for four years with experience in academic medical-surgical and psychiatric nursing. While pursuing her Master’s degree, Morgan worked as a clinical instructor at the GCSU School of Nursing. Her research interests include non-pharmacological interventions for the treatment of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia, resiliency, and stress management techniques for healthcare staff, and active engagement strategies to promote student learning.
Catherine Fowler
Assistant Professor - Nursing
206 Parks Memorial Building
478-445-8567
Education
DHS, Health Care Leadership & Education, Nova Southeastern University
Research
Resilience, Student Success, Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence, Disaster Preparedness
Biography
Dr. Fowler received her BSN from Boston College, a Master of Science in nursing education degree from Sacred Heart University, and her doctorate from Nova Southeastern University. She completed active duty service in the United States Air Force and was a volunteer at Ronald MacDonald House. Dr. Fowler is also trained as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE). Her hobbies include reading and travel.
Debbie Greene
Professor - Nursing and MSN Nurse Educator Program Coordinator
214 Parks Memorial Building
478-445-5152
Education
PhD, Nursing, Georgia State University
Research
Healthcare Safety and Quality, Informatics, and Technology in Nursing/Nursing Education
Biography
Dr. Greene arrived at Georgia College & State University in 2011 and holds the rank of Professor. She coordinates the MSN Nurse Educator program. Her teaching interests include patient safety, informatics, leadership, research, and nursing education. Dr. Greene received the Outstanding Service Award for the College of Health Sciences in 2019. The Georgia Association for Nursing Education (GANE) recognized Dr. Greene with the Nursing Innovation in Education Award in 2018. Dr. Greene has multiple presentations and publications. Dr. Greene holds certification as a nurse educator from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Dr. Greene’s history of service to the profession includes serving in numerous roles for the Georgia Association for Nursing Education (past president 2011-2013) and the Theta Tau Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International (Treasurer, 2017-2021). As a registered nurse, Dr. Greene has practiced in medical, rehabilitation, surgical, and ICU specialty areas.
Glynnis Haley
Associate Professor - Nursing
223 Parks Memorial Building
478-445-8568
Education
DNP, Medical College of Georgia
Biography
Dr. Haley received her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the Medical College of Georgia in 2009. Her translational and clinical research project focused on improving adherence to core measures for heart-failure treatment in the hospital setting. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing in Family Nurse Practitioner Degrees from Georgia College & State University. Her nursing background is in pediatric and adult critical care. Her advanced practice experience includes internal medicine and the specialties of hematology/oncology and cardiology. She teaches in both the undergraduate and graduate nursing programs.
Education
DNP, Georgia College & State University
Biography
Dr. Marcia Henry is a three-time graduate of the GCSU School of Nursing. She obtained her BSN, MSN Nurse Educator, and DNP at the university. She spent the majority of her career in critical care and also worked in nursing administration and case management. Dr Henry recently completed her DNP project "The Effectiveness of a Nurse-Led Songwriting Intervention to Improve Quality of Life for Individuals with Chronic Pain." She has presented her research nationally and her research focus is music and pain management. She sings, plays piano, and is an award-winning songwriter who has managed dual careers for many years. Dr Henry is married to Tim and, and they make their home in Milledgeville. Together they serve on the worship team (piano & drums) at Northridge Christian Church in Milledgeville. She enjoys gardening, reading, and spending time with family. The Henry's have 3 children and one very spoiled chihuahua, Millie.
Shantee Henry
Assistant Professor - Nursing
207 Parks Memorial Building
478-445-8570
Education
DNP, Georgia College
Biography
Dr. Henry is a “Triple Cat” having graduated from Georgia College & State University with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (1985), Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Nursing Education (2018), and Doctor of Nursing Practice (2020). Her background includes critical care, management, and education. She has maintained her instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS for more than 15 years. In 2018, she began working with a federal grant to train sexual assault nurse examiners (SANEs) and currently holds SANE-A certification. Her forensic work includes multiple presentations and journal and book publications. In addition to her role as the SANE grant’s program director, Dr. Henry is an Assistant Professor at the school of nursing. She is active in her church where she serves on the Medical Response Team.
Crystal Johstono
Lecturer - Nursing
118 Parks Memorial Building
478-445-3923
Biography
Crystal Johstono is a Florida State College @ Jacksonville alum and a Western Governors University alum with a BS in Nursing. She has over 30 years of cardiovascular-thoracic, emergency medicine, camp nursing, and special education school nursing. She also holds certification in National Certification of School Nursing.
Crystal is currently pursuing her degree in the BSN-DNP program at The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s School of Nursing.
In her spare time, she loves spending time with her children, their families, and her granddaughter.
Monica Ketchie
Associate Professor - Nursing; WHNP and Nurse Midwifery Coordinator
212 Parks Memorial Building
478-445-3911
Education
DNP, Georgia Regents University
Biography
Dr. Ketchie's educational background includes earning a Doctorate in Nursing Practice at Augusta University, a Post Master’s Certificate as an Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP) from Northern Kentucky University, an MSN concentrating in Midwifery from East Carolina University, and a BSN from the University of Connecticut. She has 30-plus years of experience focused as a certified nurse-midwife and presently uses this experience and knowledge within our nursing programs. Her research and clinical interests include increasing the use of research evidence in nursing practice, physiologic birth, and obesity's effect on pregnancy. She has presented on women's health topics locally, at the state level, and nationally. She is presently serving on a task force examining Georgia's high maternal mortality rates. She presently coordinates the Nurse-Midwifery and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Program.
Debby MacMillan
Professor - Nursing
229 Parks Memorial Building
478-445-8523
Education
PhD, Nursing, Georgia State University
Biography
Dr. MacMillan received her Ph.D. in Nursing from Georgia State University, her MSN as a nurse midwife from Emory University, and her BSN in Nursing from Georgia College. Her nursing career and research trajectory has been dedicated to providing optimal care for women, adolescents, and babies. She is a member of the American Academy of Nurse-Midwives. Dr. MacMillan has been the recipient of three ARRA National Institute of Health Summer Research Grants that enabled her to work as an Associate Nurse Researcher on a RO3 Grant investigating the increase in primary elective cesarean delivery with an inter-professional research team at Johns Hopkins Medical School. Her current clinical practice and research focuses on providing care to women who are homeless and in situations where they have limited choices about their healthcare. Dr. MacMillan’s research has lead to numerous national and international publications in peer-reviewed journals and national conferences.
Amelia Malcom
Assistant Professor - Nursing
211 Parks Memorial Building
478-445-3928
Education
DNP, Brenau University
Biography
Dr. Malcom came to GCSU in August 2023 as an assistant professor of nursing. She received her DNP in Advanced Practice from Brenau University in 2014. Her project was about type 2 diabetes self-care management using telehealth. Dr. Malcom is currently in her final year in Augusta University’s Ph.D. in Nursing program. She completed the American Association of Nurse Practitioner’s Execute Leadership Program in 2023. She has been a nationally board-certified family nurse practitioner since 2011 and works in rural family practice. At her previous university, she was the NP Programs Coordinator for 10 years. She received her MSN and BSN from Brenau University. As an RN she worked primarily in critical care and was a certified critical care RN. She has been in higher education since 2012 and is a National League for Nursing Certified Nurse Educator. She is active in AANP, UAPRN of Ga, AHNA, STTI, and Phi Kappa Phi. She received the “Master in the Art of Nursing” award from the Gainesville Community in 2017 for her 30 years in nursing. Her research areas are compassion care, telehealth, and type 2 diabetes. She likes to take students on mission trips to the Gypsy villages in Romania. She loves to read and travel.
Joyce Norris-Taylor
Assistant Professor - Nursing
117 Parks Memorial Building
478-445-8713
Education
DNP, University of Hawaii
Biography
Dr. Norris-Taylor received her DNP from the University of Hawaii at Hilo where her research focused on a Transcultural Nursing Approach to Secondary Prevention of Pressure-Related Foot Injury in Micronesian Migrants in Hawai’i with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. She is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner since 2017 and works with disabled veterans. She also received her BSN from the University of Hawai’i at Hilo. Her special interests include long-term care and underserved populations.
Darla Rich
Clinical Lecturer - Nursing; ANEW Project Coordinator
Simulation and Translational Research Center
478-445-8570
Education
MSN, Georgia College
Angela Queen
Assistant Professor - Nursing
205 Parks Memorial Building
478-445-1018
Education
DNP, Georgia College
Research
Health Prevention & Promotion, Palliative Care, and Opioid Addiction
Biography
Dr. Queen is a Georgia College & State University (GCSU) multi-alumni earning both her bachelor’s degree in psychology in 1995 and her BSN in 1996. She pursued and completed a master’s degree and family nurse practitioner education at GCSU in 2000. She completed her DNP in May 2022 which focused on APRN's knowledge of Opioid Use Disorder. She had been practicing full-time as a nurse practitioner in an outpatient private practice until joining GCSU in August 2019. She continues to practice part-time as a nurse practitioner for a local hospice and as a peer reviewer for the Georgia Board of Nursing as her schedule allows. She has a broad range of experience in the clinical setting which includes oncology, family practice, preventive and alternative medicine, palliative care, and women’s health including obstetrics, bariatrics, and cardiology. In her spare time, she loves traveling, hiking, and other outdoor activities and is passionate about animal rescue. She has 4 rescue dogs - Shine, Lady, Trooper & Gypsy Rose.
Sterling Roberts
Associate Professor - Nursing; Director of the of the Simulation and Translational Research Center
Simulation and Translational Research Center
478-445-5129
Education
DNP, Georgia College
Biography
Dr. Roberts is a Georgia College & State University alumna, where she received her Doctor of Nursing Practice, Master's in Nursing Education, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She has worked in various clinical areas as a registered nurse including intensive care, pain management, and emergency care services. Her current research focuses on using simulation to support the learning needs of undergraduate and graduate healthcare disciplines. Dr. Roberts received the Laurie Hendrickson McMillan Award in 2020 for excellence in teaching, research, and campus and community service. She holds a certification as a Healthcare Simulation Educator from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare.
Education
MSN, Perinatal Women's Health Nursing, Georgia State University
Biography
Ms. Schwartz is a lecturer in the School of Nursing. Her educational background includes earning a Master of Science from Georgia State University and a BSN from Augusta University (formerly Medical College of Georgia). She has 28 years of experience working as an RN in Med/Surg, postpartum, and Labor & Delivery. She has worked the last 23 of those years as a WHNP. Her areas of interest are improving access to perinatal services and maternal mortality of our mothers in Georgia.
Education
MSN, Emory University
John Marshall Smith
Assistant Professor - Nursing
109 Parks Memorial Building
478-445-8698
Education
DNP, Georgia College
Biography
Dr. Smith began his nursing career in the medical-surgical setting before transitioning to critical care. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Georgia College & State University and returned to complete his MSN and DNP. A board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner, he also holds certification as a Critical Care Registered Nurse. He currently teaches medical-surgical nursing within the undergraduate nursing program and enjoys working in the clinical setting with both undergraduate and graduate-level nursing students.
Education
MSN, Walden University
Research
Resuscitation Science, Women's Cardiac Health
Biography
Ms. Walker earned an MSN with an education specialty from Walden University, and is a Georgia College & State University alumnus, graduating with a BSN in 1996. She has many years of experience as an RN, with management experience as well as education experience on a system-wide level. She has maintained board certification in cardiac-vascular nursing as well as professional nursing development since 2009. Her special interests include nursing research, women's cardiac health, and resuscitation science.
Talecia Warren
Assistant Professor - Nursing
204 Parks Memorial Building
478-445-3920
Education
DNP, Georgia College
Biography
Dr. Warren earned both her Doctor of Nursing Practice and Masters of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Nursing Education from Georgia College. She previously received her Bachelor’s and Associate’s Degrees in Nursing from Excelsior College and completed the U.S. Army Practical Nurse Course. Previously in the clinical setting, she has practiced in the Intensive Care, Step-down, Hospice, Telemetry, Postpartum, and Labor & Delivery settings. Currently, she maintains her clinical skills by practicing as an Emergency Room Nurse. She maintains Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support certifications. Her current teaching assignments are within the undergraduate baccalaureate nursing program and include courses related to adult health and medical surgical nursing. Her research interests include prevention of unrecognized clinical deterioration and the use of simulation as a teaching modality.
Sheryl Winn
Professor - Nursing; DNP Coordinator
208 Parks Memorial Building
478-445-8714
Education
MSN: Adulty NP/CNS, Emory University, Atlanta, GA
DNP, Georgia Southern, Statesboro, GA
Biography
Dr. Winn has a Doctorate in Nursing Practice from Georgia Southern University, where she also completed a cognate in Public Health. Her DNP research focused on the use of Motivational Interviewing for Diabetes Prevention in Adult African American males. She has been board certified as an Adult Nurse Practitioner since 1997. She graduated from Emory University School of Nursing in 1996 with her Master's in Nursing ANP/CNS, with an education minor. She has been a nurse educator since 1996. Her nursing background is in Cardiac nursing and Cardiothoracic surgery, including Heart Transplants. Dr. Winn works as an Adult NP in a homeless clinic and provides clinical experience for FNP students there.
Education
PhD, Nursing, Georgia State University
Research
Simulation, Forensic Science, Transformational Learning, Maternal/Infant Health
Biography
Dr. Doss received a BSN from Troy University (2001), an MSN with a focus in maternal-infant nursing education from Troy University (2002), and a research doctorate (PhD) from Georgia State University (2017). Dr. Doss has worked in maternal and infant health as a clinician and educator for over 20 years and is a trained forensic nurse. She maintains certification in inpatient obstetrics (RNC-OB, 2003), as an Advanced Forensics Nurse (AFN-C, 2022), and as an Adult/Adolescent Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE-A, 2020). She has presented regionally, nationally, and internationally on women’s health, forensic nursing, and nursing education/research. Dr. Doss is currently the Program Director and lead researcher for a HRSA funded ANE-SANE training program and an active member of Sigma Theta Tau International, the Academy of Forensic Nursing, and the Forensic Nursing Certification Board.
Jennifer Goldsberry
Education
DNP, Georgia College
Research
Sexual Health in College Students, BSN Student Success, Supplemental Instruction, Collaborative Testing
Biography
Dr. Goldsberry attended Georgia Baptist College of Nursing, graduating in 1996 with baccalaureate degree in nursing. She continued her education and pursued her master's degree and family nurse practitioner studies at Georgia College, graduating with honors in 2000. She returned to GCSU for her Doctorate in Nursing Practice and graduated in 2015. She currently serves as Chair of the Jones County Board of Health and is involved in her church and community.
Krystal Canady
Education
DNP, Georgia Southern
Biography
Dr. Canady received her BSN from Georgia College, graduating as vice president of her 2002 nursing class. She returned shortly after that to pursue her Masters as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She practiced family medicine for a few years and then returned to the emergency room where she had also spent most of her time as an RN. Krystal recently completed her post Master’s in Nursing Education and her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree at Georgia Southern University. She was given a recognition award for demonstrating exemplary promise in improving patient care. Her research interest include stressors in the nurses working environment and the Doctor of Nursing Practices role in nursing education.
Paige Alford
Tiffany Bell
Education
BS Health Information Management, Macon State College
Biography
Ms. Tiffany M. Bell is an alumna of Macon State College where she received her Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management. She has over 20 years of healthcare experience in the Central Georgia area. Ms. Bell specializes in Simulation Activity Coordination and Standardized Participant experience. She has completed training and received certification in Standardized Participant Methodology through the Association of Standardized Patient Educators (ASPE).
Education
MPA, Georgia College
BS, Sociology, Georgia College
Melanie Hammond
Education
BSN, Georgia College & State University
Biography
Melanie Hammond graduated from Georgia College & State University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2019. After graduation, she worked as an emergency room nurse and in clinical research where she specialized in studies with an emphasis in endocrinology. She discovered her passion for education in this role and is now pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing Education at Georgia College & State University with a graduation date of 2024. While pursuing her master's degree, she has worked as a Graduate Assistant for Georgia College for the 2022-2023 academic year.
Patsy Hicks
Education
BS Nursing, Georgia College & State University
Biography
Patsy Hicks is a Georgia College & State University alum with a BS in Nursing and a BS in Community Health Education. She has over 36 years of medical-surgical nursing experience as well as two years of infection prevention experience. Patsy also holds certification in Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing and Medical-Surgical Nursing. She is a member of the Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nursing Society.
In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, sewing, working in her garden, and spending time with her family.
Michelle Marks
Kristie Meeks
Tyler Laster
Education
AS General Studies, Georgia Military College
Biography
Tyler Laster is a graduate of Georgia Military College where he received an AS in General Studies. Mr. Laster has over ten years IT/audio-visual experience and four years in healthcare simulation.
Beverly Waller
Education
BSN, Georgia College & State University
Education
MSN, Nurse Educator, Georgia College & State University
Tormechi Chambliss
Education
MSN, Nursing Education, Georgia College
Biography
Tormechi Chambliss has been a nurse for 16 years with experience in medical/surgical, cardiac ICU and telemetry, radiology nursing, endoscopy, and case management. She graduated in 2007 with an associate degree in nursing from Macon State College. She then completed the RN-BSN program at Georgia College & State University and received a bachelor's degree in 2018 and a master's degree in nurse education in 2021. While pursuing her master's degree, Tormechi worked as a graduate assistant in the School of Nursing for the 2019-2020 academic year. She is starting her third year at Georgia State University pursuing a Ph.D. Tormechi’s research interests include African-American veteran women and the barriers to health-seeking behaviors for PTSD treatment.
Corey Claxton
Education
DNP, Georgia Southern University
Biography
Dr. Claxton graduated with a BSN from Armstrong State University and MSN and DNP from Georgia Southern University. His clinical background includes mental health nursing and advance practice mental health nursing in both outpatient and inpatient settings. A large portion of his career has been spent in community mental health working with indigent and underserved patients. Dr. Claxton's special interests include bullying behaviors, suicide prevention, and child/adolescent mental health nursing.
Education
PhD, Nursing, Georgia State University
Biography
Dr. Coke received her PhD in Nursing from Georgia State University, her Post Master’s as a Family Nurse Practitioner from University of Massachusetts, her MSN as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner from Emory University, and her BSN in Nursing from Georgia College & State University. She has published in a number of peer reviewed journals and presented nationally and internationally on her research related to innovative teaching techniques and using service learning to enhance nursing education. Dr. Coke has received numerous research grants that are focused on improving access to healthcare in rural areas of Georgia and her international service-learning work. She currently has an ANEW HRSA grant where she serves as lead researcher. Dr. Coke actively practices as a Family Nurse Practitioner in rural Georgia in a medically underserved county. Her role as International Coordinator for the College of Health Sciences has led to the development of a Global Health Minor for Georgia College and service learning and exchange opportunities for Georgia College & State University's nursing students in Sweden, Honduras, and Tanzania.
Education
DNP, Nursing, Georgia College & State University
Biography
Dr. Copeland received her Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) degree in 2013 and was awarded the Outstanding DNP student for her cohort. She holds degrees from Western Carolina University and Georgia College. She has taught undergraduate and graduate nursing courses since 1998. Her research work includes Magnet hospital, nursing research, informatics, and clinical practice guidelines. She has authored and co-authored nursing journal articles, presented her research at national and international venues, and lobbied at the local, state, and national levels for health care issues. Dr. Copeland also serves as the Volunteer Coordinator for Doctors of Nursing Practice, Inc.
Flor Culpa-Bondal
Education
PhD, Nursing, Texas Woman's University
Biography
Dr. Culpa-Bondal is a Professor of Nursing and has more than 25 years of experience in the area of psychiatric/mental health. She is board-certified as a psychiatric mental health clinical nurse specialist and nurse practitioner. She received her Ph.D. in Nursing from Texas Woman’s University, her Post Master’s in Healthcare Informatics from Georgia College & State University, her MSN in Family Mental Health from Georgia College & State University, and her BSN in Nursing from Holy Name University, in Bohol, Philippines. Her clinical practice serves underserved populations around the Middle Georgia area and encompasses several clinical sites from correctional facilities to outpatient community mental health centers and crisis stabilization units. She has numerous papers/presentations including adult mental health, psychiatric nursing education, and the use of informatics in healthcare and nursing education. Dr. Bondal leads a summer study abroad program that teaches undergraduate research to nursing students while exploring the Filipino culture. She uses problem-based learning, service-learning and evidence-based learning pedagogies.
Education
MSN, Nursing Education, Spring Arbor University
BSN, Georgia College & State University
Biography
Ms. Fordham is a Georgia College & State University alumna, where she received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2017. She completed her Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Nursing Education in 2021 from Spring Arbor University in Michigan. Morgan is currently pursuing a Doctorate of the Nursing Practice degree with a concentration in Strategic Leadership. She has been a nurse for four years with experience in academic medical-surgical and psychiatric nursing. While pursuing her Master’s degree, Morgan worked as a clinical instructor at the GCSU School of Nursing. Her research interests include non-pharmacological interventions for the treatment of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia, resiliency, and stress management techniques for healthcare staff, and active engagement strategies to promote student learning.
Catherine Fowler
Education
DHS, Health Care Leadership & Education, Nova Southeastern University
Research
Resilience, Student Success, Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence, Disaster Preparedness
Biography
Dr. Fowler received her BSN from Boston College, a Master of Science in nursing education degree from Sacred Heart University, and her doctorate from Nova Southeastern University. She completed active duty service in the United States Air Force and was a volunteer at Ronald MacDonald House. Dr. Fowler is also trained as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE). Her hobbies include reading and travel.
Debbie Greene
Education
PhD, Nursing, Georgia State University
Research
Healthcare Safety and Quality, Informatics, and Technology in Nursing/Nursing Education
Biography
Dr. Greene arrived at Georgia College & State University in 2011 and holds the rank of Professor. She coordinates the MSN Nurse Educator program. Her teaching interests include patient safety, informatics, leadership, research, and nursing education. Dr. Greene received the Outstanding Service Award for the College of Health Sciences in 2019. The Georgia Association for Nursing Education (GANE) recognized Dr. Greene with the Nursing Innovation in Education Award in 2018. Dr. Greene has multiple presentations and publications. Dr. Greene holds certification as a nurse educator from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Dr. Greene’s history of service to the profession includes serving in numerous roles for the Georgia Association for Nursing Education (past president 2011-2013) and the Theta Tau Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International (Treasurer, 2017-2021). As a registered nurse, Dr. Greene has practiced in medical, rehabilitation, surgical, and ICU specialty areas.
Glynnis Haley
Education
DNP, Medical College of Georgia
Biography
Dr. Haley received her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the Medical College of Georgia in 2009. Her translational and clinical research project focused on improving adherence to core measures for heart-failure treatment in the hospital setting. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing in Family Nurse Practitioner Degrees from Georgia College & State University. Her nursing background is in pediatric and adult critical care. Her advanced practice experience includes internal medicine and the specialties of hematology/oncology and cardiology. She teaches in both the undergraduate and graduate nursing programs.
Education
DNP, Georgia College & State University
Biography
Dr. Marcia Henry is a three-time graduate of the GCSU School of Nursing. She obtained her BSN, MSN Nurse Educator, and DNP at the university. She spent the majority of her career in critical care and also worked in nursing administration and case management. Dr Henry recently completed her DNP project "The Effectiveness of a Nurse-Led Songwriting Intervention to Improve Quality of Life for Individuals with Chronic Pain." She has presented her research nationally and her research focus is music and pain management. She sings, plays piano, and is an award-winning songwriter who has managed dual careers for many years. Dr Henry is married to Tim and, and they make their home in Milledgeville. Together they serve on the worship team (piano & drums) at Northridge Christian Church in Milledgeville. She enjoys gardening, reading, and spending time with family. The Henry's have 3 children and one very spoiled chihuahua, Millie.
Shantee Henry
Education
DNP, Georgia College
Biography
Dr. Henry is a “Triple Cat” having graduated from Georgia College & State University with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (1985), Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Nursing Education (2018), and Doctor of Nursing Practice (2020). Her background includes critical care, management, and education. She has maintained her instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS for more than 15 years. In 2018, she began working with a federal grant to train sexual assault nurse examiners (SANEs) and currently holds SANE-A certification. Her forensic work includes multiple presentations and journal and book publications. In addition to her role as the SANE grant’s program director, Dr. Henry is an Assistant Professor at the school of nursing. She is active in her church where she serves on the Medical Response Team.
Crystal Johstono
Biography
Crystal Johstono is a Florida State College @ Jacksonville alum and a Western Governors University alum with a BS in Nursing. She has over 30 years of cardiovascular-thoracic, emergency medicine, camp nursing, and special education school nursing. She also holds certification in National Certification of School Nursing.
Crystal is currently pursuing her degree in the BSN-DNP program at The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s School of Nursing.
In her spare time, she loves spending time with her children, their families, and her granddaughter.
Monica Ketchie
Education
DNP, Georgia Regents University
Biography
Dr. Ketchie's educational background includes earning a Doctorate in Nursing Practice at Augusta University, a Post Master’s Certificate as an Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP) from Northern Kentucky University, an MSN concentrating in Midwifery from East Carolina University, and a BSN from the University of Connecticut. She has 30-plus years of experience focused as a certified nurse-midwife and presently uses this experience and knowledge within our nursing programs. Her research and clinical interests include increasing the use of research evidence in nursing practice, physiologic birth, and obesity's effect on pregnancy. She has presented on women's health topics locally, at the state level, and nationally. She is presently serving on a task force examining Georgia's high maternal mortality rates. She presently coordinates the Nurse-Midwifery and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Program.
Debby MacMillan
Education
PhD, Nursing, Georgia State University
Biography
Dr. MacMillan received her Ph.D. in Nursing from Georgia State University, her MSN as a nurse midwife from Emory University, and her BSN in Nursing from Georgia College. Her nursing career and research trajectory has been dedicated to providing optimal care for women, adolescents, and babies. She is a member of the American Academy of Nurse-Midwives. Dr. MacMillan has been the recipient of three ARRA National Institute of Health Summer Research Grants that enabled her to work as an Associate Nurse Researcher on a RO3 Grant investigating the increase in primary elective cesarean delivery with an inter-professional research team at Johns Hopkins Medical School. Her current clinical practice and research focuses on providing care to women who are homeless and in situations where they have limited choices about their healthcare. Dr. MacMillan’s research has lead to numerous national and international publications in peer-reviewed journals and national conferences.
Amelia Malcom
Education
DNP, Brenau University
Biography
Dr. Malcom came to GCSU in August 2023 as an assistant professor of nursing. She received her DNP in Advanced Practice from Brenau University in 2014. Her project was about type 2 diabetes self-care management using telehealth. Dr. Malcom is currently in her final year in Augusta University’s Ph.D. in Nursing program. She completed the American Association of Nurse Practitioner’s Execute Leadership Program in 2023. She has been a nationally board-certified family nurse practitioner since 2011 and works in rural family practice. At her previous university, she was the NP Programs Coordinator for 10 years. She received her MSN and BSN from Brenau University. As an RN she worked primarily in critical care and was a certified critical care RN. She has been in higher education since 2012 and is a National League for Nursing Certified Nurse Educator. She is active in AANP, UAPRN of Ga, AHNA, STTI, and Phi Kappa Phi. She received the “Master in the Art of Nursing” award from the Gainesville Community in 2017 for her 30 years in nursing. Her research areas are compassion care, telehealth, and type 2 diabetes. She likes to take students on mission trips to the Gypsy villages in Romania. She loves to read and travel.
Joyce Norris-Taylor
Education
DNP, University of Hawaii
Biography
Dr. Norris-Taylor received her DNP from the University of Hawaii at Hilo where her research focused on a Transcultural Nursing Approach to Secondary Prevention of Pressure-Related Foot Injury in Micronesian Migrants in Hawai’i with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. She is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner since 2017 and works with disabled veterans. She also received her BSN from the University of Hawai’i at Hilo. Her special interests include long-term care and underserved populations.
Darla Rich
Education
MSN, Georgia College
Angela Queen
Education
DNP, Georgia College
Research
Health Prevention & Promotion, Palliative Care, and Opioid Addiction
Biography
Dr. Queen is a Georgia College & State University (GCSU) multi-alumni earning both her bachelor’s degree in psychology in 1995 and her BSN in 1996. She pursued and completed a master’s degree and family nurse practitioner education at GCSU in 2000. She completed her DNP in May 2022 which focused on APRN's knowledge of Opioid Use Disorder. She had been practicing full-time as a nurse practitioner in an outpatient private practice until joining GCSU in August 2019. She continues to practice part-time as a nurse practitioner for a local hospice and as a peer reviewer for the Georgia Board of Nursing as her schedule allows. She has a broad range of experience in the clinical setting which includes oncology, family practice, preventive and alternative medicine, palliative care, and women’s health including obstetrics, bariatrics, and cardiology. In her spare time, she loves traveling, hiking, and other outdoor activities and is passionate about animal rescue. She has 4 rescue dogs - Shine, Lady, Trooper & Gypsy Rose.
Sterling Roberts
Education
DNP, Georgia College
Biography
Dr. Roberts is a Georgia College & State University alumna, where she received her Doctor of Nursing Practice, Master's in Nursing Education, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She has worked in various clinical areas as a registered nurse including intensive care, pain management, and emergency care services. Her current research focuses on using simulation to support the learning needs of undergraduate and graduate healthcare disciplines. Dr. Roberts received the Laurie Hendrickson McMillan Award in 2020 for excellence in teaching, research, and campus and community service. She holds a certification as a Healthcare Simulation Educator from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare.
Education
MSN, Perinatal Women's Health Nursing, Georgia State University
Biography
Ms. Schwartz is a lecturer in the School of Nursing. Her educational background includes earning a Master of Science from Georgia State University and a BSN from Augusta University (formerly Medical College of Georgia). She has 28 years of experience working as an RN in Med/Surg, postpartum, and Labor & Delivery. She has worked the last 23 of those years as a WHNP. Her areas of interest are improving access to perinatal services and maternal mortality of our mothers in Georgia.
Education
MSN, Emory University
John Marshall Smith
Education
DNP, Georgia College
Biography
Dr. Smith began his nursing career in the medical-surgical setting before transitioning to critical care. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Georgia College & State University and returned to complete his MSN and DNP. A board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner, he also holds certification as a Critical Care Registered Nurse. He currently teaches medical-surgical nursing within the undergraduate nursing program and enjoys working in the clinical setting with both undergraduate and graduate-level nursing students.
Education
MSN, Walden University
Research
Resuscitation Science, Women's Cardiac Health
Biography
Ms. Walker earned an MSN with an education specialty from Walden University, and is a Georgia College & State University alumnus, graduating with a BSN in 1996. She has many years of experience as an RN, with management experience as well as education experience on a system-wide level. She has maintained board certification in cardiac-vascular nursing as well as professional nursing development since 2009. Her special interests include nursing research, women's cardiac health, and resuscitation science.
Talecia Warren
Education
DNP, Georgia College
Biography
Dr. Warren earned both her Doctor of Nursing Practice and Masters of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Nursing Education from Georgia College. She previously received her Bachelor’s and Associate’s Degrees in Nursing from Excelsior College and completed the U.S. Army Practical Nurse Course. Previously in the clinical setting, she has practiced in the Intensive Care, Step-down, Hospice, Telemetry, Postpartum, and Labor & Delivery settings. Currently, she maintains her clinical skills by practicing as an Emergency Room Nurse. She maintains Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support certifications. Her current teaching assignments are within the undergraduate baccalaureate nursing program and include courses related to adult health and medical surgical nursing. Her research interests include prevention of unrecognized clinical deterioration and the use of simulation as a teaching modality.
Sheryl Winn
Education
MSN: Adulty NP/CNS, Emory University, Atlanta, GA
DNP, Georgia Southern, Statesboro, GA
Biography
Dr. Winn has a Doctorate in Nursing Practice from Georgia Southern University, where she also completed a cognate in Public Health. Her DNP research focused on the use of Motivational Interviewing for Diabetes Prevention in Adult African American males. She has been board certified as an Adult Nurse Practitioner since 1997. She graduated from Emory University School of Nursing in 1996 with her Master's in Nursing ANP/CNS, with an education minor. She has been a nurse educator since 1996. Her nursing background is in Cardiac nursing and Cardiothoracic surgery, including Heart Transplants. Dr. Winn works as an Adult NP in a homeless clinic and provides clinical experience for FNP students there.