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Mattie Mason, a 1978 graduate, joined the Nurses Alumni Chapter in 2007 and has been a life member since 2011. In 2010 she developed and implemented the I.M.P.A.C.T. Mentor Program for the Alumni. She has served as the Financial Secretary, Chairperson of Membership Committee, Chairperson for Prayer Breakfast, 2014 Chairperson for Selection Subcommittee of Scholarship Luncheon, initiated the Walterene Reed Scholarship in 2006, and has been a participating member of several committees. Her goal as President is: Teamwork with Excellence- “Always Strive to Autograph Your Teamwork with Excellence. With teamwork she plans to increase membership, re-implement the mentoring program, implement education programs, continue with the centennial celebrations, increase donations, and utilize technology to expand the chapter to a new level.

Tawana Walter Cadien

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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, 

 Letha Mosley, a 1977 graduate, joined the Nurse’s Alumni chapter in 2013. She has served as the Recording Secretary, Chairperson of the Prayer Breakfast, and Chairperson of the Constitution and By-Laws committee. She feels finance is vital to the operations of the organization. Her role as the Financial Secretary is to keep an accurate record of all income for the treasurer’s financial records. Work with the Finance Committee concerning the fiscal affairs of the Chapter. Also, she will be serving as the Membership Chair. The membership committee role is the recruitment and retention of members into the Nurses Alumni Chapter. One of the goals for membership is to engage chapter members in the recruitment plans.  Work with new members to provide their expertise and talents to assist with duties as necessary. 

Dr. Deidra Williams, MSN, APRN, FNP-C graduated from Prairie View A&M University with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2005. She received her Master of Science in Nursing (FNP) in 2010 and Doctor of Nursing Practice in 2016. Dr. Williams currently works as a Family Nurse Practitioner within the community. She provides primary care to the homeless population in the Houston area. 

Dr. Williams is the Corresponding Secretary for the Prairie View Nursing Alumni Chapter. Her role is to send correspondence and keep the members informed on chapter business. She is currently the Chairperson for the Public Relations and Technology Committee.  Dr. Williams goal for the chapter is to adapt and prepare for the future of nursing. 

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: 

• Prepare for yearly audits 
• Manage the financial health of the Alumni to include presenting financial reports to the board and  

members. 

• Align the Alumni’s mission with operational budget 

Provide strategic planning and direction for succession planning for the treasurer position   

Provide the Alumni’s Chapter with an online transparent accounting system

My name is Terrie Mitchell, the 2021 elected Historian for the Prairie View A&M University Nurses Alumni Association. 
I graduated with my BSN in 2012 from Prairie View A & M College of Nursing. In 2018 I graduated with my Master's in Nursing Leadership and Administration from University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. 
I have enjoyed the journey as a Medical-Surgical, Pediatric Home Health, Intensive Care Nurse, Clinical Operations for Hospital start up, and ICU Management throughout my time as a Nurse. I have also recently completed my first semester as a Prairie View College of Nursing clinical instructor. 
I have a passion and personal investment in the growth of Prairie View nursing students and I am forever grateful for the opportunity to be apart of the PV alumni family. 




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Dr. Isaac Smith received his Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from Prairie View A & M University, Prairie View, Texas and Master of Science from Texas Woman’s University, Houston, Texas and  a Doctorate of Philosophy in Education from Capella University, Minneapolis. Minnesota.  Dr. Smith is a member of St Mark United Methodist Church, La Porte, TX.  Presently, Dr. Smith is a Clinical Associate Professor of Nursing and Director of Patient Simulation Technology and Learning Laboratories at Prairie View A & M University College of Nursing, Houston, TX.

Dr. Smith’s expertise and scholarship in patient simulation pedagogy have enhanced the effectiveness of the nursing programs and readiness of graduates for the work place.  Lastly, Dr. Smith is a genuine team player in the efforts of the College of Nursing to serve as a focal site for the development of school nurses and faculty from other institutions.

Dr. Smith’s academic preparation and expertise in “Critical Care” involves the care of high risk adults experiencing an exhaustive list of health care conditions.  The challenge of teaching this content is a vital component of students as he maneuvers the scientific representations of critical care nursing with precision and ease.  Dr. Smith is recognized for clinical expertise in clinical simulation, mentoring, implementation, staff/faculty development and training.

Betty Davis-Lewis, EdD, RN, FAAN

Dr. Bettye Davis Lewis is a graduate of Prairie View A&M University College of Nursing with a B.S. in Nursing. She received a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from the University of Houston, Houston Texas, a Masters of Education and Doctorate of Education from Texas Southern University, Houston Texas. She is a graduate of Leadership Texas and a Senior Fellow of the American Leadership Forum. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing and a Fellow in the International Society of Hypertension in Blacks. Dr. Lewis was the first African American selected as a Leadership Extern in Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society.

She serves on numerous boards which include United Negro College Fund, Theater Under the Stars, March of Dimes, America Cancer Society, Alzheimer’s and Related Diseases/State of Texas, %A Advisory Board for Museum of Fine Arts. She has received many awards which includes: 2000 African American Life Achievement Award, Edith Award, Crystal Award, Emerge Business Award, Distinguished Leadership Award from Texas Nurses Association, District #9.

Dr. Lewis is listed in Who’s Who in American Nursing, Who’s Who in American and Distinguished African Americans. For the past three years she has been listed in Ebony Magazine 100 Most Influential Americans. 

Dr. Lewis has been devoted to the growth and sustainability of the College of Nursing. She has served as the President of the Alumni Chapter, Chairperson of the Scholarship Luncheon, and has served on many different committees in the chapter. This year Dr. Lewis will serve as the chapter’s Parliamentarian.