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CURRICULUM VITAE
Name Rhonda Ramirez, EdD, FNP-BC
Education
9/2003-05/2006 EdD in Organization and Leadership, School of Education University of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
9/1994-05/1996 MS in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner Program Samuel Merritt College, Oakland, CA
9/1971-05/1977 BS in Nursing, San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA
Licensure Information/Registration Number
Employment and Positions Held
Title/position: Chair, FNP Program
Faculty rank: Associate Professor
Institution: Samuel Merritt University
Date: 4/2017 (change in title from Director) to 8/28/2021 (Retired)
Title/position: Director, FNP Program
Faculty rank: Associate Professor
Institution: Samuel Merritt University
Date: 8/2014 (change in faculty rank) to present
Title/position: Director, FNP Program
Faculty rank: Assistant Professor
Status: Annualized
Institution: Samuel Merritt University, FNP Program
Location: Oakland, CA
Duration: 4/1/2011 to present
Title/position: Interim Director, FNP Program
Faculty rank: Assistant Professor
Status: Annualized
Institution: Samuel Merritt University, FNP Program
Location: Oakland, CA
Duration: 12/2010 to 3/31/2011
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Title/position: Co-Director, FNP Program
Faculty rank: Assistant Professor
Status: Annualized
Institution: Samuel Merritt University, FNP Program
Location: Oakland, CA
Duration: 8/2010 to 12/2010
Title/position: Assistant Professor, FNP Program
Faculty rank: Assistant Professor
Status: Annualized
Institution: Samuel Merritt University, FNP Program
Location: Oakland, CA
Duration: 9/07 to present
Title/position: Family Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care Institution: Native American Health Center
Location: Oakland, CA
Duration: 5/97 to 8/2024 (Retired)
Title/position: Family Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care Institution: Tracy Family Practice
Location: Tracy, CA
Duration: 8/96 to 5/97
Fellowships
1/2013 Distinguished Practitioner and Fellow, National Academies of Practice and the Nursing Academy
Membership in Scientific/Professional Organizations:
California Association for Nurse Practitioners
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Sigma Theta Tau International
Graduate FNP Student Preceptorship
1997 to Precept FNP students every semester at my Primary Care clinical practice 2024 at Native American Health Center, Oakland, CA and High school-based Health Centers, Alameda, CA
Honors and Awards
Title or nature: Strommen Dillashaw Award
Awarding agency: SMU
Date: 12/2020
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Title or nature: Faculty of the Year
Awarding agency: SMU
Date: 2016
Title or nature: Nominee for Strommen Dillashaw Award
Awarding agency: SMU
Date: 12/2016
Title or nature: Excellence in Leadership
Awarding agency: Nu Xi at Large Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Date: 1/21/2015
Title or nature: Distinguished Practitioner and Fellow Awarding agency: National Academies of Practice & Nursing Academy Date: 4/2013
Title or nature: Spot Recognition Award
Awarding agency: SMU
Date: 5/2010
Teaching
Previous Teaching Responsibilities in the SMU Family Nurse Practitioner Program
FA 2020 N730 DNP Residency 1
SU 2020 N721 DNP Project Management
SP 2020 N720 DNP Project Conceptualizaiton and Design
FA 2019 N606 Synthesis Project
N723 DNP Project Presentation
N730 DNP Project Residency
Gwendolyn Thomas-Knight
Professional Summary
Community-focused leader with decades of experience in education, advocacy, and civic engagement. Lifelong Oakland resident committed to supporting older adults, fostering neighborhood connections, and promoting equitable city services. Skilled in leadership, communication, and program organization, with a lifelong passion for service and community impact. Known for bringing dedication, empathy, and a sense of humor to every initiative.
Professional Experience
Neighborhood Watch Leader – Mills Garden, Oakland, CA
2008 – Present
Lead neighborhood meetings and safety initiatives, both indoors and outdoors, fostering community connection and engagement.
Keep neighbors informed about city programs, resources, and policies affecting their daily lives.
Collaborate with local organizations, schools, and churches to enhance community participation and safety.
Organize outreach events, distribute information, and encourage civic involvement among residents.
Educator & Advocate
Master’s in Education: and teaching credentials (Secondary K–12, Special Education). Advocated for children at risk and students with special needs, ensuring equitable access to resources and support.
Expanded advocacy to include older adults, addressing gaps in services, transportation, and access to care.
Mentored and guided individuals across generations, promoting empowerment and self- advocacy.
Civic Engagement & Leadership
Active Member, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Active Member, National Council of Negro Women
Lifelong community volunteer with experience in voter registration and civic participation initiatives.
Advocate for equitable programs and services for older adults, emphasizing inclusivity and accessibility across Oakland neighborhoods.
Education & Credentials
Master’s in Education – Pepperdine University
Bachelor’s – San Francisco State University
Credentials: Secondary K–12, Resource Specialist, Special Education Skills & Strengths
Community organization and leadership
Advocacy for children, adults, and seniors
Program planning and public outreach
Effective communication and collaboration
Deep knowledge of Oakland neighborhoods and community needs Empathy, resilience, and a sense of humor to engage and inspire
Kevin Beachem
Skills
● Customer skills
● Computer literacy skills
● Marketing and promotions
● Problem solving
● Sales retail skills
● Quick learner
Experience
08/2017- 06/2020 & 03/2021-07/2023
Broadway San Francisco (formerly SHN), SF, CA.- Customer service representative ● Selling tickets and establishing new memberships.
● Collecting and processing payments with different kinds of pay methods. ● Answering phone calls and solving inquiries from customers. 12/2016 - 08/2017
Greyhound Bus Lines, Oakland, CA. - Ticket agent
● Collecting tickets and making sure about the ticket information. ● Selling tickets and handling packages to send via bus. ● Providing customer service to the diverse cultural community of Oakland, CA. 09/2016 - 11/2016
Freedom Makers Employment Agency, Oakland, CA. - General office support/Receptionist
● Developing clerical office duties such as filing, typing records and scheduling meetings through microsoft programs.
● Maintaining records update and attaching documentations as needed. ● Communication with members and coworkers through Outlook. 03/2014 - 11/2015
Modern Express Courier, Oakland, CA. - Courier
● Picking up and dropping off packages to deliver them in different locations or post offices. ● Receiving inquiries and requests from clients regarding deliveries. ● Driving to different locations in the bay area in an efficient way.
01/2011 - 05/2011
Strand Releasing Culver City, Los Angeles, CA. - Intern/General office support ● Assisting to create marketing campaigns and publicity. ● Distributing films and videos to different providers. ● Receiving, making copies, labeling the videos and getting ready to distribute them. ● Creating and keeping update inventory on the warehouse, making sure about the amount needed for every event or video requested.
1994- 2010
KPFA Radio, Berkeley, CA. - Traffic/Assistant Producer/ Program Coordinator ● Traffic/Scheduling promotional announcements.
● Writing/Reviewing PSAs and in house promotional material. ● Producing various radio programs: news, arts, information , etc. ● Coordinating local and remote programming.
● In house engineer.
1998 – 2007
California Audio Arts, Oakland, CA. - Executive Director/Artistic Director ● Creating audio play production team.
● Writing of audio plays.
● Researching opportunities to apply for grants to get funds for the organization. ● Trained new recruits in pre and post production.
● Engineering live production.
1992 – 1999
BASS Tickets, Concord, CA. - Promotions Coordinator
● Creating promotional materials as requested for various clients. ● Primary media contact for promoting client events.
● Building relationships with clients to promote the incoming events and merchandise.
Education
1979 – 1981
Biola College, La Mirada, CA - B.A. Political Science
1981 – 1983
University of California Los Angeles, CA - Graduate Study: Rhetoric Certification
California State University East Bay - Certification of veterinary assistant
Car-Lette Garrett
OBJECTIVE:
To secure a full-time position in Government where I can utilize my analytical data collection, detailed organization, management skills and customer service expertise.
EXPERIENCE:
06/1999-12/2002 and 12/2004-10/2024: Claims Specialist, Social Security Administration 7200 Bancroft Ave. Ste. 263 Oakland CA 94605 * Provide dedicated service to blind, disabled, elderly and economically challenged individuals
* Process applications for monetary and health insurance claims * Protect client identity and the integrity of the agency * Properly refer clients to appropriate internal and external agencies * Publically represent the agency, preparing, power point and oral presentations to other Organizations, about the abundance of programs and services Social Security offers *Prepare training materials and complete subject specific training classes 12/2002-11/2004 and 4/2022 to 8/2022: Management Support Specialist Social Security Administration 355 Gellert Blvd. Daly City, CA 94105 * Supervised seventeen employees who administered all aspects of SSA * Acted as a liaison between our agency and other local government and nonprofit agencies
* Reviewed and evaluated cases; giving employees detailed written and verbal feedback
* Analyzed statistical data and implanted workflow to best serve the public * Assign daily appointments and monthly work assignments *Trained staff on new work initiatives and gave re-fresher training when I recognized deficiencies
EDUCATION:
D.R.E., Christian Counseling Pneuma Theological Seminary 5/2017 M. A., Theology Pneuma Theological Seminary 5/2015
Certification of Completion National Training Seminars 3/2013 (Management and Leadership for women)
Certificate of Completion Frank Hagel Federal Building 8/2004 (Basic Leadership Skill)
B.A., Political Science San Francisco State University 5/1999 Philanthropic Organizations
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated 4/1995 to Present Black Affairs Advisory Committee 10/1999 to 10/2024
American India-Alaskan Native National Advisory Committee 7/2015 to 10/2024 Bible Study Teacher variety of Churches and Seminaries 1/2001 to Present REFERENCES: Provided upon request