Healthcare leadership often takes shape through steady, behind-the-scenes work. In early 2025, Dr. Vickie Ireland was selected to join the American Nurses Association’s revision workgroup for the upcoming fifth edition of Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice. Her selection reflects …

Jacquelyn Lynn, MS was drawn to the mental health profession by her own life experiences, long before she began her formal education. Challenges she faced early in life inspired a deep desire to support others on their healing journeys.

“I …

LaMonica Johnson turns real-world experience into strategic HR leadership

LaMonica Johnson, MS, has always understood the power of professional evolution. With more than 25 years of experience in portfolio management, compliance, and workforce development, her path to human resources leadership …

Dr. Elizabeth Sherrell-Davis is guided by service and purpose. Her career has been shaped by a strong commitment to helping others advance through education and wellness, often working with women as they navigate key life and career transitions. She holds …

Cedric J. Moses didn’t wait for the right moment. While earning his business degree at Capella University, he balanced raising his son as a single parent and managing military-related disabilities, all while developing a startup idea in the pet technology …

Going back to school as a working adult can feel like a balancing act. For Maurice Davis, that decision was driven by a clear goal: he wanted to teach marketing at his local community college. The only thing standing in …

For Dr. Sy’Quon Shaw, pursuing a doctoral degree in social work wasn’t just a career move. It was a personal commitment to create a lasting impact on others’ lives. Now an advocate, mentor and leader in the field, Dr. Shaw …

In the fields of counseling and psychology, caring for others is core to the work. But for Dr. Caitlin McNulty, a Capella University graduate and mental health professional, sustaining that work starts with caring for herself. “One of the most …

Educators play a crucial role in shaping how people learn, not just in the classroom but across a lifetime. From early education through adulthood, they help learners grow, reflect, and discover who they are. For Dr. Carlondrea Hines, that journey …

In celebration of National Nurses Month, we’re proud to spotlight two Capella University Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) alumni whose stories reflect the heart of the profession. Brint Bray, MSN, and Dione Coney, MSN, are both navigating the evolving …