Shelitha R. Campbell
Assistant Professor Director/PI - Nursing Workforce Diversity Grant (HRSA) DNP, MSN, BSN, APRN, FNP-BC, PHN, HMCTPrograms and Courses Taught
N601 Integrating Evidence Practice
N619 Pathophysiology
N626 Theoretical Foundations
N676 Chronic Care Management
N671L Advanced Health Assessment Lab
N678L Advanced Practicum I
N679L Advanced Practicum II
680L Advanced Practicum III
N7xx DNP Project Chair
About Me
As an Oakland native, born, raised, and still living in this vibrant community with my family, I am deeply committed to advancing the rich legacy of social justice, empowerment, and resilience that defines our city. Oakland's diversity inspires my work and underscores the importance of health equity and community-driven change. Guided by Maya Angelou’s words, "Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better," I am a lifelong learner whose educational journey has led me to academia as an educator. I am passionate about empowering community members, patients and students to advocate for themselves—whether in pursuit of better health or greater knowledge— to foster meaningful, lasting impact.
Education
I received my Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of San Francisco in 1997, Masters of Science in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner from San Francisco State University in 2003, and a Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Loyola University, New Orleans in 2016.
Teaching Interests
Adolescent health
Health Equity Nursing
Research
Population
Health
Vulnerable Populations
Scholarly Interests
Advancing the health of young African - American girls
Social Justice
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Health Equity
Professional Affiliations & Memberships
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Bay Area Black Nurses Association
California Association of Nurse Practitioners
DNPs of Color
National League for Nursing
Community Service
Co-Founder and CEO of a 501c3 public benefited non-profit organization serving Oakland and the Bay Area, called A Sista’s Touch (AST). The mission of AST is to cultivate and celebrate Black Excellence through the personal and professional inspirations of African American women across all generations in the community; with a foundational focus on our adolescent girls. Creator and Curator of the C.A.R.E. Symposium, LLC., an educational forum designed to foster a C.A.R.E. mentality and promote health equity on matters vital to the community by addressing systemic disparities.
Honors & Awards
2024 Bay Black Nurses Association - Flo Stroud Award
2024 Alameda County Supervisor, Lena Tam, District 3 - Outstanding Black Achiever
2024 AACN Innovations IN Professional Nursing Education Award as part of the Human Trafficking Prevention and Response Education Program (HT P.R.EP.) Taskforce