MARILYN UVERO

Senior Vice President/Chief Operating Officer & Provost/Chief Nurse Administrator at a dynamic institution of higher education, bringing over 40 years of expertise in educational operations, administration, and management. Extensive experience working with both non-profit and for-profit organizations offering healthcare-focused academic programs. Proven success in formulating strategic and operational plans for the development and execution of new and ongoing programs, alongside student services aimed at enhancing enrollment and retention rates. Highly skilled in strengthening the institution’s competitive position within the higher education sector. Demonstrated proficiency in managing licensing and accreditation requirements, advancing curricula to align with current trends in higher education, and developing and reviewing university policies and procedures. Experienced in budgeting, financial reporting, and cultivating institutional partnerships. Adept in healthcare program management to address and improve healthcare delivery in underserved communities. Visionary leader with proven track record in steering organizations toward success through strategic planning and effective management. Skilled in building cohesive teams, driving innovation, and enhancing operational efficiency to achieve business objectives. Demonstrated ability to transform challenges into opportunities, resulting in significant impact on company growth and profitability.

• Alpha Alpha Sigma Theta Tau International, Founding President, 05/2021, Present
• American Nurses Credentialing Center/American Nurses Association (ANCC/ANA), Abstract Reviewer, 07/2018, Present
• American University of Health Science, Chair, Board of Trustees, 11/2012, 04/2016
• Institute of Professional Advancement and Specialized Services, Vice President, 12/2012, Present
• Xi Theta Tau International, Honor Society, Chapter Board Member/ Officer- Chair, Leadership Succession Committee, 06/2012, 05/2013
• Saint Isidore Incorporated, Vice President, 12/2011, Present
• American University of Health Science, Member, Board of Trustees, 01/2011, 11/2012
• Accrediting Commission on Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT), Accreditation Team member, 2004, 2007
• California Vocational Nurse Educators, Member, 1993, 2006
• Organization of Nurse Executives (ONE-C), Member, 1993, 2001
• Advisory Board, Lynwood Adult School, Member, 1993, 2002
• American Heart Association Southern Region, BCLS, Secretary, 1994, 2000
• Southern California Directors of Vocational Nursing Programs, President, 1997, 1999

• Board of Registered Nursing California license – Registered Nurse
• Guam Board of Nursing license – Registered Nurse License
• Philippine Regulation Commission - Registered Nurse License

• A longitudinal and deliberate interprofessional education program in a pharmacy school, Mohammed A. Islam, M. Uvero, David Omut, A. Dutta, 2023
• HIV coupled with other sexually transmitted diseases: A clarion call to arms, J. Newman-Giger, H. Mendoza, M. U. Overby, 2012
• Evaluation of the “VICTORY" (Retention) Program for Nursing Students at St. Francis Career College, 2000
• Filipino Americans, M. Uvero, 2016

• Conference on Poverty Convened by the Daughters of Charity, 02/2000
• Welfare-to-Work Reform: The New Economy: The role of the Community College, 06/2002
• National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc., Education – Current Curricula Trends and Initiatives, 08/2000
• Nursing Summit Differentiated Nursing Practice, Model of California- Impact on Practice, Education, Regulation & Health Care Delivery, 01/1998

National Honoree: Selected for the National Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration (Pi Alpha

Alpha) for Academic Performance (GPA 3.7 and above) and contributions to the community: July 30, 2011

Candidate: Governor-at-Large, National League for Nursing (NLN): 2009

Proclamation: City of Lynwood, State of California, Recognition of Outstanding Accomplishments: June 2009

Nominee: California Legislature Assembly Certificate of Recognition – 2005 Woman of Courage Awarded by

Hector De La Torre, Assembly Member, 50thState Assembly: March 2005

Special Recognition: Under Dr. Uvero’s leadership, St. Francis Career College located in Lynwood, CA, was recognized for the following awards :

o “Catholic Health Association of the United States’ Achievement Citation Award “(2001) o “California Career Education Association’s Presidential Award for Region V” (1999)

o Recognized as one of the four nationally newly accredited schools without stipulations, ACCSCT

(1998) “Catholic Healthcare West’s Philosophy in Action Award” (1997)

“Outstanding Employer of the Year” awarded to St. Francis Medical Center – City of Los Angeles (1995)

“Development of a Handbook for the Associates at St. Francis Career College”, 2000

“Evaluation of the “VICTORY (Retention) Program for Nursing Students at St. Francis Career College”, 2000

“Determination of a Relationship Between the Psychological Service Bureau (PSB)-Aptitude Test Scores and  Completion Rate of Students in the Vocational Nursing Program at St. Francis Career College”, 2001 “Development of a Clinical Skills Evaluation Tool for the New Vocational Nursing Curriculum at St. Francis  Career College”, 2005

“Evaluation of the Impact of the New Vocational Nursing Curriculum on Student Academic Performance”, 2005

“Organizational Leadership and Change”, Walden University, 2012