The purpose of this chapter shall be to link Prairie View A&M Nursing Alumni of similar aspirations for the perpetuation of Prairie View A&M University College of Nursing by:
A. Integrating the chapter activities with the Prairie View A&M National Alumni Association;
B. Strengthening commitment to the ideals and purposes of the Prairie View College of Nursing;
C. Supporting the r4cruitment and retention of students at Prairie View College of Nursing; and
D. Providing support services and financial scholarships for student nurses.
We choose the leadership for the Prairie View Nurses Alumni Chapter knowing what each member has to bring to the Chapter, the students, as well as the community.
We have knowledgeable members that lead our Chapter. With a broad range of experience, our leadership shows us by their example of what true success is.
For information on our Board Members and Committees please take a look below.
Letha Mosley is a graduate of Prairie View A&M University College of Nursing where she received a Bachelor of Science of degree in Nursing. She received a Master’s degree in Healthcare
Administration/Education from University of Phoenix. Her professional Nursing career spans over 40
years; and, has been rewarding, fulfilling, and for
Letha Mosley is a graduate of Prairie View A&M University College of Nursing where she received a Bachelor of Science of degree in Nursing. She received a Master’s degree in Healthcare
Administration/Education from University of Phoenix. Her professional Nursing career spans over 40
years; and, has been rewarding, fulfilling, and forever learning. Her direct patient care experience was
in the area of caring for oncology/medical surgical/trauma patients; educating patients, families,
healthcare professionals, etc. She has served as Manager/Director of hospital Quality/Infection
Control/Risk Management programs. In these roles, she has lead teams in developing hospital
policies and processes to meet local, state, federal rules & regulations. She has proven to be organized, highly motivated, and a detailed problem solver for patient safety. Ms. Mosley is devoted to promoting the Mission and the rich legacy of the PV Nurses Alumni Chapter.
She has served the chapter as Recording Secretary, By-laws Committee Chair, Annual Prayer Breakfast
Chair, Financial/Membership Committee Chair and various supporting roles as needed. She believes
effective communication and working as a team begins with being swift to hear, slow to speak, and
slow to anger... James 1:19
Her goals as President:
To implement best business practices;
Increase visibility in the community;
Create systems and processes for smooth & efficient operations of the chapter, and;
Promote good customer service for our internal and external partners; and
Continue to create a stream of revenue to support the business.
Tawana Walter Cadien
eMPA|RN|Advocate|DirectorOfNonprofits
Tawana Walter Cadien, a native of Beaumont, Texas is the daughter of Pastor Terry L. Walter, Sr., and Missionary Virginia Ann Webb. Since her youth, Tawana has been active in her communities leading initiatives to empower others to enhance their lives and their community. As the da
Tawana Walter Cadien
eMPA|RN|Advocate|DirectorOfNonprofits
Tawana Walter Cadien, a native of Beaumont, Texas is the daughter of Pastor Terry L. Walter, Sr., and Missionary Virginia Ann Webb. Since her youth, Tawana has been active in her communities leading initiatives to empower others to enhance their lives and their community. As the daughter of a minister and advocate, Tawana learned early to attend to the needs of people regardless of their age, gender, race, or socio-economic status. She’s passionate about people and her community.
Tawana earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Nursing from Prairie View A&M University and an Executive Master’s Degree in Public Administration from The Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs from Texas Southern University. In honor of her dear mother who was also a nurse, in 2018 Tawana instituted the Virginia A. Webb Memorial Scholarship for Prairie View A&M College Of Nursing students.
Both of Tawana’s degrees have been the pivotal foundation for her life of service and leadership. Tawana has led many nurses and medical professionals in the Community Nursing arena as Texas Health Steps and Pregnant Women and Infants Program Case Manager with the State of Texas,
Alfretta Hicks, a proud graduate of the class of 1978 from the Prairie View CON.
Alfretta has had a highly skilled career with more than 25 years of practical expertiece in hospital environments. I served in a leadership role while at the hospital and has managed staff in the folowing areas, Discharge Planning, Hemodialysis, Medicine and
Alfretta Hicks, a proud graduate of the class of 1978 from the Prairie View CON.
Alfretta has had a highly skilled career with more than 25 years of practical expertiece in hospital environments. I served in a leadership role while at the hospital and has managed staff in the folowing areas, Discharge Planning, Hemodialysis, Medicine and Medicine Sub-Specialities Clinics, Infusion Center and Urgent Care during which time I was responsible for managing million dollar budgets. Alfretta is currently is a Special Education Nurse in the HoustonISD providing care to the district’s medically fragile students. A Life Member of the PVNAA, I work actively in the Nurses Alumni and assisted with the coordination
of the chapter’s Prayer Breakfast in 2020 and 2021 and I chaired the breakfast in 2022. Alfretta served as the Courtesy Committee Chairman for 2020 – 2023. Alfretta is a 50 plus year member of the Loving Word Fellowship Church and serves as the Nurse Wellness Team Facilitator. Alfretta is a Life Member of the Top Ladies of Distinction Inc. and a member of the Houston Chapter. I have served as the chapter’s 2nd Vice President, Sickle Cell Awareness Committee Chair, Awards Committee Chair, mentor for numerous Top Teens and participant with the organization for provide
service to senior citizens, youth, and familes in our community. Alfretta is a member
National Association of School Nurses (NASN), Texas School Nurse Organization (TSNO), NAACP, NCNW and serves as a Board Member for the Sickle Cell Association of Texas, Marc Thomas Foundation. I am honored to serve as the Financial Secretary of this prestigious organization! Alfretta strongly believes to receive in life, you must give of your time, your talent and your treasure!
Amy Jones is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She is currently traveling as a Nurse Practitioner in New Mexico. She received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, Texas in 2012. For over 5 years she worked in the Women, Infants and Childrens department as a Newborn/Transition Care
Amy Jones is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She is currently traveling as a Nurse Practitioner in New Mexico. She received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, Texas in 2012. For over 5 years she worked in the Women, Infants and Childrens department as a Newborn/Transition Care Nurse at LBJ Hospital in Houston, Texas.
She has always had a passion for the underserved community and being able to provide the care that is well deserved. She received her Master of Science in Nursing at Prairie View A&M University in 2017. She strongly believes in equality and providing care for all. She received her Doctorate in Nursing Practice at Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, Texas in 2023.
Amy enjoys crafting, decorating, event planning, traveling and spending time with family.
She is the corresponding secretary for Prairie View Nursing Alumni Chapter. The role of the Corresponding Secretary is to keep the members informed about the current and upcoming events. She looks forward to serving as the Corresponding Secretary of Prairie View Nurses Alumni Chapter.
Martha Stancil is a graduate of Prairie View A & M University College of Nursing where she received a
Bachelor of Science degree; she received her MBA from Our Lady of the Lake. Attended University of
Pennsylvania Wharton Nursing Leadership Program and received a certification as Certified Nurse
Executive. Serving as a nurse for nearl
Martha Stancil is a graduate of Prairie View A & M University College of Nursing where she received a
Bachelor of Science degree; she received her MBA from Our Lady of the Lake. Attended University of
Pennsylvania Wharton Nursing Leadership Program and received a certification as Certified Nurse
Executive. Serving as a nurse for nearly 4 decades has full-filled my calling in life and exceeded my
expectations.
My area of expertise includes critical care, emergency care, ambulatory care, and leadership. I had the
distinct privilege of being chosen to become a Fellow in the National Association of Public Hospitals that
afforded me to travel across the United States to study population health in various states. This
experience provided me with a broader view of the pivotal role of nurses play in improving the
community’s health. Nursing is broader than what we do in a brick and mortar building eight or twelve
hours a day, Nursing has no boundaries for those committed to do all in their power to raise the
standards of their community’s health.
I accepted the role as Treasures in September 2022.
My goals as a Treasurer are to:
members.
Provide strategic planning and direction for succession planning for the treasurer position
Provide the Alumni’s Chapter with an online transparent accounting system
DeShon Burton, BSN, RN, BS, CNOR
earned her BSN from Prairie View A & M University in 2003 while serving as Class Chaplain.
She is the Godly Proud mother of two adult children Rishard and Zoë.
DeShon has been a Perioperative O/R Nurse for 20 years, specializing in Cardiovascular/ Heart Failure; Trauma; Abdominal and Cardiovascular Transp
DeShon Burton, BSN, RN, BS, CNOR
earned her BSN from Prairie View A & M University in 2003 while serving as Class Chaplain.
She is the Godly Proud mother of two adult children Rishard and Zoë.
DeShon has been a Perioperative O/R Nurse for 20 years, specializing in Cardiovascular/ Heart Failure; Trauma; Abdominal and Cardiovascular Transplant Surgeries. Ms. Burton is a (2019) and (2023) Good Samaritan Bronze Award Recipient. She is member of Texas Nurses Association/ American Nurses Association; National Black Nurses Association; Fort Bend County Black Nurses Association; and National Association of PeriOperative Registered Nurses (AORN ). Deshon is an actively engaged member of the Association of PERIOPERATIVE Registered Nurses of Greater Houston where she served as President (2019) and many other offices of the Board. She continues to serve as the current Chapter Chaplain (2021; 2023). As our Alumni Chapter Historian, she plans to coordinate and collaborate activities and events with other professional organizations. She looks forward to compiling, highlighting and reporting Nursing Alumni accomplishments and chapter events.
Ellen Gardner Soyombo, MBA, MSN, RN, AMB-BC, graduated from Prairie View A&M
University with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1988. She received her Master in
Business Administration in 2009 from Texas Women’s University and Master of Science in
Nursing Education in 2022 from Lamar University-Beaumont, Texas.
Ellen currently work
Ellen Gardner Soyombo, MBA, MSN, RN, AMB-BC, graduated from Prairie View A&M
University with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1988. She received her Master in
Business Administration in 2009 from Texas Women’s University and Master of Science in
Nursing Education in 2022 from Lamar University-Beaumont, Texas.
Ellen currently works as a Professional Development Specialist in Diabetes Education at
Houston Methodist West. As a specialist in diabetes education, Ellen works collaboratively
with the healthcare team to ensure the diabetic patient and their family are provided with best
practices in the care and management their diabetes. She holds active membership in several
professional nursing organizations; Texas Nurses Association, District 9, American Academy of
Ambulatory Care Nursing, and The Fort Bend County Black Nurses Association. She
volunteers her time between the American Red Cross-Disaster Health Services and Fort Bend
Senior Meals on Wheels. She is also a proud member of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., Zeta Chi
Chapter.
Prior to being elected as the parliamentarian, Ellen was co-chair of the scholarship committee.
Her goal as the parliamentarian is to provide guidance to the president and chapter members in
conducting an orderly and effective meeting according to chapter bylaws and Robert’s Rules of
Order. She believes the glue to an organization is to follow 1 Corinthians 14:40, “but let all
things be done decently and in order.”
Olevia Garcia has been a practicing nurse for the past 25 years. She graduated from Prairie View A&M University in 1998 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and then in 2008 with a Masters in Nursing Education. In 2014, graduated with a Post Master's certificate as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She has worked in various nursing discipline
Olevia Garcia has been a practicing nurse for the past 25 years. She graduated from Prairie View A&M University in 1998 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and then in 2008 with a Masters in Nursing Education. In 2014, graduated with a Post Master's certificate as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She has worked in various nursing disciplines (Adults) including Medical-Surgical Nursing, OR-Gyn, Cardiac CathLab, Clinical Research and as a Staff Development Specialist in centralized Nursing and Patient Education. She is a Part-time Learning Lab Simulation Instructor for Western Governors University. She loves outdoor cycling, spinning and race walking. She is married with 4 grown children. She lives in Richmond, TX where she is active in her local church, Alief Baptist Church, and community. She has three grandchildren.
The Prairie View Nurses Alumni Chapter was formed in 1977 as the Houston Nursing Alumni Organization. A group of concerned nursing alumni met with the dean of nursing, Dr. Jewellean Mangaroo, regarding the image of the graduates in the Houston Medical Center and the low pass rate on the State Board Exam. Initially the primary focus of the group was to provide student support via scholarships, transportation, recruitment and mentoring. In addition, educational support was offered to the College of Nursing. Within this group an education committee was formed to assist students prepare for the State Board exam and develop criteria for awarding scholarships. Alumni Members volunteered their clinical expertise and conducted State Board review sessions. The pass rate on the State Board exam increased with each subsequent year of the program. The alumni held its first scholarship banquet on April 9, 1983 at which time four academic scholarships were awarded. At this event the Alumni proudly celebrated the outstanding accomplishment of the nursing school’s 100% pass rate on the licensure exam. Since the inception of the organization, a scholarship banquet/luncheon has been held to raise funds and award scholarships to deserving nursing students. In 2008, the organization celebrated its 25th anniversary scholarship event. At this time ten scholarships were awarded to pre-nursing students entering the upper division program and students at the junior and senior level. In August 2009, the organization officially changed its name from “Houston Nursing Alumni Organization” to Prairie View Nurses Alumni Chapter. The 2010 scholarship event marked the 27th year and 16 scholarships were awarded. Since 1983 the amount of scholarship monies awarded is approximately one hundred and five thousand dollars.
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