Learn from knowledgeable leaders at our Ontario campus who have years of experience putting their skills to use in the medical field.
Dr. Carol Sommers
Executive Director of Academic Operations
Carol Sommers, Ph.D.
Executive Director of Academic Operations
Ph.D in Business Administration, North Central University
Masters of Business Administration, University of Dublin – Trinity College
Bachelor of Arts in Business Finance, California State University Fullerton
Dr. Carol Sommers joined Arizona of College of Nursing Ontario, CA in 2022, bringing two decades of student focused executive leadership in higher education and 10 years of international business leadership experience to our nursing students. She is passionate about developing people, processes, and campus community to support the success of every student as they pursue their educational dreams.
Carol spends her free time supporting her son’s athletic goals, enjoying California’s coastal activities, and sharing her expertise with local organizations through advocacy and committee work.
Rachel Choudhury
Dean of Nursing
Rachel Choudhury
Dean of Nursing
Doctoral Candidate, Healthcare Administration, Franklin University
MS in Nursing Administration, Otterbein University
BS in Nursing, University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Rachel Choudhury DHA(c), MSN, MS, RN, CNE has dedicated more than 20 years to professional nursing. Dean Choudhury is an acclaimed professional who has held leadership and administration positions as an Associate Dean of Nursing, Assistant Dean of Online Nursing Programs, Associate Dean of Faculty and Program Director – New Graduate Nurse Residency at other distinguished institutions. During her career, she has fulfilled roles in clinical practice, faculty development, nursing education and academic affairs. She has specialized in medical-surgical nursing, palliative care and oncology as a registered nurse.
She passionately believes that nurses should have the necessary competencies to perform safely and effectively to promote quality patient care. Committed to decreasing academic-practice gaps, she collaborates with clinical partners and other expert nurse educators to enhance the practice readiness of new graduates.
Matthew Gibbs
Executive Director of Enrollment Services
Matthew Gibbs
Executive Director of Enrollment Services
BA in Marketing, University of Phoenix
Matthew Gibbs came to Arizona College of Nursing – Tucson in 2019. Matthew has served in various leadership roles in education for over a decade, that include; admissions, career services, marketing, and campus operations. Matthew was drawn to education so he could work in a field that makes a positive impact on the community, while helping people to achieve their educational goals.
As Executive Director of Enrollment Services, Matthew oversees the daily operations of the campus and student admissions.
Lisa Jordan
BSN Program Manager
Lisa Jordan (she/her), BSTM
BSN Program Manager
MS, Higher Education, University of Redlands
BS, Technical Management, DeVry University
Lisa Jordan serves as the BSN Program Manager for the AZC Ontario campus. Prior to joining Arizona College in 2021, she served as a student advisor for over 8 years. As a first-generation student herself, Lisa is committed to creating an inclusive campus environment for all through programing.
Lisa holds a MS in education, with a focus on social justice in higher education at the University of Redlands. As BSN program manager, Lisa oversees campus scheduling, and educates students on University policy, procedures, and program requirements.
Dr. Tiffany Tatum
Dean of General Education
Dr. Tiffany Tatum
Dean of General Education
Psy.D., Organizational Management & Consulting @ Philips Graduate Insitute
MSW, Community Organization & Planning Administration @ USC
BA, Psychology @ California State University Northridge
Prior to joining Arizona College in 2022, Dr. Tatum served as the External Field Instructor for the Master of Social Work program at USC for 7 years. She has also worked within academic leadership roles at DeVry University, Ivy Bridge Insitute in Bejing, China and The Los Angeles Film School where she provided leadership for the offices of Academic Affairs and Student Succes.
As Dean of General Education, Dr. Tatum oversees Gen. Ed. academic operations of the campus, faculty training and development, student support and engagement.
Accreditations
1 The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program at Arizona College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (https://www.aacnnursing.org/CCNE).
2 All Arizona College of Nursing and Arizona College campuses are institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), a U.S. Department of Education-recognized national accrediting agency.