June 13, 2026

Agenda

(Agenda is subject to change. Any updates will be communicated promptly to attendees.)

• 0730-0800 Registration and Networking with Sponsors and Exhibitors

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• 0800-0830 

    Invocation

    Sister Lourdes Fernandez Reyes, ESEH (Maria Lourdes F. Reyes, MD, MPH)

    Chaplain, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

    Welcome

     Emeline Yabut, RN, MSN-Ed
     President (2024 to 2026), Philippine Nurses Association of San Diego

      Razel Milo, PhD, DNP, FNP-C, AAOPM-BC
      Professor, University of San Diego Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science

      Chair, Research Committee, Philippine Nurses Association of San Diego

• 0830-0930 Session 1: The Interior Light 
• • The Joy within: Spiritual Grounding and Resilience for Every Nurse

     Sister Lourdes Fernandez Reyes, ESEH (Maria Lourdes F. Reyes, MD, MPH)

     Chaplain, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

• 0930-1030 Session 2: Generational Synergy

• • NexGen Leaders: Bridging the Generational Gap to Elevate Influence and Amplify Impact
  
  Bob Gahol, Colonel, US Army (Retired), DHA, MBA, MPA, MMAS, MSS, BSN, RN, FNYAM, FSIEN, FADLN
  President-Elect (2024 to 2026), Philippine Nurses Association of America
  
  Jay “Jose Abel” Larrosa, MSN, RN-BC, ACM-RN, PHN, FACDONA
  System Project Manager, Care Management, Scripps Health
  President-Elect (2024 to 2026), Philippine Nurses Association of San Diego
  National Board Member (2024 to 2026), Philippine Nurses Association of America
  
  Pedro Morante, DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC
  NP Entrepreneur, NP National Exam Strategist, PASS Review Center
  Faculty, Harvard University Global Healthcare Leader
  Lead PMHNP Clinical Director, Founder & CEO, Psychup Mental Health
  Podcast Host, Mindful Moments
  
  
• 1030-1045 Break and Networking with Sponsors and Exhibitors

• 1045-1115 Poster session

• 1115-1215 Session 3: Cultivating a Culture of Belonging

• • Preserving the Flame: Addressing the Extinction of the Experienced Nurse
  Grace M. Carcich, EdD, MSN, RN, NPD-BC
  Corporate Director of Education, Prime Healthcare Services
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• 1215-1300 Lunch, Non-CE Presentation and Networking with Sponsors and Exhibitor
• • Parkinson’s Disease, Parkinson’s-Related Psychosis, Current Treatment Approaches

  • Nathan Crapo, PharmD, BCGP

    Medical Science Liaison, Acadia Pharmaceuticals

• 1300-1400 Session 4: Inclusion in Action    
• • Weaving Diversity into the Fabric of Healthcare

     Jannise T. Baclig, PhD, RN 
      Director, Nursing Programs (MSN-NL & RN to BSN), University of San Diego

     Heather Davis, MSN, RN, PCCN, SCRN
      Advanced Practice Specialist, University of California San Diego

      Rhodora “Dotts” Lacap, RN, BSN, MS, CDONA, CDP, CADDCT, FACDONA, RCFE CA 
      Program Nursing Director, Dalrada Career Institute

      Brenda Miller, PhD, RN
      Educator: Live Review, Elsevier Academy of Educators
      Leadership: Researcher and Lecturer, California State University San Marcos

      Elisa Romero, PhD Candidate, MBA, MSN, RN
      Director of Ambulatory Care Services, Sharp Rees-Stealy

      Moderator: Jay “Jose Abel” Larrosa, MSN, RN-BC, ACM-RN, PHN, FACDONA
      System Project Manager, Care Management, Scripps Health
      President-Elect (2024 to 2026), Philippine Nurses Association of San Diego
      National Board Member (2024 to 2026), Philippine Nurses Association of America

• 1400-1500 Session 5: Policy, Legislation and Advocacy

  Dimitrios Alexiou, FACHE

  President and CEO

  Hospital Association of San Diego and Imperial Counties

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• 1500-1515 

    Poster Awards  

     Closing 

     Merlie Ramira, DNP, FNP-BC, CEN, RN 

     Emergency Nurse Practitioner

     Professor, MSN/FNP Online Program

     Chair, Board of Directors (2024-2026), Philippine Nurses Association of San Diego

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