Our Faculty
Meet the PhD-level nursing scholars and educators who guide your academic journey. Each faculty member brings decades of research, clinical, and teaching experience.
Dr. Amina Okafor
PhD, RN, FAAN
Director of Doctoral Mentorship
Education
PhD Nursing Science, University of Pennsylvania • MSN, Yale University
Research Focus
Health disparities in underserved communities, qualitative methodologies, community-based participatory research
Publications
40+ peer-reviewed publications in JAMA Nursing, Nursing Research, and Advances in Nursing Science
"I believe every nurse researcher has a unique contribution to make. My role is to help you find your scholarly voice and amplify it through rigorous, meaningful research."
Dr. Robert Harrington
PhD, RN, CNE
Senior Statistical Consultant
Education
PhD Biostatistics, Johns Hopkins • MSN Nursing Education, Georgetown University
Research Focus
Quantitative research design, clinical trials methodology, advanced statistical modeling in nursing outcomes research
Publications
35+ publications in Journal of Nursing Scholarship, Research in Nursing & Health
"Statistics don't have to be intimidating. I help scholars understand not just the 'how' but the 'why' behind every analysis, building confidence that lasts beyond graduation."
Dr. Sofia Ramirez
DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
EBP & Clinical Practice Lead
Education
DNP, Columbia University • MSN Family Nurse Practitioner, University of Miami
Research Focus
Evidence-based practice implementation, telehealth in primary care, chronic disease management in Latino communities
Publications
20+ publications in Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners
"Translating evidence into practice is both an art and a science. I help advanced practice nurses bridge the gap between research and the bedside."
Dr. David Chen
PhD, RN, CCRN
Academic Writing & Publication Mentor
Education
PhD Nursing, University of California San Francisco • MSN Critical Care, Emory University
Research Focus
Academic writing pedagogy, scholarly publication strategies, critical care nursing outcomes
Publications
25+ peer-reviewed articles, co-author of 'Writing for Nursing Impact' (Springer, 2023)
"Clear writing is clear thinking. I work with scholars at every level to transform complex ideas into compelling, publishable manuscripts."