Welcome to our New Faculty and Staff! Kassandra Carreon Administrative Assistant, Dept. of Student Affairs, RVU-SU
Rebecca "Becky" Liebert, FNP, DNP Clinician, Southern Utah Veterans Home (SUVH)
Kassandra grew up in St. George, Utah, but also spent a lot of time in her parents’ hometown of Durango, Mexico.
Originally from rural Wisconsin, Becky earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Viterbo University from her home state, before earning both a Master of Science in Nursing and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (with a focus on Organizational Leadership) from Graceland University in Missouri. She is board certified in Family Practice and Orthopedics. Before moving there, her and her husband had fallen in love with the Southern Utah area. "[We] began hiking here ten years ago," she says. They had purchased a home in Southern Utah with the idea of eventually retiring here.
Whether it be from the front desk, interfacing and assisting students, or during events around campus, Kassandra finds her work at RVU rewarding: "I like knowing I’m a part of a student’s learning experience and that I’m able to help ensure it’s a positive one… I know how important it is to feel supported by faculty and staff at the school you’re attending and how important those interactions are for your success." When she’s not helping RVU’s students and faculty, Kassandra enjoys spending time with her nephews, reading, watching true crime documentaries, and traveling. Of all the places she’s been, Rome, Italy, is her favorite. Bienvenida, Kassandra! April Harward, MIS Library Coordinator, Frank Ritchel Ames Memorial Library
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A Utah native, April earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Southern Utah University, then a Master of Information Studies degree from Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand. "Coming to St. George...feels like completing a
An aspect she loves about her position is that she continues to learn: "I would like to know a little bit about everything. One of the most important [parts] about being a librarian is knowing where to find the things you didn’t know." With over nine years of experience working in "every type of library," her knowledge and skillset are great assets to RVU. "I am glad to be working in a place that values its team members," she says. April still has a fondness for New Zealand, where she earned her graduate degree: "[It] is my favorite place for the attitude and hospitality of the people, the incredible landscape, and the feeling of being in the right place." Kia ora, April!
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With a medical career spanning over 35 years, she has worked in hospitals and clinics (including 16 years in the operating room with her husband!) and continues to be inspired in her field of work: "Nurse practitioners have an amazing opportunity to take care of others…you will never be bored in this career!" On coming to RVU-SU, she says, "The unique job opportunity and partnership with SUVH is truly one of a kind." She is honored to be able to take care of veterans and "be part of a growing practice." When not working tirelessly to help others, Becky enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, hiking, walking, doing yoga, and reading. She is also a "dog mom." Welcome, Becky! Nicoleta Rus, MD Staff Physician, Rocky Vista Health Center, RVU-CO Originally from Brasov, Romania (located in the Transylvania region), Dr. Rus received a Baccalaureate degree from the Grigore Moisil National College of Computer Science, followed by her Doctorate of Medicine degree from Transylvania University School of Medicine—both of which are located in her hometown. She completed an Emergency Medicine residency at the Emergency County Hospital, as well as University of Medicine and Pharmacy, in Targu Mures. Dr. Rus completed her second medical residency in Internal Medicine at Texas Tech University Health Science Center. She collaborated in genetic engineering research in the de-
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