Faculty
PROGRAM DIRECTORS
MR. ANDRES ARMANDO CAIAFFA, MSN, ARNP (FULL-TIME)
Nursing Administrator, School of Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
Florida International University, Miami, Florida
MS. GLADYS NOISY, MA Ed., R.T. (R) (FULL TIME)
Program Director, General Radiologic Technology Program
Masters of Arts in Education,
TUI University, Cypress, California
Bachelor in Science in Health Sciences, TUI University, Cypress, California
X-ray Technologist, Nassau Hospital School of Radiology, Garden City, New York
DR. VICTOR FERNANDEZ, RDMS (AB), RCS, (FULL-TIME)
Director of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Doctor in Medicine Degree, Eugenio Maria De Hostos University, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
MS. MAIKELIN MARTINEZ, RMA (FULL-TIME)
Program Director, Medical Assistant Program
Bachelor of Arts in Biology, University of Miami, Miami, Florida.
MRS. MERCEDES PEREZ, MSN, MBA, RN (FULL-TIME)
Nursing Director, School of Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing Administration
Barry University, Miami Shores, Florida
Master of Business Administration
University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida
Bachelor in Nursing
Barry University, Miami Shores, Florida
OCCUPATIONAL ASSOCIATES AND DIPLOMA FACULTY
MR. ANGEL ALONSO, B.S., RDMS (AB), RVT (VT) (FULL-TIME)
Instructor, Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program
Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering,
Jose Antonio Echeverria University, Havana, Cuba
MRS. ILEANA ALVAREZ BUILLA, CPhT, RPT (FULL–TIME)
Instructor, Pharmacy Technician Program
Pharmacy Technician,
Professional Training Centers, Miami, Florida
MS. IREMIS ARAGONESES, RDMS (BR), (FULL–TIME)
Instructor, Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program
Occupational Associates Degree
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Professional Training Centers, Miami, Florida
MR. JUAN CAMEJO VALLADARES, M.S, B.S. (FULL-TIME)
Instructor, Core/General Education Courses
Master in Science, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale- Davie, Florida
Bachelor of Science in Biology,
University of Havana, Havana, Cuba
MS. OMARIS J. DIAZ, CPhT, RPT (PART-TIME)
Instructor, Pharmacy Technician Program
Pharmacy Technician, Everest Institute, Miami, Florida
MR. JASON O. JAMES, R.T. (R) (CT) (MR) (PER-DIEM)
Instructor, General Radiologic Technology Program
Associates of Science Radiography, Keiser College,
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
DR. MARIA C. LLERANDI, RDMS (AB) (OB), (BR) RVT, RDCS (FULL-TIME)
Lead Instructor, Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program
Doctor in Medicine Degree with Specialty in OB/GYN, University of Havana, Havana, Cuba
Specialized Associate Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Cardiovascular Technology,
Professional Training Centers, Miami, Florida
MS. CARIDAD MATILLA, CPhT, RPT
(FULL–TIME)
Clinical Coordinator, Pharmacy Technician Program
Pharmacy Technician,
Everest Institute, Hialeah, Florida
DR. PABLO OROZCO, RN, RDMS (AB) (OB), RCS, RVS (FULL-TIME)
Clinical Coordinator,
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program
Doctor in Medicine Degree with Specialty in Internal Medicine, University of Havana, Havana, Cuba
MR. MIGUEL l. RODRIGUEZ, B.S., CPhT (PART- TIME)
Instructor, Core/General Education Courses
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry Education, University of Havana, Havana, Cuba
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry,
University of Havana, Havana, Cuba
MR. CARLOS SANCHEZ, R.T. (R) (MR) (PART-TIME)
Instructor, General Radiologic Technology Program,
Occupational Associates in General Radiologic Technology, Professional Training Centers, Miami, Florida.
Basic Radiologic Technologist, Vocational Institute, Hialeah, Florida
MR. THOMAS VARKEY, B.S., R.T. (R) (MR) (CT) (FULL TIME)
Clinical Coordinator,
General Radiologic Technology Program
Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences, Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences, Orlando, Florida
Associates of Science Radiography, Miami Dade Community College, Miami, Florida
ACADEMIC ASSOCIATES FULL TIME FACULTY
MS. SANDRA ALPHONSE, MSN, ARNP (FULL-TIME)
Nursing Professor
Master of Science in Nursing
Florida International University, Miami, Florida
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Florida International University, Miami, Florida
DR. BABJIDE S. AJANAKU (FULL-TIME)
Anatomy and Physiology/ Health Sciences Professor
Doctor in Medicine Degree with Specialty in Internal Medicine, Technological University of Santiago (UTESA), Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Master in Science in Environmental Science, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, New Jersey
Bachelors of Science in Chemistry,
Morgan State University, Baltimore, Maryland
DR. MARIO ASCENCIO, RDMS (AB), (FULL-TIME)
DMS Professor, Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program
Doctor in Medicine Degree,
San Carlos School of Medicine, Guatemala, C.A.
MR. DANNEL L. BISONO, RDMS (AB), RT (S) (FULL-TIME)
DMS Professor, Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program
Associates of Science, Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Technology, Florida National College, Miami, Florida
MRS. NAJLA DAHAN, Ph.D. (FULL-TIME)
English / Speech Professor
Doctorate in Education, Education Leadership, University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona
Master in English Linguistics, English Language and Literary Stylistics, University of Edinburgh,
Edinburgh, England
MRS. MARGALITTE MARCELIN, MSN, ARNP (FULL-TIME)
Nursing Professor
Master of Science in Nursing
Florida International University, Miami, Florida
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida
DR. DIANE POU (FULL TIME)
Anatomy and Physiology/ Health Sciences Professor
Doctor in Medicine Degree, Mother and Teacher Pontifical Catholic University, Santiago de Los Caballeros,
Dominican Republic
MS. LOURDES VALVERDE, Ph.D. (FULL TIME)
Mathematics Professor
Doctor Philosophy in Mathematics Education,
University of Havana, Havana, Cuba
Bachelor of Science in Teaching Mathematics in High School, University of Havana, Havana, Cuba
MRS. LUIDIVINA VIGIL, MSN, ARNP (FULL-TIME)
Nursing Professor, Nursing Program
Master of Science in Nursing, Adult Health Nursing,
Florida International University, Miami, Florida
Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Florida International University, Miami, Florida
ACADEMIC ASSOCIATES ADJUNCT FACULTY
MS. ROSELINE AJOKU, MSN, ARNP (ADJUNCT)
Nursing Professor
Master of Science in Nursing
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Florida International University, Miami, Florida
MR. MARCEL ANDINO, Ph.D. (ADJUNCT)
Computer Science / Remedial Mathematics Professor
Doctor in Philosophy in Information Technical Sciences, University of Havana, Havana, Cuba
Bachelor in Science in Industrial Engineering,
University of Havana, Havana, Cuba
MRS. PERLITA CERILO, MSN, RN (ADJUNCT)
Nursing Professor
Master of Science in Nursing
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona
Master of Science
Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
MRS. EDALMA CORNIEL, MSN, ARNP (ADJUNCT)
Nursing Professor
Master of Science in Nursing
Florida International University, Miami, Florida
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Florida International University, Miami, Florida
MRS. YADIRA DIAZ-SUAREZ, (ADJUNCT)
Remedial Mathematics Professor
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Florida International University, Miami, Florida.
DR. VICTOR FERNANDEZ, RDMS (AB), RCS, (ADJUNCT)
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Professor
Doctor in Medicine Degree,
Eugenio Maria De Hostos University,
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
MS. MELODY HERNANDEZ, (ADJUNCT)
Remedial English Professor
Bachelor of Arts in English, Florida International University, Miami, Florida.
MR. AYIVI HUISSO, Ph.D. (ADJUNCT)
Physics / Remedial Mathematics Professor
Doctor Philosophy in Physics,
University of Montreal, Montreal, Canada
Bachelor of Science in Physics Sciences,
University of Odessa, Ukraine
MS. CORDELL JONES, MSN, (ADJUNCT)
Nursing Professor, Nursing Program
Master of Science in Nursing,
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona
Bachelors of Science in Nursing, University of Phoenix, Plantation, Florida.
MR. ANOTLIN MAURY, MSN, ARNP (ADJUNCT)
Nursing Professor
Master of Science in Nursing
Florida International University, Miami, Florida
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Florida International University, Miami, Florida
MS. LOURDES PINTATDO (ADJUNCT)
English Professor
Master of Science in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, Florida International University, Miami, Florida
MR. JUAN SEBASTIAN PASTERIS (ADJUNCT)
Mathematics Professor
Master of Science in Secondary Math Education, Florida International University, Miami, Florida
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Florida International University, Miami, Florida
MRS. DINORA SHERVINGTON, M.S. (ADJUNCT)
Psychology Professor
Master of Science in Psychology,
Carlos Albizu University, Miami, Florida
Bachelor of Liberal Studies,
Barry University, Miami Shores, Florida
MR. DIMITRI TAMALIS, Ph.D. (ADJUNCT)
Chemistry Professor
Doctor Philosophy in Biochemistry,
Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry,
McPherson College, McPherson, Kansas
MRS. CLAUDIA ZENDEGUI, MSN, RN (ADJUNCT)
Nursing Professor, Nursing Program
Master of Science in Nursing in Nursing Administration,
Barry University, Miami Shores, Florida
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Barry University, Miami Shores, Florida
ESL FACULTY
MR. MIGUEL LANDA (ADJUNCT)
ESL Professor/ Remedial English
Master in Arts in Foreign Languages and Literature, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington
Bachelor in Foreign Languages and Literature, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington
MS. OFELIA WILTZ (ADJUNCT)
ESL Professor
Master of Arts in Library and Information Sciences, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida
Master of Science in Exceptional Student Education, Barry University, Miami Shores, Florida
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Florida International University, Miami, Florida
