Role
Carol approves preceptors and field sites and supports students searching for practicum sites.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing, Ridgewater College
Bachelor Degree in Education, The College of St. Catherine
Background
Carol joined the Nursing Field Work Experience Office at Walden University in October 2018. Carol looks forward to helping nursing students achieve their educational goals. In her free time, Carol enjoys spending time with her family. She enjoys hiking in various state parks, watching movies, reading books, and exploring new places.
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Email Carol: nursingfield@mail.waldenu.edu
Role
James coordinates and verifies CastleBranch and Onboarding requirements.
Education
Bachelors of Fine Arts, University of Wisconsin – River Falls
Background
James started at Walden in 2016 with the school of nursing. He enjoys helping students and problem solving. Outside of Walden, he enjoys biking and pottery.
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Email James: nursingfield@mail.waldenu.edu
Role
Anders coordinates and initiates Affiliation Agreements with field sites.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in History and Philosophy from Bethel University
Background
Anders started at Walden in January of 2014. He enjoys the challenge of taking complex issues and boiling them down to their key elements to problem solve and find solutions that help our students get successfully placed in their practicum experience. He also enjoys researching and obtaining the context and scope of the affiliation agreements that we have with health systems and field sites. Outside of the office, he enjoys discovering and listening to new music as well as the classics—from classical and bluegrass, to metal and progressive rock. He also plays the trombone in a local orchestra and enjoys supporting local restaurants and businesses.
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Email Anders: nursingfield@mail.waldenu.edu
Brenda D., Assistant Field Education Coordinator
Role
The Assistant Field Education Coordinator reviews application documentation including licenses, liability insurance and the Preceptor Commitment Form.
Education
BA in Science Communication with Minors in Geology and Philosophy from Beloit College.
Background
Brenda started at Walden in August of 2019. Her role works to facilitate communication for the SON Office of Field Experience, support students and preceptors with Meditrek, and resolve other requests as they arise. Doing her best to be supportive to students and preceptors, restoring order, and having fantastic teammates, is what she enjoys most about being on the Field Experience team. Outside of Walden, Brenda loves hiking with her dog Rudder, going kayaking and biking, spending time with friends and family, baking, playing games, and hanging out with cows as much as possible.
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Email the Brenda: nursingfield@mail.waldenu.edu
Alyssa V., Nurse Field Education Coordinator
Role
The Nurse Coordinator approves preceptors and fields sites and supports students searching for practicum sites.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Jose Rizal University - Mandaluyong, Philippines
Background
Alyssa joined Walden University’s School of Nursing Field Experience Team in November 2017. She enjoys working at Walden because she believes that helping others succeed is one of the greatest successes in life. Alyssa is grateful for the opportunity to enable, encourage and empower students. In her free time, she enjoys making Origami. Her favorite models to fold are Star Wars characters, animals, and flowers.
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Email Alyssa: nursingfield@mail.waldenu.edu
Role
The Assistant Field Education Coordinator communication and provides Meditrek support to students and preceptors.
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Email the Gary: nursingfield@mail.waldenu.edu
Robin A., Assistant Field Education Coordinator
Karen F., Nurse Field Education Coordinator
Helen D., Verifications Field Education Coordinator
Role
Helen coordinates and verifies CastleBranch and Onboarding requirements.
Education
BA in Global Development Studies and Spanish at Grinnell College
Background
Helen came to Walden University in February of 2017. She enjoys working with students and helping them navigate through their practicum courses. Helen’s main interests outside of working at Walden are raising her son to be an ethical community member and together with her husband, enjoy all the beauty and love they find in the world.
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Email Helen: nursingfield@mail.waldenu.edu
Carissa H., Assistant Field Education Coordinator
Role
Amanda reviews students’ academic progress, prerequisites and coordinates practicum course registration.
Location: North Carolina
Email Amanda: nursingfield@mail.waldenu.edu
Role
Joyful coordinates the application process and supports students applying to practicum and searching for practicum sites.
Education
Master of Business Administration from Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies from Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Background
I joined the Walden College of Nursing - Office of Field Experience in March of 2021. I enjoy working together with other staff to help nursing students progress through their academic degree programs and achieve success in their educational goals. I love Walden University’s emphasis on positive social change, which is in line with my background of serving at-risk youth and families for over a decade. In my free time I love singing (all types of music), being active on the tennis court, traveling with my family, collecting vinyl records and baking/cooking new recipes with my children.
Location: Amarillo, TX
Email Joyful: nursingfield@mail.waldenu.edu
Role
The Affiliations Assistant Field Education Coordinator coordinates and initiates Affiliation Agreements with field sites.
Education
Bachelor of Sciences, Double Major in French Language and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Background
Van started working at Walden University in June of 2017 with the School of Nursing. He enjoys assisting students in furthering their educational goals, and making the application process for field experience as stress free as possible for the students. Outside of Walden, Van enjoys playing and recording music.
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Email Van: nursingfield@mail.waldenu.edu
Role
Krystina reviews students’ academic progress, prerequisites and coordinates practicum course registration.
Education
Master of Science in Educational Studies, Minnesota State University
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education, Southwest Minnesota State University
Background
Krystina began working at the School of Nursing at Walden University in October 2019. She enjoys helping the nursing students complete their practicum applications and reach their educational goals. Outside of her career, she enjoys scrapbooking, traveling, and boating.
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Email Krystina: nursingfield@mail.waldenu.edu
Assistant Field Education Coordinator
Education
B.S in Psychology, South Dakota State University; M.S. in Counseling and Human Resource Development, South Dakota State University; Ed.D in Education Administration ABD, University of South Dakota
Background
Brandi joined Walden University in 2015 as the Director. Brandi has diverse experiences in higher education administration. The majority of her experiences has been in the area of enrollment management, operations, admissions, student success, marketing and advising. She enjoys creating opportunities in field experience to provide a system for students to be successful in field experience and to achieve their lifelong goals. Throughout her time at Walden, she has seen the program grow and change for the better and is excited about the future. Brandi lives in the Minneapolis area and enjoys all the recreational opportunities, cultural events and sporting events that Minnesota has to offer. Brandi is an avid kayaker, hiker, biker, skier, and any other activity that gets her outdoors.
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Education
M.S. in Nursing, Metropolitan State University; M.A. in International Business, St. Mary’s University; B.S. in Business Administration and Management Information Systems, Winona State University.
Background
Victoria has been with Walden University since January 2008 and served in various student support roles over the years. She began her Field Education Supervisor role with the School of Nursing Field Experience Office in January, 2020. Victoria’s goal is to provide quality and timely service to students and facilitate best possible experience outcomes. Victoria enjoys leading students and staff by offering support and guidance. She lives in the Twin Cities area and in her free time enjoys spending time with her family and friends, reading, watching movies, gardening, going for walks and traveling.
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Kimberly A., Field Education Coordinator Supervisor
Education
B.S. in Psychology, St Catherine’s University; M.A. in Organizational Leadership, St Mary’s University.
Background
Kimberly started at Walden University in 2018 as a Student Success Advisor with the College of Nursing. Kimberly joined the Office of Field Experience as a Field Education Supervisor in 2020. In her current role, Kimberly enjoys supporting students to help them reach their educational and career goals and supporting the Office of Field Experience team. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, reading and taking walks.
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Operations Coordinator
Education
Masters of Public Health with emphasis in Global Health and Health Disparities, Colorado State University; B.S. in Biology, University of Wisconsin
Background
Anna started at Walden University in July 2018 in the School of Nursing. Anna is excited to help students with their practicum experience as she recently completed her Public Health practicum in Cambodia. In her free time Anna enjoys horseback riding and pond hockey when weather permits. She also likes to travel every chance she gets.
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Operations Coordinator
Education
Masters of Business Administration and a bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership from Bethel University, Minnesota
Background
Lynell joined Walden University in January 2019 as a Field Education Coordinator. In this role, Lynell has the opportunity to engage with students and guide them through the practicum process. Her interests in higher education focus on policies and procedures, compliance, and management of systems. Outside of Walden University, Lynell enjoys reading and spending time with family and friends.
Location: Minneapolis, MN
