Learn from knowledgeable leaders at our Cincinnati nursing college campus who have years of experience putting their skills to use in the medical field.
Angela Giani
Academic Records Manager
Angela Giani
Academic Records Manager
B.S. in Education, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio
Before joining Arizona College of Nursing in 2023, Angela worked as an Administrator for a local school district, where she ensured compliance with state rules and regulations, as well as built programs that supported out-of-school time learning and helped students build social-emotional skills. Prior to working in public education, Angela worked in the non-profit world for over a decade, holding various positions with a local branch of a national non-profit organization. She was ultimately responsible for all outcomes related to education, continuous quality improvement of programs, and management of federally funded grants.
As Academic Records Manager at AZCN, maintains student records, ensuring that all AZCN are on the path to success and on track to graduate. She is mission-focused and prides herself in being very student-centric.
Kelly Brown Cochrane
Dean of General Education
Kelly Brown Cochrane
Dean of General Education
M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction, University of Cincinnati
B.S. in Computer Science, University of Cincinnati
B.Ed. in Secondary Education, Mathematics
Prior to joining Arizona College in 2024, Kelly served as the Director of Learning Assistance at Miami University Regionals where she provided leadership for student success and first year experience courses, developmental course curriculum and faculty, placement testing, the tutoring and mentoring program, TRIO Upward Bound, TRIO Student Support Services, and many student success initiatives. Before serving in a leadership role at Miami University Regionals, Kelly was a mathematics instructor and academic advisor. All of Kelly’s previous roles were guided by her passion for providing equitable access to higher education and fostering student success.
As Dean of General Education, Kelly oversees the general education courses and faculty, and works with the rest of the Cincinnati team to help students achieve success in their journey to becoming a nurse.
Elizabeth Hager
Dean of Nursing
Elizabeth Hager DNP, MSN, BSN, RN
Dean of Nursing
DNP Northern Kentucky University
MSN in Nursing Education from Indiana Wesleyan University
Dr. Elizabeth Hager is the Dean of Nursing for the Cincinnati campus at Arizona College of Nursing. Dr. Hager brings over 25 years of nursing experience, including 16 years dedicated to nursing education. With a strong commitment to advancing the nursing profession, Dr. Hager leads initiatives that enhance student learning and foster academic excellence.
Before joining Arizona College, Dr. Hager served in various capacities, including Associate Dean of Nursing, BSN Program Director, Assistant Professor, and Clinical Instructor where she significantly contributed to program growth and student success. Her leadership has been instrumental in achieving increased student success and NCLEX Pass Rates.
Accreditations
The Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN) program at Arizona College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (https://www.aacnnursing.org). Official accreditation notification to CCNE for Cincinnati is submitted prior to first Semester 5 class start. All Arizona College campuses are institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting agency.
