Judith Candelaria has been teaching nursing and health sciences courses at University of Phoenix since 1992. She also has served as an area chair for the University. Candelaria has broad expertise in community and public health. Her professional experience includes staff and management positions at a home care agency, city-county health department, community health center, program providing health care for the homeless, and a state health department.
Deborah Clark, who holds a doctorate in nursing, has been a staff nurse, nurse educator, nurse manager, nurse administrator and associate dean for a nursing program. She has more than 13 years of teaching experience, including more than two years at University of Phoenix, and has taught nursing students at the graduate level.
Mary Nelson holds bachelor's and master's degrees in nursing, as well as a doctoral degree in research with a focus on cardiovascular wellness. She spent 23 years as a nurse in the military and currently is the director of a health and wellness center. Dr. Nelson also is a part-time research director for a national nursing association. She has 10 years of teaching experience, including seven at University of Phoenix. Dr. Nelson teaches subjects including nursing research, nursing theory and research utilization.
Martha Owen has more than 17 years of experience in health care administration. She has managed a hospice and an oncology practice, as well as served as a business manager for an organization with multiple clinic locations. A Fellow in the American College of Medical Practice Executives, Owen teaches health administration and business at University of Phoenix.