Jonas Alumni

Jonas Scholar Alumni Council

The Jonas Scholar Alumni Council is a leadership group that consists of 10 alumni of the Jonas Scholar program selected to serve a two-year term. Created to amplify the enduring impact of the Jonas Scholars program, the Alumni Council serves as a vital force in building lasting connections among alumni, advancing professional development, and nurturing a vibrant, collaborative community of nurse leaders nationwide. The Alumni Council’s mission is:

  • To foster strong connections among the nationwide Jonas Scholar network and maintain a connection between Scholar alumni and Jonas Nursing
  • To advise Jonas Nursing on strategic direction and make key decisions for the network of Jonas Scholar Alumni

For information on the latest activities and events for Jonas Alumni, please visit the Jonas Activities and Online Community Page.

 

2025 – 2027 Jonas Scholar Alumni Council

Gerardo Flores

Gerardo Flores

Jonas Scholar 2016-2018
PhD, University of California Los Angeles
Assistant Teaching Professor
University of California, Los Angeles

Nia Josiah

Nia Josiah

Jonas Scholar 2021-2023
DNP, Columbia University
Practice Assistant Professor 
University of Pennsylvania

Joshua Minks

Joshua Minks

Jonas Scholar 2016-2018
PhD, University of Missouri - St Louis
Assistant Professor 
University of Missouri - St Louis
Mentoring Subcommittee

Abby Mutic

Abby Mutic

Jonas Scholar 2016-2018
PhD, Emory University
Assistant Professor
Emory University

Brad Phillips

Brad Phillips

Jonas Scholar 2018-2020
PhD, West Virginia University
Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs, Director of International BSN Programs, and Assistant Professor 
West Virginia University

Christie Simon-Waterman

Christie Simon-Waterman

Jonas Scholar 2014-2016
DNP, University of Maryland
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
Johns Hopkins Hospital

Rebecca Jones

Rebecca Jones

Jonas Scholar 2014-2016
DNP, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Chief Quality Officer - Women’s Services Market  
Northwest Health
Alumni Council Chair

Natasha Laibhen-Parkes

Natasha Laibhen-Parkes

Jonas Scholar 2012-2014
PhD, Mercer University
Clinical Associate Professor 
Georgia State University

Sara Mithani

Sara Mithani

Jonas Scholar 2016-2018
PhD, University of Illinois Chicago
Assistant Professor 
UT Health San Antonio

Tonychris Nnaka

Tonychris Nnaka

Jonas Scholar 2021-2023
PhD, The University of Texas at Austin
Associate Dean for Research and Associate Professor of Nursing 
University of North Texas Health Science Center
Alumni Council Advisor

Eleanor Rivera

Eleanor Rivera

Jonas Scholar 2016-2018
PhD, University of Illinois Chicago
Assistant Professor
University of Illinois Chicago
Programming Subcommittee