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Stephanie A. Adams
🗂️✨ Administrative Assistant / Contract Specialist
Stephanie A. Adams has been a dedicated member of The Catholic University of America for 37 years, bringing deep institutional knowledge and administrative excellence to the Conway School of Nursing. She supports contract coordination, daily operations, and key administrative processes that ensure the department functions smoothly and efficiently.
📧 Email: adamss@cua.edu
☎️ Office:202 319-5400- 37 years of service at The Catholic University of America
- Skilled in administration, contract management, and operational support
- Known for her professionalism, reliability, and commitment to service
- A trusted resource for faculty, staff across CSON
- Ensures accurate documentation, records, and workflow organization
- Plays a key role in streamlining processes and supporting departmental efficiency
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Donna Murphy Gonella, BS, BSN, RN
🩺📘 Program Manager, Undergraduate Clinical Partnerships & Placements
Mrs. Donna Murphy Gonella brings 28+ years of diverse nursing experience to the Conway School of Nursing. She holds a BS from the Isenberg School of Management (UMass Amherst) and a BSN from The Catholic University of America’s Accelerated Program. Her career spans emergency nursing, population health, community health, and nursing education. She joined CSON in April 2025 as Program Manager for Undergraduate Clinical Partnerships and Placements.
📧 Email: gonellad@cua.edu
☎️ Office: 202-319-5075- 11 years of emergency nursing and extensive clinical expertise
- Experience in population health, community health, and nursing education
- Former part-time faculty at Montgomery College (Nursing & Workforce Development)
- Disaster Response Nurse with the American Red Cross (2+ years volunteer service)
- Leads clinical partnerships, placement coordination, and student support at CSON
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Samantha Gregori
🗂️ Administrative Assistant
Samantha Gregori supports the Conway School of Nursing through administrative coordination, marketing support, and student engagement. A proud CUA alumna with a BBA in Marketing, Sam is also an MBA candidate at the Busch School of Business, bringing creativity, organization, and strong communication skills to the CSON community.
📧 Email: gregoris@cua.edu
☎️ Office: 202-319-6537- CUA graduate & incoming MBA (Strategic Management) student
- Supports communications, events, marketing, and daily operations at CSON
- Skilled in graphic design, social media, and content creation
- Passionate about building community and enhancing student experiences
- Background in event planning, campus visits, and student engagement
- Committed to fostering connection, creativity, and a welcoming environment
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Eliza Hemenway
🎨🎥 Multimedia & Teaching Technology Specialist
Eliza Hemenway brings over two decades of multimedia production experience to the Conway School of Nursing. At CSON, she leads the development of instructional videos, manages media studio operations, and supports faculty in integrating teaching technology into the classroom.
📧 Email: hemenwaye@cua.edu
☎️ Office: 202-319-6034- Expert in creative nonfiction and educational media
- Oversees multimedia content creation for nursing education
- Her films have been showcased at international festivals
- Produced media for Salvation Army HQ, Sonoma State University, and the City of Santa Rosa
- Founder of the Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival
- Former film reviewer for NPR affiliate KRCB-FM
- Based in Washington, D.C., and part of the DC/DOX Film Festival selection committee
Cherise Carpenter, Director, Undergraduate Clinical Partnerships and Placements
Email: carpenterch@cua.edu
Barbara Dominguez, Graduate Clinical Coordinator
Email: 57dominguez@cua.edu
Gary Kaplan, Simulation Technician
Email: kaplang@cua.edu
Hamilton Paine, Director of Simulation
Email: painej@cua.edu
Lisa Populoh, Success Coach
Email: populohl@cua.edu
Chavonne Thomas, Administrative Assistant for Undergraduate Programs
Email: thomasc@cua.edu
Eva Velasquez, Simulation Coordinator
Email: velasqueze@cua.edu
Kimberly Walsh, Director Undergraduate Academic Programs
Email: walshkl@cua.edu
Ashhadulla Shaik, Program Manager and Data Analyst
Email: ashhadulla@cua.edu