our Team
Meet the dedicated faculty and staff who guide, mentor, and prepare our nursing students for meaningful careers in healthcare.

Director of Nursing Education
Maryann Carissa Oledan Steiner, RN BSN
A dedicated nurse educator and leader with experience in clinical care, teaching, and staff development. A U.S. Navy veteran, she brings strong leadership, mentorship, and evidence-based training to prepare students for safe, compassionate patient care.

Admissions Coordinator - Lead
Sydney Saulog
Guiding prospective students through the enrollment process while also supporting social media marketing efforts. She ensures a smooth admissions experience and supports students from initial inquiry to program start, helping them take the first step toward a successful healthcare career. She is currently pursuing a BS in Healthcare Professions with a concentration in Healthcare Administration at Louisiana State University of Alexandria.

Admissions Coordinator
Casey feliciano
A UC San Diego graduate and current SDSU graduate student in Healthcare Administration, she is committed to creating a welcoming, organized admissions experience for future healthcare professionals. Casey guides prospective students from initial inquiry through enrollment and program start while supporting Healthcare Science Academy’s marketing efforts.

Nursing Instructor I
La Shonda gray, LVN DSD
Our Lead PM Nurse Assistant Training Program Instructor, specializing in staff development and supporting part-time students balancing busy schedules. She provides structured, flexible guidance and real-world training, helping evening learners build confidence and clinical skills while advancing toward a career in patient care.

Nursing Instructor I
Mary Kate Tentoco, LVN DSD
Our adjunct nursing instructor for our evening and weekend programs, teaching both theory and clinical. She supports students across flexible schedules, bridging classroom learning with hands-on application while reinforcing core skills and confidence needed to succeed in real-world patient care settings.

Nursing Instructor I
Sarai anguiano, LVN DSD
Our adjunct nursing instructor for our evening and weekend programs, teaching both theory and clinical. She supports students across flexible schedules, bridging classroom learning with hands-on application while reinforcing core skills and confidence needed to succeed in real-world patient care settings.

Nursing Instructor I
CHRISTOPHER MARTINEZ, LVN DSD
Our Lead Fast Track Instructor for our Nurse Assistant Training Program. A United States Navy veteran, Christopher brings hands-on clinical experience, leadership, and a strong commitment to preparing future nurse assistants with the confidence, professionalism, and practical skills needed to succeed in healthcare.

Nursing Instructor I
Ryu Tobaru, LVN DSD
An adjunct theory and clinical instructor with extensive experience in urgent care, patient assessment, IV therapy, medication administration, case management, emergency response, and patient education. Ryu is a former United States Navy Hospital Corpsman and brings hands-on clinical experience, professionalism, and military healthcare training to the classroom while helping prepare future nurse assistants for success in patient care.


