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Department of Health Sciences Faculty & Staff

The Department of Health Sciences within the College of Health Sciences, chaired by Rosana Bravo, PhD, MPH, proudly supports the new Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) program. Our dedicated faculty and staff bring diverse expertise and a shared commitment to advancing healthcare leadership and education. You can find their contact information below—and click on individual names to learn more about their backgrounds and professional interests.

Faculty

Portrait of Rosana L. Bravo, PhD, MPH

Rosana L. Bravo, PhD, MPH

College of Health Sciences

Chair, Department of Health Sciences | Associate Professor

rbravo@westernu.edu

Portrait of Gail Evans Grayson, EdD, MA

Gail Evans Grayson, EdD, MA

College of Health Sciences

Dean | Associate Professor

gevans@westernu.edu

Portrait of Joshua Matacotta, PsyD, CAHIMS

Joshua Matacotta, PsyD, CAHIMS

College of Health Sciences

Acting Vice Dean | Associate Professor

jmatacotta@westernu.edu

Portrait of Ángela Gutiérrez, PhD, MPH

Ángela Gutiérrez, PhD, MPH

College of Health Sciences

Associate Professor

angelagutierrez@westernu.edu

Portrait of Nancy Vargas, PhD, MPH

Nancy Vargas, PhD, MPH

College of Health Sciences

Assistant Professor | Field Experience Director

nvargas@westernu.edu

Staff

Portrait of Leslie Hayes

Leslie Hayes

College of Health Sciences

Department Manager, Department of Health Sciences

hayesl@westernu.edu