
Timeline
About me
Associate Professor, Assistant Dean, Director Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Education

University of hawaii at manoa
2008 - 2015Doctor of philosophy (ph.d.) nursing
Experience

Southern illinois regional wellness center (sirwc)
Mar 2015 - Apr 2019Chairperson of the board of directors
Southern illinois university edwardsville
Aug 2019 - nowPromoted to Associate Professor with tenure.
Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs School of Nursing
Jun 2024 - nowDirector of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Sept 2023 - nowAssociate Professor
May 2022 - nowDirector WeCare Clinic
Feb 2020 - nowDirector Student Nurse Achievement Program
Aug 2014 - nowFaculty
Aug 2002 - Oct 2023Assistant Professor
May 2016 - May 2022Interim Director
Aug 2019 - Feb 2020
Licenses & Certifications
- View certificate
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Diversity leadership institute
American association of colleges of nursing (aacn)Jun 2023 - View certificate
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Fostering a culture of belonging
Association of college and university educators (acue)Dec 2024 .webp)
Diversity leadership institute
American association of colleges of nursing (aacn)Jun 2023- View certificate

Diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace certificate
Usf corporate training and professional educationMay 2021 
Diversity facilitrainer
Nccj st. louisJan 2021
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Jerrica V. Ampadu, PhD, RN, CCPEducator of Excellence Eta KappaZeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Apr 2024 This award is presented to those who have demonstrated a pivotal role in the transformative journey of a scholar. They have created inclusive learning environments, encouraged critical thinking, and equipped scholars to navigate an ever-changing world.
- Awarded to Jerrica V. Ampadu, PhD, RN, CCPOutstanding Leadership Award for contributions in Health NAACP Oct 2021 Unanimously selected by the NAACP East St. Louis Branch to receive the Outstanding Leadership Award for contributions to Health.
- Awarded to Jerrica V. Ampadu, PhD, RN, CCP2020 Case Management, Public Health, and Occupational Nurse of the Year March of Dimes Nov 2020
- Awarded to Jerrica V. Ampadu, PhD, RN, CCPSIUE Phenomenal Woman Award Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Mar 2016
- Awarded to Jerrica V. Ampadu, PhD, RN, CCPSIUE Faculty and Staff Humanitarian Award Southern Illinois University Edwardville Jan 2015
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