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.

Tamara Mitchell-Davis

Dean of General Education

Master of Business Administration, University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science in Business Management, University of Phoenix

Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts, Capital Community College

Tamara Mitchell-Davis joins Arizona College of Nursing – Hartford with over a decade of experience in higher education, leadership, and family and community engagement. Before joining the college, she served as Assistant Director in the Hartford Public School System, where she supervised a team of more than 35 staff members and led initiatives to enhance family engagement and strengthen community partnerships. She was instrumental in coordinating professional development programs for staff, fostering collaboration, and implementing strategies aligned with organizational goals.

As a seasoned professional and adjunct professor, Tamara has taught business courses and first-year experience classes in diverse settings, including in-person, online, and within the Department of Corrections.

As Dean of General Education, Tamara is dedicated to the success of students and is eager to ensure they receive the most from the General Education program at Arizona College of Nursing. She is excited to bring her dedication and expertise to the college as a passionate advocate for education and a champion for student success.

Dr. Amanda Bell, DNP, CNS, RN, NEA-BC

Dean of Nursing

Doctor of Nursing Practice, Grand Canyon University

Master of Science, Nursing, Saint Joseph University

Bachelor of Science, Nursing, Saint Joseph University

Dr. Amanda Bell is a seasoned healthcare executive, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and academic leader with over 15 years of experience. Passionate about nursing education, Dr. Bell is dedicated to shaping the next generation of nurses by fostering critical thinking, clinical excellence, empathy, and resilience.

Early in her career as a nurse, she witnessed the profound impact that strong leadership has on patient outcomes and healthcare environments. This experience inspired a commitment to not only improving healthcare systems through operational excellence but also empowering future nurses through education.

With a background that bridges clinical practice, leadership, and process improvement, Amanda leverages expertise in Lean methodologies to drive efficiency and quality in healthcare. Through teaching and mentorship, she strives to instill a deep sense of purpose and leadership in nursing students, ensuring they are equipped to excel as both caregivers and change agents in healthcare.

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

Kevin Matthew Serra, PhD, BS

Assistant 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.