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.
James Ireland
Vice President, Workforce Solutions
Category: Executive Leadership
James Ireland holds a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration from the University of North Florida and have seventeen years of experience in healthcare staffing. He has helped numerous organizations gain market share and develop key relationships, and is the recipient of an Annual Core Value Award. He is also a cycling team captain responsible for raising funding and awareness for the MS Society of Northeast Florida. His favorite part about his job is helping people grow personally and professionally.
Rosemarie Aznavorian, RN
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 17 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 and MedPro Experience teams. She is passionate about creating the best possible working experience for our internal and field staff. She champions all of MedPro’ philanthropic initiatives including the Fort Lauderdale Turkey Trot and Leukemia Lymphoma Society’s, Light the Night event.
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 Senior Manager 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.
Sooaa Son
Immigration Manager
Category: International Recruitment
Anna Carbonell
Team Lead - 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.
Jennie Bick
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.
Jonathan Candella
U.S. Advancement Guide
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!
Shantavia Corneille
MedProU Coordinator
Category: International Recruitment
Shantavia Corneille is a MedProU Coordinator with MedPro International. Her past experience includes extensive customer service and support roles - where she won a company aware for enhancing the guest experience. Shantavia holds a Bachelors's in Business Administration from Florida International University. She loves being creative, painting, and gardening. Fun fact about Shantavia - she's a huge anime fan!
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.
Sandhrinie Fils-Aime
Administrative Assistant (Immigration)
Category: International Recruitment
Kiara Garland
Relocation Guide Assistant
Category: International Recruitment
Allen Jean-Gilles
Licensure and Credentialing Guide
Category: International Recruitment
Chelsea Harris RN, MSN
MedPro-U Clinical Instructor
Category: International Recruitment
Victoria Hay
Licensure & Credentialing Assistant
Category: International Recruitment
Tiffany Haynes
English Instructor
Category: International Recruitment
Tiffany Haynes is the MedPro International English Instructor for our Recruitment Team. She has a degree in Elementary Education from Florida Atlantic University and is a Certified Teacher in the State of Florida with a Reading and ESOL endorsement. Tiffany states, "I absolutely love the field of education! A quality education provides an individual with the opportunity to achieve much success." Tiffany's favorite part of her job is being able to assist our Explorers with accomplishing their personal and professional goals. She enjoys dance, cooking, and do-it-yourself projects. Fun fact about Tiffany - she's always dancing and singing!
Amiah Haywood
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.
Terri Johnson
Licensure and Credentialing Guide
Category: International Recruitment
Terri Johnson is a Licensure and Credentialing with MedPro International. She's been in the staffing industry since 2018 and holds an MBA in Healthcare Administration. Terri is passionate about her career because MedPro International is changing the lives of so many people, and for her to be even a small part of that process is extremely gratifying. Terri and her family are from another country, and she can relate to what this opportunity means to the Explorers. Her favorite part of her job is meeting the Explorers in orientation when they arrive in our corporate office in Sunrise, FL. Terri will work with an Explorer two years prior to their arrival in the U.S. and knows their individual stories, journey, and what this opportunity means to them. When they finally arrive in the U.S., she can't help but share in their joy and excitement. It makes her work harder for those future Explorers still in our pipeline. Outside of work, Terri enjoys traveling, baking, and making homemade dog treats! Fun fact about Terri - she visits a new country or city every year.
Priya Jacques Louis
Relocation Manager
Category: International Recruitment
Tiffany Marshall
Relocation Guide Assistant
Category: International Recruitment
Sydney McDonald, BSN, RN
MedProU Clinical Instructor
Category: International Recruitment
Sydney McDonald is a Registered Nurse and NCLEX Instructor with MedPro International. She has a Bachelor's in Nursing from Florida Atlantic University and was an operating room nurse for three years and a surgical services educator. Sydney's favorite part of her job is being able to educate our Explorers and preparing them for success for the NCLEX exam. She loves working out and hanging out with her dog. Fun fact about Sydney - she's fostered over fifty dogs!
Julia Nguyen, BSN, RN
MedProU Clinical 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!
Giselle Bourgeois Palacios
Legal Assistant (Immigration)
Category: International Recruitment
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.
Keisha Ramos
Administrative Assistant
Category: International Recruitment
Sofia Randazzo
Licensure and Credentialing Guide
Category: International Recruitment
Sofia is a Licensure and Credentialing Guide at MedPro International. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Florida International University with a Dean's List. She enjoys helping Explorers achieve their goals and to help them every step of the way to ensure the process will be a positive experience. In her spare time, Sofia enjoys traveling, cooking, and baking new recipes. She loves cats and currently has four of them!
Malinie Roopchan, MSN, RN
MedPRoU Clinical Manager
Category: International Recruitment
Malinie (Mindy) Roopchan, MSN, RN is the MedPRoU Clinical Manager for MedPro International. She's been with MedPro since 2019 and has over 16 years of experience in nursing. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Florida International University and a Master’s degree in Nursing Education from NovaSoutheastern University. Mindy is a member of the ANA (American Nurses Association.) However, most of her professional awards and achievements have been academic- she completed her Master’s degree with a 4.0GPA and remained on the Chancellor’s and Dean’s List at NovaSoutheastern University. She was then inducted into SigmaThetaTau International (International Honor Society of Nursing). Her love for education and nursing has significantly influenced her career path. At MedPro, she is able to work for an organization that provides amazing possibilities to international nurses. The most rewarding part of her job as an NCLEX instructor is preparing Explorers to take the U.S. licensure exam for nurses, known as the NCLEX. Having first-hand experience, she understands their anxieties and shares in their excitement when they pass the NCLEX. Outside of MedPro, Mindy enjoys traveling, cooking, trying new food, exercising, and spending time with family and friends. Fun fact about Mindy - Most people always think that Mindy is her given name. However, Mindy is her nickname and comes from the old tv sitcom Mork and Mindy. She spent much of my childhood answering the question “Where’s Mork?”
Stephanie Tello-Duenas
Licensure and Credentialing Guide
Category: International Recruitment
Giovanni Trenard
Relocation Guide Assistant
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!
Rickayla Watson
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
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
Senior Employee Relations Manager
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!
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.
Jesenia Grinnell
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!
Liliana Correa
Employee Relations Manager
Category: International Staffing
Shannon Moceri, RN
Clinical Nurse Liaison
Category: International Staffing
Shannon Moceri is a Clinical Nurse Liaison with MedPro International. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and has over 12 years of nursing experience in pediatrics and adult ER trauma facilities. She has received numerous accolades, including the Patient Safety Award, Lifesaving Award, and member of the Performance Improvement Team and Stroke Outcome and Process Improvement Team. Shannon enjoys helping international nurses achieve their dreams of coming to work in the U.S., as well as working toward long-term solutions to solve the nationwide healthcare shortage. Her favorite part of her job is meeting and engaging with people from different backgrounds and cultures, and working with the International Team, and collaborating with her co-workers to make it all happen! Outside of work, you'll find Shannon traveling, engaging with friends and family, and anything active - working out, boxing, biking, beach activities, kayaking, and hiking. Fun fact about Shannon - her next goal is to learn to play the guitar.
Stephanie Niemes
Candidate Relationship 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.
Sheena Prophete
Personal Journey Guide
Category: International Staffing
Sheena is a Personal Journey Guide with MedPro International. She has a PHR in Human Resource Management from Miami-Dade College. Sheena likes cultivating new relationships with people and speaking to Explorers about their journey to the U.S. Her hobbies include singing, dancing, and spending time with family and friends. A fun fact about Sheena - she and her husband counsel engaged and married couples!
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
Narisa Royes
US Advancement Guide
Category: International Staffing
Narisa Royes is a U.S. Advancement Guide at MedPro Healthcare Staffing. She has seven years of experience in the customer service industry. One of the best parts of her job is being a part of an organization that helps others. Some of her hobbies include music, drawing, and dancing. Fun fact – Narisa is a collector of vinyl records.
Michele Smith
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.
Alicia Thompson, RN
Clinical Nurse Liaison
Category: International Staffing
Alicia Thompson is a Clinical Nurse Liaison withMedPro International. Alicia is a Florida native but spent 10 years in El Paso, Texas, where she completed her BSN. Throughout her career, she gained experience in critical and acute care in both leadership and bedside support areas. She has also worked as a travel nurse, assisting with the national nurse shortage. She chose MedPro because she found it inspiring to join a team that works diligently and passionately towards the same goals! She believes that MedPro has opened many doors for medical professionals to excel, and she is delighted to be part of the team!
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.
