Intensive Care Unit, White Memorial Medical Center
ADN, Rio Hondo College

While attending California Polytechnic State University, Pomona to attain his Bachelor’s of Science degree in Chemistry with a concentration in Chemical Science, Louis worked as an oral surgery assistant. Realizing that he was happiest when interacting with people during his work hours, he decided to become a Registered Nurse (RN).

It was then that he was accepted into the Rio Hondo College Nursing Program. For the next two years, Louis maintained a competitive GPA, worked part-time as an oral surgery assistant, all while taking care of his family. During his time at Rio Hondo College, he was elected Treasurer for the Rio Nursing Council and was awarded several scholarships due to his academic success and community involvement. He then applied to and was accepted into the TELACU/White Memorial Medical Center Health Careers Program, which opened many doors of opportunity for him professionally.

During his participation in the Health Careers Program, he completed the Health Care Interpreter Training in order to provide competent in-language care to the non-English speaking population. Additionally, through the Cultural Competency Training, he acquired the awareness, knowledge, and skills that equipped him to deliver a higher-level of care to the increasingly culturally diverse patient population.

After receiving a full range of valuable educational services, including professional development seminars, one-on-one counseling, and an NCLEX-RN preparation course, Louis successfully attained his RN licensure. He then received an employment offer at White Memorial Medical Center’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU), which launched his career as a Registered Nurse. To further enhance his career aspirations, he plans to earn his Doctorate in Nursing.

As a culturally and linguistically competent Spanish-speaking nurse, Louis serves White Memorial Medical Center’s large population of Spanish-speaking patients with a high degree of excellence, compassion, and care.

Multi-Site Manager, SoCal Network Clinical Education
Adventist Health White Memorial
MSN, Family Practice Nursing/Nursing
University of Southern California

One of the Adventist Health White Memorial/TELACU Health Careers Program’s stellar Alumni, Ingrid’s extraordinary career at White Memorial has spanned nearly two decades! After graduating from the Program, she joined the Hospital as a Labor & Delivery RN, eventually becoming the department supervisor before accepting a promotion to Manager of the entire RN Residency Program.

Ingrid’s impact has been felt throughout the Hospital by administration, her coworkers, and her grateful patients. Compassionate and dedicated to the families she serves, she co-created Little Angels of White Memorial, a support group for bereaved parents, which she has been leading since 2007.

In January 2025, she was promoted to a regional leadership position within the Adventist Health System—Multi-Site Manager, SoCal Network Clinical Education. Ingrid now oversees teams at: White Memorial, White Memorial Montebello, Glendale, and Simi Valley.

Associate Patient Care Executive, Adventist Health White Memorial and Adventist Health White Memorial Montebello
BS, Nursing, Chamberlain University
AS, Registered Nursing, Rio Hondo College

From a young age, Olivia knew she wanted to spend her life helping people—just like her dad did! She was always excited to see the impact that he made in the lives of others. These experiences helped her find her calling in the medical field, but it would be many years before she was able to answer.

Olivia’s dreams were put on hold when she became a wife and mother. But when she enrolled in our White Memorial/TELACU Health Careers Program, all that began to change. She graduated from the Program, earning her Associate’s degree and RN licensure in 2013, immediately beginning her nursing career at White Memorial. Her dedication to providing the highest level of care was recognized not only by her patients and coworkers, but also by the Hospital. With White Memorial’s full support, Olivia went back to school to earn both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees!

Over the past decade, Olivia has received consistent accolades and promotions at White Memorial. She was the very first TELACU Nurse to reach the position of Nursing Director at the Hospital. She was also the first to achieve an executive-level position—Associate Patient Care Executive—the second-highest ranking nursing position at both White Memorial Hospitals!