Meet your
MedPro International Team
Leadership
Liz Tonkin, RN
Chief Executive Officer
Category: Executive Leadership
Liz has over 30 years of healthcare industry experience. Liz began her career as a staff nurse and eventually served as Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Operating Officer for several acute care facilities. Prior to joining MedPro in 2004, Liz built a $300 million staffing business. Liz is widely known and respected in the healthcare industry.
Frank Forbes
Chief Financial Officer
Category: Executive Leadership
Frank has over 25 years of financial management experience with several high-growth companies in a variety of industries. Frank’s past work emphasized process improvement and information management to allow companies to grow to the next stage. Frank joined MedPro in 2009. In addition to managing the financial function, Frank is heavily involved in activities that support recruiting, sales, and operations.
Patty Jeffrey, RN
Executive Vice President, International Operations
Category: Executive Leadership
Patty possesses over 30 years of healthcare industry experience and is recognized as an industry leader in healthcare international recruitment. She started her career as a staff nurse and advanced through various leadership roles. Patty is a founding and active board member for the American Association of International Healthcare Recruitment.
Fred Jeffrey
Chief Information Officer
Category: Executive Leadership
Fred has over 20 years of healthcare industry experience, including seven years as the CIO for a national healthcare workforce management organization. During his career, Fred has been responsible for the development and implementation of healthcare agency staffing, compliance and enterprise hospital scheduling technologies.
Rosemarie Aznavorian, RN
Sr. Vice President of Client Services, Chief Clinical Officer
Category: Executive Leadership
Dr. Rosemarie Aznavorian is a seasoned healthcare professional with more than four decades of experience. Rosemarie currently serves as the Vice President of Client Services and Chief Clinical Officer for MedPro Healthcare Staffing. She earned her Doctorate of Nursing Practice at Texas Christian University, her master’s in Nursing Administration, and a bachelor’s in Nursing, both at Barry University in Miami. She is board-certified in Executive Nursing Practice, (CENP) by the American Organization of Nurse Leaders (formerly AONE), Certified Contingent Workforce Professional (CCWP) by the Staffing Industry Analysts, and has held her CCRN certification for more than 30 years.
Stacey Edwards
Vice President of Talent and Marketing
Category: Executive Leadership
Stacey Edwards holds a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management from the University of Central Florida. Stacey has 18 years of sales, marketing, and operational experience. She joined MedPro in 2016 to develop a customer experience program, which today is known as, The MedPro Experience®. Prior to joining MedPro, she worked for Marriott International and The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company where she won multiple awards throughout her tenure including Manager of the Year and Chairman’s Club Honors. At MedPro, Stacey oversees the Marketing, MedPro Experience, Talent Acquisition and Talent Development teams. She is passionate about finding top talent and creating the best possible working experience for our internal and field staff. Stacey also champions all MedPro’ philanthropic initiatives including the Fort Lauderdale Turkey Trot, Leukemia Lymphoma Society’s, Light the Night event, and out Big Brothers Big Sisters Work Mentorship Program.
Meaghan Kirby
Associate Vice President of Accounting
Category: Executive Leadership
Associate Vice President Meaghan Kirby holds a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting from Florida State University. Prior to joining MedPro in 2013, Meaghan worked for one of the largest staffing companies in the world - Randstat Staffing. She also spent many years working in accounting in the housing industry.
Jessica Madgey
Associate Vice President of Nursing
Category: Executive Leadership
Jessica is MedPro Healthcare Staffing's Associate Vice President of Nursing. Having started as a recruiter with MedPro in 2010, she worked her way up the MedPro career ladder, and today has a wealth of experience in the healthcare staffing industry.. Jessica is passionate about encouraging personal and professional growth within her department and prides herself on helping team members achieve their goals. She is an avid home project DIYer and enjoys traveling the globe.
Operations & Recruitment Team
Your Journey to the U.S.
Jennifer Rogenski
Director International Operations
Category: International Recruitment
Jennifer Rogenski is the Director of International Operations at MedPro Healthcare Staffing. She has been working at MedPro since 2018 and enjoys interacting with our Explorers and providing them with a memorable experience. From the time the Explorer signs the contract until they deploy to the U.S., Jennifer and her team help guide them every step of the way. Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Science in Communications from Western Carolina University and a Masters of Public Administration from Florida International University. Her professional accomplishments include Leadership Hollywood 32 graduate & Leadership Fort Lauderdale 21 graduate. She enjoys traveling, crafting, spending time with family and friends, and trying new restaurants.
Anna Carbonell
Manager - International Recruitment
Category: International Recruitment
Anna Carbonell is our Team Lead for International Recruitment and has been with MedPro International since 2015. She graduated from Florida International University with a Liberal Arts Degree and Minor in Advertising. Anna's favorite part of her job is being able to speak with healthcare professionals from all over the world and sometimes getting to visit their home countries! She enjoys having the ability to make a difference in someone's life and being to provide care to those who need it. Anna's hobbies include traveling, dancing, watching the Miami Heat basketball, and food. Fun fact about Anna - she studied ballet for 15 years and was a competitive dancer during high school and college.
Arman Barbuco
Team Lead, US Advancement Guide
Category: International Recruitment
Arman Barbuco is one of our U.S. Advancement Guides at MedPro International. He started with us in 2014 as a Senior Recruiter in the Philippines office. Arman is most passionate about talking to different people and helping them achieve their goals. Receiving thank you notes and kind words from our Explorers when they arrive in the U.S. is his professional accomplishment. Arman has a Bachelor of Technology from the Technological University of the Philippines and enjoys photography, cooking, baking, and traveling. Fun fact about Arman - he's won many photography contests. His most recent was a second-place prize for the Black and White Spider Awards under Amateur Photojournalism.
Amira Abu-Nuwar
International Recruiting Specialist
Category: International Recruitment
Emily Astudillo
Licensure and Credentialing Assistant
Category: International Recruitment
Dave Donnel Albores
Licensure and Credentialing Guide
Category: International Recruitment
Jennie Bick
Senior International Recruiter
Category: International Recruitment
Jennie Bick is an International Recruiter with MedPro International. She has been a part of the MedPro family since May 2012, where she started as a Nursing Liaison then transitioned to a Personal Journey Guide for International Medical Technologists before transitioning to her current position as an International Recruiter. Jennie has a Master’s Degree in Marketing and Business Administration from Webster University in St. Louis, MO. A couple of her professional accomplishments include developing a training manual to assist future Personal Journey Guides with International Medical Technologists and consistently receiving high satisfactory surveys from candidates she works with either as an International Recruiter or as a Personal Journey Guide. Jennie likes helping candidates achieve their American Dream to work in the U.S. Outside of MedPro, she likes to spend time with family and friends and enjoys boating, swimming, and traveling to different places.
Devon Black
NCLEX Instructor
Category: International Recruitment
Anthony Bostwick
US Advancement Guide
Category: International Recruitment
Jonathan Candella
International Recruiter
Category: International Recruitment
Jonathan is a U.S. Advancement Guide at MedPro International. He started at MedPro in February 2021 as the MedProU Coordinator and has quickly advanced up the MedPro career ladder. Jonathan has a Business Communications degree from Florida State University. His favorite part of the job is learning about different countries and cultures. He likes knowing he's helping make a positive change and impact not only in people's lives but the world. Jonathan enjoys bike riding, eating really good food, and watching scary movies. Fun fact - He's never been outside of the U.S., nor does he have a passport. He's hoping to change that soon!
Joely Carrillo
MedProU NCLEX Manager
Category: International Recruitment
Joely joined MedPro International as a MedProU® Clinical Instructor in 2022. She graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University in 2012 with a bachelor’s degree in nursing and was a member of Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Society and a four-time academic all-American. She worked in orthopedics, oncology, pediatrics, adult and pediatric emergency, and pediatric urgent care. A second-generation Filipino American, Joely understands the sacrifice foreign-educated nurses make, and her favorite part of the job is helping them achieve their dream and become a USRN. An NCAA Division I National Champion with four Final Four appearances as a member of the FDU women’s bowling team, Joely prides herself on being one of the most competitive people in a room. She’s competed in the Professional Women’s Bowling Association and the National Physique Committee’s women’s bikini division.
Claudia Carmona
Licensure and Credentialing Guide
Category: International Recruitment
Licensure and Credentialing Guide Claudia Carmona joined MedPro International in 2022. Her favorite part of her job is helping immigrants and their families transition to the United States and achieve their goals. Claudia studied psychology at FIU, graduating with cum laude honors, and earned a Master of Science in family therapy at NSU. Most of Claudia’s work history involves customer-centered roles with a chain of hotels in Mexico and the Dominican Republic and Subway in Latin America and the Caribbean. Her hobbies include dancing, photography, watching shows and movies, and spending time with friends and loved ones. A fun fact about Claudia, she is finally planning her dream trip to Italy.
Johana Cordoba
US Advancement Guide
Category: International Recruitment
Samantha Dorleus
Licensure and Credentialing Guide
Category: International Recruitment
Corina Echavez
Licensure & Credentialing Resource Guide
Category: International Recruitment
Corina Echavez is a licensure and Credentialing Resource Guide and has been with MedPro International since 2009. She has a Master of Arts in Education, Saint Vincent’s College, Philippines, and a Bachelor of Science - Major in General Science Graduate,Ateneo deZamboanga, Philippines. She enjoys working with our Explorers because it allows her to extend services that are instrumental to achieving their goal to come to the U.S. and give their family a better life, and that motivates her to do great work! Corina is committed to MedPro's mission and being part of a forward-thinking, supportive company that acknowledges its employees makes all the difference. Corina's hobbies include music, sports, and gardening. She loves to travel and understand different cultures.
Damaris Edme
NCLEX Instructor
Category: International Recruitment
Laudz Fenelus
MedProU Coordinator
Category: International Recruitment
Laudz joined MedPro in 2023 as a MedProU Coordinator, where she enjoys assisting Explorers in orientation and learning about their cultures. Laudz earned a degree in Healthcare Services Administration from Florida International University, then worked in higher education, where she enjoyed helping students through their journey. Laudz loves to cook, write, sing, and travel when not working. She considers herself creative and played saxophone for over 8 years.
Robert Garcia
US Advancement Guide
Category: International Recruitment
Kiara Garland
Relocation Guide
Category: International Recruitment
Allen Jean-Gilles
Administrative Assistant
Category: International Recruitment
Jillian Hanbach
Team Lead - Licensure and Credentialing
Category: International Recruitment
Jillian Hanbach has been a Team Lead for Licensure and Credentialing at MedPro International since 2022. Her favorite part of her job is working with international nurses, learning new cultures, and helping nurses achieve their dreams of coming to the U.S. Jillian worked in management and as an international nurse onboarding specialist before coming to MedPro. She has a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Nazareth College and a matriculated Master of Science in psychology from Capella University. Her hobbies include hiking, snowboarding, and plants. A fun fact about Jillian is she recently moved from New York.
Chelsea Harris RN, MSN
Manager MedPro University
Category: International Recruitment
Amiah Haywood
Senior Licensure & Credentialing Guide
Category: International Recruitment
Amiah is a Licensure & Credentialing Specialist at MedPro International. She started here as an intern in 2018, then was hired as a licensure assistant in 2019. She continues to grow her career with MedPro International, and loves to see people's lives change by the efforts we do in helping them reach their goals. Her favorite part about her job is learning about all the different cultures and ways of life around the world. Her personal and professional accomplishments include graduating top 7% in her class and is a registered thespian with Broward County. Fun fact about Amiah - she loves to sing! She has been singing since she was a little girl and has performed at the Miami Fair and Coral Springs Christmas parade here in South Florida.
Gabriella Hude RN, BSN, MSN
MedProU Clinical Instructor
Category: International Recruitment
Gabriella is our MedProU Clinical Instructor here at MedPro International. She spent two years as a bone marrow transplant nurse at Advent Health in Orlando and has a Master’s Degree in Nursing Education and Biomedical Science. Gabriella is most fulfilled when she is able to exercise her passion for education while simultaneously providing foreign-educated nurses with the opportunity to achieve their professional goals and achieve the American dream. She is most excited to prepare our nurses for fulfilling careers in the United States.
Stacey Irizarry
US Advancement Guide
Category: International Recruitment
Daniel Italico
Assistant Licensure and Credentialing Guide
Category: International Recruitment
Miranda Lieberman
Clinical Instructor
Category: International Recruitment
Priya Jacques Louis
Relocation Manager
Category: International Recruitment
Keefer Kieffer
Licensure and Credentialing Guide
Category: International Recruitment
Keefer Kieffer joined MedPro International as a Licensure and Credentialing Specialist Assistant in 2022. His prior experience in the medical field includes positions at nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and hospitals. Keefer has an educational background in hospitality and earned his first supervisor position at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Fun fact about Keefer, he’s originally from the Fort Wayne, Indiana area and moved to Hollywood with his husband Matt, who is also a MedPronian. Keefer loves going to the beach and collecting shells. He also enjoys bowling and hanging out with family and friends. His passion is event and party planning.
Ashley Labombarda
NCLEX Instructor
Category: International Recruitment
Blanca Mayoral-Blanco
Licensure and Credentialing Guide
Category: International Recruitment
Nurhaya Moctal
NCLEX Instructor
Category: International Recruitment
Raissa Munhoz
International Recruiting Specialist
Category: International Recruitment
Julia Nguyen, BSN, RN
NCLEX Instructor
Category: International Recruitment
Julia Nguyen is a Registered Nurse and is a MedProU Clinical Instructor with MedPro International. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and has 2 years of experience as a Medical-Surgical RN at Northwest Medical Center. Her professional accomplishments include winning the Broward Division an Evidence-Based Practice project with her nurse residency group. Her favorite part of her job is interacting with her colleagues and working with them to achieve a common goal. Julia's interests include baking, learning new recipes, playing video games, and watching animated shows and musicals. Fun fact about Julia - when she traveled to Vietnam, she got the opportunity to ride an ostrich!
Anna-Martina O'Sullivan
Executive Assistant
Category: International Recruitment
Giselle Bourgeois Palacios
Legal Assistant (Immigration)
Category: International Recruitment
Daniela Leon Pachano
Medical Technologist Instructor
Category: International Recruitment
Daniela Leon Pachano joined MedPro as a Medical Technologist Instructor in 2022. She earned a doctorate in Medicine from Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador and a Master of Science in Clinical Embryology and Andrology from Eastern Virginia Medical School. Daniela is ECFMG and AAB certified and has ten years of IVF lab experience. She loves teaching, and her favorite part of her job is connecting with people from other backgrounds. Outside of work, Daniela enjoys reading and watching TV shows and movies. A fun fact about Daniela is that she used to make babies in a lab.
Stephanie Pennington
International Recruiter
Category: International Recruitment
Stephanie Petrasovits is an International Recruitment Specialist with MedPro International. Her favorite part of her position is talking to people from all over the world. She finds helping people make their dreams come true of living and working in the U.S. especially rewarding. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, concerts, and sporting events.
Mariel Perez
Licensure and Credentialing Guide
Category: International Recruitment
Brian Richman
International Recruiter
Category: International Recruitment
Bhudevya Shewtahal
Relocation Guide
Category: International Recruitment
Theresa Stanish
US Advancement Guide
Category: International Recruitment
Valerie St. Juste
Licensure and Credentialing Guide
Category: International Recruitment
Ashlea Stringfellow
MedProU Coordinator
Category: International Recruitment
Stephanie Tello-Duenas
Licensure and Credentialing Guide
Category: International Recruitment
Sooaa Son
Immigration Manager
Category: International Recruitment
Giovanni Trenard
Relocation Guide Assistant
Category: International Recruitment
Luci Tyrrell
English Instructor
Category: International Recruitment
Sabrina Valdez
International Recruiter
Category: International Recruitment
Francine Villar
US Advancement Guide
Category: International Recruitment
Francine Villar is a U.S. Advancement Guide at MedPro International. She says, "My passion is people. Having the opportunity to be a part of the U.S. Advancement Guide I can help others start their journey and I get to be a part of their life change." Her favorite part of her job is helping Explorers start the process to achieve their American Dream, and create a special bond with them. Francine's outside interests include family time - she is the team mom for her children's sports teams and enjoys organizing their events. She also likes journaling, crafting, and planner decorating. Fun fact about Francine - she is obsessed with office supplies! She can spend hours in Office Depot!
Sasha West
NCLEX Instructor
Category: International Recruitment
Briana Willis
Licensure and Credentialing Guide
Category: International Recruitment
Yifei Zheng
International Recruiter
Category: International Recruitment
Yifei Zheng is one of our International Recruiters at MedPro International. She started out with MedPro in 2019 as an intern and has quickly proven to be a valuable member of the International team. She loves speaking to nurses from all over the world and helping people achieve their dream of coming to the U.S. Yifei has a Bachelor's Degree in Criminology from the University of Florida and loves to watch movies and play with her dog, Kuma. Fun fact about Yifei - her first language is Chinese!
Your Journey in the U.S.
Christi Bick
Director of Operations, International Staffing
Category: International Staffing
Christi holds a Bachelor of Science from Florida State University and graduated Cum Laude. She has been working in healthcare staffing for over six years and her biggest accomplishments include assisting in the launch of “The MedPro Experience” and working as the Director of the Fort Lauderdale Turkey Trot Race for eight years. Her favorite part of her job is helping our foreign-educated healthcare professionals achieve their life-long dreams.
Negui Arilis Rojas
Director of Employee Relations
Category: International Staffing
Negui Arilis Rojas is MedPro International's Director of Employee Relations. She joins us with over 20 years of clinical administration experience. Negui holds a Master of Science in Corporate and Organizational Communication and a Bachelor of Science in Leadership from Northeastern University.
Most recently, she worked as Senior Division Administrator at the University of Miami. There she established the Division of Plastic Surgery Newsletter, streamlined the Plastic Surgery outpatient workflows to improve efficiency throughout the entire health system, strengthened relationships with community partners, initiated and led Operations Meetings, assisted with onboarding new surgeons, and played an integral role in the development of Gender Affirming Program and Lymphedema Center.
Negui also worked at Mass General Brigham and its hospitals in Boston, MA, where she gathered extensive clinical administration experience with her role as a Practice Administrator for Breast Surgery at the Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center. In this role, she helped launch the B-PREP program for high-risk management. She also led various initiatives utilizing program/project management methodologies to lead the early implementation of the Breast-Q and other patient-reported outcome measures, Epic rollout, and Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS). In addition to this, she helped establish the Indian Health Service Volunteerism Program at BWH/Navajo Nation (Shiprock and Gallup, NM).
Some of her hobbies include doing her own nails, which she took up during the pandemic. Above all, Negui enjoys trying out new restaurants and recipes. Fun fact – she comes from a big family of artists and performers.
Emmi Sosa, RN
Senior Nurse Manager
Category: International Staffing
Emmi Sosa is a Clinical Nurse Liaison with MedPro International. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from the University of West Florida. Emmi says she's passionate about her career because she is able to combine two of her passions - medicine and advocating for people through healing and education, and hoping that she can make a difference! Her favorite part of her job is collaborating with an awesome team and getting to interact with healthcare professionals from all over the world. She enjoys traveling, audio books, creating things with her hands, and laughing.....ALOT! Fun fact about Emmi - she has 3 dogs, 4 horses, a pony, and a mini donkey in Texas. She loves her furbabies!
Charity Capistrano
Team Lead - Employee Relations
Category: International Staffing
Charity Capistrano is a Senior Employee Relations Manager with MedPro International. She has been working for MedPro since March 2014 and has over 17 years of experience in the healthcare field! Charity has a Bachelor of Arts in English Studies and a Major in Language from the University of the Philippines -Diliman, Quezon City. She says her favorite part about her job is, "Having the opportunity to touch people's lives and be part of their journey to success!" She enjoys spending her free time with her husband and two kids, going bowling, playing arcade games, going to the playground, museums, parks, and collecting owls! Fun facts about Charity - she loves ketchup and Christmas is her favorite time of the year!
Liliana Correa
Employee Relations Manager
Category: International Staffing
Sharon Crites
Employee Relations Manager
Category: International Staffing
Jacqueline Deans
Placement Coordinator
Category: International Staffing
Jacqueline Deans is a Placement Coordinator at MedPro International. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and loves helping others - it gives her a true sense of fulfillment. Jacqueline's favorite part about her job is interacting with international nurses and helping them get placements. She enjoys traveling and health and fitness. Fun fact about Jacqueline - she can play the piano.
Ofelia DeLuca
Employee Relations Manager
Category: International Staffing
Lacey Farwell
Employee Relations Manager
Category: International Staffing
Lacey Farwell is an Employee Relations Manager with MedPro International. She joined the MedPro team in 2022 with extensive experience in healthcare customer service. Lacey’s favorite part of her job is supporting healthcare professionals on their career journey and helping them make their dreams come true. Born and raised in South Florida, Lacey graduated from the University of Central Florida with a major in hospitality management. She loves MedPro’s positive company culture and excellent employee morale. When not working, Lacey enjoys traveling and spending time with her family and friends. Fun fact about Lacey, she has a twin!
Gabriel Fernandes
Employee Relations Manager
Category: International Staffing
Gabriela Garrido
Employee Relations Manager
Category: International Staffing
Ashley Gonzalez
Employee Relations Manager
Category: International Staffing
Ashley started her career at MedPro as an Employee Relations Manager in 2022. Her favorite part of the job is assisting Explorers with their new life in the U.S. A graduate of Florida International Chaplin School of Hospitality with a Master of Science in hospitality management, Ashley was a training specialist for Carnival Cruise Line at ports worldwide. During the pandemic, she trained hundreds of port staff, both agents and the management team, on new return to service operations after Covid-19. These virtual trainings included CDC updates and required documents to sail. Fun fact about Ashley, while spending ten days in Australia, she climbed the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge. She loves coffee, nature, and spending quality time with her family.
Jesenia Grinnell
Sr. Placement Coordinator
Category: International Staffing
Jesenia Grinnell is a Placement Coordinator with MedPro International. She started her career with MedPro in 2018 and values having a part of a life-changing transition for our Explorers. Jesenia says, "Watching the joy and confidence when they receive their contract offer pushes me every day." Her favorite part about her job is getting to know her Explorers and finding them a perfect match for their specialty. Jesenia enjoys dancing and cooking and has two children that are her best friends!
Eduardo Gutierrez Jr
Placement Coordinator
Category: International Staffing
Anaya Hernandez
Employee Relations Manager
Category: International Staffing
Anaya Hernandez is an Employee Relations Manager with MedPro International. A recent graduate of Florida State University, Anaya joined MedPro in 2022. She has prior experience in travel nursing and worked in the customer service industry for seven years. Anaya chose MedPro for the company’s expertise and leadership in international recruiting and MedPro’s positive company culture and work environment. Anaya’s favorite part of her job is meeting and interacting with Explorers from all over the world and helping guide them through their journey. When not working, Anaya enjoys DIY home décor, movies, and TV. Fun fact about Anaya, she loves trying exotic foods, and the most interesting thing she’s tasted was a cricket!
Coralys Khan
Employee Relations Manager
Category: International Staffing
Jessica Le
Employee Relations Manager
Category: International Staffing
Astin Mathews
Clinical Nurse Liaison
Category: International Staffing
Sami Morales
Employee Relations Manager
Category: International Staffing
Sami Morales has been an Employee Relations Manager with MedPro since 2022. Prior to MedPro, Sami worked in the commercial driver’s license industry, helping students complete their state exams to obtain their CDLs. She also worked with a private importer and exporter of mosaics and tiles, distributing them to stores all over the U.S. and the Caribbean. Sami obtained Florida life insurance, health insurance, and investment licenses and learned Italian as a third language. She received special recognition for graduating high school with the highest number of volunteer community services hours (over 800). Her favorite part of her job is knowing she makes a difference in someone’s life professionally and personally. She loves connecting with her Explorers, sharing stories, and helping them achieve their professional career goals. When not working, she participates in advanced obedience and sports with her dogs and enjoys reading, writing, and watching shows and documentaries. Fun fact, Sami loves pasta.
Stephanie Niemes
Employee Relations Manager
Category: International Staffing
Stephanie Niemes is a Candidate Relationship Manager at MedPro International. She received her education at Broward College. A few of her past roles include obtaining a position as a Candidate Relationship Manager and an Operations Manager. In these roles, she was able to implement new procedures for the organization which changed the dynamic of the team into a supportive and positive one. Her favorite part of her job is building and maintaining healthy relationships. One of her favorite hobbies includes pickleball. Fun fact – Stephanie enjoys binge-watching The Office.
Nicholas Nooks
Employee Relations Manager
Category: International Staffing
Nathalie Previlus
Placement Coordinator
Category: International Staffing
Nathalie is a Placement Coordinator at MedPro International. She brings over 15 years of healthcare and staffing knowledge to her role - including a Pharmacy License. Nathalie is passionate about her career at MedPro because she has family overseas and understands the impact we make in our Explorers' lives. Nathalie's favorite part of her job is the role leadership plays in our work environment - especially the mental health days! She loves watching natural hair and make-up videos on YouTube, Sunday brunches, and podcasts. Fun fact about Nathalie - she loves hugs and fishing!
Catherine Richman
Employee Relations Manager
Category: International Staffing
Megan Rizo
Clinical Nurse Liaison
Category: International Staffing
Michele Smith
Senior Employee Relations Manager
Category: International Staffing
Michele Smith is an Employee Relations Manager with MedPro International. She started her career with us in August 2016 as a Relocation Guide. Michele genuinely enjoys getting to know people and learning about life and the world through others. In her role, she gets to learn about other cultures while helping them achieve their goals. Her favorite part of her job is attending the Explorer Orientation because she gets to meet those in person instead of speaking on the phone. Michele has an M.S. in Sports Administration from Florida State University; B.S. Sport Management from Florida State University. She was a part of the 2012 ACC Men’s Basketball Championship team! She loves traveling, going to the beach, and attending sporting events. Fun facts about Michele - she's visited 36 of the 50 states in the United States of America and went to the White House and while there got to play with the President’s dog while outside on the track.
Melanie Tonkin
Employee Relations Manager
Category: International Staffing
Melanie originally joined MedPro in 2015 and returned to the company as an Employee Relations Manager in 2023. Owner of a permanent makeup business, Melanie spent three years working as an esthetician and freelance makeup artist for film, runway, and overall beauty. She enjoys working with a team that makes a difference in others’ lives and delivering quality services. Melanie earned an associate degree from Florida State University and enjoys playing video games, reading comic books, visiting the beach at sunrise, and cooking. A random fact about Melanie, she has two sphynx kitties, and her favorite show, hands down, is Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Jennifer Van
Employee Relations Manager
Category: International Staffing
Marlene Walker
Senior Employee Relations Manager
Category: International Staffing
Marlene holds dual Associate degrees in telecommunications and electronics from Eastfield College. She has been working in healthcare for four years and has experience in developing policies and procedures, team building, and mentoring. Her favorite part of her job is getting to help foreign-educated healthcare professionals with their journey to achieving their American Dream.
