Key Personnel

Beverly Patchell, R.N., M.S., C.N.S. – Core Director and Co-P.I.
(Oklahoma Cherokee)
Assistant Professor and Instructor
University of Oklahoma  College of Nursing
Project Director, American Indian Student Success Program
Co-Director of the Center for Cultural Competency and Healthcare Excellence
Phone: (405) 271-2391
Email: Beverly-patchell@ouhsc.edu

 

Karethy A. Edwards, Dr.P.H. F.N.P., B.C. – Co-P.I.
Professor
Director, Recruitment Enhancement Cultural Affirmation Project
Co-Director of the Center for Cultural Competency and Healthcare Excellence
University of Oklahoma College of Nursing
Phone: (405) 271-1491
Email: kay-edwards@ouhsc.edu

Mario Martinez, Ph.D. - Consultant
Visiting Professor and Clinical Psychologist
University of Oklahoma College of Nursing
Phone: (405) 271-2428

Timothy Shary, Ph.D. - Consultant
Associate Professor
Director, Film and Video Studies Program
University of Oklahoma College of Arts and Sciences
Phone: (405) 310-6226
Email: timothyshary@ou.edu

Celissa Stephens, R.N., M.S. - Advisor
Indian Health Service
Public Health Nurse Consultant
Indian Health Service, Oklahoma City Area
Phone: (405) 951-3820

John Farris, M.D. - Advisor
Chief Medical Officer
Indian Health Service, Oklahoma City Area
Phone: (405) 951-3820