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April 14, 2025
Celebrating Vincent Da and Don Minhas: SNHCL Alumni Excel at National Competition
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! 🎉👏
January 15, 2025
Spotlight: Sharon Laing puts community first, and the rest follows
If there is one person you can always count on to be out in the community seeking opportunities for growth, change and improvement, it is Dr. Sharon Laing. Laing, an associate professor in the School of Nursing & Healthcare Leadership at University of Washington Tacoma, uses community-based health research to better understand the needs of…
November 6, 2024
UW Tacoma Nursing Career & Education Fair
Join us for the 2024 Nursing Career & Education Fair in William Phillip Hall on Wednesday, November 6th from 11am-2pm! Nursing students and alumni are invited to learn more about career and educational opportunities throughout the Puget Sound. If you're interested in having a table at this event please contact Johnica Hopkins at johnicah@uw.edu
October 17, 2024
Congratulations, Dr. Katie Haerling, Distinguished Nurses of Influence Awardee!
We are pleased to share that Dr. Katie Haerling was selected to receive a Nurses of Influence Aware - Distinguished Researcher Award. There was a wonderful selection of candidates for the Nurses of Influence Award, and we are pleased to see one of our outstanding faculty selected this year. Congrats, Katie!
September 16, 2024
Rafael Saucedo (BAHCL Alum '17), shares his experience with UWT and why community is key
Rafael Saucedo ('17, '19), initially struggled in college until he found his community at UW Tacoma. Now he has made a career of helping others build community and financial health. Read more here.
July 31, 2024
BAHCL Alum, Anh Lam Accepted into the Master's in Data Science Program at Boston University
Congratulations to Anh Lam, a 2020 graduate of UW Tacoma's School of Nursing and Healthcare Leadership's Bachelor of Arts in Healthcare Leadership program on getting accepted into the Master's in Data Science program at Boston University's School of Public Health. She is currently working as a Clinical Research Coordinator in cancer research. She shared that "As a first-generation immigrant and college graduate, I am passionate about advancing my career and making a significant impact in the field of cancer clinical research. Driven by my passion to delve deeper into my field and truly make a difference, I've decided to pursue a Master's in Data Science. Through this program, my goal is to refine my analytical skills and gain a deeper understanding of data science techniques. This will empower me to drive innovation and contribute to improve outcomes in cancer research."
July 5, 2024
Janet Runbeck and Cheryl Davis, Alums of both Tacoma General Hospital School of Nursing and UW Tacoma's School of Nursing and Healthcare Leadership Featured in the News Tribune
Janet Runbeck and Cheryl Davis, SNHCL's Master of Nursing Alums, were featured in the News Tribune as two of the handful of alums from the Tacoma General Hospital School of Nursing which has been closed for 44 years, continuing to live its legacy. Although Janet retired in 2014, she continues to volunteer as a public health nurse and is involved in the community. Cheryl Davis worked in operating rooms for 24 years and then became an educator. She is the president of the Tacoma General Hospital School of Nursing Alumnae. Learn more about Janet and Cheryl here.
June 28, 2024
Dr. Patsy Maloney, SNHCL's Teaching Professor Inducted as 2024 Fellow to the American Academy of Nursing
Congratulations to SNHCL's Teaching Professor, Dr. Patsy Maloney on being inducted as a member of the 2024 Fellows of Nurses Leaders to the American Academy of Nursing. Dr. Maloney and her cohort were selected from a competitive pool of applicants. The American Academy of Nursing indicated, "The inductees will be recognized for their substantial and sustained impact on health and health care at the Academy’s annual Health Policy Conference, taking place on October 31 – November 2, 2024 in Washington, DC." Learn more here.
