2026 Professional Development Breakfast and Cherie Rudoll Nursing Scholarship Celebration

Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center (PVHMC), in partnership with the Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center Foundation, hosted its 14th annual Professional Development Breakfast and Cherie Rudoll Nursing Scholarship Celebration on Friday, May 8, 2026, during national Nurses Week.

The celebration, held at the OneLegacy Conference Center in Azusa, recognized nurses in categories including the Exemplary Professional Practice Award, Preceptor of the Year, the Starfish Award and the DAISY Awards.

Exemplary Professional Practice

• Jamie Spiker, RN - ED
• Todd Francis, RN - Cath Lab
• Sarah Brownen, RN - Trauma ICU
• Allan Calderon, RN - Tele 3 St 1
• Laura Ramirez Smith, RN - Tele 6
• Helena Nguyen, RN - ICU2
• Alvin Sinulingga, RN - OPP
• Cheryl Bronson, RN - NICU
• Antonia Velasco, RN - LDRP

Preceptor of the Year

• Priscilla Iraheta, RN - MS5
• Carmel Villahermosa, RN - Tele 3 St 1
• April Castorillo, RN - ICU2
• Rosebelle Balajadia, RN - NICU
• Nancy Cordero, RN - LDRP
• Cristina Martinez, RN - ED

Starfish Award

• Debbie Keasler, RN

The Cherie Rudoll Nursing Scholarship was also awarded to 25 PVHMC Associates/Volunteers. The awards are granted each year in memory of the late Cherie Rudoll, RN, a long-time model Associate and nurse who served as Vice President of Nursing and Patient Care Services. Rudoll was known for her commitment to improving the development of nursing through the establishment of new programs and ideas. The award was created in 2007 to honor her impact throughout the hospital and the community of Pomona. The scholarships will support those who are currently enrolled or who have been accepted into an entry-level nursing program.

The Awardees were selected based on a submitted application and a narrative explaining why they want to continue to pursue a career in nursing.

Cherie Rudoll Scholarship Awardees include:

• Shannon Alarid
• Jessica Bravo
• Sebastian Caballero
• Mayra Contreras
• Jing Du
• Sarita Garcia
• Sarai Lopez Salinas
• Denise Luna
• Paige Payan
• Noe Samaniego
• Cassidy Lirio
• Tangi Hollis
• Ellyza Lazar
• Dennice Pro
• Genelle Santana
• Jayden Kisselovich
• Casey Villagracia
• Berenice Gaona
• Cynthia Mendoza
• Guadalupe Cambero
• Sevana Gharibian
• Isabelle Gargantos
• Kevin Ramos
• Abdel Marron
• Jakelin Sanchez

Congratulations to our awardees and scholarship recipients!