SNHCL Meet & Greet

UW Tacoma School of Nursing & Healthcare Leadership
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Interviews with UW Tacoma School of Nursing & Healthcare Leadership students, alumni, faculty, clinical faculty, advisory board, and other community partners.

  1. Dr. Jamilia Sherls: Leading Immunization Efforts in Washington State

    APR 9

    Dr. Jamilia Sherls: Leading Immunization Efforts in Washington State

    In this episode of the Meet & Greet podcast, Dr. Jamilia Sherls shares her journey into public health leadership and her work as Director of the Washington State Office of Immunization. She discusses vaccine equity, science-based policy, and how future nursing and healthcare leadership students can help strengthen public health in their communities.

    43 min
  2. Dr. Jingyi Li on Advancing Health Equity in Dementia Care Through Research, Compassion, and Cultural Understanding

    APR 9

    Dr. Jingyi Li on Advancing Health Equity in Dementia Care Through Research, Compassion, and Cultural Understanding

    In this episode, Dr. Jingyi Li shares how her clinical experiences and personal passion for culturally responsive care have shaped her work advancing health equity in dementia care. From research and teaching to community engagement, Dr. Li discusses the importance of seeing every person living with dementia beyond their diagnosis and creating care that honors their unique story.

    31 min
  3. Rafael Saucedo’s Journey in Leadership, Advocacy, and Community Impact

    APR 9

    Rafael Saucedo’s Journey in Leadership, Advocacy, and Community Impact

    In this episode, UW Tacoma alumnus Rafael Saucedo shares how his passion for community, advocacy, and relationship-building shaped his journey from Healthcare Leadership student to Philanthropy Program Manager at BECU. Rafael reflects on the experiences that guided his career, the importance of embracing uncertainty, and why meaningful leadership starts with showing up for your community.

    36 min
  4. Beyond Scrubs: David Antwi on Purpose, Passion, and the Power of Nursing

    10/27/2025

    Beyond Scrubs: David Antwi on Purpose, Passion, and the Power of Nursing

    From his roots in Ghana to his nursing career in the U.S., David Antwi’s journey is driven by compassion and service. Through his work, studies, and YouTube channel Healthcare Beyond Scrubs, he’s redefining what it means to care—empowering nurses, uplifting communities, and inspiring others to make a difference.

    27 min
  5. Blending Compassion and Technology: Dr. Weichao Yuwen’s Vision for the Future of Care

    10/27/2025

    Blending Compassion and Technology: Dr. Weichao Yuwen’s Vision for the Future of Care

    Dr. Weichao Yuwen, Associate Professor at UW Tacoma, explores how technology and human connection intersect in caregiving and healthcare. Her podcast highlights stories of innovation, empathy, and the ways digital tools can support families and improve well-being.

    26 min
  6. Building Hope: Dr. Lucas McIntyre on Transforming Youth Mental Health Care

    10/27/2025

    Building Hope: Dr. Lucas McIntyre on Transforming Youth Mental Health Care

    Dr. Lucas McIntyre, Medical Director of MultiCare’s Partial Hospitalization Program, is redefining how communities support adolescent mental health. Through compassion, innovation, and collaboration, he’s helping young people and families find stability, connection, and hope in the face of serious mental health challenges.

    41 min
  7. Dimity Prenger: Finding Purpose Through Nursing and Community Impact

    10/27/2025

    Dimity Prenger: Finding Purpose Through Nursing and Community Impact

    In this episode, Dimity Prenger reflects on her transition into nursing and how her graduate studies are helping her serve her community. She discusses finding her path, embracing new opportunities, and growing into her leadership voice.

    38 min
  8. Inspired to Help Others by Becoming a Versatile Healthcare Leader

    06/02/2025

    Inspired to Help Others by Becoming a Versatile Healthcare Leader

    Don Minhas is a graduate of UW Tacoma’s Bachelor of Arts in Healthcare Leadership (BAHCL) program. His fieldwork and informatics training helped him land his first role at Kaiser Permanente, where he was later promoted to trainer and backup lead. Now pursuing a Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) at UW Seattle, Don has worked on health disparities research with Fred Hutch and will soon intern with Valley Medical Center’s process improvement team. He hopes to mentor future BAHCL students and pursue a leadership role in healthcare.

    13 min
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Interviews with UW Tacoma School of Nursing & Healthcare Leadership students, alumni, faculty, clinical faculty, advisory board, and other community partners.

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  • Creator
    UW Tacoma School of Nursing & Healthcare Leadership
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 UW Tacoma School of Nursing & Healthcare Leadership
  • Show Website
    SNHCL Meet & Greet