Campus Leadership at our
Nursing College in Hartford

Elyane Harney, MBA, BA

Campus President

M.B.A. in Business Administration and Finance, University of California

B.A. in Economics, University of California

Prior to joining Arizona College, Elyane served as the Director of Regional and Online Administration for Springfield College. Prior to her current position, Elyane served as Regional Director for Central Washington University’s newest location in Sammamish WA where she led the start-up efforts. In this role she has developed strong relationships with the City of Sammamish and local agencies while partnering on numerous community focused events.

Elyane has spent fifteen years of her career as a Higher Education Administrator serving a diverse student body population enrolled in career-focused programs. She has served as a Campus President in both start-up and turn-around operations. In all endeavors, she has driven results from enrollment and career placement numbers to student retention and employee satisfaction rates to new heights.

Victoria Meehan

Executive Director of Enrollment Services

M.B.A. in Leadership, Post University

M.Ed. in Secondary Education, Sacred Heart University

B.A. in Art History & Criticism, American University

Prior to joining Arizona College in 2023, Victoria was the Director of Enrollment at Post University. Overseeing admissions and advising departments on the main campus and in the accelerated degree program online, Victoria has worked for over a decade in higher education, preparing students for success during the enrollment process and assisting them on the path to graduation. Her passion for student success is what guided her from a career as a high school history teacher to college enrollment services and continues to shine through as she oversees campus operations, the office of admissions and the office of financial aid on the East Hartford campus of Ariona College of Nursing.

Kevin Matthew Serra, PhD, BS

Dean of General Education

Ph.D. in Biology, Wesleyan University

B.S. in Molecular and Cell Biology, University of Connecticut

Dr. Kevin Serra started at Arizona College of Nursing in June of 2024. Prior to Arizona College of Nursing he conducted research into early musculoskeletal development at Wesleyan University. His research provides insights into the relationship between the early muscles and the adult skeleton that contribute to the current understanding of human spinal disease.

Dr. Serra brings years of experience as a lab manager and lecturer in higher education. He is dedicated to the success of students and eager to ensure students receive the most from the General Education program at Arizona College of Nursing.

Dr. Deborah Long, DNP, MSN/Ed, RN, CNE

Dean of Nursing

Doctor of Nursing Practice-Chamberlain University

Master of Science in Nursing Education-University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Education-University of Phoenix

Associate of Science in Nursing-University of Kentucky

Prior to joining Arizona College of Nursing in 2021, Dr. Long served as an Assistant Dean of Faculty at Chamberlain University in their RN-BSN program. She held leadership positions across the BSN, MSN, and DNP program at Chamberlain from 2008-2021. Previously she held leadership positions at Henderson Community College and Daymar College in Kentucky. She has taught for over 20 years in higher education including visiting professor roles at Grand Canyon University, Career Education Corporation, and the Kentucky Community College system. She enjoys leading teams to exceed regulatory and accreditation standards.

As Dean of Nursing, Dr. Long oversees operationalizing the curriculum and ensures the college’s vision, mission, and values are foundational elements in guiding decisions making and actions.

Renea DaCosta

Academic Records Manager

Associate of Science, Liberal Arts & Science – Manchester Community College

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology – Southern Connecticut State University

Master of Science, Sociology – Southern Connecticut State University

Renea joined Arizona College of Nursing in June 2023. She was born and raised in Hartford, CT. She is the first in her family to obtain a college degree, and is also first-generation American in her family. Renea attended Southern Connecticut State University where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 2020 and her Master of Science in Sociology in 2022. While working on her undergraduate degree, she worked as a Success Navigator for the Academic Success Center until eventually becoming the Success Navigator Coordinator in the Orientation, Transition, and Family Engagement office on campus. Upon graduation, she worked as the AmeriCorps VISTA for Southern’s University Access Programs department where she developed the university’s first family engagement program for first-generation students. It was through these experiences, in addition to her own personal college experiences, that Renea developed the passion to work with students, providing them with a variety of resources to ensure their overall success as they pursue their college degree.

As BSN Program Manager, Renea monitors and assists students as they progress in their BSN journey, from the moment they are accepted to receiving their degree and entering the workforce. She is excited to be a part of the AZCN family, as we strive to nurture and introduce the next generation of nurses who will positively contribute to our healthcare system, as well as our overall society