Board of Directors

Letha Mosley is a graduate of Prairie View A&M University College of Nursing where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing.  She received a Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration/Education from the University of Phoenix.  Her professional Nursing career spans over 40 years; and, has been rewarding, fulfilling, and forever learning.  Her direct patient care experience was in the area of caring for oncology/medical surgical/trauma patients; educating patients, families,  healthcare professionals, etc.  She has served as Manager/Director of hospital Quality/Infection Control/Risk Management programs.  In these roles, she has led teams in developing hospital policies and processes to meet local, state, and federal rules & regulations. She has proven to be organized, highly motivated, and a detailed problem solver for patient safety. Ms. Mosley is devoted to promoting the Mission and the rich legacy of the PV Nurses Alumni Chapter.  

She has served the chapter as Recording Secretary, By-laws Committee Chair, Annual Prayer Breakfast Chair, Financial/Membership Committee Chair, and various supporting roles as needed.  She believes effective communication and working as a team begins with being swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger... James 1:19 

Her goals as President: 

• To implement best business practices
• Increase visibility in the community
• Create systems and processes for smooth & efficient operations of the chapter
• Promote good customer service for our internal and external partners
• Continue to create a stream of revenue to support the business

Tawana Walter Cadien, a native of Beaumont, Texas is the daughter of Pastor Terry L. Walter, Sr., and Missionary Virginia Ann Webb. Since her youth, Tawana has been active in her communities leading initiatives to empower others to enhance their lives and their community. As the daughter of a minister and advocate, Tawana learned early to attend to the needs of people regardless of their age, gender, race, or socio-economic status. She’s passionate about people and her community. 

Tawana earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Nursing from Prairie View A&M University and an Executive Master’s Degree in Public Administration from The Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs from Texas Southern University. In honor of her dear mother who was also a nurse, in 2018 Tawana instituted the Virginia A. Webb Memorial Scholarship for Prairie View A&M College Of Nursing students. 

Both of Tawana’s degrees have been the pivotal foundation for her life of service and leadership. Tawana has led many nurses and medical professionals in the Community Nursing arena as Texas Health Steps and Pregnant Women and Infants Program Case Manager with the State of Texas.

Alfretta Hicks, is a proud graduate of the class of 1978 from the Prairie View CON. 

Alfretta has had a highly skilled career with more than 25 years of practical expertise in hospital environments. I served in a leadership role while at the hospital and managed staff in the following areas, Discharge Planning, Hemodialysis, Medicine and Medicine Sub-Specialities Clinics, Infusion Center and Urgent Care during which time I was responsible for managing million dollar budgets. Alfretta is currently is a Special Education Nurse in the HoustonISD providing care to the district’s medically fragile students.

A Life Member of the PVNAA, I work actively in the Nurse's Alumni and assisted with the coordination of the chapter’s Prayer Breakfast in 2020 and 2021 and I chaired the breakfast in 2022. Alfretta served as the Courtesy Committee Chairman for 2020 – 2023.  

Alfretta is a 50-plus-year member of the Loving Word Fellowship Church and serves as the Nurse Wellness Team Facilitator. Alfretta is a Life Member of the Top Ladies of Distinction Inc. and a member of the Houston Chapter. I have served as the chapter’s  2nd Vice President, Sickle Cell Awareness Committee Chair, Awards Committee Chair, mentor for numerous Top Teens, and participant with the organization to provide service to senior citizens, youth, and families in our community.  

Alfretta is a member of the National Association of School Nurses (NASN), Texas School Nurse Organization (TSNO), NAACP, and NCNW and serves as a Board Member for the Sickle Cell Association of Texas, Marc Thomas Foundation. I am honored to serve as the Financial Secretary of this prestigious organization! Alfretta strongly believes to receive in life, you must give of your time, your talent and your treasure!

Amy Jones is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She is currently traveling as a Nurse Practitioner in New Mexico. She received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, Texas in 2012. For over 5 years she worked in the Women, Infants and Children department as a Newborn/Transition Care Nurse at LBJ Hospital in Houston, Texas.

She has always had a passion for the underserved community and being able to provide the care that is well deserved. She received her Master of Science in Nursing at Prairie View A&M University in 2017. She strongly believes in equality and providing care for all. She received her Doctorate in Nursing Practice at Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, Texas in 2023.

Amy enjoys crafting, decorating, event planning, traveling and spending time with family.

She is the corresponding secretary for Prairie View Nursing Alumni Chapter. The role of the Corresponding Secretary is to keep the members informed about the current and upcoming events. She looks forward to serving as the Corresponding Secretary of Prairie View Nurses Alumni Chapter. 

Martha Stancil is a graduate of Prairie View A & M University College of Nursing where she received a Bachelor of Science degree; she received her MBA from Our Lady of the Lake.  Attended University of Pennsylvania Wharton Nursing Leadership Program and received a certification as Certified Nurse Executive. Serving as a nurse for nearly 4 decades has full-filled my calling in life and exceeded my expectations.  

My area of expertise includes critical care, emergency care, ambulatory care, and leadership.  I had the distinct privilege of being chosen to become a Fellow in the National Association of Public Hospitals which afforded me to travel across the United States to study population health in various states.  This experience provided me with a broader view of the pivotal role of nurses play in improving the community’s health. Nursing is broader than what we do in a brick-and-mortar building eight or twelve hours a day, Nursing has no boundaries for those committed to do all in their power to raise the standards of their community’s health. 

I accepted the role as Treasures in September 2022. 

My goals as a Treasurer are to: 

• Prepare for yearly audits 
• Manage the financial health of the Alumni to include presenting financial reports to the board and members
• Align the Alumni’s mission with operational budget
• Provide strategic planning and direction for succession planning for the treasurer position
• Provide the Alumni’s Chapter with an online transparent accounting system

DeShon Burton, BSN, RN, BS, CNOR earned her BSN from Prairie View A&M University in 2003 while serving as Class Chaplain. 

She is the Godly Proud mother of two adult children Rishard and Zoë.  

DeShon has been a Perioperative O/R Nurse for 20 years, specializing in Cardiovascular/ Heart Failure; Trauma; Abdominal and Cardiovascular Transplant Surgeries. Ms. Burton is a (2019) and (2023) Good Samaritan Bronze Award Recipient. She is a member of the Texas Nurses Association/ American Nurses Association; National Black Nurses Association; Fort Bend County Black Nurses Association; and National Association of PeriOperative  Registered Nurses (AORN ). Deshon is an actively engaged member of the Association of PERIOPERATIVE Registered Nurses of Greater Houston where she served as President (2019) and many other offices of the Board. She continues to serve as the current  Chapter Chaplain (2021; 2023).

As our Alumni Chapter Historian, she plans to coordinate and collaborate activities and events with other professional organizations. She looks forward to compiling, highlighting, and reporting Nursing Alumni accomplishments and chapter events. 

Ellen Gardner Soyombo, MBA, MSN, RN, AMB-BC, graduated from Prairie View A&M University with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1988.  She received her Master in Business Administration in 2009 from Texas Women’s University and Master of Science in Nursing Education in 2022 from Lamar University-Beaumont, Texas. 

Ellen currently works as a Professional Development Specialist in Diabetes Education at Houston Methodist West.  As a specialist in diabetes education, Ellen works collaboratively with the healthcare team to ensure the diabetic patient and their family are provided with best practices in the care and management their diabetes.  She holds active membership in several professional nursing organizations; Texas Nurses Association, District 9, American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing, and The Fort Bend County Black Nurses Association.

She volunteers her time between the American Red Cross-Disaster Health Services and Fort Bend Senior Meals on Wheels. She is also a proud member of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., Zeta Chi Chapter. 

Before being elected as the parliamentarian, Ellen was co-chair of the scholarship committee. Her goal as the parliamentarian is to guide the president and chapter members in conducting an orderly and effective meeting according to chapter bylaws and Robert’s Rules of Order. She believes the glue to an organization is to follow 1 Corinthians 14:40, “but let all things be done decently and in order.”

Olevia Garcia has been a practicing nurse for the past 25 years. She graduated from Prairie View A&M University in 1998 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and then in 2008 with a Masters in Nursing Education. In 2014, graduated with a Post Master's certificate as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

She has worked in various nursing disciplines (Adults) including Medical-Surgical Nursing, OR-Gyn, Cardiac CathLab, Clinical Research and as a Staff Development Specialist in centralized Nursing and Patient Education. She is a Part-time Learning Lab Simulation Instructor for Western Governors University.

She loves outdoor cycling, spinning, and race walking. She is married with 4 grown children. She lives in Richmond, TX where she is active in her local church, Alief Baptist Church, and community. She has three grandchildren.