Board

Jane Tang, PhD, RN, NE-BC
Chair and Professor, Division of Nursing
Immaculata University

Dr. Tang has been with Immaculata University Division of Nursing since 2005. She has 30 years of nursing experience as a clinician, educator, researcher and administrator. She received her BSN from Midland Lutheran College, and a MSN and PhD from the University of Iowa. She is a fellow of American Association of Colleges of Nursing Leadership for Academic Nursing Program (LANP) and is ANCC Board certified Nurse Executive. Dr. Tang actively participates in nursing committees and serves on multiple College and University Committees. She also serves her local community as well as on several professional committees. The focus of Dr. Tang’s research and scholarship has been primarily in the areas of Evidence-Based Practice and Nursing Services Administration including, nursing workforce, job satisfaction and nurse retention and turnover. Dr. Tang has obtained extramural funding and maintained a record of publications. Dr. Tang currently serves as an editorial board member of the Asian Nursing Research Journal.

I support the mission of the HCC and believe it is important to build a healthy community through partnership with health care sectors.

Pamela Hudson
Director of the MSN Program
Immaculata University

I am an RN, working in academia for the past 3 years. Prior to that, I spent about 30 years in healthcare management. My educational background has resulted in a BSN, MSN, MBA and Doctorate of Management.

I believe in supporting community activities that result in improving the social determinants of health for the constituents. In addition I have a strong ethical belief about volunteering, freely giving of my talents to make a difference in the lives in Chester County.

Beth Ann Puckett
Director of Practical Nursing Program
CCIU TCHS Brandywine

Beth Ann Puckett joined the CCIU TCHS Brandywine on May 17, 2021 as the new Director of Practical Nursing.  Prior to joining the CCIU, she was the nurse manager of Riddle Emergency Department.  Beth Ann has over 17 years of critical care nursing, including 13 years of leadership experience in acute care and a proven ability to manage both patients and staff. Beth Ann earned her undergraduate degree from Wheeling Jesuit University with her BSN and received her MSN in HealthCare Administration & Management from Loyola University New Orleans.  Beth Ann Puckett and her husband are life-long residents of Delaware County, where the two met at Penncrest Hight School and were married shortly after college. They reside in Media, along with their three amazing high school children who keep them busy with their athletic schedules. Beth Ann demonstrates leadership abilities of effective communication, interpersonal skills, and continuous involvement and engagement. She has a passion for inspiring and mentoring others and providing superior quality care to our patients and students.  The best part of her job is helping grow others into the aspiring nurses they want to become.

Kyle R. Finucane, MSW
Social Work Team Lead – Emergency Department
Penn Medicine – Chester County Hospital

I have spent the past six years as a Social Worker at Penn Medicine – Chester County Hospital, working in the Emergency Department.  I was promoted to the role of Social Work Team Lead in 2016, and recognized as Leader of the Year in 2018.  I have a vast background in Social Work Practice having worked in a variety of settings including skilled nursing facilities, hospice, and children and youth services.  My varied professional experiences have all had a connection to the world of behavioral health whether directly or indirectly.

I am passionate about community members having easy access to quality behavioral health services and care.  I feel that Health Care Connect is an impactful organization that connects people of varying backgrounds for the betterment of our community.

Juanda Alston, DNP, RN, BSN, MBA
Nurse Educator/Consultant
REdi Program Director
RNTTP Program Director
VALOR Coordinator
CVAMC Transformational Coach Lead

Juanda Alston’s nursing career began at a Philadelphia Acute Care Hospital, on a Medical-Surgical Unit. From there her RN career has allowed her to work in many areas within the health care environment, which included, Acute and Non-Acute Hemodialysis, Homecare, Medical Precertification and Utilization Review within the Medical Insurance Company and Acute Care Hospital environments. Later she worked at a Long-Term Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility, providing direct care to patients and later working as the Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Control Nurse. During the past 11.5 years Juanda has worked as a Nurse Educator/Consultant at the Coatesville VA Medical Center.

Nancy Barker
Assistant Professor
West Chester University

Nancy Barker has worked in healthcare as a registered nurse in both the critical care and home care setting for the last 30 years. She was an adjunct professor at Delaware County Community College before becoming an assistant professor at West Chester University. Her research interests include student engagement in the classroom and holistic care.

Health Care Connect addresses the issues facing Chester County and prioritizes the interventions and education that can best serve the community. These issues can impede the ability of our residents to receive appropriate and comprehensive care.

Candy Craig

Mental Health Deputy Administrator

Chester County Department of Mental Health/Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

B.S. Psychology from University of Pittsburgh

MS Criminal Justice from West Chester University

MA Clinical Psychology from Immaculata University, PsyD doctoral candidate

Department of Mental Health, Intellectual, and Developmental Disabilities (MH/IDD) – 21 years

– Mental Health Deputy Administrator (current)

– Clinical Services Coordinator

– Assistant Clinical Services Coordinator

– Mental Health Coordinator

Why Candy supports Health Care Connect:

Health Care Connect offers the opportunity to collaborate across healthcare systems and seeks to establish innovative practices to strengthen the services and supports offered to the community, a mission we can all stand behind.

Kathi Cozzone

Executive Director

Uwchlan Ambulance Corps.

Currently the Executive Director at Uwchlan Ambulance Corps., where she had served on the Board of Directors for over a decade, Kathi is responsible for the business operations of the agency.  She also oversees the Training Institute at UAC.  Kathi previously served as a Chester County Commissioner.  During her 12 year tenure as a Commissioner, Kathi focused on workforce development and criminal justice reform.  She also served as the 2019 President of the County Commissioners Association of PA, where she created the EMS Task Force.

Emergency Medical Services are a significant part of the healthcare system as pre-hospital care is critical to patient success.  There is much need for a “bench” of qualified Paramedics and EMT’s.  Additionally, greater, stronger partnerships with other healthcare agencies is the future of EMS.  When we all work together, we can make a healthier community.