Alumni Testimonials

Alumni Testimonials

Evonne Cummings ’79

Mark Montondon ’78/MBA’85

Margaret (McGehee) O’Donnell ’78

Beth ’80 & Dr. Cristo Papasakelariou

Teresa (Silva) Ryan ’83

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Nursing Alumni Testimonials

In the midst of a nationwide nursing shortage, the University of St. Thomas has launched efforts to reopen the School of Nursing. Alumni of UST’s former nursing program agree that there is a need for nurses who trained with the values and skills that UST is known for providing.


	Evonne Cummings ’79 has worked in the nursing field for 30 years, and currently serves as an instructor of nursing at Prairie View A&M University College of Nursing located in the Texas Medical Center in Houston. Watch the video>> Read the complete story >>

	Mark Montondon ’78/MBA’85 began his career in the health profession the day after he graduated from UST’s School of Nursing in 1978. He currently serves as vice president for SightLine Health of Houston. Watch the video>> Read the complete story >>

	Margaret (McGehee) O’Donnell ’78 could have pursued any number of opportunities with her law degree, but she chooses to stay connected to her health care roots. O’Donnell now serves as Corporate Operations for CHRISTUS Health. Watch the video>> Read the complete story >>

	Beth (Anton) Papasakelariou ’80 graduated from the University of St. Thomas School of Nursing in 1980, recently graduated from the University of Houston Law Center and is an attorney as well as a registered nurse. She is co-chairing the University of St. Thomas Nursing Advisory Council with her husband, physician Dr. Cristo Papasakelariou, director of gynecologic surgery at St. Joseph Medical Center.

	Dr. Papasakelariou, a board certified gynecologist and obstetrician, has been on the teaching staff of St. Joseph Medical Center in Houston since 1984, and is a past chief of staff. He is also a past president of the Houston Gynecologic and Obstetric Society. He pioneered advancements of gynecologic techniques, giving women more surgical options that are less invasive and require shorter recovery times. He has produced more than 30 gynecologic surgery videos used worldwide to train specialists. Watch the video>> Read the complete story >>

	Teresa (Silva) Ryan ’83 worked in obstetric nursing at St. Joseph Hospital as a staff nurse and eventually as a nursing director of the department. After obtaining a certification in Legal Nurse Consulting and serving as an education coordinator for the certification program, she now serves as the Risk Manager at St. Joseph Medical Center. She continues to be involved with UST as president-elect of the Nursing Alumni Association. Watch the video>> Read the complete story >>