UW Tacoma School of Nursing and Healthcare Leadership - SNHCL

We are excited to welcome MN alumna Keandra Thompson back to campus as part of the UW Tacoma Alumni Speaker Series next week on Tuesday, March 10th at 6:00 PM. Keandra graduated from the Master of Nursing program in 2015 and now serves as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Kitsap Mental Health Services.

We are so proud to see our alumni recognized and making an impact in their communities, and we are thrilled to have Keandra return to share her professional journey, insights, and advice with our students.

Be sure to register using the QR code to attend. We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating one of our outstanding alumni!

Welcome back, nurses & healthcare leadership students! Autumn quarter is here, don’t forget to snap those ‘first day of school’ pics 📸😉

We're hiring!

The UW Tacoma School of Nursing & Healthcare Leadership is seeking an Assistant Professor (tenure track) in healthcare leadership and nursing, starting September 2026.
This full-time role offers the opportunity to teach, mentor, and engage in research at an urban-serving campus dedicated to equity, inclusion, and social justice in healthcare.

Applications open now through Interfolio — priority review begins October 20, 2025.

🔗 Apply here: https://apply.interfolio.com/172129

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📢 We’re hiring!

The UW Tacoma School of Nursing & Healthcare Leadership is seeking an Assistant Professor (tenure track) in healthcare leadership and nursing, starting September 2026.

This full-time role offers the opportunity to teach, mentor, and engage in research at an urban-serving campus dedicated to equity, inclusion, and social justice in healthcare.

Applications open now through Interfolio — priority review begins October 20, 2025.

🔗 Apply here: https://apply.interfolio.com/172129

Meet Dr. KaraLynn LaValley, RN-BSN alum and Associate Dean of Nursing at Green River College! Since 2017, KaraLynn has been a driving force behind programs that expand access and flexibility in nursing education, including launching Washington’s first part-time and full-time LPN to BSN pathways, the nation’s first MA to LPN pathway, and innovative certificate programs to support workforce development. We’re proud to highlight and celebrate her leadership and impact in the field! 💜👏

We are thrilled to announce that Vincent “Vinnie” Da, a 2021 graduate of the Healthcare Leadership (HCL) program, has been named a Fulbright Scholar. He will conduct research in the Philippines, continuing his commitment to global health equity. 🌍

As UW Tacoma’s student body president in 2019–2021, Vinnie led with courage and compassion during the COVID-19 pandemic, advocating for students’ needs and ensuring their voices were heard. His leadership left a lasting mark on the campus community.

After graduation, Vinnie worked with the MultiCare Center for Health Equity & Wellness, implementing impactful programs that served diverse communities during the pandemic. A first-generation college student, he continues to give back to HCL through mentoring and student support.

"What sets the School of Nursing & Healthcare Leadership (SNHCL) at UW Tacoma apart is the meaningful, lasting relationships students form with faculty, connections that continue long after graduation. Since completing the program in 2021, I have remained closely connected with Dr. Christine Stevens, whose steady encouragement was a cornerstone of my undergraduate experience. Her unwavering support was instrumental in key milestones such as my Husky 100 recognition and Fulbright application, where she served as a recommender. Faculty like Dr. Stevens embody the spirit of the HCL program, supporting students not only academically, but as future leaders dedicated to equity and public service. The mentorship and guidance from SNHCL faculty have been foundational to the impactful path I am pursuing in healthcare today." - Vincent Da '27

We are incredibly proud of Vinnie’s accomplishments and excited to see what he’ll achieve next!

Congratulations, Vinnie!

Learn more about Vincent's experience in his Meet and Greet podcast episode, "Selfless Service Through Involvement in the Community" https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/nursing/snhcl-meet-greet

Join us in celebrating Dr. Patsy Maloney as she retires from UWT!

Dr. Maloney has spent decades advancing nursing practice—first in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps, where she served in clinical and leadership roles for over 20 years, and later in academia. With advanced degrees in nursing, organizational behavior, and professional education, she has always championed lifelong learning and the development of others.

At Pacific Lutheran University, she led the Center for Continued Nursing Learning for over two decades, supporting professional development for nurses across the South Sound. Most recently at University of Washington Tacoma, Dr. Maloney brought her expertise to our students and community, continuing to mentor and lead with passion.

She’s also a nationally recognized voice in nursing professional development, contributing to key publications and serving in leadership roles with the Association for Nursing Professional Development. A Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing, Dr. Maloney has truly helped shape the future of nursing.

Congratulations, Dr. Maloney! We’re grateful for your leadership and excited for what comes next!

Learn more about Patsy's career in her Meet and Greet podcast episode, "Education, the Gift that Pays Forward." https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/nursing/snhcl-meet-greet

We’re incredibly proud to share some exciting news from our SNHCL community! Two of our outstanding Healthcare Leadership (HCL) alumni, Vincent Da and Don Minhas, recently earned 2nd place in the prestigious Cornell Case Competition, sponsored by UCI Health System. This national competition brings together graduate students from across the country to solve complex, real-world healthcare challenges—and Vinnie and Don rose to the occasion with creativity, insight, and professionalism.

Currently, both are continuing their academic and professional journeys in the Master of Health Administration (MHA) program at the University of Washington School of Public Health, where they’re continuing to make an impact. Their success is a testament to their dedication, the strength of their HCL foundation, and the power of teamwork.

Please join us in celebrating this incredible achievement! Vinnie and Don, your SNHCL family is cheering you on—keep leading, innovating, and inspiring! 🎉👏

Congratulations to UW Tacoma's BAHCL Alum, Anh Lam who got accepted into the Master's in Data Science Program at Boston University! Learn more at: tacoma.uw.edu/nursing/snhcl-news

The School of Nursing and Healthcare Leadership at the University of Washington Tacoma invites applications for a non-tenure track, temporary part-time lecturer position to teach informatics courses. Learn more at: https://apply.interfolio.com/92740

Janet Runbeck and Cheryl Davis, Alums of both Tacoma General Hospital School of Nursing and UW Tacoma's School of Nursing and Healthcare Leadership's Master of Nursing program were featured in the News Tribune. Learn more at: tacoma.uw.edu/nursing/snhcl-news