Campus Leadership at our
Nursing College in Denver Metro

Emily L Burnell, BS

Academic Records Manager

B.S. in Sociology, Geneseo State University of New York

Prior to joining Arizona College in 2022, Emily served as an Academic Advisor for Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design where she has held leadership positions in the Student Strategic Planning Committee and Student Success initiatives. She provided career guidance, helped students navigate policies and setbacks and encouraged reflection, intellectual exploration, and thoughtful planning. Additionally, she provided leadership for Orthopedic Centers of Colorado Imaging Centers as lead Patient Service Coordinator where she oversaw center operations and patient care, at Cornell University, as a Technician she managed maintenance for plant hybridization and organization of data for research, education and outreach.

As BSN Program Manager, Emily helps oversee campus operations and provides data support to Deans and assists with guidance to students’ movement through courses.

Kimberly Jensen

Assistant Campus President

B.B.A., Business Administration and Management, American InterContinental University

Kimberly Jensen joined Arizona College of Nursing in 2022 bringing more than fifteen years of experience in Higher Education to the team. Kimberly previously served in such roles as Director of Admissions, Vice President of Admissions and Campus President where her focus was on delivering exceptional student service and positive educational outcomes.

She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and is passionate about student success, organizational culture and providing mentorship to her on-campus team. Kim serves as Executive Director of Enrollment Services for the Aurora campus where she oversees the Admissions, Financial Aid and Student Services departments

Shawntel Toliver

Assistant Director of Enrollment Services

Shawntel Toliver joined Arizona College of Nursing in 2023 bringing more than Thirteen years of experience in Higher Education to the team. Shawntel previously served in a role Assistant Director of Admissions where her focus was on delivering exceptional student service and positive educational outcomes.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and is passionate about student success, organizational culture and providing mentorship to her on-campus team. Shawntel serves as Assistant Director of Enrollment Services for the Aurora campus.

Jennifer Vander Meer, MSN/MBA, RN

Dean of Nursing

BSN Hope College
MSN/MBA, Nursing, University of Phoenix

Jennifer Vander Meer, MSN/MBA RN, brings 28 years of nursing care experience along with 15 years of nursing and allied health teaching experience and 7 years of nursing education leadership experience to her role as Dean of Nursing at Arizona College of Nursing – Aurora, CO Campus.  Throughout her career, she has gained extensive experience in various aspects of nursing, including direct patient care, supervisory positions, management roles, leadership positions, and education. This diverse background has equipped Jennifer with a well-rounded skill set that encompasses both clinical expertise and administrative acumen.

Jennifer has successfully mentored and guided both students and faculty through their academic and teaching journeys.  She has a depth of experience in working through the accreditation processes and in quality improvement with underperforming programs.  Her leadership background brings a level of experience in making strategic decisions, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.  Jennifer is dedicated to fostering excellence in nursing education while promoting a culture of continuous learning among faculty members.